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The Roewe Jiayue 07 will debut on August 13. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV targeting the 150,000-200,000 yuan segment, it uses a range-extended powertrain. The exterior features a 2.24-meter connected light bar, roof-mounted LiDAR, and Momenta R5 advanced driver assistance. Dimensions measure 4900/1910/1745mm with a 2,908mm wheelbase, offering six color options. The powertrain pairs a 1.5L range extender (72kW) with a 162kW motor, matched with 32.6kWh or 44.2kWh batteries delivering 180-240km WLTP pure electric range (320km max CLTC). It also features the Doubao large model 2.0 series.

Chery's new sub-brand Lepas is expanding into Malaysia, with its first showroom under construction at the former Porsche Glenmarie office location. Founded at Auto Shanghai 2025, the brand targets 30 outlets by end-2026. Lepas previewed the L4 EV, L6 and L8 at the KL Polo Club in July, though final market specifications remain unconfirmed. The company has appointed 20 dealers and is expected to officially launch in Malaysia in Q4.

Zeekr Malaysia will showcase the all-new 7X Black Edition at its 5,000-unit sales milestone celebration on August 8-9. The special edition features Onyx Black full black body color with gloss black wheels and orange brake calipers, possibly based on the top-spec AWD Performance variant. Referencing the standard model, the AWD Performance delivers 646 PS and 710 Nm, hitting 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, with a 100 kWh NMC battery offering 543 km WLTP range. It uses an 800V architecture supporting 450 kW DC fast charging. Pricing for the Black Edition remains undisclosed.

Spy shots of the Maextro SUV have emerged. The new model is expected to debut by the end of this year and launch in 2027. It continues the family design language with headlights and taillights matching the V800, likely featuring dual million-pixel full-color intelligent projection headlights, star door handles, full-color intelligent interactive taillights, and a 6-LiDAR stereo matrix. The side profile shows a short front overhang and long rear overhang design. Its dimensions are expected to fall between the V800 (5,495mm length, 3,430mm wheelbase) and the AITO M9 Ultimate extended version (5,402mm length, 3,236mm wheelbase), with seating options ranging from 4/5-seat two-row to 6/7-seat three-row configurations.

Nissan has released preview images of the all-new NX7. Positioned as a mid-size SUV below the NX8, it is expected to have a lower starting price than the NX8's 159,900 yuan. The exterior adopts a new design language with split headlights, though the daytime running lights are not connected. The diamond-shaped lamp housing features an L-shaped design with an illuminated front logo. The vehicle comes equipped with a LiDAR sensor, roof rails, and pronounced character lines on the hood for a more dynamic profile.

The Daihatsu Ayla Modern Vintage debuted at GIIAS 2026 in Jakarta as a styling exercise, featuring a pink and off-white dual-tone theme with a higher clamshell bonnet. The exterior embraces retro aesthetics with block-lettered "DAIHATSU" branding, an egg-crate grille, and simple wheel covers, while the head and tail lamps incorporate modern LED internals in a D-shaped design. The bright beige-heavy interior includes retro seat covers with classic Daihatsu script, a vintage-style steering wheel, and clean air-conditioning controls. The bodykit is intentionally understated, presenting a clean rear bumper with minimal details.