Malaysia

Reported on April 18, 2024, Neta is preparing to launch the Neta X and Aya in Malaysia in 2024. The Neta X is the facelifted version of the Neta U, a C-segment electric SUV that Neta’s Malaysian distributor Intro Synergy had already confirmed its launch by Q2/2024. For the Aya, this model is known in Thailand as the Neta V-II.

Moreover, other Neta models planned to be launched in Malaysia in the future are set to be previewed, including the Neta S sedan (set to be launched in Q1/2025) and the Neta GT sports coupe.

Intro Synergy has also revealed that construction of the NexV Manufacturing (NMSB) CKD assembly plant in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan is progressing as planned. Local production of the Aya and the Neta X are expected to begin in March 2025 and October 2025, respectively, with a total of 10,000 vehicles to be produced in its first year.

(From an article of Paul Tan on April 18, 2024)

Announced on April 19, 2024, MCE Holdings Bhd. (MCE), through its wholly owned subsidiary Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Bhd., a leading OEM specializing in automotive electronics and mechatronics parts, has officially commenced the construction of the MCE Auto Hub, its new manufacturing facility in UMW High Value Manufacturing Park, Serendah, Malaysia. 

Spanning an 8-acre (359,370 sq. ft.) site, the first phase of the MCE Auto Hub represents an initial investment of MYR 50 million. Construction of the first phase is scheduled to be completed by 2024, with operations expected to start in 2025. 

This hub will serve as MCE’s primary production facility, bolstering its capacity to meet the growing demand for electronic components and systems in the next-generation automobiles, particularly in advanced automotive electronics such as cockpit infotainment systems, digital displays, and various components for both ICE vehicles and EVs.

MCE projects a total investment of MYR 150 to MYR 200 million over the next 10 years in the new manufacturing facility.

(From MIDA announcement on April 19, 2024)

On April 18, 2024, WTC Automotif has officially launched the locally-assembled (CKD) version of the GAC GS3 Emzoom in Malaysia. This SUV is available in 2 variants, Exclusive and Premium R.

Customer deliveries are expected to start in June or July, while pricing for the CKD version remains subject to government approval and will be confirmed later, said WTC Automotif.

Riding on GPMA (GAC Global Platform Modular Architecture) platform, this SUV’s overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,410 (4,446-mm long for the Premium R variant) x 1,850x 1,600 mm with a 2,650 mm wheelbase.

The GS3 Emzoom is powered by a 1.5 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 270 Nm of torque from 1,400 rpm to 4,500 rpm, sent to the front wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 

(From GAC Motor Malaysia social media updates and an article of Paul Tan on April 18, 2024)