Starting from July 2022, Intelligent speed assistance (ISA) is set to be mandatory for all new models of vehicles entering the market. Hence, it will not affect vehicle fleet that has been already registered and in circulation towards new cars sold before July 2024.<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/2638/3986710/image-vinfast-introduces-detailed-designs-of-smart-electric-vehicles-vf-8-vf-9-164626402757298-full.jpg" width="1100px" height="619px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> Though this implementation, it could protect Europeans against traffic accidents, poor air quality and climate change. The ISA regulation gives four options for systems feedback to the driver as car companies may opt to choose from cascaded acoustic warning, cascaded vibrating warning, haptic feedback through the acceleration pedal and speed control function. Vinfast, a Vietnamese automaker company also revealed a new HERE ISA system which soon to be integrated into VF 8 and VF 9 electric SUVs exclusive for European market. <div> </div>

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18052/15518675/conversions/image-(29)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15518675" alt="image-(29).jpg"> Chery has officially brought its Global Safety Challenge campaign to Indonesia, making it the second stop in a series of real-world safety tests. This phase focuses on the safety of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/chery-set-to-showcase-new-hybrid-system-at-auto-shanghai-2025" target="_blank">Chery’s plug-in hybrid battery systems</a> in extreme humidity — an important concern for tropical markets.The star of the campaign is the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-chery-tiggo-7-tiggo-8-csh-phev-previewed-launching-soon" target="_blank">Tiggo 8 Pro CSH</a>, Chery’s flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, which is expected to launch in the Malaysian market later this year. The vehicle will undergo a series of tests designed to prove its durability and battery reliability in Indonesia’s rain-soaked, high-humidity environment almost similar to that in Malaysia. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18052/15518676/conversions/500844010_1300461158753674_5058535985329542152_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15518676" alt="500844010_1300461158753674_5058535985329542152_n.jpg"> Besides this, the same model was also put through a dramatic 48-hour test in China, where it withstood a seven-car vertical stack in Wuhu. That test followed others involving spiral rollovers and dual-vehicle collisions, underscoring Chery’s commitment to rigorous safety benchmarks.In Indonesia, Chery is focusing on local challenges such as flooding and prolonged humidity. The company aims to demonstrate that its vehicles can perform safely and reliably even in some of the toughest environments. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18052/15518677/conversions/500227808_1300461145420342_7595644526365933330_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15518677" alt="500227808_1300461145420342_7595644526365933330_n.jpg"> This campaign is part of Chery’s broader ‘In Somewhere, For Somewhere’ strategy which reflects the brand’s effort to adapt its products to the specific needs of each market.Following Indonesia, the Safety Challenge will continue in other key regions, including South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico. Each location will bring its own environmental challenges as Chery works to raise global standards for hybrid vehicle safety.In Malaysia, the first model featuring Chery’s CSH technology will be the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-chery-tiggo-cross-previewed-15-hev-turbo-roi-opens" target="_blank">Tiggo Cross Hybrid</a>, with deliveries slated to begin in August 2025.

Chery Safety Challenge enters Indonesia, demonstrates plug-in hybrid battery safety in flood-prone, high-humidity conditions.

