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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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.