SAIC Maxus Secures Landmark Major Deal in Malaysia; Domestic Hit Dashan Sets New Overseas Record

SAIC Maxus wins recognition with core strength, partnering for in-depth cooperation with Malaysian leading enterprises

June 11, 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Auto Show officially opens, SAIC Maxus showcases its full-category commercial vehicle matrix and launches three new pickup models. At the event, SAIC Maxus reaches landmark cooperation results with two Malaysian leading enterprises: partners with local green technology group Yinson for a 300-unit procurement deal of Maxus eDeliver 5 (Domestic Dashan V1); the Dashan which is popular domestically achieves excellent results overseas again, setting a record for the largest single-order new energy light van in Malaysian history; at the same time partners with Global Komited under Weststar which focuses on specialized vehicle and customized vehicle solutions for a 155-unit procurement deal of Maxus Deliver 9 (Domestic New Tu V90) special-purpose vehicles; this batch of vehicles will be created as Malaysia's first batch of factory-modified special-purpose vehicles.

[SAIC Maxus x Yinson Signing Ceremony]

Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and Minister of Energy and Water Transition Fadila Yusof appeared on site; after individually observing exhibition vehicles and experiencing SAIC Maxus new energy models on-site, he gave high evaluation to the product's solid quality and leading new energy technology. SAIC Commercial Vehicle Holding Council Chairman, SAIC Maxus General Manager Yang Huaijing, as well as Weststar Group, Yinson Group, Global Komited and other cooperative enterprise executives all attended to witness. The simultaneous landing of two benchmark orders fully proves overseas customers' trust in SAIC Maxus products, technology and comprehensive service capabilities, and also promotes the brand to achieve leapfrog breakthroughs in two niche tracks in Malaysia: new energy commercial vehicles and high-end customized special-purpose vehicles.

[Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Experiences and Endorses Maxus Products]

Two Benchmark Orders Signed Centrally, Multiple "Largest" Records Refresh Malaysian Car Market Layout

At this auto show, Malaysian global energy infrastructure leading enterprise Yinson Holdings Berhad's green technology sector Yinson GreenTech's electric mobility brand drivEV, officially finalized a 300-unit Maxus eDeliver 5 new energy light van procurement agreement. This is not only the largest new energy light van procurement project since the establishment of Yinson GreenTech, but also the largest single-order new energy light van order in Malaysia to date. Maxus eDeliver 5 relies on SAIC Maxus Hongtu 2.0 super commercial electric architecture and CATL Tianxing battery to build, perfectly adapting to multiple operational scenarios such as city distribution logistics and trunk transportation. After vehicles are put into operation, they will greatly promote the transformation of Malaysia's logistics industry towards low carbon, efficient and sustainable directions.

[Maxus Dashan V1]

Meanwhile, SAIC Maxus reached a cooperation with Global Komited, an enterprise under Weststar, a locally authorized dealer, the latter will procure 155 units of special-purpose vehicles built based on Maxus Deliver 9 models. Global Komited has deepened its focus in Malaysia's special vehicle, military and police defense vehicle fields, possessing a perfect customized modification system and rich industry service experience. Maxus Deliver 9 has solid chassis quality and strong modification expansion capabilities. After being modified based on the factory standardization system, this batch of vehicles will become the first batch of special-purpose vehicles in Malaysia to complete whole-vehicle reform and delivery by the factory. The landing of this project means SAIC Maxus has formally deeply laid out the Malaysia high-end customized commercial vehicle market, achieving full-scenario product coverage from standardized logistics vehicles to professional special-purpose vehicles.

[Government and Business Guests Attend Event]

Multiple Pickup New Models Heavily Launched, Tailoring to Market Demand to Consolidate Overseas Competitive Advantages

Relying on this Kuala Lumpur International Auto Show platform, SAIC Maxus officially launches Terron 9, eTerron 9, T60 three new pickup models facing the Malaysia market, accurately tailoring to local market consumption and usage needs. Relying on years of deep cultivation in the local market's solid accumulation, SAIC Maxus currently has firmly held the number one position in Malaysia's electric VAN market share, and its leading status in the local commercial vehicle field continues to consolidate. Currently, SAIC Maxus products are sold to more than 100 countries and regions globally, light van and high-end pickup export volume has been first among Chinese brands for years, and it is also a long-term partner of international logistics giants such as DHL, Royal Mail UK, etc., "Made in China" Intelligence commercial vehicles' international influence continues to improve.

[Maxus Pickup New Model Launch]

SAIC Maxus Automotive Co., Ltd.

SAIC Maxus Automotive Co., Ltd. (referred to as "SAIC Maxus") is the core entity of the SAIC Group's light commercial vehicle sector, with Maxus and Joyea two light commercial vehicle brands under its banner. The two brands together with Iveco, SAIC Hongyan (Heavy Trucks), Shanghai Sunwin (Buses), and New Power Technology jointly form the complete brand system of SAIC Commercial Vehicles.

As the core brand of SAIC Maxus, Dashan takes "building a user-oriented enterprise with leading technology and a full ecosystem" as its mission, adheres to being a brand with temperature, providing users with high-quality products and full ecosystem services, continuously leading new energy commercial vehicles into the user value era.

Based in China and laying out the globe, Dashan has built up four core strengths of "Global Dashan, Quality Dashan, Tech Dashan, Eco Dashan" - products sell well in more than 100 countries and regions globally, becoming "Global Dashan" recognized by the international market; relying on Davos Industry 4.0 "World Lighthouse Factory" and three major five-star safety certifications and other strict global standards to create "Quality Dashan"; with "Super All-Stack Off-road Platform" Xingzhan platform, "Super Commercial Vehicle Electric Architecture" Hongtu architecture and other self-developed technology bases to become "Tech Dashan"; by Lingju Ecosystem, Interstellar Plan and other ecosystems to build "Eco Dashan". Dashan has formed a perfect system capability from product manufacturing to technology empowerment, from ecosystem construction to global expansion, helping the brand constantly move towards the vision of "Global Light Commercial Vehicle Leader".

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