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On April 25, at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, SAIC Roewe, an SAIC Motor sub-brand, unveiled the iMAX8 FCH, the world’s first hydrogen-fueled range-extended hybrid MPV. The vehicle is co-developed by SAIC Motor and an innovation consortium established by institutions such as Tongji University.

The iMAX8 FCH is equipped with an SAIC Motor-pioneered hydrogen-fueled range-extended hybrid powertrain. Consisting of a low-power hydrogen fuel cell system, an e-axle drive system, and a high-capacity power battery, the powertrain enables flexible switching among three drive modes: battery electric priority, intelligent hybrid, and forced power retention.

When there are sufficient charging resources, selecting battery electric priority mode will have the hydrogen fuel cell system minimally involved in power generation. Selecting intelligent hybrid mode according to the battery capacity and the driving conditions means that the system will be involved in power generation at a proper time to maximize the vehicle range. In cases where hydrogen refueling resources are abundant, the engagement of the system in power generation will be maximized in forced power retention mode.

The iMAX8 FCH delivers an electric-mode range of over 250km, a maximum range of over 1,000km, and a top speed of 160km/h.

From an SAIC Motor press release

On April 25, the SAIC Motor Corp., Ltd. (SAIC) Roewe brand started accepting pre-orders for the Roewe D5X DMH, a new hybrid SUV model of its D family, at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing. The vehicle is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,800 to CNY 146,800.

The D5X DMH adopts an elegant power aesthetic design, with bod. It measures 4,700mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,664mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,765mm.

The D5X DMH is powered by a 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine (maximum power: 110kW, peak torque: 235Nm), mated to a DHT-2 transmission and P1 + P3 dual permanent magnet synchronous motors (P1: 110kW/120Nm, P3: 145kW/350Nm). It adopts a two-speed direct drive structure. It achieves an acceleration of 0-100km/h in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 200km/h. It comes with a 21.4kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a CLTC electric-mode range of 135km and a CLTC combined range of 1,300km. It has a CLTC fuel consumption of 4.62L/100km at the lowest charge.

The D5X DMH comes standard with two 24.6-inch integrated floating displays and a 360° high-definition panoramic imaging system. Some variants are available with a new Banma Zhixing intelligent in-vehicle system. Only the top variant is available with mobile phone wireless charging panels and multiple intelligent assisted driving functions.

The iMAX8 hydrogen-powered edition also made its debut at the event. Star models including the Roewe D7, the new i5 and the iMAX8 were also displayed.

From SAIC Roewe press releases 1/2 and information on the SAIC Roewe website

On April 23, MG Motor launched its all-new MG 7 sedan in the GCC and Iraq. The vehicle will come with a choice of 1.5L and 2.0L Turbo petrol engines, with prices starting from USD 21,300 (excluding VAT). The car will be available in Lebanon, Iraq, and all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets.

The 1.5L Turbo MG 7 comes in DEL and STD trims, with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, offering 188 hp. While the 2.0L Turbo variant is available in COM and G.DEL trims, with a 9-speed automatic transmission, offering 261 hp.

The vehicle features a 10.25-inch front screen, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, a range of active safety features, and advanced driver-assistance systems, depending on the model. The top variant features seats crafted with luxury silk Napa leather, microfibre suede, European textured piping, and a Bose sound system, featuring 9 speakers and central point virtual sound technology.

Based on MG Motors Middle East press release