Chery Safety Challenge Enters Indonesia, Hybrid Battery Resilience Tested

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18042/15513768/conversions/Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Blade-Silver-and-2025-Corvette-ZR1-Competition-Yellow-scaled-copy-full.jpg" data-media-id="15513768" alt="Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Blade-Silver-and-2025-Corvette-ZR1-Competition-Yellow-scaled-copy.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">New to the eighth-gen Corvette range is the range-topping ZR1X guise.</div></h6> The new eighth-generation <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/02/hennessey-debuts-tuned-chevrolet-corvette-c8-with-over-700-hp" target="_blank">Chevrolet Corvette</a> has already marked several firsts. Not only the first Corvette to bow as a midship, but it was also the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/01/2024-chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-debuts-as-first-ever-electrified-corvette" target="_blank">first to be electrified with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV)</a> option, and the first see a right-hand-drive (RHD) option ready.Now, there’s a brand-new range-topper that’s set to raise the performance bar tremendously for the celebrated American sportscar nameplate.Debuting this week as the nameplate’s new top dog is the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X. It essentially brings together the best of both the manic <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/new-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-now-boasts-hypercar-like-1064-hp-output" target="_blank">ZR1</a> and the electrified <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/01/2024-chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-debuts-as-first-ever-electrified-corvette" target="_blank">E-Ray</a>, resulting in a hypercar-baiting performance package with 1,250 HP! <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18042/15513783/conversions/2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-cd-4-68516925356e0-full.jpg" data-media-id="15513783" alt="2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-cd-4-68516925356e0.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Corvette ZR1X merges the ZR1's 5.5-litre V8 twin-turbo mill with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system from the E-Ray.</div></h6> On its own, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/new-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-now-boasts-hypercar-like-1064-hp-output" target="_blank">ZR1-derived</a>&nbsp;5.5-litre flat-plane twin-turbo V8 mill already puts out 1,064 HP and 1,123 NM. An additional 160 HP and 197 NM comes from the PHEV system derived from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/01/2024-chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-debuts-as-first-ever-electrified-corvette" target="_blank">Corvette E-Ray</a>, which consists of a front e-motor and compact 1.9 kWh battery pack.Unlike in the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/01/2024-chevrolet-corvette-e-ray-debuts-as-first-ever-electrified-corvette" target="_blank">E-Ray</a>, the ZR1X’s PHEV system boasts higher outputs and can apply power up to 160 MPH (257 KM/H) before decoupling. Mated to the powertrain too is an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic box plus an electronic all-wheel-drive (eAWD).Altogether, Chevrolet touts that Corvette ZR1X can despatch 0-60 MPH (97 KM/H) in under 2.0 secs. The American automaker even adds that the Corvette ZR1X will complete the standing quarter mile (400-metre) sprint in just 9 secs. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18042/15513819/conversions/Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Blade-Silver-Front-scaled-e1750183881733-full.jpg" data-media-id="15513819" alt="Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Blade-Silver-Front-scaled-e1750183881733.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18042/15513820/conversions/Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Badge-1-scaled-full.jpg" data-media-id="15513820" alt="Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Badge-1-scaled.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18042/15513822/conversions/Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Rear-Elevated-1-scaled-full.jpg" data-media-id="15513822" alt="Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Rear-Elevated-1-scaled.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Though aimed more for road use, the Corvette ZR1X is honed track use too.</div></h6> Moreover, with this much power and speed, the Corvette ZR1X can also generate over 1.0G latitudinally and longitudinally. What’s surprising here is the fact this hypercar-like performance is coming from a regular&nbsp;production model, not a limited-run special.Chevrolet isn’t prescriptive about what the Corvette ZR1X is for, but did state it was aimed at road use more than <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/jmr-unveils-new-corvette-z06-gt3r-livery-for-2025-season" target="_blank">track use</a>, and this comes again despite the model being designed to cope with both. Included here as a result are enhanced braking hardware too.The latter are exceptional as it brings 420 MM carbon ceramic rotors grabbed by 10-piston calipers made by Alcon up front. During tests at the renowned Nurburgring, these recorded 1.9G of deceleration from 180-120 MPH (290 – 193 KM/H) at the Tiergarten. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18042/15513859/conversions/Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Top-View-1-scaled-full.jpg" data-media-id="15513859" alt="Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Top-View-1-scaled.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Besides a 'Standard' guise, the Corvette ZR1X also has a track-focused LTZ Package option available.</div></h6> Similar to the ZR1, the ZR1X sees two guises offered. The first is a ‘standard’ option that bring a smaller rear wing plus a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, all enabling a claimed V-max of 233 MPH (approx. 375 KM/H).Next comes the ZTK Package guise which brings even more downforce through an even larger rear wing, followed by the adoption got Michelin Cup2R tyres and stiffer suspension. No prizes for guessing which one is best suited for track use.Another key bit to the Corvette ZR1X is its trick on board computer, which constantly monitors driver input and vehicle conditions to optimise the power blend. It also brings three energy strategies to suit different situations. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18042/15513890/conversions/Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Wheel-and-Brake-scaled-full.jpg" data-media-id="15513890" alt="Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Wheel-and-Brake-scaled.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also unique to the Corvette ZR1X are its Alcon-supplied brakes, which sees massive 420 MM carbon ceramic rotors up front grabbed by 10-piston calipers.</div></h6> For the latter, drivers can select between ‘Endurance’ mode for long lapping sessions, and&nbsp;‘Qualifying’ mode for achieving a top lap time. There’s also a ‘Push-To-Pass’ function for a quick delivery of all available power.As for price, Chevrolet reportedly did not release figures for the former yet. Nevertheless, expect this new Corvette ZR1X to command a higher figure than the already manic <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/new-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-now-boasts-hypercar-like-1064-hp-output" target="_blank">ZR1</a> model, which starts at US$174,995 (approx. RM743,291).<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18042/15513917/conversions/Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Pack-Shot-scaled-full.jpg" data-media-id="15513917" alt="Chevrolet-2026-Corvette-ZR1X-Pack-Shot-scaled.jpg" style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87); text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Chevrolet Covette ZR1X bows as the nameplate’s new top dog, boasts hypercar-baiting 1,250 HP output too.

