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On Dec 18 Landa Auto launched the limited-run L60 Violet Edition. The SUV costs CNY 214,900 outright or CNY 157,900 with BaaS battery subscription; only 666 units are available. Based on the RWD variant (Cd 0.229), it adds Violet haze paint, 20-inch glossy-black wheels, a fold-out rear-right table and a two-tone lilac-white leather interior with marble-effect trim. Customers who lock any L60 order by Dec 31 can save up to CNY 41,000 and share a CNY 110 million gift pool via the Landa App.

Perodua’s ICE-powered Traz landed 17 Dec: 1.5X RM76,100, 1.5H RM81,100 (two-tone RM82k). Based on the ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross, it measures 4,310×1,770×1,655 mm with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, 210 mm ground clearance and 471 L boot, both besting the Proton X50. The 2NR-VE 1.5-litre NA + D-CVT combo delivers 106 PS/138 Nm and 21.3 km/L. Standard safety includes 6 airbags, AEB, LDW, BSM; the 1.5H adds powered tailgate with kick sensor, 360° camera, auto climate control and six speakers, but no ACC. Five colours are offered; GearUp accessories add LED DRLs and leather seats.

Toyota unveiled the sixth-generation RAV4 on 17 Dec, keeping the 4,600×1,855×1,680 mm footprint while adding Z, Adventure and GR SPORT styling plus HEV and a new PHEV system (177 kW max). The “island” cockpit groups displays and controls for minimal eye movement, and the Arene SDV platform enables rapid OTA updates of TSS safety and UI. E-Four electric AWD (100:0-20:80) adds TRAIL/SNOW modes. Online UPGRADE SELECTIONS parts store and KINTO subscription from ¥38,390/month launch spring 2026.

Citing a shortage of rear-seat entertainment expansion chips, NIO will switch to a revised hardware package for ES8s rolling off the line from 22 Dec 2025. The update drops USB local video playback and USB-C video-out to external monitors, while wireless mirroring and USB lossless audio remain intact. Customers who lock orders by 31 Dec 2025 receive a one-time 15,000-point credit and can later retrofit the original package for ¥1,200 or 12,000 points once chip supply improves.

Launched alongside the new B-segment SUV Perodua Traz, the GearUp catalogue prices the full aero body kit at RM2,700, Elevate garnish set at RM900, Nappa leather seat covers (Isofix & side-airbag compatible) at RM1,200, RGB foot-well lighting at RM580 and a 15 W wireless charger at RM350. A 360° rotating child seat rated up to 36 kg is offered at RM680. All official accessories carry a one-year warranty and can be financed with the new-car purchase.

Spy shots show the Genesis G80 hybrid still wrapped in heavy camouflage ahead of its Q3 2026 launch alongside the GV80 hybrid. A long-wheelbase variant (G80 HEV LWB) is also caught testing and is tipped for Q4, featuring G90-style power-operated rear doors to enhance rear-passenger prestige while retaining the regular model’s exterior design.