New QQ3 Modem Edition Debuts at Chengdu Auto Show: Neo-Retro Design Redefines Joyful Mobility

On August 21, 2026, during the media day of the Chengdu Auto Show, the all-new QQ3 Modem Edition officially debuted under Chery. Amid a market increasingly fixated on specs and performance, this model enters with a 'Neo-Retro' design Everus — redefining A–B segment commuter vehicles not as mere mechanical transport, but as mobile lifestyle spaces that express individuality and convey relaxed, joyful living.

Design Evolution: Contemporary Interpretation of Retro-Futurism

As the first officially modified variant in the QQ3 family, the Modem Edition was developed by a domestic Red Dot Design Award-winning team (four-time winner). Its design draws inspiration from Chery QQ global brand ambassador Sun Li's philosophy of relaxed, healing lifestyle aesthetics. Exterior color options include 'Modem Era' (green) and 'Annie Pearl' (pink): the former evokes the coarse-grain texture of vintage film, paired with full-width white decals; the latter features a low-saturation soft pink that softens visual aggression and enhances casual charm. The front grille adopts a structured mesh pattern with chrome trim; black cladding on wheel arches and side skirts is replaced with body-color treatment; mirror-finish chrome wheels and minimalist white stripe decals complete a modern reinterpretation of golden-era design motifs Hyundai.

Cabin & Intelligence: Bespoke Craftsmanship Meets AI-Powered Interaction

The interior applies haute couture design logic: headliner, A/B pillars, and sun visors are wrapped in velvet; houndstooth pattern accents the center console, seats, and door panels; the center armrest is highlighted with contrasting woven tape. For intelligence, the vehicle integrates the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and a 15.6-inch 2.5K ultra-HD central touchscreen, powered by the Carmind large language model — enabling natural-language AI interaction, smart vehicle control, and contextual local recommendations. Also standard are 540° panoramic imaging, automated parking assistance, APP Farizon remote control, intelligent pre-conditioning scheduling, and an enhanced 'external voice broadcast' feature.

Quality & Safety: No Compromise on a Small Platform — Global Standards Delivered

The new QQ3 retains its rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive layout, paired with MacPherson front and multi-link rear independent suspension — achieving a perfect 50:50 weight distribution and a class-leading 5.2-meter minimum turning radius. Its body structure employs a five-longitudinal-eight-transverse cage design, with 82% high-strength steel and 16% hot-formed steel, plus an integrated hot-formed door ring. The battery — dubbed the 'Rhino Battery' — features 360° full-coverage high-strength armor, IP68 water resistance, and individual cell-level explosion-proof valves. Standard active and passive safety includes dual front airbags, side airbags, and a full-length curtain airbag. Official data shows a per-kilometer operating cost under ¥0.06, alongside 6.6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) external power output capability.

Notably, the all-new QQ3 surpassed 10,000 units in sales during its first month on the market and has already achieved strong sales in overseas markets including Indonesia and Thailand. The Modem Edition remains in its auto show debut phase, with no official launch date or pricing yet announced.