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WUHU, China, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the 2025 Chery Brand Night, Zheng Songzhi, Executive Deputy General Manager of Chery International Marketing Center, introduced the world’s first “7-Seat Transformable Multi-SUV” concept to an audience of global user representatives, media, and partners. This groundbreaking vehicle reflects Chery’s commitment to user co-creation and redefines versatility with its disruptive “one vehicle, multiple configurations” design, offering a completely new mobility solution for families around the world.

(Chery unveils world’s First “7-Seat Transformable SUV” concept)

Real Needs, Real Change: Innovation Driven by True Pain Points
“How can we effectively address such diverse user needs?” With Zheng Songzhi’s opening question, a wave of reflection spread through the audience. He shared insights drawn from more than a year of user research conducted by Chery’s product teams across countries like Indonesia, Mexico, and Thailand. From this research, they identified nine high-frequency family-use scenarios: daily commuting, moving and hauling, camping and fishing, dating and shopping, outdoor sports, long-distance travel, city outings, suburban getaways, and family camping. Yet, as Zheng Songzhi pointed out, no existing vehicle model on the market truly meets the varied and complex demands that arise across all these situations.

(Zheng Songzhi, Executive Deputy General Manager of Chery International Marketing Center, delivers a speech)

At the launch event, three user co-creation officers from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Mexico shared their straightforward automotive dreams: comfort for their families, work-life balance, and space for personal expression. While their priorities differed, each story was equally sincere and vivid.

(Global KOC representatives share real-world usage pain points)

These genuine voices became the foundation of Chery’s 7-Seat Transformable Multi-SUV. As Zheng Songzhi emphasized during his presentation: “It’s these real user insights that drive us to keep breaking new ground.” User needs are not just a source of inspiration—they are the core driver behind Chery’s strategic shift from being “function-oriented” to becoming “scenario-oriented.”

One Vehicle, Six Configurations: Fitting Every Side of Life
In response to user demands for versatility, spaciousness, and robust performance, Chery has introduced the innovative “6=1” concept: by flexibly reconfiguring seats and detaching the rear hatch, a single vehicle transforms into six distinct interior and exterior layouts—covering 99% of family mobility scenarios. The vision is to create a “mobile home” that carries family warmth, personal dreams, and the freedom to explore. On stage, Chery creatively unveiled three of these configurations—the world’s first 7-Seat Transformable Multi-SUV—through a dynamic blend of VFX and an immersive light show.

In its “Large 7-Seat SUV Mode,” the vehicle redefines the concept of a mobile “home”: With a body length of 4.9 meters and an interior height of 1,284 mm, even a six-year-old child can stand upright inside, while elderly passengers can enter and exit without bending over—offering true comfort for the whole family.

When work or hobbies call, the vehicle instantly transforms into “Double-Cab Pickup Mode” through an ingeniously designed quick-release structure. The bed provides 600 L of cargo space, complete with four tie-down points and adjustable dividers to securely accommodate everything from surfboards and camping tents to floral arrangements and construction materials—effectively solving the classic dilemma of choosing between passengers and payload.

For those who yearn for the open road, the “Camper Mode” delivers both freedom and capability. The vehicle supports a rich ecosystem of accessories—including side awnings, pop-up roof tents, rear-seat entertainment screens, and external power supply. With off-road capability, it’s built to let you explore further, enjoy freely, and return safely.

Zheng Songzhi announced that Chery will introduce additional transformable modes and official accessory kits, continuously expanding the vehicle’s functional boundaries.

Co-Creation with Users: Defining Infinite Possibilities
More than the debut of a new vehicle, this concept launch introduces an innovative collaboration model that spans the entire product development cycle. Prior to mass production, Chery will invite users worldwide to participate deeply in the co-creation process—from feature design and powertrain tuning to model naming and ecosystem customization. User input will directly influence the final product.

Since February 2024, a dedicated 20-member product expert team has spent more than 300 days conducting on-the-ground research across multiple international markets. Through this effort, they gathered 1,350 user samples and over 40,000 topic inputs, ensuring the product concept remains deeply rooted in real-world needs. By launching a global co-creation initiative at the conference, Chery is taking a clear step away from traditional closed-door R&D. As Zheng Songzhi stated, “Driven by the genuine needs of our users, we have not only redefined the form of the SUV but will also collaborate with them to co-create and co-define its future.”

