Nepal’s automotive and smartphone markets have been buzzing with activity in early February 2026, seeing a flurry of new launches and early arrivals. In the automotive sector, LRR Motors made headlines by prematurely launching the 2026 Geely EX5, an electric SUV featuring a 150 kW motor and 66 kWh battery, well ahead of its global schedule. This move aims to provide Nepali consumers with cutting-edge EV technology sooner than expected. Following this, Nissan is gearing up to introduce the Nissan Gravite on February 17, a 7-seater compact SUV built on the CMF-A+ platform, targeting the family segment with its 1.0L petrol engine.
For off-road enthusiasts, the rugged INEOS Grenadier has also opened bookings, signaling its imminent arrival in the Nepali market.
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The smartphone market is equally vibrant, with the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S26 Series rumored for a global launch on February 25, expected to feature the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (Elite) chip and advanced “EdgeFusion” AI imaging. Close on its heels, Vivo has confirmed the launch of its V70 Series on February 19, with the “Elite” variant boasting a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip and a substantial 6,500mAh battery. Meanwhile, Xiaomi’s latest mid-range contender, the Redmi Note 15 5G, priced around NPR 46,999, is already widely available, offering a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, a 108MP OIS camera, and a 120Hz Curved AMOLED display.
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