Since its launch in December 2018, the Proton X70 has been the No.1 selling C-segment SUV in Malaysia. However as of January 2023, it no longer holds the leading position. The new sales leader is the Toyota Corolla Cross. As of June 2023, cumulative sales of the Proton X70 stood at 6,116 units and Proton’s own press release lists the X70 as “2nd highest volume C-segment SUV” in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor doesn’t publish the breakdown of its sales by model but checks with the publicly available M

Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd, the new sole distributor for the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, has launched the new 2021 Peugeot 3008 and Peugeot 5008 facelift. The 2021 Peugeot 3008 is a C-segment SUV that competes against rivals like the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Toyota RAV4. Meanwhile, the 2021 Peugeot 5008 goes against the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Nissan X-Trail. Prices start from RM 161,616 (pre-facelift was RM 158,616) for the 2021 Peugeot 3008 and RM 177,311 (pre

After months of teasing and a showcase at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show, Geely has officially launched the Geely Boyue X in China. The new model supersedes the Geely Boyue Pro as the flagship variant in the Boyue line-up and the model is priced accordingly. Prices start from CNY 112,800 (~RM 73k) and tops out at CNY 142,800 (~RM 92k). With the introduction of the new Geely Boyue X, it also means that the China-spec Boyue has effectively dropped the turbocharged 1.5-litre three-pot engine – all Boyu

The Proton X70 is a spacious SUV that will accommodate 5 adults comfortably. Rear legroom is generous with 35 cm (equivalent to 3 tennis balls) of space when adjusted for a 175 cm tall adult at the rear and front. Headroom is also surprisingly sufficient (equivalent to 2 tennis balls, 175 cm tall adult) despite having a panoramic glass roof. The rear seats are also fairly supportive with a seat recline angle of 26°. Thigh support is also good as the seat base is at a 19° angle. More importantly,

Following its preview earlier in November, Bermaz Motors has finally launched the Mazda CX-30. Imported from Japan, the Mazda 3-based 2.0-litre crossover is priced just slightly above the entry level 1.5-litre variant Mazda 3. It's a very good value proposition. 3 variants are on offer. The prices are several hundred Ringgits lower than the estimated price announced previously: Mazda CX-30 2.0L Petrol: RM 143,059 Mazda CX-30 2.0L Petrol High: RM 164,059 Mazda CX-30 1.8L Diesel High: RM 172,943 T

The demand for C-segment sedans has declined substantially over the recent years as buyers have taken a stronger interest in SUVs and crossovers. However, in markets like the USA, sales of the Honda Civic is stronger than ever. In Malaysia, Japanese carmakers have shifted the positioning of their C-segment sedans to be more upmarket, high-tech and not to mention expensive. We discussed the three hottest C-segment sedans currently in Malaysia – all-new Mazda 3, all-new Toyota Corolla Altis and th