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.

Chery’s newly-launched Lepas brand is poised to make its Malaysian debut in the first half of 2026, with the entry-level L4 SUV and premium L8 mid-size SUV confirmed as the initial models to hit local shores . The arrival marks Chery’s strategic expansion in Malaysia, introducing a brand distinct from its mainstream line-up.

GWM (Great Wall Motor) was already in the Malaysian market over 10 years ago but back then, its business was managed by a local partner and at ‘arm’s length’. At the end of 2022, it joined other automakers from China to come into the market on its own and started up GWM Malaysia as a marketing and sales subsidiary. Seeing Malaysia as a market not only with much potential but also as a regional hub