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The 2026 Lexus RX lineup arrives with seven trims priced from 380,000 to 619,000 RMB, unchanged year-on-year. All variants now feature a 14-inch centre display and LSS+ 3.0 safety suite; a 500-unit RX 300 Black Edition adds matte-black paint and 21-inch smoked wheels. Powertrains carry over: 2.0T turbo, 2.5L hybrid/PLUG-IN and 2.4T hybrid, delivering 182–273 kW combined.

The Changan-Mazda EZ-60 debuts Sep 26 on the EPA platform. Measuring 4850×1935×1620mm with a 2902mm wheelbase, it features a closed grille, split headlights, two-tone body and hidden door handles. BEV and EREV powertrains are offered in a sport-oriented mid-size SUV package.

Lexus Malaysia quietly introduced the NX 350h Luxury in July, replacing the naturally-aspirated NX 250. The new hybrid pairs a 2.5 L Atkinson-cycle engine with dual e-motors for 243 hp/239 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 7.7 s and 5 L/100 km WLTP. Standard kit includes 20-inch alloys, LSS+ ADAS, 14-inch wireless CarPlay/Android Auto and seven airbags. Priced at RM 395,888 (CBU Japan), it undercuts key German PHEV rivals while offering electrified performance and Lexus craftsmanship.

The 2026 Nissan Sentra debuts with class-leading dual 12.3-in displays, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto and a 149 hp 2.0 L/CVT combo retuned for sport mode. Rigidity rises 6%, Safety Shield 360 and adaptive cruise are standard; ProPILOT Assist, Bose audio and 18-inch alloys headline SR/SL grades. Ranked top compact in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. IQS, it reaches U.S. showrooms this fall.

Mercedes-Maybach unveiled the S 680 V12 Edition: hand-finished two-tone obsidian black/olive green paint with 24K gold emblems and matching forged wheels. Only 50 examples will be built, with deliveries this fall in select markets; pricing remains undisclosed.

Leaked firmware shows Tesla’s entry-level Model Y E41 loses glass roof, power-fold mirrors, TPMS and seat adjusters; cabin lighting limited to footwell, rear screen deleted and audio downgraded to two “essential” sets. Budget variant offers RWD/AWD, while Performance gets new fascia.