Targeting the Toyota Sienna! HarmonyOS Smart Travel's new MPV, Xiangjie V8, previewed: See you at the Chengdu Auto Show.

At the Hongmeng Zhixing new product launch this afternoon, Xiangjie's first MPV—the Xiangjie V8—made its debut as the grand finale "surprise."

Officially positioned as a "family smart flagship MPV," it will have its real-world debut at the Chengdu Auto Show opening tomorrow (August 21).

In the teaser poster, Hongmeng Zhixing's MPV lineup appeared in full for the first time: Zunjie V800/V680 targets ultra-luxury, Zhijie V9 is positioned for both business and family use (starting at 389,800 yuan), while Xiangjie V8 carries the banner of "premium family use," with the official slogan "reshaping the premium MPV market landscape."

The Xiangjie V8 had previously appeared in the MIIT's 409th batch of new vehicle filings, with dimensions of 5335/2005/1805mm and a wheelbase of 3250mm, all in a 7-seat configuration—a full size larger than the Toyota Sienna (5165mm length, 3060mm wheelbase).

Its design doesn't follow the traditional boxy MPV route; the low-front, high-rear fastback lines resemble a high-speed train, the full-width daytime running lights embed a star-river texture, and a lidar is standard on the roof. Beyond the filing images, distinctive colors like Universal Red are also available.

Powertrain options include both pure electric and extended-range routes. The extended-range version features a 118kW 1.5T range extender with 56/75.4kWh batteries, offering up to 339km of CLTC pure electric range—usable as an EV for daily commuting. The pure electric version packs a 120kWh battery with a maximum CLTC range of 830km.

For intelligent driving, it's expected to feature Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 and a 896-line lidar. Spy shots also show rear wheels with steering angle, suggesting rear-wheel active steering is likely included—a significant help for a 5.33-meter vehicle in tight turns and parking in older residential areas.

Looking at the current market, Xiangjie V8's target is clear: the 300,000-400,000 yuan family MPV segment has long been dominated by the Toyota Sienna and Granvia, with the Sienna averaging 8,000-9,000 monthly sales last year, making it the most stable evergreen in this class.

But the Sienna's intelligence and cabin experience have clearly fallen behind. Xiangjie V8 enters with Huawei's intelligent driving and more space, already a dimensional advantage on paper. Moreover, backed by the Huawei Hongmeng Zhixing brand halo, the Xiangjie V8 is poised to reshape the competitive landscape of the premium family MPV market upon entry.