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Spy shots show the Genesis G80 hybrid still wrapped in heavy camouflage ahead of its Q3 2026 launch alongside the GV80 hybrid. A long-wheelbase variant (G80 HEV LWB) is also caught testing and is tipped for Q4, featuring G90-style power-operated rear doors to enhance rear-passenger prestige while retaining the regular model’s exterior design.

Porsche is re-engineering the EV-only PPE platform to accept a mid-mounted ICE for the next Boxster and Cayman, adding a bolt-in structural floor and new rear bulkhead to restore rigidity lost with the battery deleted. A development of the 4.0 L flat-six—up to 500 PS in today’s GT4 RS—is slated, as the EU’s 2035 CO₂ target drops from 100 % to 90 % and CEO Blume concedes the 80 % EV-sales goal for 2030 is no longer realistic.

Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia has opened registration of interest for the B-segment Jaecoo J5, signalling an imminent launch. Target price is around RM 120k—undercutting the larger J7 (RM138k-RM153k). Measuring 4 380×1 860×1 650 mm with a 2 620 mm wheelbase, it lines up against the Honda HR-V. A 1.5-litre turbo petrol (147 PS/210 Nm) drives the front wheels through a CVT, returning 7.5 L/100 km. MacPherson/multi-link suspension, full-LED lighting, panoramic glass roof, 13.2-inch 2K portrait screen, 8-inch digital cluster, Qi charger and full ADAS (ACC/LCA/BSM) are listed, though final specs will be confirmed later.

The second-gen Kia Seltos stretches to 4,430×1,830×1,600 mm with a 2,690 mm wheelbase, out-spanning the Honda HR-V for class-leading room. Arrow-shaped LED DRLs, twin 12.3-in displays, rotary shifter and 64-colour ambient lighting feature inside. Engine line-up pairs a 180 PS/265 Nm 1.6T seven-speed DCT with a 149 PS/179 Nm 2.0L CVT/AWD; a hybrid follows next year. India sales start this month; Malaysia re-import prospects remain unconfirmed.

Volkswagen released early specs of the ID. Polo: MEB+ architecture, 4 053 mm long, 2 600 mm wheelbase and 435-1 243 L boot. Choice of 37 kWh LFP (116/135 PS, 90 kW DC) or 52 kWh NMC (211 PS, 130 kW DC, 450 km WLTP); a 226 PS GTI follows. Enhanced Travel Assist brings assisted lane changes and traffic-sign recognition when it launches spring 2026, kicking off four new EVs.

A final teaser shows the side profile of Perodua’s D66B, set to debut tomorrow as the rumored “Traz”. Built on the Toyota Yaris Cross platform, it will offer the same 106 PS 1.5 L or 111 PS hybrid powertrains and five-star ASEAN NCAP safety. Positioned above the Ativa (from RM 62,500), full pricing and specs will be revealed at launch.