The great aspect about SUVs, more than the elevated driving position and sense of safety, is the peace of mind during uncertainties. Let’s say you’re heading out of town on a short getaway via unfamiliar roads. The roads may have been badly deteriorated or perhaps the place of interest is only accessible by going off trail. In an SUV, you’d be confident that it can tackle the path with ease. But here’s the thing, more often than not, a regular sedan can do it as well. Take it from this writer wh

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has recently launched the new 2022 Toyota Veloz, and it's time to compare it with its donor car, the equally-new D27A Perodua Alza. If you are in the market for a B-segment MPV, you might be wondering which car to choose. While both cars share similarities, there are some key differences between them that might sway your decision. One of the most significant differences is the price. The D27A Perodua Alza has a price range that tops out at RM 75,500, while the Toyota Velo

The compact SUV market in Indonesia is relatively new, but it has already been dominated by Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky. These vehicles were considered unbeatable until the Honda WR-V (Specs | News) entered the competition. In its first month of sales, the WR-V has become Indonesia's best-selling compact SUV, and the latest sales data suggests that this momentum will continue. While both the Toyota Raize and the Honda WR-V are priced similarly in Indonesia, it is uncertain whether the WR-V w

Just before the launch of the all-new 2023 Toyota Vios, UMW Toyota Motor had arranged a media test drive in Langkawi and joining the event was the development team behind the 2023 Toyota Vios, including Executive Chief Engineer, Hideyuki Kamino. Like most of our readers, we were equally curious as to why some items are omitted, like the folding rear seats and spare tyre. Talking to the team as well as the chief engineer, we learnt the reasoning behind these decisions. Also read: Priced from RM 8

Though the compact SUV market in Indonesia is fairly new, it has been dominated mostly by the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky. The twins to the Perodua Ativa seemed unbeatable but that all changed once the Honda WR-V entered the fray. In its first month of sales, the WR-V has overtaken the Raize as Indonesia’s best-selling compact SUV and that momentum seems to continue according to the latest sales data. While both SUVs are priced close to one another in Indonesia, the WR-V won’t be looking at