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Jeep Wrangler Whitecap edition revealed: white-roof CJ tribute with 1941 graphics, US$3,185 premium for Rubicon
Jeep unveiled the Wrangler Whitecap special edition featuring a white roof, grille inserts and 1941 decals honouring the military CJ. Offered on Rubicon and Sahara with 2.0T (274PS) or 3.6L V6, the package adds roughly US$3,185 to the Rubicon base price.
FAW Toyota Sets COROLLA DAY on Dec 21: New Corolla debuts with C-shaped DRLs and EV-style face, pre-book gifts ¥100 parts voucher
FAW Toyota will launch the refreshed Corolla on Dec 21 during its COROLLA DAY carnival. The facelift adopts an EV-inspired front end with C-shaped DRLs and split headlamps, plus a relocated lower grille. Customers who pre-book from Dec 5 receive a ¥100 genuine-parts voucher, while existing owners get complimentary full-vehicle inspections until Dec 31.
Ford Zhiqu Liema Launches Dec 19: Range-EV & BEV SUV with 15.6" Mini-LED, 70" AR-HUD, pre-sale from ¥229.8k
Ford’s mid-size Zhiqu Liema SUV will hit the market on Dec 19, priced ¥229.8-282.8k during pre-sale. Inspired by Bronco Sport but urbanized, both range-extender and BEV versions span 5025 mm on a 2950 mm wheelbase. The minimalist cabin packs a 15.6" 2.5K Mini-LED screen, Snapdragon 8255 SoC, 70" AR-HUD, 21-speaker audio and a 7.5 L climate-controlled fridge, targeting smart off-road and city driving alike.
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Jetour T2 Malaysia RHD final spec revealed: 2.0T 7DCT 4WD, RM178k pre-price, Q1 2026 launch
The Malaysia-spec RHD Jetour T2 debuts in showrooms: 4,785×2,006×1,875mm, 2,800mm wheelbase, 220mm ground clearance. A 2.0L TGDi delivers 245PS/375Nm via a 7-speed wet DCT and X-Intelligent 4WD. Standard kit includes LED lights, 19" wheels, panoramic roof, 10.25" digital cluster, 15.6" infotainment with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Sony 12-speaker audio, powered leather seats with memory and full L2 ADAS. Pre-order at RM178,888 (RM1k booking); initial CBU batch will switch to CKD, with final pricing in Q1 2026.
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ORA 5 Debuts Dec 16: Retro-styled compact BEV SUV from ¥109.8k, LiDAR & City NOA on top trim
Great Wall’s ORA brand will launch its first SUV, the ORA 5, on the evening of Dec 16. Positioned as a retro-styled compact BEV, it lists five variants priced ¥109.8-142.8k with two range options. Top trim adds LiDAR and city/highway Navigate-on-Autopilot functions.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV Debuts: 4.3 m city-SUV with 2.7 m wheelbase, C-signature lights and hidden rear handles
Toyota’s entry-level Urban Cruiser BEV rides on a dedicated electric platform, measuring 4285 mm long with a 2700 mm wheelbase—140 mm longer than YARiS Cross. Signature C-shaped DRLs, black roof/body cladding and hidden rear door handles underscore its urban-crossover identity; the charge port sits in the left front fender.