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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.

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.”

Subaru Malaysia lists the sixth-generation Forester at RM221,500 on-the-road (Peninsula, w/o insurance). Imported CBU from Japan, it packs a 2.5-litre boxer engine with 185PS and 247Nm, mated to a CVT and full-time AWD. Riding on the stiffer SGP platform (10% more rigid), it measures 4,655×1,830×1,730mm with 2,670mm wheelbase and 220mm ground clearance. Standard kit includes EyeSight 4.0, Dual X-Mode, eight airbags, 360° parking camera, power tailgate and more, emphasising off-road ability and tech advancement.

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.

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.

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.