China Auto

The Five-Metre Imperative: Inside China’s Relentless Upsizing Blitz

As 56 percent of new SUVs breach the five-metre mark, Beijing’s EV titans are combining full-size luxury scale with hyper-automated profitability.

The western automotive playbook once assumed China’s electric revolution would be fought on the humble terrain of compact commuter pods and subsidised city runabouts.

According to comprehensive industry data released by Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association, a staggering 56 percent of new SUV launches between…

This tectonic physical shift was evident on the floor of the Beijing Auto Show, where monoliths like the Dongfeng Epicland X9 showcased the domestic consumer's insatiable appetite…

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As 56 percent of new SUVs breach the five-metre mark, Beijing’s EV titans are combining full-size luxury scale with hyper-automated profitability.

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