The latest monthly sales ranking for mid-to-large SUVs has been released!
Looking at the top ten sales list, domestic brands account for 9 of the models, all of which are electric vehicles, with only the BMW X5 being the foreign brand model. Among them, the Xiaomi YU7 takes the top spot with 22,369 units sold, making it the only model to exceed 20,000 units. It has ranked number one for two consecutive months. The Xiaomi YU7 is the second mass-produced car under Xiaomi Auto and the brand’s first SUV. It was officially launched on June 26 and delivered on July 6. The vehicle comes in three versions — Standard, Pro, and Max, priced at ¥253,500, ¥279,900, and ¥329,900, respectively. Since its launch, the Xiaomi YU7 has delivered a total of 47,193 units, ranking 7th on the 2025 sales list.
Following closely is the Li Auto L6 with 12,325 units sold, also above 10,000 units. The Li Auto L6 is the lowest-priced model in Li Auto’s lineup, with an official price range of ¥249,800–¥279,800. It is a major contributor to the brand’s sales. Additionally, the Li Auto L7 sold 6,006 units, ranking 7th on the list, while the newly launched Li Auto i8 sold 5,716 units, ranking 10th. The Li Auto L8 sold 2,436 units.
The Leapmotor C16 had sales of 9,571 units, making it the only mid-to-large SUV from Leapmotor. Of these, 3,886 units were pure electric, and 5,685 units were extended-range versions. The 2026 model of the Leapmotor C16 was launched in June this year, offering 6-seat and 5-seat versions with a total of 8 models, priced between ¥151,800 and ¥181,800. The new model is priced lower than the previous version, and since its launch, sales have steadily increased, from 6,586 units in July to 9,571 units in September. It is expected to reach 10,000 units in the near future.
The Tiantu 7 ranked 4th with 8,128 units sold. The Tiantu 7 is the second model in the Tiantu series from Equation Leopard, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV. It was launched on September 9, with a price range of ¥179,800 to ¥219,800, lower than the Leopard 5, combining family and off-road features. It has become the latest high-volume model for Equation Leopard, and future monthly sales are expected to approach 10,000 units.
The ZhiMi LS6 sold 6,429 units, ranking 5th. The new generation of the ZhiMi LS6 was officially launched on September 10, offering both pure electric and extended-range versions, with prices ranging from ¥197,900 to ¥269,900. As a replacement model, the new ZhiMi LS6 is equipped with the “Stellar” super extended-range system, combining a 1.5T engine with an electric motor and a 66kWh battery. The pure electric range exceeds 450 kilometers, with a combined range exceeding 1,500 kilometers. With its lower price, the ZhiMi LS6 has become a key player in ZhiMi Auto’s sales, accounting for more than half of total sales.
The Galaxy M9 was also launched in September, with the basic assisted driving version priced between ¥173,800 and ¥188,800, and the Qianli Haohan assisted driving H5 version priced between ¥182,800 and ¥238,800, which is ¥20,000 lower than the pre-sale price. In September, the Galaxy M9 delivered 6,071 units, ranking 6th on the list.
The Aito M7 sold 5,970 units, ranking 8th on the list, with 109 units being pure electric and 5,861 units being the extended-range version. The newly launched Aito M7 was officially released on September 23, offering both extended-range and pure electric versions. The extended-range version is priced at ¥279,800–¥359,800, and the pure electric version is priced at ¥319,800–¥379,800. The car received over 10,000 pre-orders within 5 minutes of its launch. However, due to its late September launch, the monthly sales reference may not be fully accurate.
Other models include the Zhiwei R7 with 4,788 units, the Lantu FREE with 4,553 units, the Dongfeng eπ008 with 3,522 units, and the WEY Blue Mountain with 2,805 units.
In the fuel-powered mid-to-large SUV market, aside from the 9th-ranked BMW X5, other models in the top ten include the Volkswagen Teramont with 3,206 units, the Volkswagen ID.4X with 2,095 units, the Toyota Prado with 2,066 units, the Ford Explorer with 1,387 units, and the Volkswagen ID.6 with 1,363 units.
In the mid-to-large SUV market, the majority of sales are now driven by domestic brands, all of which are electric vehicles, such as the Xiaomi YU7, Leapmotor C16, and Li Auto L6. In the future, as domestic brands continue to push into the high-end market and more competitors enter the 200,000-yuan price range, traditional brands’ advantages are slowly diminishing, with more technological elements integrated into luxury vehicles.
