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It’s been a while since the Kia Sorento made headlines in Malaysia, but it’s time to give this underappreciated gem another look. Yes, the price is steep – at RM 255k for the range-topping 2.2D AWD variant, many would dismiss it outright. After all, the Mazda CX-8 tops out at RM 220k for the 2.5T AWD. Being a Kia, the Sorento faces the age-old hurdle of perception. For that price, buyers expect a badge with more “premium” cachet. Even I, as much as I admire the Sorento’s capabilities, can empath

When it was launched up until somewhere to the middle of this year, the Kia Carnival (KA4) was the flag-bearer of 'value-driven’ MPVs. You could transport an entire football team in one for less than RM 200k, but there was one caveat – it only has diesel engines here, and the diesel subsidy rationalisation coming into effect meant the fuel isn't as cheap as it used to be. But is it hurt? If you are in the market, should you reconsider your decision? We recently reacquainted with Carlist & WapCar

Dinamikjaya Motors (DJM), the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, has officially launched the 2024 Kia Sportage. This locally-assembled (CKD) fifth-generation SUV is available in four variants, with pricing starting from RM 147,218. The 2024 Kia Sportage is offered in the following configurations: 2.0G 2WD: RM 147,218 2.0G 2WD Hi: RM 157,218 1.6T 2WD Hi: RM 176,899 1.6T AWD Hi: RM 186,899 Prices are on-the-road, without insurance, for private registrations. 2.0-litre Smartstream en

Hyundai’s Ioniq range of battery EVs (BEVs) has been expanded to include a new three-row seat SUV. The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will build on the progress made by the 5-seater compact Ioniq 5 SUV and the Ioniq 6 sedan. Like its sister-car, the Kia EV9, the Ioniq 9 can be configured as either a 6- or 7-seater, and rides on the same E-GMP platform. The Ioniq 9 offers up to 620 km of driving range (WTLP, estimated). The final figures will be confirmed when the car goes on sale in the first half of 2025. Lon

The 2024 Kia Sportage is gearing up for its Malaysian launch at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2024, as bookings are now open. Dinamikjaya Motors (DJM), Kia’s official distributor in Malaysia, has confirmed that this fifth-generation Kia Sportage will arrive as a locally-assembled (CKD) model from the start. While the facelifted Sportage has already launched in Korea, DJM opted to introduce the current global version for Malaysia due to its CKD production advantages. This deci