On Monday, 31-July 2023, Mitsubishi Motors unveiled its newest SUV that would compete against the likes of the Honda HR-V and Proton X50 in the competitive compact SUV segment. While the actual name of the successor to the ASX will only be revealed at next week’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), documents from the Indonesian tax office showed that there might be two variants offered in the archipelago. Based on the latest Motor Vehicles Sales Value (Nilai Jual Kenderaan Bermot

Part two of our three-parter on SUVs coming to Malaysia in 2023 revolves around electric vehicles (EVs). Last week we talked about regular, pure-ICE models, and if that's more your swing here's the link. Plug in your chargers, we're going in... BMW iX1 The missing link in BMW's i electrified range in Malaysia, the iX1 made its global debut alongside the all-new BMW X1 in June this year. Considering the BMW electric range is pretty complete here, expecting it to be sold on our shores isn't too fa

Honda Malaysia has announced that the highly anticipated All-New HR-V is now open for bookings at all Honda dealerships in Malaysia. The All-New HR-V was developed with the grand concept of 'AMP UP YOUR LIFE’, offering style and a premium feel yet maintaining the practicality as an everyday companion. The All-New HR-V is set to be launched in Q3 2022 and will be available in hybrid and petrol variants. No confirmation if the 1.5 VTEC Turbo will be offered, details will be revealed later. Measuri

The 2022 Honda HR-V RS VTEC Turbo made its world debut at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2022, and here is your closer look at the car courtesy of our colleagues at Autofun.co.id. Naturally it's the most powerful HR-V available anywhere in the world right now, thanks to 177 PS and 240 Nm of torque from its 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine that's shared with the Civic FE, CR-V, and the Accord. Also read: VTEC Turbo-powered 2022 Honda HR-V debuts with Sensing, 177 PS, price up by 14% Tho

Carried-over powertrain Features AEB and Lane Keeping Assist One variant only, priced at RM 126k Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd, the new sole distributor for Peugeot brand in Malaysia, has launched the all-new 2022 Peugeot 2008. The model comes locally-assembled (CKD) at the Stellantis manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah and is priced at RM 126,753 (OTR without insurance and SST) for the sole Allure variant. The 2022 Peugeot 2008 is a B-segment SUV goes against rivals like the Proton X50, Honda HR

The 2020 Proton X70 CKD (locally assembled) brought about a number of surprises for consumers. Not only did it got a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and improved kit list, Proton has also revised the suspension on the X70 CKD for better ride and handling. In the fully imported (CBU) units of the X70, it received high praises for its stellar ride comfort. It absorbed and filtered road undulations like nothing else in the segment. However, the flip side of the slack suspension is that i