On 5 MARCH 2026, OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia officially launched the JAECOO J5 after a few previews - this is usually the case these days, ever since the Chinese manufacturers have gotten into the Malaysian automotive scene. The compact premium B-segment crossover dubbed the ‘Urban Explorer’ introduces a new generation of buyers to the brand’s philosophy of attainable luxury, i.e an affordable Jaecoo for you, and me.
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OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia are pushing towards the launch of the Jaecoo J5 compact SUV. This B segment sized SUV is scheduled to be launched by early March 2026 here in Malaysia and the brand has announced that the estimated price of the J5 to be around RM110,000.00. This is RM10,000 less than they announced previously. They have also announced an early bird package for the J5 as well as an early bird booking package for the upcoming Omoda C9 PHEV (plug in hybrid - estimated to come in at around RM220K).
Unlike earlier generations of hybrids and PHEVs, the all-new 2026 Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV has been designed as an electric-first vehicle. Its petrol engine serves primarily as a supporting energy source, engaging directly with the wheels only when it is more efficient, such as during highway cruising or long uphill drives. So it actually means that in commutes or traffic, it is possible to just run on the battery power for up to 170km. If you have your office, school run or coffee shop around 10km away, you could go fully electric most of the time.
During a two-day management visit to Malaysia, members from the senior management of MAN Truck & Bus SE stated that the commonly adopted “buy cheap, use and dispose” approach used by some transporters often results in higher total cost of ownership (TCO), unpredictable downtime and increased environmental impact..They had also urged Malaysian transporters to prioritise quality and lifecycle value when investing in fleet assets, stressing that true sustainability is achieved through durability, reliability and long-term efficiency rather than short-term cost savings.
We attended an event organised by MAN SE here in Shah Alam which showcased the latest MAN TGS Prime Mover truck and a handover ceremony of new MAN trucks Two separate events for trucks (official handover of 30 units to new customers) and bus ( this was the signing of a total of 137 units of MAN buses by customers over the two day event) were held in conjunction with the visit. . This was attended by customers, MAN SE personnel, invited guests and members of the media. There was also a media Q&A which was attended by Friedrich Baumann (4th from the right), Member of the Executive Board and Head of Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus SE, Thomas Hemmerich (3rd from left), Head of Sales Area International at MAN Truck & Bus SE and Marc Appelt (3rd from right), the Managing Director of MAN Truck & Bus Malaysia.
Earlier today, at the Bamboo Hills, Kuala lumpur, Volvo Car Malaysia held the official launch of the Volvo ES90. This is Volvo’s first fully electric sedan and it is assembled locally in Shah Alamm Selangor and is packed with innovative features as well as a very, very decent 651km range (WLTP rating). There will be one variant initially and will priced at RM339,888 before any insurance. However, there is an early bird 2% rebate for the first 100 bookings made until 31st of March 2026. It is now available for viewing at all authorised Volvo Car dealerships in Malaysia
Chris Wailes, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia and Thailand shares: “For 60 years, Volvo has been part of the Malaysian journey. Today, we turn a new page with the launch of the ES90. This is the car for the driver who seeks balance – blending the executive presence of a premium sedan with the sustainability and performance of our latest electric technology. It is locally assembled, globally class-leading, and designed to look after you like only a Volvo can”.