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Bows With Hypercar-baiting 1,250 HP!

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18036/15511940/2026-Mazda-CX-5-Leak-full.jpg" data-media-id="15511940" alt="2026-Mazda-CX-5-Leak.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the first leaked image of the upcoming new - and arguably overdue - third-gen Mazda CX-5. (Source: Car Design News via Cochespias)</div></h6> Mazda’s best-selling crossover SUV nameplate, by which we mean the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/01/launched-mazda-cx-5-facelift-5-variants-4-powertrains-from-rm14446920-onwards" target="_blank">CX-5</a>, is set to undergo a major overhaul soon, and now we get a first glimpse of which. The leaked image featured above comes courtesy of Instagram page Car Design News via Cochespias.Sources online indicate that the pictured model resembles closely with camouflaged prototypes spotted testing out in the open recently. Whilst overall proportions and window shape remains, it’s clear every other exterior body panel has been reworked.A stand-out here are the new headlights, which now curve into the grille, the latter also boasting fresh new insert pattern and thinner chrome accents whilst retaining its signature shape. This comes on top of an all-new and more sculpted front bumper. <h6><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18036/15511941/Next-Gen-CX-5-full.jpg" data-media-id="15511941" alt="Next-Gen-CX-5.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18036/15511942/current-CX-5-full.jpg" data-media-id="15511942" alt="current-CX-5.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">While overall proportions and window shape remains, all other exterior panels, as well as the headlights and grille, are either new or reworked.</div></h6> Elsewhere, the new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/02/review-2024-mazda-cx-5-20-2wd-high-old-but-gold" target="_blank">CX-5</a> continues to see unpainted plastic wheel arch claddings - typical trait of many crossover SUVs – to give it a rugged stance. Higher-end variants and guises are expected to see this fashioned in body colour instead.No rear quarter image was leaked, but spyshots indicate the new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/02/review-2024-mazda-cx-5-20-2wd-high-old-but-gold" target="_blank">CX-5</a> will rock an all-new look at the rear featuring  slimmer new LED taillights. Overall though, it’s not wrong to think this new look comes inspired by the likes of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/2025-mazda-cx-60-malaysia-specs-leaked-online" target="_blank">CX-60</a>. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18036/15511943/Mazda-CX-5-Facelift-High-Ext-19-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15511943" alt="Mazda-CX-5-Facelift-High-Ext-19.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Critically, this new third-gen model is set to usher in the brand new Skayctiv-Z hybrid powertrain developed in-house by Mazda, though this will reportedly be made available in late 2027.</div></h6> Critically, this new and arguably long-overdue third-generation <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/launched-mazda-cx-5-mazdasports-limited-edition" target="_blank">Mazda CX-5</a> is poised to feature a new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/mazda-slashes-ev-investment-details-new-skyactiv-z-for-next-gen-cx-5" target="_blank">Skyactiv-Z</a> series-parallel (self-charging) hybrid powertrain too – something the Hiroshima-rooted automaker had <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/05/next-generation-mazda-cx-5-will-gain-hybrid-power" target="_blank">confirmed</a> prior.Said new hybrid powertrain aims to deliver better fuel efficiency and stronger performance, but sources online reportedly add that this hybrid option won’t be offered immediately at launch – it will instead arrive in late 2027.Given how the leaked model appears (presumably) close to final production state, we won’t have long to wait before an official debut, so expect more details then. In the meantime, are you folks digging the new look? Hit the comments below… <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18036/15511944/Mazda-CX-5-Facelift-High-Rolling-10-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15511944" alt="Mazda-CX-5-Facelift-High-Rolling-10.jpg">

Image of upcoming new generation Mazda CX-5 Hybrid leaks online, will likely debut soon as a 2026 model year offering.

