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The third-generation Landian E5 PLUS will open pre-sales on November 1 as a mid-size PHEV SUV. It adds a new "Still Sea Sand" paint option, exclusive wheels and an integrated camping package. Measuring 4760×1865×1710 mm with a 2785 mm wheelbase, the facelift offers 230 km of pure-electric range and upgraded tech, pricing TBC.

Wuling New Energy’s new brand Aishang has launched its first A00 micro-EV, the A100C, priced from RMB 39,800 to 52,800. It offers 220 km CLTC range, 30-80% DC top-up in 30 minutes and a 3-door/4-seat body on the Lingqiao platform. Measuring 3285 mm long with a 1980 mm wheelbase, it features a 10.25-in screen with HiCai OS, seven two-tone pastel colours and up to 882 L cargo space. Launch perks include an RMB 11k gift pack and a RMB 2000 comfort kit for a RMB 99 deposit.

Zhengzhou Nissan announced its 2026 roadmap, adding body-on-frame off-road SUV S20 PHEV and light-utility MPV NV200 PHEV. Frontier Pro PHEV presales start Oct 30. The new Nissan LCV R&D hub in Zhengzhou will spearhead pickup and SUV development, shifting the company from “global manufacturing” to “global creation.”

Porsche released the electric Macan GTS, priced at $103000 and set for spring 2026 delivery. Featuring a sport design package, blacked-out styling, and 21/22-inch wheels, it offers exclusive blue, red, and grey colors. Global sales of the electric Macan have surpassed the ICE version, with the latter likely discontinued worldwide in 2026.

The 2026 BYD Qin L DM-i debuts tonight, keeping the “Dragon Face” look while boosting EV range to 128 km. A column shifter frees center-console space, and updated trims and pricing aim to sharpen its edge in the A+ plug-in sedan segment.

smart Malaysia has opened pre-orders for the C+ segment electric SUV smart #5 with a RM2,000 deposit; prices TBA. Built on Geely’s PMA2+ platform, three variants are offered: Pro 340 PS/76 kWh/465 km/150 kW DC; Premium 363 PS/100 kWh/590 km/400 kW DC; Brabus 646 PS/100 kWh/540 km/3.8 s 0-100 km/h. All feature L2 ADAS, 800 V architecture (400 V for Pro), 19-21" wheels, dual OLED screens and up to 25.6" AR-HUD plus Sennheiser 3D audio. Estimated price RM250k-300k; deliveries in 2025.