The image above is from the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group, posted by reader Saiful Hakim. It shows a distinctive container with Lepas branding, said to be taken in Port Klang. “Kereta dah ready ke tu?” the man who posted it up asks.
Belum lagi, but soon. Lepas Malaysia (pronounced as leap-pass and not le-pas) is another brand under the Chery umbrella and it was previously reported that the brand launch and its first models will happen in the first half of 2026, which we’re already in.
In an official release last month, Lepas Malaysia said that it plans to establish at least 20 sales and service outlets in key states across Peninsular and East Malaysia, with the wider target being 30 outlets by the end of 2026. There will also be a ‘Lifestyle Experience Centre’ in the Klang Valley that will be more ‘immersive’ and fancy than a regular showroom.
“Designed for a generation that is confident, creative and connected, Lepas is built for individuals who seek balance in career, family and passion, and who expect their cars to reflect their personal aesthetic and lifestyle,” Men Lin Bo, executive VP of Chery Corporate Malaysia, said in that release.
“As we prepare for our 2026 debut, our focus is to ensure every customer experiences the refined design and dependable technology that define Lepas. Our growing network marks the beginning of long-term commitment to the Malaysian market,” he added.
That release didn’t explicitly mention the models that will spearhead the new brand’s push in Malaysia, but Lepas is already in Indonesia (we showed you three models from last year’s GIIAS, see below) and we can expect the L8 and L6 models to lead the charge. There’s also the smaller L4 – all are built on Chery Group’s global NEV (new energy vehicle) platform that’s modular in size and powertrains.
The L8, a variation of the second-generation Chery Tiggo 8 (which is not yet in Malaysia) is a plug-in hybrid that’s likely to share the same powertrain specs as the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) system in the Tiggo 7/8 PHEV currently sold here. Note that our T8 PHEV isn’t the second-gen model, so the L8 will be unique for the time being. The Jaecoo J7 PHEV uses the same powertrain.
Moving downwards, the L6 is a C-segment SUV while the L4 is the entry model for the Lepas brand. Check out the three cars below – what do you think of the new offshoot’s design language as a more stylish and ‘lifestyle’ alternative to the mainstream Chery brand?
GALLERY: Lepas L8 at GIIAS 2025
GALLERY: Lepas L6 at GIIAS 2025
GALLERY: Lepas L4 at GIIAS 2025
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Buka that kontena, lipas come crawling out. Need to call rentokil.
r u high bro ?
What if a serious issue crops up…then this brand becomes”Tak lepas” ?
chery really has to release a new brand every year to stay relevant huh
Lepas jual terus no aftersales
Next, Belum
I like the door handle design, any chance that this will priced bellow or same as eMAS 7 PHEV?