Gasgoo Munich-On September 12, Volkswagen Anhui officially launched the UNYX 08 Lieying Edition, alongside a full lineup refresh. The new models come in five trims: Pure, Ultra Plus, Max Plus, Lieying RWD, and Lieying AWD, with limited-time pricing ranging from 189,900 to 249,900 yuan. Specifically, the Pure starts at 189,900 yuan, Ultra Plus at 219,900 yuan, and Max Plus at 249,900 yuan. The Lieying RWD is priced at 219,900 yuan, while the Lieying AWD comes in at 249,900 yuan.
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Looking at the pricing tiers, the Lieying RWD matches the Ultra Plus, and the AWD matches the Max Plus. This signals that the Lieying isn't a premium-priced top trim; rather, it offers distinct design and advanced hardware within the same price band. For Volkswagen Anhui, this refresh isn't just about adding a configuration—it's about recalibrating the value proposition of the 200,000-yuan pure electric SUV segment.
A Focused Push in Design, Smart Driving, Chassis, and Powertrain
The brand defines the UNYX 08 Lieying Edition as "a family SUV that can hit the track."
To establish a unique identity inside and out, the Lieying Edition features a black metallic paint job with orange accents. Smoked chrome trims the lower body, central spine, and rear. Proportionally, it sports a short front overhang and a long rear overhang. The vehicle stretches 5 meters long with a wheelbase exceeding 3 meters, paired with a 1.5-meter hood and 21-inch "Jifeng" sports wheels. A black central spine line runs the length of the car, with lines radiating outward from the VW badge.
In terms of details, an integrated wolf-head high-mount brake light merges the rear wing brake light with the Wolfsburg wolf logo. Combined with crystal laser-engraved interactive headlights, this forms the key visual signature of the Lieying Edition.
Inside, the speaker trim atop the dashboard, ambient light strips, steering wheel scrolls, and window controls all feature chrome black finishes. The steering wheel and seats boast orange stitching, the seatbelts are high-gloss orange, and the brake calipers are painted orange. The design logic is clear: establish exclusivity through a black-and-orange color clash and wolf logo elements, rather than simply slapping on a sports kit.
Smart driving is the core of this upgrade. The Lieying Edition debuts the latest VLA2.0 intelligent driving model, standard with dual Turing AI chips delivering 1,500 TOPS of total computing power. According to official data, the model runs 12 times faster than the previous generation, with decision-making efficiency up 2.5 times. Its "map-free NOA roaming" function supports activation at zero speed. In scenarios lacking map coverage—such as urban villages, dim tunnels, and underground garages—the vehicle relies on visual perception to find exits and navigate obstacles. On the hardware front, binocular cameras scan the road 120 meters ahead 1,000 times per second, while the suspension adjusts 200 times per second. This means intelligent driving no longer relies solely on high-definition maps, but emphasizes real-time perception and decision-making.
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The cockpit features the VWOS 2.2 system, supporting a customizable fusion desktop, quick side-sliding menus, and lane-level navigation. It also merges 3D real-time rendering of driver assistance with the navigation map. The infotainment system launches with 50 WeChat mini-programs, allowing users to stream music, watch videos, order food, or hold meetings without downloading apps.
Comfort amenities include a "Queen" front passenger seat, dual fold-out tables in the rear, and a large-capacity fridge with heating and cooling capabilities and UV sterilization, which supports 24-hour power retention even when the car is off.
The chassis, brakes, and powertrain define the Lieying Edition's dynamic limits. The new model comes standard with German Trelleborg Vibroacoustics dual-chamber air suspension and a ZF DCC dynamic damping chassis, paired with AI intelligent chassis preview. The air suspension is leak-proof at -40°C and clog-free at 80°C, having undergone 4.5 million fatigue durability tests.
The braking system uses Brembo four-piston front calipers with a 46mm diameter, showing no significant heat fade after ten consecutive emergency stops. The tires are custom Pirelli P Zero fifth-generation sports tires, with a dry braking distance of 35.3 meters from 100 km/h and a moose test score of 79.2 km/h.
On the power front, the Lieying AWD features an 800V dual-motor system, accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The entire lineup comes standard with CATL battery cells, offering a maximum CLTC range of 730 kilometers and supporting up to 315 kW DC fast charging—adding 150 kilometers of range in just 5 minutes.
By the numbers, the Lieying Edition delivers hardware specs in chassis, braking, and charging that surpass joint-venture competitors in its class. The real-world payoff: more stable high-speed lane changes, more reliable continuous braking, and more efficient long-distance charging.
Safety, Validation, and Channels Build Long-Term Value
Beyond the spec sheet, Volkswagen Anhui is keen to emphasize its systemic capabilities in safety and quality validation.
The Lieying Edition uses an ultra-high-strength cage body, with high-strength steel accounting for over 80% of the structure. The hot-formed steel exceeds 1,800 MPa, and the octagonal aluminum crash energy-absorbing structure is 2.2 millimeters thick. Overall safety design standards are about 20% higher than national requirements. The battery pack has passed 436 all-scenario safety tests, with bottom protection rated at 1,300 Joules. The new model has earned C-NCAP 5-star+ certification and C-EVFI China Fire Safety 5-star certification. It was designed to C-IASI "G" (Good) standards and also received an A+ rating for anti-motion sickness from CATARC, along with TÜV Rheinland certification for motion comfort.
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Regarding validation, Volkswagen's product verification covers over 8,000 standards and 3.5 million kilometers of testing, spanning extreme cold (-40°C) to extreme heat (50°C). Body anti-corrosion uses VW's exclusive cavity wax injection process, with an official standard of "no surface rust for 3 years, no perforation for 12 years." Crash test dummies cover more than 10 body types and 14 seating postures. These figures don't appear directly on the spec sheet, but they determine the vehicle's safety and durability over the long haul.
In the 200,000-yuan pure electric SUV market, competition has shifted from individual specs to a comprehensive showdown involving platforms, smart driving, chassis, safety, charging, and service ecosystems. The UNYX 08 Lieying Edition and the full lineup refresh serve two purposes: lowering the entry barrier with the 189,900-yuan Pure version, and unleashing high-cost hardware like dual-chamber air suspension, Brembo calipers, VLA2.0, and 800V ultra-fast charging through the Lieying Edition. Volkswagen Anhui is attempting to meet the real needs of young Chinese families for electric SUVs with concrete specs and pricing. Whether this strategy translates into sales remains to be seen—depending on delivery pace, channel coverage, and word of mouth—but the product definition and pricing logic are already clear enough.
