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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.

Ford is replacing FordPass with a rebranded “Ford App” in South America, pushed automatically via OTA. The minimalist, dark/light-adaptive UI surfaces frequently used features—locate, remote lock, charge level—on the home screen and supports phone widgets plus Apple Watch/Wear OS shortcuts. A more robust back end simplifies future connected-service rollouts. New highlights include an “All Clear” maintenance assistant, Google Maps-based pick-up distance for mobile service, streamlined remote-climate sliders and a dedicated “My Ford Experiences” hub bundling service scheduling, Ranger & Mach-E experts and owner perks, underscoring Ford’s lifetime complimentary connectivity across the range.

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.

Bermaz has quietly released the 2026 RHD Xpeng X9 in Malaysia at RM280k-315k OTR without insurance, up RM10k-14k. Changes are minor: silver bumper strips, red tail script and new multi-spoke 20-inch self-righting caps on the Pro Plus. All grades now get 14-way zero-gravity middle-row seats with massage and dual 50W wireless chargers. The single 320 PS/450 Nm front motor propels the 2.6t MPV to 100 km/h in 7.7s; 84.5 kWh LFP (500 km WLTP) and 101.5 kWh NMC (590 km) packs charge 10-80% in 20 min. Air suspension, rear-wheel steering, 23-speaker Xopera sound and 5-yr/120k km vehicle warranty (8-yr/160k km battery) remain.

The Volvo ES90 debuts in Thailand as a single-motor Ultra RWD at THB 2.99 M (≈RM385k). Its 88 kWh NMC pack on an 800 V SPA2 platform delivers 755 km NEDC range and 300 kW DC charging (300 km in 10 min). Standard 22-inch wheels, air-suspension, LiDAR, dual Nvidia Orin ECUs, 25-speaker 1,610 W B&W audio, electro-chromic panoramic roof and massaging seats. Malaysia will CKD the model in Shah Alam from 2026 alongside EX30/EX90—giving Volvo the widest local EV line-up and an estimated RM300k price tag that undercuts soon-to-be-taxed BMW i5 and EQE rivals.

The facelifted Tank 400 mid-large SUV is now on pre-sale for 309,800–329,800 RMB. It keeps its riveted off-road look but adds ADAS marker lights, adopts Coffee OS cockpit with column shifter, cooled box and rear roof screen. The Hi4-Z “light-off-road” variant delivers 635 kW/1,195 N·m, sprints 0-100 km/h in 4.3 s and offers 200 km pure-electric range from a 59.05 kWh ternary pack.