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The 212 T01 60th Anniversary Edition interior features a two-tone design with exclusive embroidery. Exterior adds commemorative graphics and soft-top. Dimensions are 4705/1895/1936mm with a 2860mm wheelbase, 40° approach and 36° departure angles. The 185kW 2.0T engine pairs with an 8AT, part-time 4WD, optional diff locks and OFFROAD mode, blending rugged capability with modern tech.

On Dec 28, Leapmotor unveiled the full-size MPV D99 featuring a wind-cheating “bullet-head” design and split pixel-DLP headlamps. The EREV variant introduces an industry-first dual-motor 4WD range-extender with an 80.3kWh pack, while the BEV rides on a 1000V architecture and debuts CATL’s 115kWh ultra-hybrid cell. Measuring ~5.2m, it offers a 1.46m² panoramic roof, ISD interactive tail-lamps and five body colors, setting a new benchmark for intelligent luxury MPVs.

On Dec 27, Dongfeng Forthing opened pre-orders for the Star Sea T5, a new compact electric SUV offering 530 km CLTC range across two trims priced 153,900–161,900 RMB. The 4,600 mm closed-grille crossover rides on a 2,730 mm wheelbase, features 13-inch floating central display, 17-inch aero wheels and full-width LED taillamps, targeting China’s mainstream EV family segment.

Lexus launches the RZ600e F Sport Performance, a hotter EV derivative of the RZ550e F Sport. System power rises to 426 PS via revised battery limits, ride height drops 20 mm, and 21-inch Enkei wheels conceal 20-inch six-piston brakes. The 77 kWh pack, steer-by-wire and simulated 8-speed manual remain, while carbon-aero add-ons and Ultrasuede 2 cabin amp up the track vibe. Japanese price: ≈ ¥12 million.

The Ministry of Finance informed the Malaysian Automobile Association on December 23 that the proposed revision to the Consumption Tax Value for Locally Produced Goods under PU(A)402/2019, originally set to take effect in January 2026, will be postponed for another six months until July 1. If implemented, the new regulations will include CKD vehicle sales, administrative, and profit costs in the consumption tax base, potentially increasing end prices by at least 10%. This marks the fifth extension of the regulation since its gazetting in 2019, with no stated reason provided this time. MAA stated that the government is refining the adjustment mechanism and emphasized it will not hinder local production investments, while CKD prices will remain unchanged until the end of June 2026.

Chinese luxury marque Hongqi officially lands in Singapore via Eurokars Elite; the right-hand-drive E-HS9 full-size electric SUV will be unveiled at the Singapore Motorshow (8-11 Jan 2026) and launched the same year. Measuring 5209 mm long with a 3110 mm wheelbase, the twin-motor 4WD offers 218 or 333 PS rear output and 84-120 kWh batteries for 380-515 km WLTP range. Air suspension, matrix LEDs and full ADAS are standard. A showroom at 19 Leng Kee Road will be followed by an electric sedan and two mid-size SUVs, plus ICE options.