Zunerich V800 Brake Pedal Investigation Underway
Zunerich V800 MPV's brake pedal test has led to an investigation after a video report sparked debate. The company has responded with its own test results.
Chinese news outlet IT Home reported on October 13, 2026, an incident where the brake pedal support bracket of the Zunerich V800 (also known as Zoonerich V800) allegedly broke during an emergency stop from 100 km/h to 0 km/h. The test was reportedly conducted by automotive publication DONG CHE DI.
The incident generated significant online discussion, prompting Zunerich to issue a statement regarding the brake pedal's test results. According to the statement, a nationally accredited third-party testing institution inspected the Zunerich V800's brake pedal on October 11, 2026. The test confirmed the vehicle met the requirements of Chinese standard QC/T 788-2018 with a force of 1500N. An intensified test was then conducted with a force of 3000N, which revealed no cracks or damage to the brake pedal structure.
Hongmeng Zhixing, a partner in the Zunerich V800 project with Jianghuai Automotive, confirmed that the test was performed by the test center of the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute. An official, as reported by IT Home, stated that the circumstances surrounding the video test published by DONG CHE DI are still under investigation.
The Zunerich V800 is a high-end MPV launched on August 5, 2026, with prices starting at 766,000 yuan. It is a collaborative product between Hongmeng Zhixing and Jianghuai Automotive.