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Chery Malaysia has unveiled its self-developed CHS Super Hybrid System, featuring a 1.5T Miller Cycle engine (143 hp/215 Nm) paired with a 204 hp/310 Nm electric motor. The combined output is 347 hp and 525 Nm, with a thermal efficiency of 44.5% and mechanical efficiency of 98.5%. The system includes an 18.3 kWh LFP battery with 90 km EV range and 1 200 km total range, IP68-rated, and supports 40 kW DC fast charging (19 min for 30%-80%) and 6.6 kW AC charging (3 hours full). The Tiggo 7/8 PHEV CSH models, set for launch, match previous show versions, though local release timing and CKD status remain unconfirmed.

Spy shots reveal the refreshed AITO M7 adopting M9-inspired styling and introducing its first pure-electric variant. Length grows to 5100 mm and wheelbase to 3050 mm for larger battery packaging. A full-width taillight with AD “blue indicator” completes the rear. Pre-orders are expected to open in August, with CLTC EV range likely exceeding 300 km.

On July 23, Lantu released the mid-term facelift medium-sized pure electric SUV Zhiyin. The new car has a length, width and height of 4810/1900/1636 mm and a wheelbase of 2925 mm. The front face has a 46.75-inch "Flashing Galaxy Smart Light Curtain" + 192-line laser radar, and supports 8 types of lighting effects OTA expansion. The interior is minimalist, and it debuts Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving ADS 4 and Hongmeng Cockpit HarmonySpace 5, equipped with a 15.6-inch sliding screen, 8295P chip and car refrigerator. The power continues to use a 230 kW rear single motor, and the 79/109 kWh battery corresponds to a CLTC range of 650/901 km. The 800V platform + 5C fast charging 15 minutes to replenish 515 km. The new car is expected to be priced in the 197,000-237,000 yuan range and will be launched at the end of August.

SAIC-GM-Wuling has launched the 2026 Xingchi SUV with two configurations. The 1.5L 6MT Freedom model is priced at 52,800 yuan, with a subsidized price of 37,800 yuan. The 1.5L CVT Fun model is priced at 66,800 yuan, with a subsidized price of 51,800 yuan. The new model retains the “Wing Dynamics Aesthetics” design, adds the Iceberry Purple color, and features an 8-inch touchscreen, electrically adjustable mirrors, and other configurations. It is powered by a 1.5L engine with a choice of 6MT or CVT transmission.

Lexus Malaysia quietly launched the RX 500h F Sport Special Edition—limited to 50 units at RM512,888, just RM4 k more than the standard version. It features exclusive Titanium Carbide Grey paint, Black Sport Package, 21-inch dark-finished alloys and F Sport puddle-lamp logos. Power remains unchanged: a 2.4-litre turbo hybrid AWD system producing 371 hp and 550 Nm for 0-100 km/h in 6.2 s. Cabin highlights include a 14-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital cluster, 21-speaker Mark Levinson audio and full Lexus Safety System+ suite.

Omoda Jaecoo will launch the C-segment five-seat Omoda C7 in Malaysia. Measuring 4,660 mm long with a 2,720 mm wheelbase, it offers a 197 PS/290 Nm 1.6T petrol with 7DCT and a PHEV variant pairing a 1.5T with e-motors for 360 PS/530 Nm. The 18.3 kWh BYD LFP pack delivers 95 km EV range and 1,250 km total. Cabin highlights include a slide-across 15.6-inch screen and 12+2 Sony audio with headrest speakers.