A Sector That Grew 40-Fold in 5 Years: Shooting Brake Is Entering Its “Smart Era” - 36Kr

China’s shooting-brake market is growing rapidly in 2026, with several new models launching in quick succession.

The Qijing GT7, the first model from GAC and Huawei Qiankun’s new joint brand, enters the segment with strong smart-driving, chassis and performance specs.

The launch signals a new round of competition in China’s premium EV shooting-brake niche, where the focus is shifting from electrification to intelligence.

Popular rivals such as Zeekr 001, NIO ET5T, Denza Z9GT and Avatr 06T are set to face tougher pressure as the segment expands.