When the updated locally assembled (CKD) Proton X70 was launched in June 2022, introducing a new 1.5-litre 3-cylinder GEP3 turbocharged engine to complement the existing 1.8-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged unit, only the 1.8 TGDi Premium variant has a panoramic sunroof. Now, Proton has updated the X70 range to include a new 1.5 TGDi Premium X variant. This brings the total X70 variants to six. The 1.5 TGDi Premium X variant sits between the 1.5 TGDi Premium and 1.8 TGDi Premium variants. As a reca

Chery is coming to Malaysia and making quite a mark online with its Facebook page constantly being updated and a group that’s dedicated to the Omoda 5. However, it remains to be seen when exactly they will make a return here but there are two models which are pretty much locked down – the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro. The Tiggo 7 Pro is a C-segment SUV that will be a close rival to the Proton X70 and Honda CR-V, two of the most popular models in the segment. Meanwhile, the Tiggo 8 Pro acts

In a couple of months’ time, Proton will be introducing the updated 2022 Proton X70. The biggest change would be phasing out the ageing turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine in favour of a smaller 1.5-litre 3-cylinder unit. The smaller direct-injection turbocharged engine is lifted right off the Proton X50 Flagship, which outputs 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 255 Nm from 1,500 rpm to 4,000 rpm. Compared to the engine it replaces, the smaller 1.5-litre engine is down by 7 PS and 45 Nm. Also Read: Ne

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S is now equipped with Head Up Display, AMG Track Pace, and Active Parking Assist with Parktronic. Apart from those, the fully-imported CLA 45 S remains the same as before except the price – now at RM 453,374 (OTR without insurance, with SST discount), nearly RM 20k more than before. To recap, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S is powered by the M139 2.0-litre engine that makes 421 PS and 500 Nm, paired to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 4Matic+ emblem mean

The Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5 feature turbocharged engines with different capacities at 1.8-litre, 1.5-litre and 2.5-litre respectively. And they weigh differently from each other as well. How do they fare in real-world driving? Let’s dig in. Facts and Figures Proton X70 Premium (CBU) Honda CR-V 1.5 TC-P Mazda CX-5 Turbo Engine 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo Transmission 6-speed AT CVT 6-speed AT Power 184 PS 193 PS 230 PS Torque 285 Nm 243 Nm 420 Nm Weight 1,695

In this period of time under the MCO, car makers have to get creative in their approach to keep potential customers entertained. Proton has launched its WhatsApp chatbot in which customers can request for more information about the 2020 Proton X70. As showrooms across the nation are closed, the chatbot provides a way for customers to interact with Proton safely in this Covid-19 situation. If you’re keen on the 2020 Proton X70, click here and you’ll be redirected to the chatbot and be prompted to