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Audi officially unveiled the Q9 on July 29, the brand's largest and most luxurious flagship SUV, directly rivaling the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS, expected to launch in North America in 2027 from approximately USD89,000. The exterior features an upright grille with vertical bars, boxy and rugged styling close to the Q8 e-tron design language. At 5,310mm long, 2,210mm wide, and 3,140mm wheelbase, it surpasses the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS as the largest among the German trio. It features curved digital OLED taillights supporting night light shows and traffic information projection. Standard 7-seat with optional 6-seat, with generous third-row space. Over 1.5 square meters of panoramic glass roof with optional 9-zone electronic dimming and 30-color ambient lighting that automatically turns opaque when parked. Equipped with powered doors with anti-collision sensors.

On July 29, the Ora 5 Sport Edition was spotted in real form. The new model features a two-tone exterior design with a dedicated black-and-yellow interior. According to the brand, the Ora 5 Sport Edition targets urban fashion while the Ora 5 GT focuses on handling and sport performance. The Sport Edition continues the brand's fashionable design language, meeting young users' aesthetic needs with its two-tone body and sport-oriented interior, further completing Ora's compact car market portfolio.

The all-new Kia Seltos has been officially revealed as a second-generation model, featuring comprehensive upgrades across exterior, intelligence, space experience, powertrain, and technology, planned to open pre-sale on August 13. The exterior continues the Opposites United design philosophy, featuring a wide grille with longitudinal texture, paired with Kia's signature Star-Map LED lighting and a wide sporty front bumper, creating a wide and rugged stance. As Kia's entry-level SUV, the Seltos aims to compete in the segment with comprehensively upgraded product strength.

Omoda, under Chery Group, has debuted the Omoda 4 EV in Indonesia—the B-segment pure electric SUV's first official appearance in Southeast Asia, signaling its future entry into the regional market. Internationally known as the Omoda C4, Malaysia's Omoda Jaecoo earlier surveyed local consumers about this B-segment SUV, suggesting the petrol-powered Omoda C4 may also come to Malaysia. The Omoda 4 EV measures 4,420×1,870×1,570mm with a 2,700mm wheelbase, larger than the similarly positioned Jaecoo J5 EV. It features a front-mounted motor producing 218PS (160kW)/275Nm, 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds, 170km/h top speed, with a 65.05kWh battery delivering 553km NEDC or 470km WLTP range.

Mazda has announced that local assembly (CKD) of the CX-30 will begin in Indonesia starting July 29 this year. The Japanese carmaker said it regards Indonesia as one of its key markets in the ASEAN region and will accelerate its business growth there. The SUV is already a CKD model in Malaysia since 2023. Mazda's CKD project in Indonesia is led by PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia (EMI), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in Indonesia, along with its subsidiary PT Eurokars Produksi Pratama (EPP), with production carried out on a dedicated line at a plant located in the Citeureup district, Bogor Regency, West Java. The facility will initially be capable of 5,700 units a year.

Toyota unveiled a new SUV featuring "Cyber Sumo Design" with a wide grille, sculpted hood, and muscular proportions for stability and road presence. Power comes from a 2.8L BS6 Phase 2 diesel engine producing 150 kW (204 PS) and 500 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic and 80L tank. Off-road capability includes 4WD with H4 and L4 ranges, Electronic Differential Lock, and DAC. The premium cabin features soft-touch finishes, a 12.3-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 7-inch combination meter, TFT displays, voice controls, and an 8-speaker audio system. Advanced safety includes seven airbags.