2026 Chery Exeed ES Officially Revealed: Falcon 700 ADAS, Snapdragon 8295P, and Presale Kicking Off June 10

Chery’s flagship Exeed ES gets a meaningful mid-cycle refresh for 2026, centered on a serious jump in intelligent driving hardware and cockpit smarts — with a presale date already locked in.

Chery has pulled the wraps off the production-ready 2026 Exeed ES, confirming a presale launch on June 10, 2026. While the exterior evolution is deliberately subtle, the real story lies under the skin: an all-new driver assistance system built on Robotaxi-grade algorithms, a flagship-tier Qualcomm chipset powering the cabin AI, and a 27-piece sensor array that puts this mid-size SUV in direct conversation with far pricier competitors.

Design: Familiar Silhouette, Sharper Details

Chery has wisely kept the ES’s striking visual identity intact for 2026. The front fascia retains the EREV model’s dedicated air intake design alongside the pure-electric version’s signature customizable LED light system — a dual-identity approach that lets buyers immediately recognize which powertrain sits under the hood.

LiDAR packaging has been refined as well: the roof-mounted unit is noticeably more compact and integrated than before, a sign of maturing sensor hardware.

At the sides, revised door-line aero channels add a more purposeful, sporting character, and the addition of six-piston fixed-caliper brakes is a notable upgrade that enthusiast buyers will appreciate. The rear gains a full-width connected tail lamp and an electric active rear spoiler — both lending the ES a genuine performance SUV aesthetic. The rear bumper has also been resculpted to reinforce that sporting tone.

Interior: Cleaner, More Physical Controls

The cabin philosophy is consistent with the current model’s clean, tech-forward layout — but with considered detail refinements. The combination of a fully digital instrument cluster and a floating central display remains, while a few small-but-meaningful changes make daily use more intuitive.

The crystal-effect trim strips have been removed for a more understated feel. Manual adjustment vanes return to the lower air vents (below the screen), and a row of physical shortcut buttons has been added to the center console — a nod to drivers who prefer tactile controls over touchscreen menus for frequently used functions.

Cockpit Intelligence: Carmind AI Meets Snapdragon 8295P

The 2026 ES receives a substantial upgrade to its in-car computing platform. Underpinning the smart cabin is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P processor — currently the top-tier automotive chip on the market — paired with Chery’s Carmind AI large language model. The combination is claimed to deliver noticeably faster system response, more natural voice interaction, and smarter contextual scene adaptation. In short, this is a cockpit that should feel genuinely intelligent rather than just connected.

Driver Assistance: 27 Sensors, Robotaxi DNA

This is where the 2026 ES makes its boldest statement. The new Falcon 700 driver assistance system is derived from algorithms originally developed for Robotaxi (autonomous ride-hailing) operations — technology that typically requires fault-tolerant, real-world-proven logic to function safely at scale.

The hardware suite supporting Falcon 700 is comprehensive:

• 11 cameras
• 12 ultrasonic sensors
• 1 LiDAR unit (roof-mounted)
• 3 millimeter-wave radars

That’s 27 sensors in total — a count that rivals the perception stacks found in premium European and domestic luxury competitors. The system is designed to improve precision, safety margins, and adaptability across a wider range of driving scenarios compared to the outgoing setup.

Powertrain: EREV and Pure Electric Options Retained

Chery has not announced powertrain changes for 2026, and the ES is expected to carry over its full lineup of EREV (extended-range electric) and BEV configurations.

EREV variants use a 1.5T range-extender paired with:

• Single motor: 195 kW combined output, 0–100 km/h in 7.6 sec, 255 km CLTC electric range, 4.9 L/100km fuel consumption when the battery is depleted (WLTC)
• Dual motor: 345 kW combined output, 0–100 km/h in 4.6 sec, 255 km CLTC electric range, 5.7 L/100km (WLTC)

BEV variants span a wide performance and range spectrum:

• Single motors rated at 185 kW or 230 kW, with 0–100 km/h times of 7.4, 5.6, or 5.9 seconds depending on configuration
• Dual motor producing 353 kW, reaching 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds
• CLTC range options: 550 / 605 / 680 / 705 / 710 / 775 / 880 km across different battery packs — with the top 880 km figure standing out as class-competitive even by 2026 standards

Chassis hardware includes a full-aluminum smart suspension platform, Chery’s Snow Leopard AWD 2.0 system, and intelligent front-rear torque vectoring.

Presale and Pricing

Pricing will be confirmed when the presale opens on June 10, 2026. Based on the current ES lineup, expect the range to start in the vicinity of ¥200,000–300,000 (~$27,500–$41,300 USD), though official figures will be announced at launch. We’ll update this article as soon as pricing is live.

The 2026 Exeed ES represents Chery’s clearest statement yet that its flagship SUV can compete on intelligent driving credentials, not just price or range. The Falcon 700 system’s Robotaxi lineage is an interesting differentiator — one that will be tested properly once owners get the cars on Chinese roads later this year.