The hottest and most competitive segment in Malaysia is about to get even more intensive, as 2022 will witness roughly 11 new SUV model launches, from budget-friendly B-segment sub-compact ones to massive 7-seater D-segment models. In fact, Malaysians can also expect the return of Chery and Haval in Malaysia next year, with both Chinese brands brandishing their respective crossovers. Let’s dive in. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – A cheaper rival to Proton X50? The first SUV from Chery’s product offensive is

In the past, Chinese SUVs sold in Malaysia barely made a dent in the market share of well-established rivals. I mean, when was the last time you actually saw a Chery Tiggo or Borgward BX5 on the streets? It wasn't until the Proton X50 and X70 came along and people began to take Chinese SUVs more seriously, and that's a good thing. Seeing the success of the X50 and X70 in Malaysia has prompted other Chinese manufacturers to hop onto the bandwagon, with their sights set on the lucrative SUV segmen

The 2021 Haval H6 is off to a good start in this region. Initial reviews from Thailand, including from our sister site Autofun have painted a relatively good picture for the new SUV. Granted, the Haval is better simply because it is a newer model. With news that Proton wants to crack the Thai market with the Proton X70, does it have what it takes to earn a slice of Thailand’s C-segment SUV market? Haval H6 has a sophisticated FOTA update system in place Just like the Proton X70, the Haval H6 is

Cast away images of older Haval models from your mind, as the upcoming Haval H6 will change your perception on Haval. The Haval H6 is shaping up to be a worthy contender to the well-established Proton X70, as well as rivals like the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. What is the Haval H6? First things first. The Haval H6 is a C-segment SUV that was launched by Haval in China back in July 2020. Ever since the third-generation model went on sale in China, it toppled the Geely Boyue to become the country’s

The 2023 Honda CR-V has begin closing the gap to the Haval H6 in Thailand's C-SUV sales for the month of April 2023, garnering 446 units sold to the H6's 401 cars moved. Autolife's sales data points towards Honda gaining ground after falling behind its Chinese rival in Q1 2023. Despite regaining the top spot for the month, there's still work to be done as the year-to-date lead still goes to Haval with 1,585 H6 sold thus far against the Honda's 654 cars. The Haval H6 is a model that's coming to M

The dams have burst, the floodgates have opened, the fire rages...suit yourself with any which idiom you'd like about the profileration of Chinese cars into Malaysia, just don't forget to brace yourself because there's so much more of them coming in. Fat slices of the projected 650k TIV pie are what they want, and after quite a long while coming, this 2023 Haval H6 Hybrid (HEV) finally steps into the proverbial ring. Said battle will also have the Proton X70 in its category, so things aren't goi

The 2023 Haval H6 hybrid (HEV) has just made its first public appearance in our country at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow currently held in MAEPS Serdang. Decked in blue, the SUV is one of the models earmarked in GWM's plans for our market, which also entails the Haval Jolion and GWM Cannon series of pick-up trucks. The Ora Good Cat electric vehicle (EV) is also a GWM product, launched here in 2022. Also read: Video: More than just cute looks, here's why the Ora Good Cat is important for Malaysia

During the launch of the Ora Good Cat today, the ASEAN Region President of Great Wall Motor (GWM), Elliot Zhang shared that the company will be commencing local production (CKD) in Malaysia beginning 2023, and we can expect more cars from them in the near future too. Zhang mentioned that the introduction of the CKD project will create more than 2,000 jobs. This plant will be run in partnership with GoAuto, and will be maintained at the company's Gurun, Kedah facility. He said that "EVs are in th

At Chery’s preview event announcing the brand’s official return to Malaysia, the director of Chery Malaysia said that it's the first ASEAN appearance of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro e+ plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro e+ has a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine supplemented by two electric motors to give a maximum torque of 510 Nm, while power figure was not divulged. Also read: Not the Eastar you remember, Chery returns to Malaysia with Omoda 5, Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro M