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Leapmotor launched the Lafa5 electric compact hatchback on November 27, offering five variants priced from 97,800 to 121,800 yuan (92,800-116,800 yuan limited-time offer). Built on LEAP 3.5 architecture B platform, the vehicle delivers up to 605km range and features an 8295 chip and LiDAR. Customers can enjoy launch incentives worth 24,900 yuan plus four lifetime warranty programs.

The Dongfeng Nissan N6 mid-size PHEV sedan officially launched on December 21, with limited-time pricing from 91,900 to 121,900 yuan. Built on the Tianyan architecture with a 2,815mm wheelbase, it features Nissan's first passenger PHEV system combining a 1.5L engine with a 155kW motor, delivering 180km CLTC electric range and 2.79L/100km fuel consumption. The intelligent cockpit includes a 15.6-inch 2.5K display with Qualcomm 8775 chip, supporting Highway NOA. It introduces an industry-first spontaneous combustion compensation policy for battery quality issues.

Honda City e:HEV The Black Outshine special edition launches in Thailand, priced at 735,000 baht (~RM94,000). Based on the e:HEV SV variant, this dark-themed edition features black Honda emblems, 16-inch alloy wheels, door handles, and mirror caps. The i-MMD hybrid powertrain combines a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle engine with a 109 PS electric motor via E-CVT. Standard equipment includes an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Honda Sensing ADAS, four airbags, and leather upholstery, with Crystal Black Pearl and Platinum White Pearl color options.

Spy shots reveal the updated Geely Xingyuan with minimal exterior changes, featuring new aero covers for 15-inch steel wheels. The interior receives significant revisions, relocating the gear selector to a steering column stalk and adopting the Galaxy E5's steering wheel with rectangular badge, requiring a redesigned center console. The model may gain larger battery options to improve its modest range, currently offering 30.12 kWh and 40.16 kWh LFP variants with WLTP ranges of 225 km and 325 km respectively, with upgrades expected to carry over to the Proton eMas 5.

The BJ60 Range-Extended Executive Edition launched on November 30, priced from RMB 275,800. This new variant features a 548hp extended-range hybrid powertrain with 1,200km CLTC combined range. Segment-exclusive onboard oxygen generator and satellite communication systems target plateau users. Design updates include 20-inch wheels with exclusive badging, full black Alcantara interior, and IP68-rated battery protection.

Honda StepWGN debuted at the Thailand International Motor Expo as a CBU import from Japan, priced from 1.7 million baht (approximately RM219,000). Available in Spada trim with e:HEV hybrid powertrain combining a 2.0-litre engine and electric motor, the MPV delivers 18.5 km/L fuel consumption. Features include second-row captain chairs with ottomans, power sliding doors, tri-zone climate control, and Honda Sensing. Backed by a 10-year battery warranty, Thailand becomes the third Southeast Asian market after Indonesia and Singapore, with potential for Malaysian introduction.