In this issue we preview the new cars of November 2-8, 2026. Several significant launches and debuts are due this week, including the Geely Galaxy Xingyao 6 EF, Jetour Freedom 7, all-new smart #2, new Toyota Avalon, IM Motors LS8 NEO pure-electric version and the all-new BYD Seal 07. There are also online reports that Yangwang Dingyao will make its official overseas debut in early November, so it may well appear this week. Stay tuned for our detailed coverage. All-new BYD Seal 07. Blind pre-orders have already opened. The car adopts the Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 design language, with a closed front grille paired with the same wave-shaped headlamps as the Seal 08, giving it strong visual identity. It measures 5080/1960/1495mm with a 2960mm wheelbase; length, width and wheelbase have all grown over the outgoing car, expanding cabin space. Inside is a wraparound cockpit with a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, full LCD instrument cluster and floating central screen. It will offer zero-gravity seats with massage/ventilation/heating and 20 Devialet speakers. A LiDAR module is fitted, and the car is expected to carry the God's Eye B driver-assistance system, supporting urban navigation assist (CNOA), expressway navigation assist (HNOA) and all-scenario intelligent parking assistance (automatic, remote and drive-in parking). Per earlier MIIT filings, the plug-in hybrid pairs a 1.5T turbo engine (115kW) with a 160kW drive motor and a 38.029kWh battery for a WLTC electric range of 245km; the pure-electric version uses a 300kW motor. New Toyota Avalon. Upgraded inside and out, still offered with petrol and hybrid powertrains. The front end is visibly revised, with a large grille accented by vertical chrome bars and C-shaped lamp clusters, echoing a smaller Crown. Dimensions are 4990 (5055)/1850/1450mm with a 2870mm wheelbase. Inside is a wraparound cockpit with a 15.6-inch floating touchscreen, Qualcomm 8295 chip, 8.8-inch LCD cluster and HUD. Equipment includes heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, wireless phone charging, in-cabin fragrance and rear sunshades. Per filings, the petrol version keeps a 2.0L engine rated 127kW with a CVT (10 simulated gears); the 2.5L Dual-Engine hybrid is rated 136kW with an E-CVT. All-new smart #2. The Gold Custom Edition was previously priced at RMB 112,999, limited to 999 units. The exterior blends classic elements with an EV flavour, keeping the four-wheels-at-the-corners layout for a turning radius of just 3.35m. Dimensions are 2751 (2764)/1669/1555mm with a 1875mm wheelbase and 16-inch wheels; the rear keeps the split upper/lower tailgate. Inside is an S-Shape water-ripple cabin with a large floating touchscreen running Flyme Link, a three-spoke wheel, LCD cluster and column shifter. Equipment includes 256-colour ambient lighting, a heated steering wheel, heated seats, a Sennheiser audio system, L2 assistance and remote parking. Power comes from a 60kW rear motor with a 35.8kWh LFP battery for a CLTC range of 410km; the chassis uses front MacPherson and rear five-link independent suspension. (Text by Autohome, Yao Yu)