To say it was a success for Toyota’s sales department during the recently held Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show or GIIAS 2023 event would be an understatement. PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), the holders of the brand across the Straits of Malacca, claims to have collected 5,796 bookings. However, the highlight would have to be that over 80 percent of Toyota Yaris Cross and Kijang Innova Zenix buyers opted for the hybrid variants. GIIAS 2023 was held from 10-20 August 2023 and many of Toyo

In case you missed it, the all-new 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix has been launched in Malaysia. Prices for the fully imported (CBU) Innova Zenix start from RM 165,000 to RM 202,000 for the 2.0 V variant and Hybrid (2.0 HEV) variant respectively. Being fully imported from Indonesia, the Toyota Innova Zenix is subjected to the maximum applicable excise tax. And due to our duty structure, which relies on formulas tied to engine capacity, the naturally aspirated Innova Zenix (with a 2.0-litre engine) is

Our Thai colleagues over at Autofun.co.th have big news to share, and it's about 2 new hybrid Nissan models hitting their shores – the 2022 Nissan Almera e-Power hybrid, and the other, probably the upcoming all-new 2023 Nissan Serena. Autofun's sources quote that the powertrain will be installed in 'the next two models' that are upcoming, aimed to replicate the success of the Nissan Kicks e-Power. e-Power is Nissan's much-praised series-hybrid technology, unlike Honda’s e:HEV and Toyota’s Hybrid

The next-gen 2023 Toyota Innova will be completely different from the outgoing Innova which has been around since 2015. Ditching the tried and tested ladder-frame, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) chassis for a modern, monocoque, front-wheel-drive (FWD) set-up, the next-gen Innova might also receive a new name fitting of this revolution. According to Indonesian automotive publication, OtoDriver, sources have revealed that the Zenix name would make an appearance on the next-gen Innova. We previously covere

We’re almost upon the Malaysian launch of the C27 2022 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid facelift, estimated to be happening this month as shared by sources familiar with the matter. How close are we? Extremely, as these photos show the MPV on a trailer heading to showrooms. The facelift should toe the line of the current offerings, meaning a Highway Star and Premium Highway Star variant; the latter carrying black interior trim. However, don’t expect it to be powered by the newer, more advanced e-Power ser

Unpopular opinion: Seven-seater SUVs are a really bad choice when it comes to moving seven adults. Have you tried climbing into an SUV's third row seats? In a Nissan Serena, you literally step in and out of the car like it's a room. The Nissan Serena you see here is fitted with the optional J Impul styling package, which bumps up the price to RM 149,888. Otherwise, prices are: Highway Star: RM 132,888 Premium Highway Star (Single tone black): RM 142,888 Premium Highway Star (Two-tone colour): RM