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Asian automakers expand hybrid and electric SUV lineups

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June 2026 saw Mazda debut premium hybrid SUVs CX‑90 and CX‑60 in Vietnam, followed in early Vietnam. Early July by Xiaomi’s SkyNomad Xiaomi introduced its Sky Nomad range‑extender SUVs, the midsize N70 and flagship N90. By mid‑July Volvo introduced launched the fully electric EX90 Black Edition in Italy, Italy and Smart released the LS9 Hyper SUV on an 800 V platform. NIU added three electric scooters, and Yijing shipped the first its AI‑vision‑controlled X9 flagship SUV from its AI‑vision‑controlled Chengdu plant, Chengdu, slated for Q3 delivery. Further Xiaomi Xiaomi’s activity unfolded continued: on 23 July, when the company July it officially launched the SkyNomad N70 and N90 EREV models. The N70 offers a 210 kW rear‑wheel‑drive motor with a 52 kWh LFP pack (≈270 km electric range) or an all‑wheel‑drive 310 kW version with a 76 kWh NMC pack (≈380 km). The larger N90 delivers 416 hp and a CLTC‑rated 505 km electric range, with pricing around ¥200,000. A preview at the Chengdu Auto Show is scheduled for 21 August. On models, followed on 25 July Xiaomi announced a 30 July launch by an announcement of two Pengcheng‑branded SUVs—the the N90 Max and N70 Max—under its Max under the new Kunlun architecture and safety suite, architecture, highlighting extensive road‑testing (4.28 4.28 million km) km of road testing and ternary‑lithium battery technology. batteries. On 27 July Xiaomi confirmed it will hold a technology launch event in Beijing on 30 July to officially debut the Sky Nomad N70 Max and N90 Max. Both use At the Kunlun flat‑floor platform with a super range‑extension system and full‑domain safety features. The seven‑seat N90 Max measures 5,285 mm in length, has a 3,080 mm wheelbase, combines 30 July event the company detailed the powertrain – a 1.5‑L gasoline engine (112 generator from Harbin Dongan (150 hp/112 kW) paired with dual electric motors (210 kW and 100 kW) and a 76 kWh battery delivering up to 505 and dual‑motor setups (210 kW+100 kW for N90 Max, 52‑76 kW for N70 Max). The N90 Max targets a WLTC electric range of 363‑370 km (CLTC) and 5.7 L/100 km fuel consumption when the battery is depleted. exhausted; the N70 Max offers 265‑380 km electric range. Xiaomi highlighted more than 60,000 km of road testing across Chinese cities and interior flexibility that can transform the cabin into a studio, café, lounge or playground. A preview of the Sky Nomad line is scheduled for the Chengdu Auto Show on 21 August.

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