SAIC Zhiji L6 and MG3 HEV "Technology Goes Abroad" and Chinese Smart Manufacturing "Blooms" at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show

(Geneva, February 26, 2024) At the Geneva International Motor Show which officially opened today, SAIC Group's two independent brands, Zhiji and MG, made their debut together. A total of 10 new smart and electric vehicles, including the world premiere of Zhiji L6 and MG3 HEV, will serve as iconic products of "technology going overseas" and actively demonstrate the powerful innovative capabilities of China's smart manufacturing to Europe and even the world.

Thanks to the comprehensive empowerment of independent innovative technologies in the fields of electrification and intelligence, SAIC's overseas sales will exceed 1.2 million vehicles in 2023, leading the way among Chinese auto companies for eight consecutive years, helping my country's vehicle exports surpass Japan and become the world's number one; among them, independent brand sales account for more than 90%, and new energy vehicle sales account for a quarter. From "products going overseas" relying on cost advantages to "technology going overseas" relying on technological advantages, SAIC Group will take this trip to the Geneva Motor Show as an opportunity to lead the new trend of "going global" for China's auto industry.

Zhiji L6 made its global debut, launching its overseas expansion strategy

At the Geneva Motor Show, all four high-end intelligent electric models of Zhiji Auto made their debut, including the Zhiji L6, which made its global debut, the super popular Zhiji LS6, and the smart flagship twins Zhiji L7 and LS7.

Zhiji L6, a new generation of disruptive products that integrates intelligent and electrified technologies, is equipped with more than 100 world-leading step-by-step cutting-edge technologies such as a quasi-900V silicon carbide platform, solid-state batteries, smart chassis, and advanced intelligent driving, bringing top-level driving control performance created by the strongest three-electric system and an industry-first future cockpit experience. In terms of electrification, Zhiji L6's 0-100 acceleration has entered the 2-second club, and its CLTC maximum cruising range has exceeded 1,000 kilometers, making it the first mass-produced car to perfectly replicate the F1 driving experience. In terms of intelligence, the world's first "full-frame digital cockpit screen" realizes "full-domain digital vision blindness compensation"; the industry's first "one-click AI driving" allows users to drive more safely and securely; the IM AD high-level intelligent driving system, which has the world's top level, has started localized adaptive training in Europe, and the planning algorithm is gradually adapting to the local environment and driving habits.

While the entire product line was unveiled in a high-profile manner, Zhiji Auto also officially released its overseas strategy. Relying on SAIC Group's strong overseas marketing network, mature business management model and good international cooperation relations, it will "set sail" towards a broader global market: in 2024, L7 and LS7 will enter the Mexican, Middle Eastern, South American, and Southeast Asian markets; in 2025, LS6 and L6 will enter the global market.

MG3 HEV debuts, a new global hit

SAIC MG brand brought the world's first MG3 HEV, as well as the world's first convertible electric sports car MG Cyberster, Europe's compact pure electric sales champion MG4 EV, the most beautiful B-class coupe MG7, the mid-to-large hatchback electric sedan MG9, and the mid-to-large pure electric coupe SUV MGS9.

The MG3 HEV, which is planned to be launched in Europe first, uses the new Hybrid Plus technology and maintains its leading performance among its peers. With an inductive experience close to that of pure electric vehicles, 195 horsepower acceleration is unrivaled in its class, WLTP fuel consumption is as low as 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers, CO₂ emissions are only 100 grams per kilometer, and the new 3-speed automatic transmission brings excellent NVH performance. The MG3 HEV is expected to become SAIC's new global hit product after the MG4 EV.

As a pioneer in China's overseas automobile exports, SAIC MG brand sold more than 840,000 units worldwide in 2023, ranking first in China's single-brand overseas sales for the fifth consecutive year, and ranked among the top 10 single brands in Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, India, Thailand, Chile and other countries. 2024 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of the MG brand, and it will make every effort to achieve the goal of annual global sales of one million units.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.