Before 2022 ends, newly-appointed Peugeot distributor Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB) is likely to launch the Peugeot Landtrek, a 4x4 pick-up truck that is set to challenge the likes of the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max. According to sources familiar with the matter, we now know that the Peugeot Landtrek destined for the Malaysian market will likely locally-assembled (CKD) at the Stellantis plant in Gurun, Kedah. Codenamed KP1, the Peugeot Landtrek will be the fourth Peugeot model to be asse

As catchy as advertising taglines come, they don’t get much better that “Mother Trucker” – which brings to mind just one pickup – the Nissan Navara. Big and capable, across its three-generations, the Nissan Navara has built a reputation as a somewhat inbetween choice between the mainstream workhorse pickups such as the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max, and newer lifestyle centric pickups such as the Mitsubishi Triton, Ford Ranger, and Mazda BT-50. Macho… and Japanese as it may be, the Navara unfortu

Last week, this column discussed the challenges that lie ahead in exporting the Proton X70 to Indonesia. While the Proton X70 was able to race to the top of the sales chart almost as soon as it was launched, it will not enjoy such luxury in Indonesia. As an imported model, the Indonesian government will certainly not grant Proton any tax incentives the way the Malaysian government does. Without a significant price advantage, it’s will have a harder time going up against the Honda CR-V. To win ov

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Malaysia has issued a recall to replace the fuel pump units on selected models. Affected vehicles equipped with said fuel pump may stop operating, where warning lights and messages will appear on the instrumental panel, engine power drops, stalling and end up being unable to start. This situation may increase the chance of an accident at high speed. Based on information received from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), there are around 12,0

After much anticipation, the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton X70 is now officially here in Malaysia. No longer imported from China, the locally produced Proton X70 CKD is now cheaper and comes with better features. You can read a summary of what's new here. There are now four variants, all front-wheel drive and powered by the same updated 1.8-lire turbocharged TGDi engine paired to a new 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Handling has been improved thanks to an improved suspension. It al

The Proton X70 is a spacious SUV that will accommodate 5 adults comfortably. Rear legroom is generous with 35 cm (equivalent to 3 tennis balls) of space when adjusted for a 175 cm tall adult at the rear and front. Headroom is also surprisingly sufficient (equivalent to 2 tennis balls, 175 cm tall adult) despite having a panoramic glass roof. The rear seats are also fairly supportive with a seat recline angle of 26°. Thigh support is also good as the seat base is at a 19° angle. More importantly,