Next-Gen Mazda CX-5 Hybrid Leaks Online

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18021/15507754/web_CariCarz_TA_Toyota-Alphard-And-Vellfire-HEV_Toyota-Beyond-Zero_-1-full-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15507754" alt="web_CariCarz_TA_Toyota-Alphard-And-Vellfire-HEV_Toyota-Beyond-Zero_-1-full.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda recently voiced skepticism about the environmental benefits of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), suggesting that they may not always be the greenest option. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">He argued that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/toyota-invests-rm72-billion-to-boost-thailand-hybrid-car-production" target="_blank">hybrids could offer a more effective path to reducing emissions,</a> especially in regions where electricity is still largely generated from fossil fuels. In a recent interview with Automotive News, Toyoda claimed that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/02/toyota-alphard-vellfire-latest-gen-prius-hybrids-showcased-at-beyond-zero" target="_blank">environmental impact of one EV could be equivalent to that of three hybrids.</a> 
<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/02/toyota-alphard-vellfire-latest-gen-prius-hybrids-showcased-at-beyond-zero" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18021/15507755/Untitled-design---2025-06-17T142823.544-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15507755" alt="Untitled-design---2025-06-17T142823.544.png"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 He emphasized Toyota’s continued commitment to carbon neutrality, highlighting that<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/toyota-plans-to-acquire-neta-auto-to-boost-china-ev-push-report" target="_blank" style=""> the company’s 27 million hybrid sales </a>have already contributed emissions reductions comparable to those of 9 million BEVs.
“In Japan, where most electricity comes from thermal power plants, producing and charging 9 million BEVs would actually result in higher carbon emissions,” Toyoda noted. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18021/15508080/conversions/toyota-panasonic-(6)-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15508080" alt="toyota-panasonic-(6)-(1).jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">His remarks underscore the automaker’s "multi-pathway" strategy, which advocates for a diverse mix of powertrains including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and BEVs tailored to each region’s infrastructure and energy mix.
The exec also raised concerns about the economic impact of a rapid, EV-only transition, warning that it could threaten jobs in countries like Japan, where internal combustion engine production still plays a major role.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18021/15507757/Untitled-design---2025-06-17T143021.845-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15507757" alt="Untitled-design---2025-06-17T143021.845.png"> 

Contrary to Toyoda’s assertions, the Malaysian automotive market is clearly moving toward electrification. <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/malaysia-may-2025-auto-sales-rebound-141" target="_blank" style="">JPJ's latest vehicle registration data reveals substantial growth in EV registrations</a>, with a 58.5% increase year-to-date (January–May 2025) and 69.3% year-on-year in May. Hybrid registrations also showed significant increases, recording 23.2% YTD growth and a 44.1% rise in May compared to the previous year.


<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18021/15508127/conversions/CariCarz_Toyota-BZ4X-Preview_-14-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15508127" alt="CariCarz_Toyota-BZ4X-Preview_-14-(1).jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">
 <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">These numbers show rising consumer confidence in EVs and signal Malaysia’s growing readiness to adopt cleaner transportation. The trend underscores a national commitment to sustainable mobility, even as global discussions continue over the best path to carbon neutrality. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">

Toyota Chairman argued that EVs may not always be the greenest option, claiming one EV's impact equals that of three hybrids

