Proton X50 vs Toyota Rush Comparison

New, SST-inclusive prices for the Proton X50 in Malaysia are out, naturally seeing an increase of 9% to 10%. The new prices of the X50, as confirmed by dealers, are as follows: Proton X50 prices in Malaysia Variant Price Standard RM 86,300 (up RM 7,100) Executive RM 93,300 (up RM 8,500) Premium RM 101,800 (up RM 8,600) Flagship RM 113,300 (up RM 10,000) Bear in mind that it was first launched in 2020, when locally-assembled cars (CKD) were still exe

Proton sells 11,477 units in July as production volume concerns ease. Export sales exceeds total volume for 2021 for five months to go in 2022.National car maker Proton created history as the Proton X50 set a new monthly sales volume record and grabbed the title of best-selling vehicle in Malaysia for July 2022. This achievement ensures Proton retains its position as the leader in the hotly contested SUV segment and is also the first time such a vehicle has led the overall market in sales volume

Proton has announced that they will honour all existing Letter of Understanding (LOU) despite interest rate hike. No need to resign hire purchase agreement. Proton now leads in vehicle exportation in Malaysia.With 380 units in July, exports for 2022 have risen to 3,102 units and surpassed the 3,018 export sales for the whole of last year. This bolsters Proton position as the leading vehicle exporter in the country and places the company in a strong position to help improve Malaysia’s trade

The Binyue Cool gains a new 4-cylinder engine New exterior design and revamped cabin Will go on sale in China soonNow in its fourth year of its lifecycle, Geely is set to give its venerable Geely Binyue a massive update, encompassing revamped looks and a new powertrain.Yes, new powertrain. The new Geely Binyue Cool (yes, that’s the name) is powered by a new turbocharged 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine, good for 181 PS and 290 Nm. The new engine is codenamed BHE15-EFZ.These figures mean

If you’re an owner of a Proton X50, your infotainment might be ready to receive new software updates as Proton just announced that the over-the-air (OTA) update is now available. It will be released in batches and owners can follow these steps to check and update the software.Older GKUI software shownSome new features on the latest GKUI 19 include: Refined user interface design for personal customisation Improved voice command experience and intelligent alerts Enhanced navigation experienc

With the SUV trend on a full moon, many car manufacturer plans to bring in the latest model to our market, hoping to take some slice of the irresistible cake that is the SUV market. Malaysian will be spoilt for choice now, as there is a variety of SUVs in various sizes and flavors to suit your liking.Here at Wapcar, we present to you a slew of upcoming offerings in 2020 and 2021. Hold your wallet close.Proton X50Estimated arrival: H2 2020.Proton X50Without a doubt, the Proton X50 is literally th

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has updated the prices of its models in Malaysia, now with the sale and service tax (SST) added back in.The following table shows the updated prices with SST. Toyota prices with SST Model Prices w/o SST (RM) Price with SST (RM) Yaris 1.5J 69,576 73,800 Yaris 1.5E 75,479 83,800 Yaris 1.5G 82,475 87,600 Vios 1.5J 74,623 77,600 Vios 1.5E 82,593 85,600 Vios 1.5G 87,584 90,400 Vios GR-S 95,284

Last year in June, the government announced a decision to place sales tax (SST) exemption for cars – cut sales tax on CKD cars, while offering 50% sales tax discount for CBU models as part of the Penjana stimulus package.It was supposed to last until 31-December 2020 but in a twist that brought mixed reactions in the local automotive industry, the Ministry of Finance extended the exemption to 30-June 2021.So, if you’re interested to buy a new car, now might be the right time to take

As the next-generation Toyota Avanza moves on from a rear-wheel drive (RWD) set-up to a front-wheel drive (FWD) set-up, this could spell the end for the Toyota Rush.Indo-spec Rush shownAccording to a report by OtoDriver, the Rush could be killed off once the FWD Avanza debuts around the end of 2021.The Rush currently shares the same platform as the Avanza. With the Avanza being replaced, that could spell the end of the Rush as its donor platform ceases production.According to sources close to th

Rebadging is a common practice in the auto industry, as manufacturers often rebadge different models and selling it as theirs.By now, Malaysians are familiar with rebadging, for better or worse.Enter the Toyota Rush, which is essentially a rebadged Perodua Aruz but with a much higher price tag, both are 7-seater B-segment SUVs, produced by Daihatsu, or in our case, Perodua.The top spec Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV has a retail price of RM 77,900, while the Toyota Rush 1.5G retails for RM 98,000.Both SUVs

The Toyota Rush is an SUV that seats 7 people. The B-segment SUV is Toyota’s answer to the Honda BR-V. Both models follow the concept of offering a SUV-looking body with seven seats. It’s essentially an MPV for people who don’t want an MPV. Is the Toyota Rush a good car for families? What are the common problems and common complaints?A high 220 mm ground clearance SUV that seats 7, sounds like a great concept, except for one problem, and it’s a very huge one too.The Perod

A couple of months after the Dark Green Metallic colour option was discontinued for the Toyota Rush, the model has gained a new colour.Called Red Metallic, the new colour brings the total number of body colours available on the Toyota Rush back to five.Also Read: Amazon Green discontinued for the Perodua Aruz, Toyota Rush also affectedThe other colours available on the Toyota Rush are: Blue Metallic, White, Silver Metallic, and Dark Grey Metallic.Curiously, the Red Metallic colour option is curr