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Denza, BYD's luxury sub-brand, will launch the B8 in Malaysia on May 21 as its second local model. The body-on-frame large three-row off-road SUV, derived from the Fangchengbao Bao 8, measures 5,195/1,994/1,905 mm with a 2,920 mm wheelbase. Powered by the BYD DMO PHEV system delivering 578 PS and 760 Nm via dual motors, it achieves 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The 36.8 kWh Blade Battery provides approximately 100 km WLTP electric range and 905 km combined range. Features include DiSus-P hydraulic suspension with 140 mm height adjustment, 800 mm wading depth, 17.3-inch central display and 18-speaker Devialet audio, with expected pricing exceeding RM300,000.

The 2026 Hongqi H6 has officially launched with eight variants priced between 179,800 and 239,800 yuan. The lineup introduces three new Xuanying editions featuring full blacked-out exterior packages, darkened chrome trim, and red brake calipers. The Zhixing trim adds Yilian smartphone connectivity, while the Zhimei variant gains lane centering assist alongside Yilian connectivity at unchanged prices. Xuanying variants carry a 3,000-yuan premium over their standard counterparts with identical equipment. All models are powered by a 2.0T engine ranging from the entry-level Zhixing to the flagship Zhizhen.

Maextro has officially released images of the S800 Grand Design, a new bespoke variant scheduled to debut in June. The exterior features a Distant Mountain Azure two-tone finish with a white roof, gold-emblem grille, longitudinal gold hood accent, and gold badging across fenders, C-pillars, wheels, and rear emblems. Measuring 5480/2000/1536(1542)mm with a 3370mm wheelbase, the vehicle mounts an 896-line LiDAR on the roof and adds B-pillar cameras, expected to feature Huawei's latest Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system. The Chinese market name may be "S800 Collection Edition."

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC will open pre-sales in early June ahead of a July launch. Built on the new MB.EA platform, it measures 4949/1970/1710mm with an extended 3027mm wheelbase and a 128L frunk. Powered by an 85.5kWh battery, it delivers CLTC ranges of 680km and 703km. The cabin features a 39.1-inch MBUX hyperscreen and HUD, while Momenta intelligent driving enables navigation-free traffic light stop-go, automatic lane changing, all-scenario parking, and trace reversing. Exterior design showcases an illuminated pixel matrix grille.

The 2026 Zeekr 009 will officially launch on May 19, offered in three trims: seven-seat Ultra, seven-seat Ultra+ Qijia, and six-seat Ultra+ Executive. As a model-year update, it upgrades to a full-stack 900V high-voltage architecture and features the Thor-U ADAS chip with 700 TOPS computing power, paired with LiDAR and the Qianli Haohan H7G-ASD intelligent driving system offering over 70 active safety configurations. Exterior design retains the signature vertical-slatted chrome grille and "Light Trace" DRLs, with refined front fog lamp accents for enhanced visual distinction.

Dongfeng's eπ brand will debut the M8 full-size SUV on May 23, targeting Q3 market launch. The 6-seater measures 5020/1975/1733mm with a 3025mm wheelbase, featuring a closed grille, full-width light bar, semi-flush door handles, and turbine-style wheels. It integrates Huawei's Qiankun intelligent automotive solution spanning ADAS, cockpit, vehicle control, cloud services, and connectivity, equipped with Qiankun ADS 5 Pro. Powertrain options include a BEV variant with 800V architecture and 4C battery delivering 600km CLTC range, and an EREV variant offering 300km electric range.