One EV Pollutes Like Three Hybrids - Toyota Chief

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507489/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="15507489" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Renowned high-end tuners Mansory recently had their way with the latest G90-gen BMW M5 super-saloon.</div></h6> Loyal Carz.com.my followers will know by now how we have somewhat of a love-hate relationship with high-end tuning brand <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/search/mansory" target="_blank">Mansory</a>. The firm’s recent effort based on the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/06/g90-bmw-m5-breaks-cover-with-717-hp-rated-v8-phev-mill" target="_blank">latest G90-generation BMW M5 super-saloon</a> continues to divide opinions.Typical of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/03/tuners-mansory-reveals-wild-looking-ferrari-sf90-spider-build" target="_blank">Mansory</a>, they’ve brought an <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/new-bmw-m5-gets-a-carbon-makeover-from-m-performance-parts" target="_blank">extensive aerokit for the G90 M5’s exterior,</a> and it’s largely made from lightweight carbon fibre. However, the way much of which are designed might not be to everyone’s taste, and that’s putting it lightly. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507490/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-6-9-full.jpg" data-media-id="15507490" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-6-9.jpg" style="color: rgb(73, 80, 87); text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="text-align: center;">Mansory added a new carbon fibre hood featuring lots of vents, aggressive new intake garnish, triple-tip exhaust, both bootlid and roof-mounted spoilers, and a massive rear diffuser assembly.</div></h6> Highlights include a new carbon fibre hood featuring a series of integrated vents, an aggressive new intake garnish in the front bumper, side gills, sharper side skirts, side mirror caps, and Mansory’s signature ‘shield’ emblems in the front fenders.At the rear, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/12/mansory-previews-latest-build-based-on-the-bmw-x7" target="_blank">Mansory</a> added a massive rear diffuser element, triple-tailpipe mounted front and centre, as well as both a roof-mounted and bootlid spoiler elements. There’s also additional carbon fibre trims plus extra reflectors. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507491/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-11-1638x2048-full.jpg" data-media-id="15507491" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-11-1638x2048.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507492/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-10-1638x2048-full.jpg" data-media-id="15507492" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-10-1638x2048.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507493/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-7-full.jpg" data-media-id="15507493" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-7.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Besides the carbon fibre aero parts, Mansory also brimmed the G90-gen BMW M5 with new "ultra-lightweight" 22-inch forged wheels.</div></h6> Besides the carbon fibre aerokit detailed, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/12/this-tuned-maserati-mc20-by-mansory-has-720-hp" target="_blank">Mansory</a> also brimmed the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/09/new-g90-bmw-m5-recruited-as-new-motogp-safety-car" target="_blank">G90-gen BMW M5</a> with “ultra-light” 22-inch forged wheels that rocks a multi-spoke design. How all these translate towards lowering the M5’s 2,445 KG weight remains questionable.Under the hood, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/12/this-one-off-bentley-continental-gtc-by-mansory-is-certainly-striking" target="_blank">Mansory</a> have tweaked the 4.4-litre V8 twin-turbo mill, boosting outputs by 121 HP and 150 NM. With that, peak output now stands at 838 HP and 1,150 NM. In other words, expect this tuned M5 to be quicker than <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/06/g90-bmw-m5-breaks-cover-with-717-hp-rated-v8-phev-mill" target="_blank">stock</a>. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507494/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-15-full.jpg" data-media-id="15507494" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-15.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507495/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-12-1638x2048-full.jpg" data-media-id="15507495" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-12-1638x2048.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Custom carbon fibre engine cover masks the fact that this BMW M5 has its output bumped up to 838 HP and 1,150 NM.</div></h6> Whilst here, it’s also worth highlighting that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/this-ferrari-roma-tuned-by-mansory-features-striking-green-white-paintwork" target="_blank">Mansory</a> added a custom carbon fibre engine cover as well. No word on chassis enhancements, but the firm did instead teased “much more to come.Elsewhere, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/mansory-adds-rolls-royce-styled-coach-doors-option-for-the-g-class" target="_blank">Mansory</a> did its usual redux of the interior which, in the case of the unit pictured, takes on a new black-and-orange colour scheme matched with custom floor mats plus new sporty pedal covers. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507496/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-13-1638x2048-full.jpg" data-media-id="15507496" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-13-1638x2048.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507497/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-14-1638x2048-full.jpg" data-media-id="15507497" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-14-1638x2048.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mansory also gave the interior a full redux featuring new orange-black leather upholstery, as well as sporty pedal covers.</div></h6> While it may not be to everyone’s taste, there’s no hiding the fact that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/new-bmw-m5-awarded-to-motogp-star-francesco-bagnaia" target="_blank">new G90-gen BMW M5</a> is a ground-breaking super-saloon – it’s the first that requires plugging-in and stands as the most powerful iteration of this renowned super-saloon nameplate.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-g90-bmw-m5-from-rm1188800" target="_blank">The model recently made its arrival locally</a> during <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/my-bmw-world-2025-showcase-announced-june-13-15-sentul-depot" target="_blank">My BMW World 2025</a> with a price tag of RM1,188,800. You can read all about which by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/launched-g90-bmw-m5-from-rm1188800" target="_blank">clicking these blue words…</a><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18019/15507498/BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-5-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15507498" alt="BMW-M5-Tuned-By-Mansory-5.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

G90-gen BMW M5 super-saloon gains lots of carbon fibre plus big power bump from tuners Mansory.