The global co-creation initiative not only highlights Chery’s technological innovation but also reflects the vitality and resilience of its worldwide user ecosystem. Together with users, Chery is moving toward a more imaginative and personalized future of mobility. The new vehicle is scheduled to reach consumers in the third quarter of 2026. With this innovative product born from global user insights, Chery will deliver a powerful message to the world: the future of mobility will be co-defined not by brands alone, but together with the users they serve.

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E-mail: zhangtianyi1@mychery.com

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WUHU, China, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On the afternoon of October 19, smooth jazz set the tone at the iCAUR (one of Chery Automobile’s overseas brands) International User Summit. The brand opened a global session on Classic, Co-creating, and Innovation, welcoming over a hundred partners from around the world.

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From Mobility to Lifestyle
The session opened with a speech by Ms. Wang Yu, Vice President of iCAUR International, who shared the brand’s global vision and roadmap. “We’re not just producing cars — we’re involving to define how people move in the next decade,” she said.

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iCAUR has built a market network covering 28 countries and regions. Ms. Wang emphasized, “Every year, we’ll develop over 200 new ecosystem products to build distinctive and premium brand ecosystem, driving iCAUR’s evolution from a mobility brand into a lifestyle brand.” She added that the true globalization is not just about expanding sales, but rather the deep integration of brand concept, service systems, and user value.

Making Classic Cars for New Energy Era
A classic car must bring long-lasting and real value. iCAUR aims to create distinctive classics for the new-energy era. The brand seeks to go beyond trends and establish itself as a global name with a unique cultural identity. “Many NEVs today are common and lack soul. iCAUR’s mission is to bring personality and style back into driving,” said Dr. Su Jun, Vice President of Chery Automobile and CEO of iCAUR Brand.

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In design, iCAUR follows the principle of “Less is truer.” The brand focuses on crafting travel companions with a minimalist, warm design that truly connects with users. Each car is built to endure time and become a true classic. “The hardest part of classic design isn’t adding elements, it’s knowing what to leave out,” Dr. Su emphasized. Take the V27 as an example: It has square but classic curves, round front lights, and bigger wheels with the timeless off-road style. The clean geometric lines, shaped surfaces, and simple tech details — every part shows its character and charm at first sight. It doesn’t chase trends; it finds lasting beauty in simplicity.

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From a functionality standpoint, Mr. Ma Yongdong, CTO of iCAUR brand, explained that iCAUR develops products under the 5R principles—Respect, Responsibility, Rigor, Reliability and Relationship—aiming for long-term, multi-scenario utility while using modern technology to keep the product core continuously vital. Take the V27 as an example. It features a 1.5T engine with a world-leading 44.5% thermal efficiency, high-quality REEV system, strong off-road capability, and a spacious interior. This makes it ready for any journey — from long-distance adventures to family trips. iCAUR cars also include multiple standardized ecosystem interfaces and ample upgrade space. Users can personalize their vehicles and co-create new scenarios, exploring a richer, more versatile lifestyle.

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Every era has its classics. In the new energy era, iCAUR defines its classics by understanding what today’s users truly want. They seek functional, forward-looking cars — but also deeper, emotional resonance. They love timeless design and crave the thrill of advanced technology. They are lovers of classic style, urban explorers, and nature adventurers. iCAUR blends classic, technology, and co-creating to craft a refined lifestyle — together with its users.

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From China to the World: Aiming for Global Leadership
iCAUR aims to become a world-leading NEV brand. The journey has already taken solid steps forward. In China, its first model, the V23, with a bold, fresh design — exceeded all market expectations after its launch. In 2025, iCAUR showcased the V27 at multiple global events, including Shanghai, Dubai, and Qatar. The launch received outstanding attention, with over 20 billion views, coverage in more than 100 countries, and over one million social media interactions.

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In the next five years, iCAUR plans to enter more than 100 countries, giving more people the chance to drive an iCAUR and explore the world. With the global strength, iCAUR has built a complete ecosystem covering R&D, production, and digital tools. This solid foundation supports global design, global testing, global teamwork, and a real global culture.

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At the closing of the brand session, Mr. Si Fenghuo, CEO of iCAUR International, signed distribution agreements with partners from the UAE (AUH), South Africa, and Paraguay, marking a new chapter in the brand’s global expansion.

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Guided by the new vision of “Classic Never Fades”, iCAUR is crafting new-energy classics through innovation and co-creation. The brand is growing and redefining the refined lifestyle and intelligent mobility for the world.

Contact: Jason Zeng
Email: icaurinternational@mychery.com
Website: https://www.icaurglobal.com/

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