Whether it could be called the ASX or be given an entirely new name, Mitsubishi Motors will be debuting its upcoming B-segment SUV at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in August 2023. The Three Diamonds’ answer to the likes of the Honda HR-V, Proton X50, and Toyota Yaris Cross has been previewed in the form of the Mitsubishi XFC Concept which made its unveiling at the 2022 Vietnam Motor Show. However, it seems likely that the production version of the upcoming SUV will bear

The Hyundai Creta has been a major success in Indonesia where it became Hyundai’s best-selling car in 2022 so far. It also achieved a full 5-star rating according to ASEAN NCAP’s latest report. The Creta is Hyundai's sixth model to be assessed by ASEAN NCAP but its first SUV tested by the safety organisation. Overall, the Creta received a score of 75.78 under the latest 2021-25 protocol which introduces the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) assessment. However, that score is less than the Honda

The Lexus UX is the entry point into the Lexus family. Imported from Japan, it competes against the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. Prices start at RM 236,443 for the UX 200 Urban, topping out at RM 290,335 for the UX 200 F Sport, but this is only valid until 31-December 2021, when the current SST discount expires. With 3 months left before the year ends, there are still some limited stocks of the Lexus UX left but to qualify for the SST discount, the vehicle must be registered before 31-December

Grabbing headlines due to its Star Wars-esque gesture-controlled doors, the 2021 Honda Odyssey facelift is now in Indonesia, launched via an online event yesterday. One variant only, no hybrid yet... Much like Malaysia's current arrangement, the archipelago only gets one variant of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Named just ‘2.4’, the Indonesian-specs Odyssey is powered by a 2.4-litre, naturally-aspirated engine paired to a CVT. Output is rated at 173 PS and 225 Nm. Tough but not obnoxious exte

The 2021 Lexus UX 300e is the Japanese carmaker's first all-electric vehicle and its launch in Indonesia yesterday (26-November 2020) marks its entrance into the ASEAN region. The battery electric vehicle (BEV) is powered by a front-mounted electric motor that makes 201 PS and 300 Nm of torque. Power comes from a 54.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, good for a 300 km range on the WLTP cycle. Standard AC charging rates for the crossover is 6.6 kW and 50 kW with a fast charger. The exterior is stand

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), announced a new price list for the Mitsubishi ASX Compact SUV and Outlander SUV in Malaysia. The new prices are effective immediately until 31 December 2020. The price reduction is in view of the Malaysian government’s announcement to drop Sales and Service tax (SST) for cars, which sees a 100% sales tax exemption on locally-assembled (CKD) models. Prices above are quoted on-the-road without insurance for private registration in Peninsular and East Malaysia and