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The Beijing Automobile Trade Show, an initiative of local dealers, is currently underway at the Agricultural Exhibition Centre in Beijing. One of the most popular vehicles at the event is the brand new Rely X5, a vehicle produced by the restarted Rely brand.

The Rely X5, a SUV, boasts a sleek and well-designed interior, with an element of sportiness that adds to its appeal. However, the material for the seats, while improved, is still considered a bit cheap. This is a minor drawback in an otherwise well-crafted interior.

Under the hood, the Rely X5 is powered by a 2.0 Ateco engine, delivering 125kw at 5500rpm and 235nm at 1900rpm. The engine bay is neat and solid, reflecting the attention to detail in the vehicle's construction.

The Rely X5 is not just about performance; it also offers comfort and convenience. The vehicle features numerous buttons on the wheel and center console for entertainment during traffic jams, ensuring passengers remain entertained even in heavy traffic.

Despite the improvements, there is one area where the Rely X5 falls short: the cupholders. They do not fit a bottle of Maidong, a popular Chinese energy drink, a slight inconvenience for some consumers.

The price of the Rely X5 remains the same as previously mentioned: 159,799 rmb for the massive front and 1 rmb for the rest of the car. Two units of the Rely X5 were sold on the day the reporter arrived at 10 in the morning, indicating strong demand for the vehicle.

Interestingly, the brand Rely is not focusing solely on the SUV market. The brand is being revived and focused on the truck market by SAIC Motor Corporation, which plans to reintroduce Rely as a commercial vehicle brand specializing in trucks. This move signals a shift in the brand's strategy and could potentially open up new opportunities for Rely in the future.