Sime Darby Auto ConneXion launched a new Platinum variant 2023 Ford Ranger. Although the Ford Ranger Platinum is imported (CBU) from Thailand, Malaysia is the first market in Southeast Asia to launch it. Priced from RM 183,888, the Ranger Platinum is positioned above the Ranger Wildtrak. Mechanically, it’s unchanged from the Wildtrak, powered by the same 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel(210 PS / 500 Nm) paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission with part-time 4WD. What the Platinum variant adds howev

The 2022 Lexus NX is one of Lexus’ most successful models to ever hit its home market, which historically is not a bright spot for the brand, as wealthy Japanese buyers overwhelmingly prefer a Mercedes-Benz or a BMW. The reasons behind the latest Lexus SUV’s ability to win over buyers who would have otherwise gone a German marque have already been covered in our earlier post. The waiting period for the Lexus NX in Japan has now swelled to 2 years, an issue that is amplified by the shortage in se

The Indian-market G28 BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine ‘Iconic Edition’ (how’s that for a name), is the first 3 Series variant in the world to receive an illuminated kidney grille. Hate or love it, this adds yet another dimension to the already complex styling of BMW grilles. Despite the name, India's 3 Series Gran Limousine is similar to our long-wheelbase G28 BMW 330Li, which courtesy of a 110 mm longer wheelbase, offers an additional 42 mm of legroom and 4 mm extra headroom over the standard G20 3

As reported earlier, today is the day that everyone has been waiting for – Perodua will be launching the 2021 Perodua Ativa (D55L) virtually at 8pm tonight. Update: The Perodua Ativa has been launched. Details here. You can catch the livestream either on Perodua’s Facebook page, or via Perodua’s microsite here. To recap, the 2021 Perodua Ativa will be the first Perodua model to get a turbocharged engine, in the form of a 1-litre 1KR-VET that outputs 98 PS and 140 Nm. The sole transmission option

It is happening. The SUV wave is nigh. Malaysian SUV sales are expected to take off in earnest in 2021 with the introduction of affordably priced models like the Proton X50 and the soon-to-launch Perodua D55L. Already the X50 has exceeded sales targets, filling a three-month order book, even before a price is announced. Not to mention, Proton credits its 55.7% increase in sales in 2019 to success of the X70 and Saga. As for Perodua, its only SUV model, the Aruz, only accounts for a mere 12.5% of

A couple of weeks back, we broke the news that the facelifted 2020 Toyota Vios is coming in December and with it, a go-faster Gazoo Racing (GR) variant. Now, Toyota has set off another ticking timebomb by teasing the facelifted 2021 Toyota Yaris. It's still a small teaser, with only an image of the upcoming Yaris' LED headlight plastered on Toyota Malaysia's website and social media. The design is very similar to the Thailand-spec Yaris, but expect some design tweaks around the car to suit our m