30/11/2025

theSunday Special XVI ON SUNDAY NOV 30, 2025 When modern engineering meets style Suzuki introduces Fronx Hybrid to M’sian Roads

NAZA Eastern Motors has pulled the covers off the all-new Suzuki Fronx Hybrid, marking a confident step forward for the brand in Malaysia’s compact SUV landscape. The distributor describes the model as a combination of style, practi cality and modern engineering, shaped for drivers who want something distinc tive without giving up everyday usability. The Fronx carries itself with the bold ness of an SUV but adopts the smooth, swept-back attitude of a coupe, and it arrives with a five-star Asean NCAP rat ing that places it among the safest in its class. Built around Suzuki’s latest light weight platform, the Fronx immediately stands out with its sharp front fascia, chrome-detailed grille and LED lighting. The coupe-like roofline and muscular shoulders add a sense of motion even at a standstill, while the protective cladding and skid plates underline its rugged intentions. Measuring 3,995mm in length, 1,550mm in height, and 1,765mm in width, with a 2,520mm wheelbase, the Fronx is approximately the size of the Perodua Ativa, striking a balance between city-friendly dimensions and a confident, planted stance. Buyers will have a range of two-tone

and single-tone body colours, paired with 16-inch alloys that round off the SUV’s energetic appearance. Inside, Suzuki has taken a straightfor ward yet contemporary approach. The cabin itself is designed to be noticeably quiet thanks to strong NVH refinement. Practicality remains a priority, with seven storage spaces, 308 litres of boot capacity and 60:40 split-folding rear seats. Powering the Fronx is Suzuki’s 1.5-litre K15C four-cylinder hybrid engine, pro ducing 103PS and 138Nm of torque.

Paired with a six-speed automatic and paddle shifters, it aims to deliver a smooth, efficient drive with the help of a 12V lithium-ion battery. The Fronx comes with a three-year or 100,000km warranty and is priced at RM147,888 on-the-road without insur ance. Early buyers can take advantage of a limited-time promotion offering either a RM4,000 rebate or a complimentary accessory package consisting of a multi roof rack, roof basket and door visor, available until the end of 2025. The SUV will be the main attraction at the Suzuki Lifestyle Roadshow from Nov 19 to 23 at the Piazza, Pavilion Bukit Jalil. tall, with a wheelbase of 2,735mm, and promises up to 460km of WLTP range from a battery capacity of up to 67.1kWh. Boot space stands at 420 litres, expanding to a generous 1,415 litres when the rear seats are folded, while the cabin and exterior feature the brand’s latest intelligent systems and design cues aimed at delivering a comfortable and efficient driving experience. Orders can now be placed at authorised Leapmotor dealerships across Malaysia, while interested buy ers may also register online. The B10 is positioned as Leapmotor’s third global model and plays a key role in the company’s expansion plan, which targets a presence in more than 20 markets by the end of 2025. In October 2025, Leapmotor recorded 70,289 deliveries in China, marking its sixth straight month of breaking internal records. This figure represents a 5.45% improvement over September’s results and an 84% jump compared to the same month in 2024. Between January and October 2025, Leapmotor delivered 465,805 vehicles, translating into a year-on-year increase of 120.7%. Leapmotor also celebrated a major milestone in September 2025, when it produced its one-millionth vehicle. The achievement came just 343 days after the company reached the 500,000-unit mark, cementing its entry into the industry’s ‘Million Club’ and underscoring its rapid acceleration in global production.

Leapmotor B10 open for bookings

LEAPMOTOR Malaysia has opened bookings for the upcoming Leapmotor B10, an electric SUV set to arrive in December 2025 with an estimated price between RM110,000 and RM120,000. Customers can reserve a unit with an RM80 fee, and the brand is sweetening the deal for early adopters. The first 200 buyers will receive the “LeapX100” package, which

Covers off the next-gen -gen Navara

NISSAN Australia has pulled the covers off the next-generation Navara, marking a major update to one of the brand’s most rec ognisable nameplates. Set to reach showrooms in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the first quar ter of 2026, the new model continues the legacy of a pickup that has earned the trust of around half a million buyers since the very first Navara appeared in 1986. Nissan says the latest generation carries forward the spirit of its predecessors with a tougher design, a new turbodiesel engine and driving dynamics specifi cally tuned for the demand ing roads of Oceania. The exterior takes clear cues from Nissan’s long

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pickup heritage. A promi nent V-motion grille sets the tone at the front, matched by a set of C-shaped head lamps that blend cleanly into the bodywork for a modern and assertive look. Three distinct intake open ings framed in orange sit below, a deliberate nod to the original Navara and a reminder of the model’s workhorse roots. While the design is rug ged, the cabin adopts a more refined approach. The interior has been arranged to feel roomy and accom modating, with a 7-inch col our TFT display for the instrument cluster and a new 9-inch infotainment system that supports wire less Apple CarPlay and Android Auto fitted as stan

Beneath the bonnet lies a 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine that delivers 204PS and 470Nm. It is paired with a six-speed automatic gear box and is designed to offer the pulling power needed for heavy workloads while maintaining efficient fuel consumption, recorded at 7.7L/100km under WLTC testing. Nissan has also introduced electric power steering to the new Navara. Every variant now comes with an electroni cally controlled differential lock, and the suspension has been retuned specifi cally for Australian and New Zealand road conditions to provide consistent stability whether on tarmac, gravel or unpaved tracks.

offers returns worth 100 times the booking fee through either a compli mentary wallbox charger or free servicing, along with a substantial cash rebate that brings the total value of the reward to as much as RM8,000. The B10 will be introduced locally in two variants, both built on the company’s new LEAP3.5 architec ture. The SUV measures 4,515mm long, 1,885mm wide and 1,655mm