Honda has started pre-orders for the Honda WR-V in Japan, marking the debut of the ‘Winsome Runabout Vehicle’ nameplate in Honda’s domestic market. However, despite sharing the same name as the Malaysian-market WR-V, the Japanese version is more similar to the Indian-market Honda Elevate. Compared to the Southeast Asian market WR-V, specifically our Malaysian version, the Indian market Elevate is a higher range B-segment car (India doesn’t sell the HR-V), with a longer 2,650 mm wheelbase, longer

Toyota hybrids outsell the entire range of Kia, Hyundai, Ford One in every 3 new Toyota sold in Australia is a hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to launch there next If Toyota were to park its hybrid models under a different, independent brand, it would be Australia’s fourth biggest car brand, according to market insights data published by Go Auto. In the first quarter of 2022, Toyota sold 58,507 cars, of which 32.5 percent (18,884 cars) are hybrids. Sales of Toyota hybrids alone outsell the to

By now, you would’ve learned that the initial allocation of 750 units of the imported (CBU, Thailand) 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8G are already sold out. Deliveries will commence immediately. Dealers are still taking order for the higher range 1.8V variant, but deliveries for 1.8V will only commence in July (thus losing out on the Penjana sales tax discount). Buyers can still place a booking for the entry-variant 1.8G, but dealers will manage customers’ expectations as the next batch of 1.8G mo

The Toyota Corolla Cross is Toyota’s latest foray into the SUV segment. The model has been introduced in several countries including Thailand, Taiwan, Brazil, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Malaysians will launch the Toyota Corolla Cross on 25-March. The model will also be introduced to Japan later this year, where it will compete against the equally-new Honda Vezel (to be sold here as the all-new Honda HR-V). Also Read: Toyota Corolla Cross is heading to Japan in Q3 2021, to rival Honda HR-V The outgo

The C-segment SUV market is surely one of the most competitive in Malaysia. With almost every major carmaker offering one, it’s not hard to see why these are gaining popularity among Malaysians. They are spacious and practical for a growing family, with some even offering 7 seats. Plus, with a higher driving position, it’s probably an ideal vehicle for those who wish to command more presence on the road. But while practicality and size are determining factors in getting a C-segment SUV, another

In a recent announcement by the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance, it has been decided that Mitsubishi Motors will take the lead in the Alliance’s business in South East Asia, while Nissan will take a step back to focus on USA, China, and Japan. What this means is that the Alliance will adopt a so-called ‘Leader-Follower’ system, whereby each Alliance member will focus on developing products in markets they are strongest in. For example, Nissan will stop/cutback on development work for the next