It appears like Chery’s new Lepas sub-brand will likely be launching in Malaysia with the emergence of native social media pages on Fb and Instagram.
Chery introduced Lepas for world markets at this yr’s Auto Shanghai in Aprilwith Indonesia being nation for the sub-brand’s first abroad debut on the lately concluded Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present (GIIAS).
Whereas the Malaysian social media pages don’t provide a lot in the way in which of knowledge, it’s presumed that the L8 will the primary mannequin to be launched, as is the case in Indonesia. In truth, the primary cargo of L8s have been shipped out of Wuhu Port to abroad markets on June 6.
The D-segment SUV is alleged to be roughly the identical dimension class as Chery Tiggo 8, measuring 4,688 mm lengthy, 1,860 mm, 1,695 mm tall and with a wheelbase of two,800 mm, and be provided with Chery Tremendous Hybrid (CSH) powertrains.
Different fashions within the Lepas line-up embody the L6 and L4, each of which have been additionally current at GIIAS 2025. All three undertake the ‘Leopard Aesthetic’, with notable design cues being slim daytime working lights meant to evoke a leopard’s targeted eyes.
Elsewhere, three distinctive strains on the autos’ sides confer with the muscle tissues of the large cat’s entrance arms, hind legs and decrease stomach. The sleek and easy surfacing are stated to be impressed by pottery. On the within is an easy dashboard design that includes a flowing centre console that results in a big, portrait-format touchscreen, which is alleged to evoke a “waterfall following downwards.”
In case you want a reminder, the title ‘Lepas’ ought to be pronounced as ‘leap-pass’ and never ‘le-pas’. It’s because it fuses the phrases ‘leap’ or ‘leapord’ with ‘ardour’. With Lepas coming in, Chery Malaysia will additional develop its portfolio which already consists of its personal fashions in addition to these from Omoda | Jaecoo and iCaur (often called iCar in China).
Gallery: Take away L8 on the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present
Gallery: launch L6 on the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present
Gallery: Take away L4 on the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present
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