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A Chery Q electric prototype has been spotted testing on Malaysian roads, positioned as a B-segment EV hatchback to compete with the Proton eMas 5. Measuring 4,195/1,811/1,573mm with a 2,700mm wheelbase, it is larger than the eMas 5. The Thailand-spec features a 122hp rear motor with a 41.278kWh LFP battery delivering 400km NEDC range (340km WLTP), supporting 85kW DC fast charging (30-80% in 16 minutes). Features include an 8.8-inch instrument display, 15.6-inch touchscreen, 50W wireless charging, 360-degree camera and powered tailgate (375L + 70L front). Expected under RM100,000 but priced above the eMas 5.

Changan officially launched the UNI-V hybrid on September 12 with two models at official prices of 114,900-119,900 yuan and limited-time prices of 109,900-113,900 yuan. The exterior continues the fuel version design with a closed front grille, three-section air intakes, dual four-exhaust outlets, connected taillights and a standard electric rear spoiler. Dimensions are 4,740/1,838/1,435mm with a 2,750mm wheelbase. Interior features 256-color ambient lighting, sport seats with 3-mode driver ventilation/heating, SUPER RACE 3.0 track mode, Tencent TTI Sound AI audio, 18 speakers, Dolby Atmos and ENC active noise cancellation. Boot space is 465L, expandable to 1,090L. The 1.5L hybrid powertrain (engine 110kW/220Nm, motor 180kW) delivers 0-100km/h in 6.98 seconds with 4.28L/100km WLTC combined fuel consumption.

Toyota has unveiled the all-new electric C-HR+, a crossover SUV set to launch in Europe later this year. Built on the e-TNGA platform, the C-HR+ is entirely independent of the combustion-engined C-HR. It offers three powertrain options: the base model features a 57.7kWh battery and front-mounted motor with 167 PS, achieving 0-100km/h in 8.6 seconds and a WLTP range of 455km. The mid-range model upgrades to a 77kWh battery with 224 PS, reaching 0-100km/h in 7.4 seconds and offering 600km of range. The top-tier dual-motor AWD variant produces 343 PS, accelerates to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds, and has a range of 525km. The C-HR+ measures 4,520mm x 1,870mm x 1,595mm with a 2,750mm wheelbase. It features a “Hammerhead” front design, a 14-inch touchscreen, high-mounted digital instrument cluster, and 416 litres of cargo space. The vehicle is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense as standard.

Spy shots of the Audi RS Q5 Sportback have surfaced for the first time. The model features a unique large-mouth grille with horizontal trim and mesh texture, brake cooling vents on the front bumper and widened wheel arches. The rear bumper gets a redesign with dual exhaust outlets. Power comes from the RS 5's 2.9L twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid system with a 25.9kWh battery, achieving a top speed of 250km/h. Interior is expected to follow the Q5 Sportback layout with RS-specific badges, sport steering wheel and sports seats.

Hongqi will begin pre-sales of the TianGong 07 on September 21, a pure electric mid-to-large sedan positioned as the successor to the EH7. The exterior features Oriental aesthetics with minimalist design, a closed front grille and distinctive headlights. Dimensions are 5,000/1,915/1,490mm with a 3,000mm wheelbase, with hidden door handles, dual five-spoke wheels, full-width taillights and a small ducktail. The interior offers a wraparound cockpit with a full LCD instrument cluster, floating central screen and dual-tone color scheme. It features Hongqi's Sinan smart driving system supporting urban and highway navigation, full-scenario parking, cross-floor memory parking and ETC hands-free. Powertrain options include a single motor at 340kW or dual motors at 190kW/340kW with lithium iron phosphate battery.

FAW-Volkswagen Jetta officially announced the new mid-size sedan Jetta M6 will launch in mid-October, with blind orders now open. The model is developed on Jetta's self-developed Jisi architecture and pure electric platform, making it the brand's first pure EV. It features the Horizon Journey 6M chip with pure vision intelligent driving, supporting highway and urban NOA functions. Exterior features a closed grille with slim headlights and a full-width taillight with JETTA lettering. Dimensions are 4,806/1,895/1,500mm with a 2,820mm wheelbase, offered in 6 body colors. Interior includes a 15.6-inch 2.5K central screen, 256-color ambient lighting, a two-spoke steering wheel and column shifter. Two motor options produce 113kW and 145kW, with 465km and 555km range respectively. Jetta also confirmed a new energy SUV will launch in H2 2027.