Detail

Hongqi, a luxury brand of FAW Group, has signed an MoU with Quill Group, which has obtained the exclusive rights as the official importer and CKD distributor for Hongqi’s entry into Malaysia. Hongqi plans to launch officially in Malaysia in the middle of this year, with its L5 model for VVIPs only, and is advancing the global layout of new energy SUVs.

Geely Galaxy will debut the Battleship 700 on July 24, a new mid-to-large SUV featuring a rugged, boxy design language. The exterior includes a narrow-slat grille with square-outside-round-inside headlamps, hood vents with sculpted lines, orange bumper accents, and a front tow hook. A roof-mounted lookout LiDAR signals advanced intelligent driving capabilities. Power comes from a plug-in hybrid system with either a 2.0L or 1.5L turbocharged engine paired with a tri-motor all-wheel-drive system, expanding Geely Galaxy's premium new energy SUV portfolio.

On July 20, the 2027 Exeed ES officially launched, offering one pure electric and two range-extender variants with prices from 169,900 to 199,900 yuan. Positioned as a track-level performance mid-to-large smart coupe, the new model is built on Exeed's upgraded all-domain new energy platform and comes standard with high-end Falcon intelligent driving assistance and Pánshí 2.0 all-domain safety system. The exterior adopts the "Phoenix Feather Butterfly Face" design language, retaining a sleek fastback coupe silhouette with standard sport rear bumper and optional Shadow Sport package (ISD Wind Whisper interactive headlights and wind-control electric spoiler), earning the German iF, American MUSE, and Italian A'Design awards. Body dimensions measure 4,945×1,978×1,480mm with a 3,000mm wheelbase; the 1.48m height delivers a 0.22Cd ultra-low drag coefficient. The signature connected Star Ring LED light band pairs with the ISD Wind Whisper interactive lamp cluster featuring 1,200 individual LED beads supporting customizable welcome, farewell, turn signal, and parking light patterns.

The Denza Z9S production vehicle has officially debuted as a more compact electric sports sedan compared to the Z9, featuring all-new exterior and interior design with enhanced power and range capabilities. The exterior adopts a roof-mounted LiDAR and a new split headlamp design with dual-slat LED upper lighting and vertically arranged headlamps integrated into the front bumper, complemented by a full-width fascia panel and dual-section front lip for heightened sportiness. Powertrain options include single-motor and tri-motor variants, further expanding Denza's portfolio in the premium electric sports sedan segment.

Following the Z9GT's Asia-Pacific debut, Denza has unveiled the Z9S electric sedan. Measuring 5,090/1,980/1,490 mm with a 3,025 mm wheelbase—145 mm shorter and with a 100 mm reduced wheelbase versus the Z9GT—the model adopts a more compact positioning. The exterior features the Dawn Purple exclusive color, retaining the Z9GT's "fang" bumper design while introducing a new dual-layer headlamp configuration with main lamps repositioned to the bumper and dual-slat LED DRLs above. The fastback silhouette and near full-width taillights enhance sportiness. Notably, the Z9S switches to concave door handles to comply with upcoming Chinese regulations, with independently mounted side mirrors. A roof-mounted LiDAR and multiple cameras support advanced intelligent driving capabilities.

iCaur Malaysia has announced the iCaur V23 electric SUV has switched to locally assembled (CKD) production, currently offering a single iWD all-wheel-drive variant priced at RM 132,780—nearly unchanged from the previous CBU version (RM 132,800). The dual-motor AWD system produces 211 PS and 292 Nm, achieving 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds with a 140 km/h top speed. An 81.76 kWh battery delivers 430 km NEDC range (approximately 360 km WLTP). Charging capabilities include 104 kW DC fast charging (20-80% in ~42 minutes), 6.6 kW AC charging, and 3.3 kW V2L reverse power supply. Measuring 4,220/1,915/1,845 mm with a 2,735 mm wheelbase, the V23 features MacPherson front and multi-link rear suspension, plus a rear square storage compartment. Equipment includes full LED lighting, 21-inch wheels, a 15.4-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, single-zone automatic climate control, NFC key card, ventilated leather seats, and a 360-degree surround-view camera system.