In this upwardly mobile society, having a means of transportation is a necessity and in places where public transport is either absent or inefficient, having your own car is a must. While some might see them as a luxury, there are those who needed them to supplement their income or to commute. That said, for many who are budget-conscious, the threshold of owning a brand-new car shouldn’t breach the six-figure mark. While there are plenty of cars likely to be launched here in Malaysia in 2023, we
In November, Chery Group’s sales volume reached 100,531 units, making it the sixth consecutive month in which sales exceeded 100,000 units. In the first 11 months of 2022, Chery has sold 1,127,289 units (+32.6 percent year-on-year), achieving the best performance in its history, and with export volume having increased by 70.9 percent, Chery has set a new export record for Chinese brand passenger vehicles. Also read: SUVs launching in Malaysia in 2023; from Omoda 5, to the new CR-V, and all the w
So, another year older, another year marked with interesting (or forgettable) cars, and we'll be doing it all over again next year. SUVs will undoubtedly continue to play a greater focus here, so in this article – part one of three – we'll look at the possible non-luxury, non-EV SUVs that are very likely to launch in Malaysia in 2023. Hang on to your downpayments, we're going straight in... 2023 Chery Omoda 5 We'll start off with a bang, perhaps the most awaited-for model in this list. It's alre
At the Indonesian launch of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and 8 Pro yesterday (23-Nov 2022), Chery also announced its plans to enter other right-hand drive (RHD) markets including Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, Brunei, and Thailand from 2023. While Indonesia would be Chery’s main hub for right-hand-drive markets, local assembly (CKD) in Malaysia is also mentioned at the two SUVs’ grand launching. Executive Vice President of Chery Motor Indonesia, Zhang Wei announced that the Anhui-based carmaker is pla
Circa RM 100k starting price possible for Chery's entry-level SUV Gets turbocharged 1.5-litre engine with 147 PS and 210 Nm, mated to a CVT Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard fitment Set to be Chery Malaysia’s most affordable SUV, we have gotten our first look at the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. It aims squarely at segment rivals like the Honda HR-V. In South Africa where the model is currently on sale, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is priced between ZAR 269,900 (~RM 70k) to ZAR 359,900 (~RM 93k), conside
Chery returns to Malaysia under new management team Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro, Tiggo 8 Pro Max, and Omoda 5 previewed Aftersales network to be established across Malaysia Chery has officially taken a major step towards its brand rejuvenation in Malaysia by holding a physical preview event involving no less than five of its current models for select members of the media, potential dealers, and business partners. "This event is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it is the first physica
It's no secret that Malaysians will be welcoming Chery's new crop of SUV's in due time, and today's development by the Chinese carmaker inches the progress on that just a little more. They've unveiled their snazzy chery.my website earlier today, and the site showcases the much-discussed Omoda 5, as well as the 1.5-litre turbocharged trio, the Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro. Also read: Geely says no Boyue Pro for us, Chery says Malaysians deserve the best Pro models The three of them ar
Chery is in talks with its local partners to establish a local assembly (CKD) operation in Malaysia, said the company in its latest announcement today. “Chery remains highly committed to Malaysia – it is currently working closely with local partners towards establishing assembly operations in the country,” the company said in its press statement. Not much else is mentioned but market rumours say that Chery is in talks with a local government-linked company (GLC) to assemble at least two SUV mode
At the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2022, Chery made its official return to the country with several models such as Tiggo 8 Pro, OMODA 5, EQ1, and more on display. What’s not on display is the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, which has been spotted undisguised on the streets of Indonesia. According to AutoFun Indonesia, there were three units with different colours - silver, red, and black – undergoing the usual round of tests before being put on the market. Also read: Chery makes official return
2022 will be the year where we could see some familiar carmakers making a comeback into Malaysia and one of them is Chery. According to sources close to the Chinese carmaker, Chery is set to return in Q3 2022 but before its physical launch, it has set up an online presence to keep the buzz going. The Chery Malaysia Facebook page under the @cherymalaysiaofficial name was created on 13-October 2021 and since then, the page has been constantly updated with information on the Chinese carmaker and so
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