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The new BYD Seal 07 DM-i has been unveiled, featuring an optimized front face with a closed design and enlarged front bumper air intake. The LED light strip under the headlights has been removed, and the headlights have a more streamlined design. The car is also equipped with a LiDAR system for urban driving assistance. The side and rear profiles remain unchanged from the current model, with the car length increased by 15mm and width by 5mm.

The sixth-generation Jeep Cherokee has been unveiled, built on Stellantis' STLA Large architecture with a transverse front-mounted engine layout. Measuring 4,778 mm long, 1,898 mm wide, and 1,715 mm tall with a 2,869 mm wheelbase, the new Cherokee weighs 1,948 kg and has a towing capacity of 3,500 kg. It features a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol engine with 177 hp and 300 Nm of torque, combined with two electric motors and a 1.03 kWh battery for a combined output of 210 hp and 312 Nm, driving all four wheels via an e-CVT. The Cherokee comes with Jeep Active Drive I 4×4 system and four drive modes. Inside, it offers a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with UConnect 5, and various safety features. Starting at US$36,995 in the US, the 2026 Cherokee will be produced in Mexico with deliveries beginning late-2025.

Co-developed by SAIC and Huawei, the first “Shangjie” H5 mid-size SUV debuted at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show ahead of its September 23 launch. Six trims are offered with pre-sale prices from ¥169,800 to ¥209,800; 25,000 small orders were secured within the first hour. The model delivers both BEV and EREV powertrains, integrates HarmonyOS cockpit and Huawei ADS 4, and achieves up to 1,360 km NEDC combined range.

Malaysia's Suzuki car distributor Naza Eastern Motors has confirmed the introduction of two new models: the entry-level A-Segment SUV Suzuki Fronx and the all-electric SUV eVitara. The Fronx is expected to be launched within this year at a price above 100,000 Malaysian Ringgit and will be imported from abroad. The Fronx, a collaborative development between Suzuki and Toyota, is a twin model to the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor in the Indian market. In Indonesia, the Fronx is available in two power configurations: a 1.5L four-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine with a mild hybrid system and a standard gasoline version, both featuring MacPherson strut front suspension, torsion beam rear suspension, and disc/drum brakes. The eVitara, a B-Segment all-electric SUV, is expected to arrive in Malaysia next year with a maximum range of 500 kilometers. It features a dual-screen interior and is currently produced in India.

On 24 Jul, BYD launched the Sea Lion 06 mid-size SUV: DM-i at RMB 139.8–156.8 k, EV at RMB 143.8–163.8 k. DM-i offers 3.5 L/100 km WLTC and 1,670 km range via 5th-gen DM tech; EV delivers 520/605 km CLTC and 18-min 10–80 % charge on e-Platform 3.0 Evo. All trims feature DiPilot 100 ADAS, 100+ luxury items and TSC blow-out stability control.

Malaysia's Second Minister of Finance, Amir Khan, announced that a targeted RON95 gasoline subsidy will be implemented in the second half of 2025. The plan will use the Malaysian card (MyKad) system combined with a dual-pricing mechanism, with subsidized and market prices. The subsidy will be distributed via the MyKad system, allowing eligible individuals to enjoy discounted prices at gas stations. Currently, the MyKad system is used to distribute the SARA basic assistance fund to 5.4 million people. The government is still finalizing the details of the subsidy implementation.