Few models in Malaysia hit showrooms with such precision (of being what the market wanted) and fanfare as the Honda HR-V. First launched in 2015, the second-generation (RU) Honda HR-V ticked almost every conceivable box from a buyer's perspective - svelte looks, a well-packaged and cavernous interior, proven powertrains and plenty of features for the money. Also note, B-Segment SUVs were somewhat left field until the Honda HR-V came along. The Mitsubishi ASX enjoyed passable success, whilst Toyo

In a recent question-and-answer (Q&A) session with ACO Tech, the company behind the Proton X50 and Proton X70’s GKUI infotainment system revealed that they have plans to introduce a new music streaming service. According to the company, said music streaming service’s name start with the letter “S”, hinting that it could be Spotify. Granted, the other music streaming service could also be Syok, a local streaming service by Astro. On the topic of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support on the GKUI

The Honda HR-V became a surprise success in Malaysia when it debuted in 2015 when the B-segment SUV market was fairly new. However, the SUV is beginning to show its age and is due for a replacement. While waiting for the all-new HR-V to make its debut, we came across yet another spyshot of the next-gen crossover online. Spotted by the Japanese media, we can assume that the next-gen HR-V will sport a sharper and more angular design in favour of a more elegant look. It also appears that the black

The "Hi Proton" function is more than just a gimmick, it actually understands our unique Malaysian accents. That's something other voice commands struggle to pick up. Ever since it was introduced in the Proton X70, the Geely Key User Interface (GKUI) has been integrated into all of Proton’s current line-up, from the Saga to the upcoming X50. But now, it seems that it will understand a third language besides Mandarin and English. Sadly, it’s not Bahasa Malaysia but rather, Thai. According to an a

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

Weighing nearly 1.7 tonnes for just a five-seater SUV, the Proton X70 is the heaviest C-segment SUV. Naturally, its fuel consumption is higher than the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, or even Nissan X-Trail. But how much higher? Curiously, Proton doesn’t provide any official fuel consumption data for the Proton X70, which is powered by a turbocharged 1.8-litre direct injection engine. A similarly turbocharged but 1.5-litre Honda CR-V 1.5 TC-P has a claimed fuel consumption of 7.0-litre/100 km. The equiv