As we progress through the second half of 2023, let’s round up the cars that are likely to be launched in Malaysia by the end of this year. There are still quite a few, so we’ll be splitting this up into sections, starting with non-EV SUVs. Without delay, we’re going straight in. 2023 BMW X5 (G05) facelift Earlier this year in February, the G05 2023 BMW X5 was given a mid-cycle refresh with redesigned front and rear ends, refreshed interior with the curved dual-widescreen display, plus updated e

Leaked images of the BMW i5 have surfaced ahead of its global reveal next week on 24-May, providing the clearest look yet of the upcoming electric vehicle (EV). The i5 is the EV version of the upcoming all-new G60 2023 BMW 5 Series. Based on the leaked images, the front fascia is more angular than before with sharper headlamps and a larger kidney grille. The lower front bumper sports a more prominent central intake, larger and hexagonal in shape, similar to the facelifted (LCI) G20 3 Series. Lik

Price increased by RM 6k Now with Laserlight and added airbags New 21-inch wheels BMW Malaysia has updated the locally-assembled (CKD) BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport with minor visual tweaks and a boost in safety standards. The 2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport is now priced at RM 457,498, which marks an increase of RM 6k compared to RM 451,447 previously. Prices stated are on-the-road, inclusive of the extended warranty and service package, with SST exemption. The new 2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport now co

Like modern day smartphones, BMW sees their cars as a digital platform. As such, like a smartphone, BMW plans to roll out features/upgrades remotely, over-the-air style. That means that owners will need to pay to “unlock” features that are already installed on their cars, such as Active Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go feature, High Beam Assistant, BMW Driver Recorder, BMW IconicSounds Sport, and Adaptive M Suspension. Like a trial software (think WinRAR), owners can try the feature out for a

BMW Malaysia has just launched the all-new 2020 BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Malaysia, priced from RM 440,745 (without SST, valid until 31st December 2020). With SST in place, the X5 PHEV costs RM 448,800. Both prices are on-the-road, without insurance. What's under the bonnet? First up, the mechanical bits. The all-new BMW X5 xDrive45e gets a 3.0-litre B58 turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that does 286 PS from 5,000 rpm to 6,000 rpm and 450 Nm from 1,500 rpm to 3,500 rpm. Th

Lexus Malaysia has just introduced the new RX, a mid-life update for its popular mid-sized luxury crossover. Prices for the new Lexus RX are as follow: RX 300 Premium – RM 399,888 RX 300 Luxury – RM 424,888 RX 300 F Sport – RM 439,888 Compared to the model it replaces, the new RX 300 Premium is RM 5,112 cheaper, but both the RX 300 Luxury and RX 300 F Sport are RM 888 pricier than before. Lexus Malaysia has also dropped the RX 350 and RX 450h variants of its crossover in an effort to streamline