Xpeng X9 & Denza Z9 GT/D9: Chinese SUV Controversy & Korean Rivals (Hyundai, Kia, Dacia)
- A discreet restyling for the Opel Astra Sports Tourer, the station wagon version of the Astra sedan.
- BYD wants to launch its high-end brand Denza in France and is looking for distributors in our country to have at least forty by 2027.
- and you can go from 10 to 80% charge in 35 minutes (350 kW charging power).
## January
### Opel Astra Sports Tourer (Thermal & Electric)
A discreet restyling for the Opel Astra Sports Tourer, the station wagon version of the Astra sedan. The front face with its now “Vizor” is revamped at the level of the light signature
BYD wants to launch its high-end brand Denza in France and is looking for distributors in our country to have at least forty by 2027. Currently, some BYD-branded distributors will offer Denza models in their dealerships, including the denza Z9 GT which is a 5.18 m long shooting brake that has a unique look at the front and a rather bulbous rear. In China, this car is offered in China with a rechargeable hybrid engine, but in France it will be a 100% electric version that will be offered. This should have a correct range of 600 km with a 313 hp engine at the front and two 326 hp engines at the rear for a combined power of 954 hp and the possibility of going from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
May
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Subaru E-Outback (Electric)
and you can go from 10 to 80% charge in 35 minutes (350 kW charging power). If Toyota provided many elements for Subaru to create its E-Outback model, Subaru ensured the advancement of this car and offered it specific adjustments to suspension, steering, braking…
June
Xpeng X9 (Electric)
C’est dans le cadre du Salon de Bruxelles que la marque coréenne a choisi de présenter son monospace neuf places Hyundai Staria électrique. Il s’agit de la version restylée puisque ce modèle a été lancé en 2023 en Europe en version Diesel puis hybride. Débarrassé de son moteur thermique, le Hyundai Staria électrique est disponible avec une motorisation de 218 ch associée à une batterie de 84 kWh
Conçu sur la base d’un Mercedes Vito, le Denza D9 est un grand monospace with an enormous grille, a vehicle that would not shock in a science fiction film, but which may surprise on a French road. large, this model certainly is with its 5.25 m long. It can carry seven people, including three in the last row and is available in China with a rechargeable hybrid engine and 100% electric (in 313 hp or 374 hp with two motors), it is this 100% electric version that should arrive here.
October
Dacia Spacer (Thermal)
The C-Neo project that dacia has launched for several years is finally taking shape and will give a large station wagon which will probably be called Dacia Spacer. This model will top the range of the Romanian manufacturer with the Bigster as it should have the same size as it (4.60 m long). Its price should be between €21,000 and €26,000.That is a more attractive price than that of the bigster which is offered in the entry range at €24,990. As for In 2026, the market for multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and station wagons will see increased competition as Chinese manufacturers Xpeng, denza, and Dacia introduce new models, challenging established Korean brands Hyundai and Kia. This shift reflects a broader trend of Chinese automakers expanding their global presence with innovative designs and competitive pricing. xpeng plans to launch the X9, a large MPV, while Denza will release the Z9 GT, a high-performance wagon, and the D9, another MPV. These vehicles aim to capture a segment traditionally dominated by European and Asian automakers. Hyundai and Kia are responding to this challenge by bolstering their own offerings in the MPV and wagon categories.While specific model details remain limited as of January 18, 2026, both companies are expected to unveil updated or new vehicles to maintain their market share. Dacia is also entering the fray with the launch of the Spacer, a budget-kind MPV designed to appeal to families seeking practicality and affordability. The Dacia Spacer was announced on January 15, 2026, according to Caradisiac. The increased competition in 2026 is expected to benefit consumers by offering a wider range of choices and perhaps driving down prices in the MPV and wagon segments.New entrants and Models
korean Response
Dacia’s Contribution
Market Dynamics