In August, the auto market saw intense competition, and SAIC Maxus achieved success on multiple fronts with its upgraded product strength and precise market strategies: its overall sales volume that month reached 18,894 units, a year-on-year increase of 10%; three new models of the Interstellar Pickup and the new Tuyuanyuan Plug-in Hybrid Chassis made a grand debut, with product upgrades further expanding its market advantages; Yuejin Light Trucks maintained a strong momentum, with monthly sales increasing by another 28% year-on-year; sales of new energy models led by DANA and the new Tuyu EV series surged by 29% year-on-year, among which DANA’s sales continued to soar by 157% year-on-year, accelerating the new energy transformation.
Three new Interstellar Pickup models were launched, and the Xingzhan Platform set a new technical benchmark. SAIC Maxus’ pickup sales in August reached 5,279 units, a year-on-year surge of 33%! As a Chinese pickup brand that has long dominated overseas markets such as Chile and Mexico, SAIC Maxus’ pickup overseas sales in August rose sharply by 38%, demonstrating the significant advantages of the dual-drive model of domestic and export sales. Domestically, the launch of three new models of the Interstellar family not only won high attention for the brand but also laid a solid foundation for subsequent growth. The “flagship tech-performance pickup” Interstellar X EV added a personalized touch to the hardcore tech pickup with its exclusive “Mulan Pink” color; the Interstellar X True Passenger Version, “China’s first off-road pickup with no travel restrictions nationwide”, broke the “travel restriction” constraint and balanced off-road performance and urban mobility; the 2026 Interstellar L, “the most cost-effective pickup under 100,000 yuan”, combined “passenger-level comfort + pickup practicality” and became a popular choice among mass users.
The three new models not only covered diverse needs with differentiated positioning but also achieved a leap in pickup technology based on the “Xingzhan Platform”. “Xingpai Power”, “Xingqiao Architecture”, “Shanhai Chassis”, and “Xingyun Cockpit” redefined the new height of pickup technology in terms of power, architecture, chassis, and intelligent driving.
Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) firmly maintained their leading position in the niche market. The LCV family sold a total of 8,303 units in August, a year-on-year increase of 24%, further consolidating its leading position in the market. Among them, the new Tuyu series achieved impressive growth in overseas markets, with a year-on-year increase of 26%. The DANA, a “wealth-creating star vehicle”, remained popular: its reliable quality, flexible space, and ultra-low operating costs kept it in high demand, with sales reaching 2,376 units in August, a year-on-year surge of 157%. In August, China’s first diesel super hybrid chassis – the new Tuyuanyuan – made its debut at the Chengdu Auto Show. Integrating super-large power capacity, super-strong power, robust load-bearing capacity, as well as class-leading economy and range performance, it can not only be used to build high-quality RVs but also adapt to professional scenarios such as medical rescue, patrol command, and low-altitude economy vehicles, demonstrating cross-field application potential.
Three RV models were upgraded and launched, entering the “RV 2.0 Era”. SAIC Maxus’ “super hybrid RV” New Tuyuanyuan Life Home, “all-terrain 4WD off-road RV” Explorer Interstellar, and “the first camping RV in life” 2026 Traveler Camping Version made their appearances at the Chengdu Auto Show. These models precisely covered diverse needs such as high-end travel, all-terrain exploration, and entry-level light camping, completely breaking the usage limitations of traditional RVs and ushering in an era of all-scenario free travel. As the first domestic enterprise to achieve a scale of 10,000 RVs, this move will also inject new momentum into SAIC Maxus’ RV 2.0 Era.
Yuejin Light Trucks and MPVs achieved dual growth, providing SAIC Maxus options for everyone’s travel. Multiple models of SAIC Maxus made simultaneous efforts: as a core choice for business and family travel, the MPV family achieved sales of 2,166 units in August. The Yuejin Light Truck series also performed well, continuing its strong growth momentum with sales of 2,642 units in August, a year-on-year increase of 28%. With advantages of strong load-bearing capacity, high reliability, and low fuel consumption, it led the market in scenarios such as urban short-distance distribution and inter-county long-distance transportation, further improving SAIC Maxus’ scenario coverage in the commercial vehicle field.
August’s “report card” confirmed the effectiveness of SAIC Maxus’ multi-category strategy centered on users and driven by technology. In the future, SAIC Maxus will continue to deepen its full-category and new energy layout, firmly create value for global users, and keep “paving the way for a better life”.