Mansory Brings Lots Of Carbon Fibre To G90-Gen BMW M5

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18016/15505259/conversions/VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-6-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15505259" alt="VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-6.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The new Golf GTI Edition 50 is now the fastest production Volkswagen to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife.</h6>The upcoming Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 has charted a new record for the German brand, as it became the fastest production Volkswagen model to lap the infamous <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/xiaomi-su7-ultra-sets-new-nurburgring-record-for-production-evs" target="_blank">Nurburgring Nordschleife</a> track. Clocked at 7:46.13 minutes, this record was set ahead of its official debut at the upcoming Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race, set to take place later this month.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18016/15505260/conversions/VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15505260" alt="VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-4.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18016/15505261/conversions/VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-8-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15505261" alt="VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-8.jpg"> While the GTI Edition 50’s lap time sounds impressive as it is, it is still not good enough to outright set a new record for the fastest front-wheel drive (FWD) production car to lap the ‘Ring, as that record is still being held by the manic <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/04/honda-civic-type-r-fl5-is-now-the-fastest-fwd-car-to-lap-nurburgring" target="_blank">Honda Civic Type R FL5</a>. With that being said, the FL5 Type R’s 7:44.481-minute lap time was recorded with a lightweight kit installed, which is not even on sale in markets outside of Japan.With that being said, the lap time set by this special GTI is still quite impressive, as it still manages to outpace its all-wheel-drive twin, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/08/golf-r-20-years-is-now-the-fastest-r-badged-vw-to-ever-lap-the-nurburgring" target="_blank">VW Golf R 20 Years</a>, which charted a lap time of 7:47:31 minutes. Prior to the Edition 50, the fastest lap recorded by an FWD Golf was the Golf GTI Clubsport S, clocking in at 7:49:21 minutes.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18016/15505263/conversions/VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15505263" alt="VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-1.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18016/15505266/conversions/VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-7-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15505266" alt="VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-7.jpg"> Behind the wheel of the Edition 50 for this record-breaking feat is German racer Benny Leuchter, who was also behind the wheel of both the aforementioned Clubsport S and R 20 Years during their runs.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18016/15505264/conversions/VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15505264" alt="VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-5.jpg"> Impressive lap times aside, VW has yet to reveal the specific details for the upcoming Golf GTI Edition 50, but the automaker did confirm the record-breaking car was equipped with the optional Performance Package. It comprises a special chassis tune, larger 19-inch lightweight forged wheels shod in semi-slick Bridgestone Potenza tyres, and many more.As for its engine, we can expect the Edition 50 to boast some power upgrades over the standard GTI model. For reference, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/01/face-lifted-volkswagen-golf-mk-85-debuts-styling-tweaks-plus-upgrades-all-around" target="_blank">facelifted Mk8.5 GTI</a>’s 2.0-litre 4-cyl TSI engine is rated at 262 hp, while <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/06/volkswagen-golf-r-mk-85-bows-in-with-special-black-edition" target="_blank">the R</a> is capped at up to 328 hp.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18016/15505265/conversions/VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15505265" alt="VW-Golf-GTI-Edition50-Nurburgring-3.jpg"> The all-new Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 will go on sale along with the 2026 model year (2026 MY) version of the Golf Mk8.5, taking place exactly 50 years since the first Golf GTI Mk1 debuted at the 1975 Frankfurt Motor Show.<iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/m1PanfuJ9yc" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe>

The new Golf GTI Edition 50 is now the fastest production Volkswagen to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

