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Kuala Lumpur, 11 February 2026 – GWM Malaysia today announced that the newly launched WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV has secured over 800 bookings within its first week, reflecting strong early demand for Malaysia’s first locally assembled luxury New Energy MPV and growing confidence in intelligent hybrid mobility.

Toyota Motor has officially launched the updated 2026 Corolla Cross HEV GR‑S in Malaysia, priced at RM148,800 on‑the‑road (OTR) without insurance. The price remains unchanged from the previous model, despite refreshed styling and equipment upgrades.

Geely has officially launched the new Starry6 sedan in China, and it is widely expected to become the next model under the Proton e.MAS brand in Malaysia.

Honda Malaysia has announced plans to introduce six new models in 2026, alongside a sales target of 60,000 units for the year.

Hyundai Motor Malaysia has laid out its full 2026 product plan at its recent Media Appreciation Night, with a strong focus on performance models and local assembly expansion.

Dongfeng has officially launched its second electric model in Malaysia, the Dongfeng 007 (known as eπ 007 in China), positioning it as a more affordable alternative to the BYD Seal.

Proton has officially pulled the wraps off the 2026 Proton S70, confirming the refreshed C-segment sedan will make its much-anticipated official launch in Malaysia on February 11, 2026. Bookings for the updated model opened nationwide on February 7, with interested buyers able to secure a unit with just a RM500 booking fee at all authorised Proton 3S/4S showrooms – and early bookers can even enjoy

Proton has hit a new milestone with its popular electric vehicle, the e.MAS 5, recording 3,026 units delivered in a single month – a fresh high for the national carmaker’s new energy sub-brand PRO-NET, and a clear sign of strong local demand for affordable EVs. Launched in October 2025, the Proton e.MAS 5 has quickly become a fan favourite among Malaysian car buyers, thanks to its budget-friendly

Changan Automobile, one of China’s top four automotive groups, is actively planning its entry into the Malaysian market, with plans to potentially introduce its new energy sub-brand Deepal and premium EV brand AVATR, further expanding its local product lineup.

KUALA LUMPUR: PROTON has started 2026 on a strong note, registering 19,833 vehicle sales in January – its highest monthly sales performance in 15 years.

The fully electric Suzuki e Vitara has made its ASEAN premiere at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026, launched in Indonesia with two colour variants at IDR 755 million (~RM176.8k, single-tone) and IDR 758 million (~RM177.5k, two-tone).

Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has revised the expected price of the upcoming 2026 Jaecoo J5 down to RM110,000, just weeks before its official launch.

Zeekr Malaysia has announced updated pricing for the Zeekr 7X for 2026, following the end of tax incentives for fully imported (CBU) electric vehicles. 2025 stock has been sold out, so all new units will follow the new on‑the‑road prices.

Denza Malaysia has announced a 15% price adjustment for the Denza D9 electric MPV, with the 2026 new stock now priced from RM299,000 (on-the-road) – a hike of up to RM46,000 compared to the previous duty-free old stock pricing (RM259k 起). Old stock units remain at the original price for now, but stocks are limited and will be sold at the new rates once depleted.

Recently, Proton outlined its 2026 target of 200,000 units, along with plans for upcoming models, including vehicles based on the new AMA platform, e.MAS models, and mid-cycle updates for the X90 and S70.

Kuala Lumpur, 29 January 2026 – Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia today officially launched the GWM WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s New Energy development in Malaysia. As the first Chinese luxury New Energy plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) MPV to be assembled locally, the WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV reflects GWM’s long-term commitment to Malaysia as a strategic manufacturin

GWM Malaysia has announced a major milestone, with the first locally-assembled (CKD) Wey G9 MPV units exported to Thailand – less than a month after the model’s official CKD rollout in Malaysia.

BMW has officially confirmed the China-developed iX3 Long Wheelbase (LWB) will be launched in Malaysia in the second half of 2026, following its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Malaysia is among a select few markets outside China to receive this stretched Neue Klasse EV, alongside Thailand, Indonesia, and India.

Volvo Car Malaysia has expanded its all-electric line-up with the launch of the Volvo ES90 Ultra, a fully-specified premium EV sedan priced at RM339,888 (on-the-road, without insurance). Bookings are open now, with local deliveries set to kick off in March 2026 – and early bird perks are up for grabs for buyers who lock in their orders soon.

Malaysia’s electrified vehicle (xEV) market maintained strong growth in 2025, with total sales hitting a new high of 69,363 units – a 52% year-on-year increase, according to official data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) remained the top choice, while Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) recorded explosive growth, narrowing the gap significantly.