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Chery's export-only Lepas brand plots a six-model Australian line-up by 2028
Kicking off with a mid-size electric crossover this October, Chery's newest marque will keep rolling out EVs and plug-in hybrids through 2028, bookended by a flagship large SUV and a Corolla-sized hatch.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-09-15
Chery's new Lepas brand sees a wide-open lane for its Australian debut
Launching with the L6 electric SUV in October, the marque insists no rival occupies its space and is courting style-focused urban buyers rather than chasing premium status or Chery-level volume.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-09-15
Chery E5 electric SUV lines up a 2027 facelift with a sharper face and plusher cabin
Chery's only EV on sale in Australia picks up a redesigned front end, a bigger touchscreen and ventilated seats for model year 2027 — pricing and timing remain unconfirmed.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-09-14
Xpeng builds first right-hand-drive G9L units as flagship SUV gears up for Australia
The Guangzhou-built five-seat flagship will target a footprint of 64 countries and regions, with RHD output opening the door to Australia, the UK and Southeast Asia.
CnEVPost · 2026-09-11
GAC's M8 MPV set for E9 rename in Australia amid BMW trademark dispute
BMW has sold the M8 in Australia since 2019 and holds the trademark there, and GAC has reportedly filed paperwork to rebrand its plug-in hybrid people mover as the E9.
Headlight Magazine (Thailand) · 2026-09-04