Overview of SUVs for road trips priced around 200,000 yuan

Chengdu Guoxin Car Rental has released a detailed itinerary for a self-driving trip along the Western Sichuan Loop (川西小环线) for July-August 2025. The route includes 3-day and 5-day options with visits to Mount Siguniang, Shuangqiao Valley, Tagong Grassland, Moshi Park, and other locations. The guide provides preparation tips: check brake system, tire pressure at 2.5 bar, mandatory snow chains on Zheduoshan and Balangshan passes, and speed limit of 70 km/h on Highway 318.

A Chinese company from Guangdong province has filed a patent for a camper concept built on a standard maxi-scooter. Unlike traditional motorhomes based on SUVs or pickup trucks, this vehicle features a compact cabin with four windows mounted on the rear. Dimensions, interior layout, and mounting points are not disclosed in the patent documentation. The sleeping arrangement is expected to be a semi-reclining seat, limiting the concept to short rests rather than overnight stays. If produced, it could become the smallest camper in the world.

Five Vietnamese tourists rented a motorhome for a 16-day trip through southern Xinjiang, China. The rental cost 2,800 yuan (about 11 million VND) per day, including a driver. The route included Kashgar, Lake Karakul, the Taklamakan Desert, and Muztagh Ata glacier. Total expenses were about 55 million VND per person.

A group of five Vietnamese tourists completed a 16-day trip through southern Xinjiang, China, in a rented motorhome. The route included the Taklamakan Desert, Muztagh Ata glacier, and a mountain road with 600 sharp turns. The trip cost approximately 55 million VND (about $2,200) per person.

A detailed RV travel route for Qinghai Province (China) for July-August has been released. The classic 'Qinghai-Gansu' loop (7-9 days) includes Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Gobi Desert, Dunhuang, and Zhangye National Park. The in-depth 'Three Rivers Source' route (5-7 days) covers Sanjiangyuan National Park and Kekexili Nature Reserve. Key restrictions: daily driving ≤500 km, altitude up to 4600 m, advance booking required for Mogao Caves.

A motorhome was tested over a distance of 1000 km. Range achieved about 80% of claimed at an average speed of 91 km/h. The driver assistance system performed well, including handling unexpected situations. Fast charging to 97% took less than 10 minutes.