The 5th generation 2023 Toyota Prius has just made its global debut in Japan today. The highlight of this model is the addition of a new 2.0-litre variant, which is available either as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or a regular (full) hybrid. The PHEV variant makes 223 PS (combined system output) and is capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h in a rather un-Prius-ly 6.7 seconds. Without plug-in charging capability, lesser variant 2.0-litre models produce a combined system output of 193 PS, which Toyota s

For 7 generations, the VW Golf GTI has been the de-facto hot hatch. It has seamlessly blended usable performance with unmatched practicality. For the first time ever, the 2021 Mk8 Golf GTI will be assembled locally in Malaysia in CKD form. What can we expect the 8th iteration of this hot hatch to feature? Let's dive in. Will CKD bring prices down? The Mk7.5 Golf GTI had a price tag of RM 240k, being fully imported. Traditionally, local assembly has, in the past, brought prices down. If we were t

Ask anyone who has ever driven a Volkswagen Golf R and they’ll tell you that it’s no slouch. However, German tuner ‘The Turbo Engineers’ thought that it needs a little more pep in its step. Enter what could possibly be the only five-cylinder Golf R in the world. The stock four-pot was swapped for a 2.5-litre turbo unit from the Audi RS3 but with a name like ‘The Turbo Engineers’, they took it upon themselves to strap a bigger turbo on it. Because that's what you do to make 740 PS. 40 PS more tha

The eighth-generation (Mk8) Volkswagen Golf was introduced globally late last year but before markets outside of Europe could get their hands on it, Covid-19 happened and plans have been affected. So, here’s what we know about the Golf Mk8 so far. 1. When is it coming to Malaysia? In left-hand drive Europe, the Golf Mk8 went on sale in December last year and for the right-hand drive UK market, sales began in February. Shortly before the world stood still. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM

The all-new Mazda 3 is now here in Malaysia, available as a sedan or a hatchback with two engine choices. The variants include: Mazda 3 1.5 Hatchback – RM 139,770 Mazda 3 1.5 Sedan – RM 139,770 Mazda 3 2.0 Sedan High – RM 150,059 Mazda 3 2.0 Sedan High Plus – RM 160,059 Mazda 3 2.0 Hatchback High Plus – RM 160,059 Prices are considerably higher than the previous generation model, as Mazda is gradually moving more upmarket. Coupled with the fact that the model is now imported from Japan makes for

The all-new Nissan Leaf is now available in Malaysia. Available in just one high-specification variant, the second generation Leaf is priced at RM 188,888. The fully electric (BEV or Battery Electric Vehicle) Leaf now comes with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, which gives it an ample 311 km driving range (when tested under the ECE R101 New European Driving Cycle, NEDC). Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor is keen to point out that most Malaysians don’t drive more than 200 km per day and thus