VW Golf GTI Edition 50 Charts New Nurburgring Record for the Brand

<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15504764/conversions/A250797_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15504764" alt="A250797_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">New third-gen Audi Q3 bows with an all-new design inside and out, followed by a wide range of powertrains, plus a raft of tech.</div></h6> After <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/new-2026-audi-q3-teased-debuts-on-june-16" target="_blank">initially teasing it last week</a>, German luxury automaker <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/refreshed-audi-e-tron-gt-quattro-charges-in-with-up-to-577-hp" target="_blank">Audi</a> finally took the wraps off the new third-generation iteration of one of its best-sellers (over 2 million units sold), that being the Q3 compact crossover SUV.Audi’s <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/10/launched-2023-bmw-x1-sdrive20i-xline-ckd-from-rm259800" target="_blank">BMW X1</a> rival arrives in its latest guise rocking new split headlights and taillights design, the former boasting the four-ringed marque’s signature matrix LED DRLs, whilst the latter sports a trendy full-width lightbar. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15504766/conversions/A250805_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15504766" alt="A250805_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15504765/conversions/A250806_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15504765" alt="A250806_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15504768/conversions/A250807_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15504768" alt="A250807_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Striking new design touches include the new split headlights, trendy full-width taillight bar, 17-inch and 20-inch rolling stock, and more.&nbsp;</div></h6> Overall, the exterior design in this third-gen model appears more rounded and curvaceous than before, which gets matched with 17-inch and 20-inch rolling stock -depending on variant of course.Besides a drag coefficient figure of 0.30, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/sixth-gen-audi-a6-gains-new-plug-in-hybrid-variants" target="_blank">Audi</a> confirmed an S-Line design option with unique bumpers as well as selenite silver accents will be available too. Beyond which, Audi didn’t elaborate much on this front. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15504777/conversions/A250810_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15504777" alt="A250810_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">On board, the new third-gen Q3 has gained significant redesign plus a raft advanced new tech too - the latter includes an AI--infused Audi assistant.</div></h6> Moving inside and the interior has undergone a significant transformation as <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/2025-audi-a6-sedan-debuts-as-a-sleek-midsize-luxury-saloon" target="_blank">Audi</a> ditches both buttons and a traditional shifter. In fact, the latter has been replaced with a lever on the right side of the redesigned steering wheel.Notably, the new Q3 gains supersized displays, evident through the 11.9-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.8-inch infotainment interface. Joining them is a revamped centre console brimmed with a wireless smartphone charger. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15504823/conversions/A250840_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15504823" alt="A250840_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15504844/conversions/A250811_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15504844" alt="A250811_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Closer inspection reveals Audi completely transformed the signal stalk and buttons combination interface.</div></h6> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/audi-a5-gains-new-e-hybrid-quattro-phev-guises" target="_blank">Audi</a> didn’t provide many details but did note the new Q3 will be offered with an assortment of light packages that add ‘marker lights’ on the dashboard and centre console, as well as illuminated door panels with “dynamic lighting progression.”Present too is a 12-speaker Sonos premium audio system, followed by an AI-infused Audi assistant that appears as an avatar on the infotainment system, and newly available acoustic glazing for the front side glass. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15504971/conversions/A250809_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15504971" alt="A250809_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enlarged digital displays, dynamic ambient lighting, as well as sustainable Impressum and Econyl materials headline the changes in the Q3's cabin.</div></h6> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/2025-audi-a6-avant-unveiled-as-brands-new-ice-powered-estate" target="_blank">Audi</a> also adopted sustainable new Impressum cloth made from 100% recycled polyester as well as velvet velour floor mats constructed out of Econyl - “completely recycled nylon fibre made from old fishing nets, carpet remnants, and industrial waste.”As for rear seat passengers, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/audi-scraps-split-ice-bev-model-naming-effort" target="_blank">Audi</a> provides a sliding seat with an adjustable backrest. Behind which comes a standard boot space of 488 litres, which is expandable up to a cavernous 1,386 litres with the second-row seats folded down. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15505008/conversions/A250808_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15505008" alt="A250808_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15505009/conversions/A250812_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15505009" alt="A250812_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15505010/conversions/A250813_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15505010" alt="A250813_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The second-row seat can slide forwards and back, and comes with an adjustable backrest. As for boot space, there's 488 litres available as standard, and it's expandable up to 1,386 litres.</div></h6> Under the hood, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/mas-2025-phsam-launches-2025-audi-q7-ckd-from-rm459990" target="_blank">Audi</a> have readied a series of powertrains to suit just about anyone. Firstly comes 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre TFSI petrol 4-cyl mild-hybrid (MHEV) options, the former rated at 148 HP whilst the latter boasts 261 HP and 400 NM outputs instead.Next comes a familiar 2.0-litre TDI 4-cyl diesel choice rated at 148 HP and 360 NM. No quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) for the oil-burner detailed, but the peppier 2.0-litre petrol choice noted does. All mills detailed share the same 7-speed DCT box too. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15505046/conversions/A250836_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15505046" alt="A250836_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15505047/conversions/A250841_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15505047" alt="A250841_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15505048/conversions/A250842_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15505048" alt="A250842_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Audi have readied two TFSI MHEV powertrain choices, followed by one TDI diesel option, plus an electrified PHEV selection too.</div></h6> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/audi-has-officially-licenced-gaming-chairs-now" target="_blank">Audi</a> also has a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option available, and this pairs a 1.5-litre 4-cyl petrol mill with an e-motor and a 19.7 kWh battery pack. Unique here too is this powertrain’s pairing with six-speed automatic box instead.Total system output here stands at 268 HP and 400 NM, and there’s even up to 120 KM of electric range. Notable here too is the electrified half’s ability to draw in 50 kW DC charging input, which sees 10-80% re-charges in just 30 minutes. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15505057/conversions/A250791_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15505057" alt="A250791_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15505058/conversions/A250788_large-full.jpg" data-media-id="15505058" alt="A250788_large.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">European sales are set to commence in Sept this year, with other markets to follow suite after.</div></h6> European sales are set to commence starting Sept this year, with other markets to follow suit after.&nbsp; What’s unclear still is if Audi will spawn a hotter new RS Q3 out of this new third-gen model.Furthermore, an all-electric version is currently in the pipeline, but no word yet on when it will debut. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18012/15505077/conversions/A250786_large-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15505077" alt="A250786_large.jpg">

