Tag Archives: Magna Steyr

EV, NEWS

2026 Perodua QV-E officially launched – starting from RM80,000

Perodua has officially launched its first electric vehicle (EV), named QV-E.

With a starting price of RM80,000, the Perodua QV-E is the first passenger car in Malaysia to come with a battery leasing scheme.

Here are some key facts you need to know:

 

1. Collaboration with Magna Steyr

The QV-E is a joint project between Perodua and Magna Steyr. A brand-new platform has been developed to accommodate various body shapes within the A and B segments.

This platform is not only for EVs but can also be adapted for hybrid drivetrains, as well as extended-range electric vehicles (REEVs).

 

2. Dimensions

The QV-E measures 4,170 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,502 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,680 mm. It also offers a ground clearance of 158 mm.

When compared to its closest competitors, the QV-E has dimensional advantages with a length of 35 mm longer and a wheelbase 30 mm longer.

Additionally, the QV-E is significantly longer and wider but slightly lower compared to the Myvi model.

 

3. Performance

The Perodua QV-E is powered by a single electric motor delivering 201 hp and 285 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 165 km/h.

This makes the QV-E the fastest model ever produced by Perodua.

There are three driving modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport.

 

4. Battery

The 52.5 kWh battery pack from CATL allows this EV to travel up to 445 km on a full charge (NEDC data).

The QV-E supports AC charging at 6.6 kW, where the battery can be fully charged from 0 to 100 percent state of charge (SoC) in 8 hours.

For convenience, users can take advantage of DC fast charging at 60 kW, allowing the battery to charge from 30 to 80 percent SoC in just 30 minutes.

This battery also features a liquid cooling system and is rated IP68 (water) and IP69 (dust).

 

5. Exterior

The coupe SUV design of the QV-E brings a unique look not found in any existing Perodua model.

Standard features of the QV-E include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with daytime running lights (DRL), flush door handles, protective cladding on the sides, and a roof spoiler.

The charging port is located on the left front fender.

 

6. Cabin

In the cabin, there is a flat-bottom steering wheel, a 10.25-inch TFT digital cluster screen, a central screen of the same size, wireless support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a digital rearview mirror.

The QV-E still retains physical buttons for air conditioning controls located at the bottom of the air vents, along with a driving mode selection lever and a PRND rotary knob on the center console.

Other features include a driver’s seat with six-way power adjustment, automatic climate control, ambient lighting, a wireless smartphone charging slot, and partially leather-wrapped seats.

 

7. Safety

The QV-E comes equipped with six airbags, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), a dashcam, ISOFIX anchor points, and a Surround View Monitoring (SVM) system.

Active safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), Highway Assist (HWA), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

Additionally, there is a Child Presence Detector (CPD) for the second row seats, along with an Emergency Call System (SOS).

 

8. Battery as a Service

Perodua offers a battery leasing service to ensure guaranteed performance throughout a 9-year (108-month) contract period.

The monthly subscription fee (RM275 per month) will be added to the vehicle financing.

Under this program, the battery will remain the property of Perodua, but customers can fully own it after 9 years.

Once the battery reaches its End of Life, it must be returned to Perodua for proper disposal.

Perodua also installs battery tracking devices to minimize environmental risks if the battery is removed from the vehicle or left unused for an extended period.

This battery leasing program aims to alleviate customer concerns regarding the low resale value of EVs and the currently high costs associated with replacing EV batteries.

NEWS

Toyota GR Supra set to get a successor, but the timeline remains uncertain

With the introduction of the GR Supra A90 Final Edition, it signals the impending end of this sports car model.

Production for the fifth generation of the GR Supra is scheduled to conclude in the spring of 2026.

For context, the Toyota GR Supra is the ‘twin’ model to the BMW Z4, with both models being exclusively assembled at the Magna Steyr factory in Austria.

With the end of production for the BMW Z4, there is little reason for the manufacturer to continue producing the GR Supra, especially since both sports cars are low-volume models.

The good news is that the legacy of the GR Supra will be continued with the arrival of a new generation model.

This was confirmed by Cooper Ericksen, Senior Vice President of Product Planning and Strategy at Toyota North America, in an interview with MotorTrend.

“It makes sense for us to have a new generation Supra. However, when and how it will happen is still undetermined.”

“For this new model, there will definitely be a time gap. The question is, how significant will that time gap be?” he added.

This question is quite valid, as the GR Supra A90 made its debut after a long hiatus, with nearly two decades passing since the production of the A80 model was discontinued in 2002.

“Our goal is to minimize that time gap for the new generation GR Supra.”

He further explained that the existing GR Supra has reached a stage where it now has a Final Edition model and the reasoning is simple: the investment is no longer worth it to continue meeting increasingly stringent regulations.

“The new GR Supra needs a new home (platform). The question at this point is, when can we obtain that new home to build it?”

Eriksen emphasized that the company is committed to producing the new generation GR Supra “with or without a partner.”

“We have to wait and see. Our dream is to create a fantastic new generation product that will be loved by our fans.”