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The 2026 Lexus RX lineup arrives with seven trims priced from 380,000 to 619,000 RMB, unchanged year-on-year. All variants now feature a 14-inch centre display and LSS+ 3.0 safety suite; a 500-unit RX 300 Black Edition adds matte-black paint and 21-inch smoked wheels. Powertrains carry over: 2.0T turbo, 2.5L hybrid/PLUG-IN and 2.4T hybrid, delivering 182–273 kW combined.

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 midsize SUV debuts with four trims priced ¥379,900-459,900, limited-time offers from ¥234,900. Year-update keeps shield grille and 7-shape lamps, adds five new colors. Cabin gains 33-inch 9K curved display; Metropolitan trim aligns tail-lamps/wheels with upper grades, Premium Luxury offers Platinum-level Opera interior, Luxury adds ventilated seats and wheel heating.

Mercedes-Maybach launches the GLS 480 Li Yi Edition at 1.498 million RMB, becoming the range’s entry trim with 4- or 5-seat layouts. Vertical chrome grille, MAYBACH badging, 22-/23-inch exclusive wheels and 15 paint options continue brand DNA. A 3.0T inline-6 plus 48V mild-hybrid drives the 3 135 mm-wheelbase luxury SUV, lowering the ownership threshold without cutting opulence.

GWM Malaysia will launch the seven-seat plug-in hybrid WEY G9 in Q4, priced under RM300k. Measuring 5,045×1,960×1,900mm with a 3,085mm wheelbase, the MPV uses Hi4 AWD delivering 325kW/642Nm and offers 170km electric range (NEDC) from a 44.2kWh battery. Features include zero-gravity Nappa second-row seats, 17.3″ rear screen and 81.96% high-strength steel safety cage, targeting Toyota Alphard and Zeekr 009.

Nissan staged a Ginza demo of its next-gen ProPILOT aboard an Aria prototype on 22 Sept. The SAE L2 system pairs Wayve’s embodied-AI “AI Driver” with a roof-mounted next-gen LiDAR, 11 cameras and 5 radars, delivering human-like urban driving and extended high-speed/night range. The technology is scheduled for Japanese production models in FY2027, with drivers required to remain engaged.

Leapmotor Lafa5 interior spies show a B01-style large central screen, two-spoke wheel and wireless pad. Outside: full-width LED strip, active lower intake, laser or camera ADAS options, six colours, frameless doors, hidden handles and 19-inch alloys for aero. Measuring 4430×1880×1520 mm on a 2735 mm wheelbase, the EV hatch is now under blind order, will launch at November’s Guangzhou show and gain an “Ultra” sporty version in 2026.