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<h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18004/15502159/Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-2-full.jpg" data-media-id="15502159" alt="Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-2.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Japan market Subaru Rex has gained new EREV/REEV hybrid variants late last week.</div></h6> Making its debut late last week in the Japanese market were new ‘hybrid’ variants of the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/perodua-ativa-gains-new-subaru-rex-cousin-in-japan" target="_blank">Subaru Rex</a> compact crossover.If you can’t tell already from the images sprawled here, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/12/ativas-cousin-the-subaru-rex-gains-rugged-boost-gear-makeover" target="_blank">Rex</a> is essentially the Subaru-badged ‘twin’ – or ‘cousin’, if you prefer – to the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/render-is-it-high-time-for-an-updated-perodua-ativa" target="_blank">Perodua Ativa</a>, or more precisely, its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/the-daihatsu-rocky-crossfield-is-a-rugged-off-road-ready-small-suv" target="_blank">Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize</a> twins. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18004/15502160/Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-7-full.jpg" data-media-id="15502160" alt="Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-7.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Essentially, this is the Subaru-badged EREV/REEV hybrid guise of the Perodua Ativa/Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize, which uses the Daihatsu brand's e-Smart hybrid system.</div></h6> This latest change sees the Daihatsu-built and Subaru-badged Rex gain new G Hybrid and Z Hybrid variants. Both share the same electrified powertrain, which <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/seventh-gen-daihatsu-move-debuts-with-dnga-base-sliding-doors" target="_blank">Daihatsu</a> dubbed as its e-Smart Hybrid system.Similar to rivals <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/next-gen-nissan-leaf-ev-suv-detailed-ahead-of-full-debut" target="_blank">Nissan</a> and its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/11/first-drive-nissan-kicks-e-power-a-very-different-charge" target="_blank">e-Power</a> tech, the e-Smart Hybrid system employs a 1.2-litre 3-cyl petrol mill rated at 80 HP and 105 NM, but this does NOT drive any of the Rex’s wheel directly.Instead, thill mill serves purely as a generator to charge up a compact 4.3 Ah battery pack. The latter then juices a e-motor mounted up front rated at 105 HP and 170 NM, which drives the front wheels. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18004/15502200/conversions/Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-5-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15502200" alt="Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-5.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18004/15502201/conversions/Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-4-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15502201" alt="Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-4.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18004/15502161/Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-6-full.jpg" data-media-id="15502161" alt="Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-6.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div></h6><h6 style="text-align: center;">This EREV/REEV powertrain boasts significantly high efficiency, with Daihatsu touting up to 28 KM/litre or 3.6 litres/100 KM.</h6> If all this sounds familiar, you’d be right – it’s the same setup offered in the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/09/special-perodua-ativa-hybrid-subscription-program-begins" target="_blank">Perodua Ativa Hybrid</a>. In short, this setup is best described as extended-range/range-extended hybrid (EREV/REEV).Altogether, this setup promises ultra-high fuel efficiency figures – up to 28 KM/litre or the equivalent of 3.6 litres/100 KM are&nbsp;touted by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/01/daihatsu-scandal-automaker-might-lose-up-to-rm32-billion" target="_blank">Daihatsu</a>. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18004/15502162/Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-1-full.jpg" data-media-id="15502162" alt="Subaru-Rex-Range-Extender-1.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 100%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Visually, new additions include variant-specific badges, variant-specific grille, and 16- (G) and 17-inch (Z) alloy wheels.</div></h6> Visually, the new hybrid variants for the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/perodua-ativa-gains-new-subaru-rex-cousin-in-japan" target="_blank">Subaru Rex</a> gain a series of model-specific emblems, a new front grille mirroring what was seen in both the&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/09/special-perodua-ativa-hybrid-subscription-program-begins" target="_blank">Rocky Hybrid and Ativa Hybrid</a>&nbsp;as well as 16- (G Hybrid) and 17-iinch (Z Hybrid) rolling stock.On board, this electrified variant also gain a hybrid-specific digital instrumentation display scheme, customary pedestrian warning sound system, as well as a 1.5 kW AC power outlet – that last bit being a typical Japanese market addition. <h6 style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18004/15502163/Perodua_Ativa_Hybrid_handover_-25-full.jpg" data-media-id="15502163" alt="Perodua_Ativa_Hybrid_handover_-25.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18004/15502164/Perodua_Ativa_Hybrid_handover_-16-full.jpg" data-media-id="15502164" alt="Perodua_Ativa_Hybrid_handover_-16.jpg" style="font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: transparent; width: 50%;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perodua Ativa Hybrid pictured with the Daihatsu e-Smart Hybrid powertrain system.</div></h6> As for price, the G Hybrid guise reportedly starts at ¥2,216,500 (approx. RM65,206) whilst the Z Hybrid is tagged at ¥2,608,100 (approx. RM76,727).For reference, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2022/11/perodua-ativa-gains-new-subaru-rex-cousin-in-japan" target="_blank">non-hybrid Subaru Rex</a> is priced lower at ¥1,910,700 (approx. RM56,210) for the G variant form, and at ¥2,274,500 (approx. RM66,913) in&nbsp;Z grade&nbsp;guise.

Japan market Subaru Rex, essentially ‘twins’ with the Perodua Ativa, gains new hybrid REEV/EREV variants.

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