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Hyundai will unveil the production IONIQ 3 in April 2026. The compact electric SUV rides on the E-GMP 400V platform, sporting a closed grille, split LED light strips and a fast-back tail with integrated spoiler; a high-performance IONIQ 3 N is slated for 2027.

BMW will unveil the long-wheelbase iX3 at April’s Beijing Auto Show and launch it later this year. Inspired by the VNKX concept, the EV features vertical “Angel Wing” kidney grilles and pairs China-specific Momenta door-to-door pilot assist with a BMW-exclusive large-language model co-developed by Alibaba for enhanced local AI interaction.

The 2026 Raize in Indonesia gains a GR Sport aero kit with front lip, diffuser-style rear skirt and black-to-red decals, plus a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto across the range. Engines carry over—1.2L NA or 1.0T—and the GR Sport keeps the 98 PS turbo-three with D-CVT. Safety starts at two airbags; six airbags and full ADAS remain optional only on GR Sport. Prices now IDR 243.5-292.1 million, slightly undercutting better-equipped Malaysian twin Perodua Ativa.

Mercedes teased the heavily revamped S-Class: over 50% of the car—2,700 parts—redesigned for the 29 Jan reveal. Larger 20% grille, illuminated star and three-point star lamps headline exterior; inside, the first full-MB.OS architecture integrates 27 sensors for real-time performance.

BMW released the 2026 iX1 compact electric SUV: four trims priced ¥228-268k, X-Line and M Sport packs carried over. The facelift keeps rhombus-filled kidney grilles, L-shape air curtains and 4616×1845×1641mm body on 2802mm wheelbase, adding half-flush handles and five-spoke wheels for sharper looks.

Mercedes will unveil the heavily facelifted W223 S-Class on Jan 29, revising 2,700 parts—over half the car. Airmatic suspension now pre-loads dampers via V2V road-data; the S580 gains a 537 PS flat-plane-crank V8 mild-hybrid. Illuminated bonnet star and enlarged hexagonal grille headline the design; inside, physical steering-wheel controls return and rear seats add ottomans. MB.OS debuts with L4 autonomous pilot tests underway, pending global homologation.