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Mercedes-Benz today launched the all-electric CLA in China, offering three variants priced RMB 249-299k. Built on the MMA platform, the 4763 mm-long coupe delivers an 866 km CLTC range thanks to 0.21 Cd aero, 800 V architecture and a 2-speed gearbox. 320 kW charging adds 370 km in 10 min. Triple-screen MB.OS cabin features ByteDance AI voice and Momenta ADAS for highway & urban pilot. Eleven airbags and multiple EV-safety 5-star certifications are standard; nationwide Mercedes-E dealer network provides uniform launch pricing.

Mazda Malaysia expands the C-segment Mazda 3 line-up with the 1.5G High Plus, offered as both Liftback and Sedan. Priced at RM119,620, the Japan-made (CBU) variant mirrors the 2.0 High Plus spec: full-LED headlights with AHB, 18-inch alloys, dual-zone climate, power leather seats, HUD, wireless charging, 10.25-inch connected display and full ADAS. A 1.5L SkyActiv-G (118 hp/153 Nm) paired with a 6AT delivers 5.9 L/100 km, cutting the entry cost by RM46k while retaining a 5-year/100k km warranty and free service package.

Just two weeks after its Thailand debut, the Volvo ES90 electric sedan has arrived in Malaysia and was spotted near the Volvo Car Malaysia headquarters. Built on the SPA2 platform, the ES90 is a mid-to-large electric sedan competing with the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. It features a fastback design, 5-meter length, 3,102 mm wheelbase, 22-inch wheels, and split taillights, blending sedan and SUV characteristics. The interior includes a 14.5-inch touchscreen and 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio. Powertrain options range from single-motor RWD to dual-motor AWD, with up to 680 PS and 700 km range. It supports 800V fast charging (10–80% in 20 minutes). The ES90 is set for local CKD assembly in Malaysia in early 2026, offering potential price advantages post-tax holiday.

Alongside the new Mazda 3 1.5G High Plus, Mazda Malaysia debuted the facelifted third-gen BT-50 pick-up, offered solely in 3.0 High Plus guise at RM140,418 with a 5-year/100,000-km warranty. Sharing its platform with the Isuzu D-Max, the refreshed BT-50 pairs a 3.0 L 4-cyl. turbo-diesel (188 hp/450 Nm) to a 6AT and 4WD, claiming 7.76 L/100 km. Exterior updates include L-shaped DRLs, a thicker grille and new 18-inch alloys; inside, a 9-inch connected touchscreen, leather power seats and dual-zone climate are standard, together with full ADAS suite—ACC, AEB, LDW, BSM, RCTA and AHB.

Italian automaker Alfa Romeo has officially confirmed its return to the Malaysian market, launching a local website and social media channels while opening pre-registrations for the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV. Both models will be introduced in the high-performance Veloce trim, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 280 PS and 400 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. The Giulia features rear-wheel drive, while the Stelvio comes with all-wheel drive, both capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 5.7 seconds. Stellantis had previously signalled the brand’s return in March 2024 by establishing a national sales company and showcasing the Tonale SUV in Gurun, Kedah. Future local assembly could further strengthen Alfa Romeo’s competitiveness in the premium segment.

Spy shots of the Avita 06 Shooting Brake have emerged online, showing an estate-style variant still in early testing. Based on the mid-size Avita 06, it will compete with models like the Zeekr 007GT. The 06 offers BEV and EREV powertrains, Huawei ADS 4 and HarmonySpace 5, priced from 209,900 to 279,900 yuan.