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Jan 3, 11:45 PM

WEY's All-New Lantu Smart Advanced Edition Launches, Empowered by VLA Large Model for Family SUVs

#Chinese Automaker Global Expansion and Competition#ADAS and Autonomous Driving Technology

[New Vehicle Launch] WEY's all-new Lantu Smart Advanced Edition has officially launched, with a limited-time starting price of RMB 275,800, emphasizing 'genuine safety and genuine reliability.'

⚡ Key Development: VLA Large Model Debuts in Mass-Produced Vehicle, Enabling ADAS That 'Understands and Thinks'

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    The world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in the RMB 300,000 segment equipped with Great Wall Motor’s VLA large model, supporting natural language commands and transparent decision-making—such as proactively slowing down when anticipating a pedestrian suddenly darting out at an intersection ('ghost incursion').

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    The new-generation CP Master advanced driver-assistance system features 27 sensors and the Thor-U chip delivering 700 TOPS of computing power, now enhanced with a blue indicator light to signal active ADAS functions.

📊 Key Specifications: Mid-to-Large Six-Seater PHEV SUV with Over 1,300 km Range

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    Dimensions: 5,156 mm (L) × 1,980 mm (W) × 1,805 mm (H), with a wheelbase of 3,050 mm; WLTC all-electric range of 220 km, and a combined range of 1,343 km.

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    Powered by Hi4 intelligent AWD PHEV technology and a 4-speed DHT transmission, delivering a combined system output of 422 kW, complemented by iTVC torque vectoring control and electronically controlled dampers.

💡 Industry Impact: Responding to the AI Arms Race with Long-Termism

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    WEY adheres to its nine-character philosophy: 'Use technology and luxury to safeguard safety,' rejecting gimmicks and instead focusing on real pain points for family users—shifting intelligent driving assistance from flashy demonstrations toward trustworthy, practical usability.