With the recent introduction of the CKD 2020 F48 BMW X1 sDrive18i on our shores, we set out to pit it against another small premium SUV, which is CBU from Germany, the Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI. Both cars are priced quite close to each other, with the X1 coming in at RM 208,368, while the Q2 retails for RM 212,041. Which one should you dole out your precious money for?PowertrainBoth cars come with turbocharged powerplants strapped to 7-speed DCT transmissions, but the biggest difference is

Jason

Aug 02, 2020

BMW is pushing ahead its ‘Power of Choice’ agenda as the next-generation BMW 5 Series and BMW X1 will feature an all-electric powertrain.Like the 2020 BMW iX3, BMW will offer four powertrain options for these next-gen models, including the BMW 7 Series: conventional petrol and diesel engines, both with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, plus a plug-in hybrid and a pure-electric drivetrain. By the time these models arrive, BMW would have already rolled out the iNext electric SU

Sanjay

Jul 28, 2020

It’s been a long time coming, but BMW owners in Malaysia can soon look forward to Android Auto support in 2021, complementing Apple CarPlay.During the introduction of the 2020 BMW M135i and 2020 BMW X1 sDrive18i, BMW Malaysia also stated that they will offer support for Android Auto on selected models running on BMW OS 7.0 starting 2021.While the company’s announcement is good news for Android users, further details were lacking, such as wireless support and cost.Yes, cost.Back in 20

Eric

Jul 24, 2020

The outgoing F20-generation BMW 1 Series is the only generation of the 1 Series that was assembled in Malaysia, as the all-new F40-generation 1 Series is imported from Germany.BMW Malaysia has no plans to locally-assemble (CKD) the F40-generation 1 Series.For the Malaysian market, the 1 Series line-up will be represented by the sole M135i variant – no more 118i or 120i variants.Recall that when the F20-generation 1 Series was on sale in Malaysia, prices started from RM 188,800 for the

Eric

Jul 24, 2020

Following the introduction of the 2020 BMW X1 facelift – in sDrive20i M Sport guise – earlier this year, BMW Malaysia has expanded the BMW X1 lineup with the sDrive18i.It is locally assembled (CKD) from the Kulim plant, priced at RM 208,368 (OTR without insurance and SST). As there are no plans to locally assemble the all-new BMW 1 Series, the X1 serves as the new entry point for BMW.PowertrainThe 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine makes 140 PS and 220 Nm of torque, mated

Shaun

Jul 24, 2020

How much is the Lexus UX?Bookings for the Lexus UX has just been opened by Lexus Malaysia. It is fully imported from Japan and there are three variants to choose from – Urban, Luxury, and F Sport with prices from RM 243,888 to RM 299,888.Let me guess, it shares the same platform with another ToyotaIt rides on the TNGA (GA-C) platform that is shared with the Toyota CH-R. They share similar suspension setup with MacPherson struts at the front and double wishbones at the rear.In theory,

Shaun

Feb 18, 2020