Ample practicality and space are among the reasons why the Toyota Alphard and plenty of Japanese vans have a ubiquitously boxy shape. Some brands tried reinventing the shape but the boxiness of the Alphard and its peers is why the breadbox on wheels looks work. Even though it’s the Alphard/Vellfire or its smaller siblings, the Noah/Voxy won the popularity contest, it was Honda that practically introduced the design to Japanese consumers with the first generation Honda Stepwgn in 1996. Practicali

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has unveiled a prototype of a Toyota Innova Hycross (known as the Innova Zenix in Malaysia) that runs on an electrified biofuel powertrain, earning it the Strong Hybrid Electrified Vehicle (SHEV) suffix. The MPV will run on ethanol, that can either be derived from sugarcane and food grain, or plant waste and residues that would've otherwise be disposed. Paired to that is a hybrid system which runs off a ~1.3 - 1.5 kWhr lithium-ion battery. Output wasn't shared just y

5 variants - 2 petrol and 3 hybrid powertrains FWD, monocoque TNGA-C platform replaces RWD, ladder-frame IMV chassis Highest variant could cost more than Made-in-Japan Voxy From its humble beginnings as a modern successor to Indonesia’s “national car”, the Toyota Innova has seen success beyond the archipelago and the upcoming third-generation will be the most revolutionised generation since it replaced the Toyota Kijang. With its launch rumoured to be in November 2022, Indonesian media have been

Is it bad to have too much of a good thing? The answer is "yes", especially when it comes to the futuristic-looking Hyundai Staria. Apparently, the MPV’s cool expansive glasshouse tends to break whenever users close its doors. According to Korea IT Times, the “panoramic windows” on the Staria Tourer model’s second-row would break from the impact of closing its rear sliding doors. Furthermore, it is said that this isn’t a rare or isolated case with 2000 such cases recorded. This problem comes jus

Grabbing headlines due to its Star Wars-esque gesture-controlled doors, the 2021 Honda Odyssey facelift is now in Indonesia, launched via an online event yesterday. One variant only, no hybrid yet... Much like Malaysia's current arrangement, the archipelago only gets one variant of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Named just ‘2.4’, the Indonesian-specs Odyssey is powered by a 2.4-litre, naturally-aspirated engine paired to a CVT. Output is rated at 173 PS and 225 Nm. Tough but not obnoxious exte

Naza Automotive Group Malaysia is having a mid-year sale for all selected vehicles starting from now to 15-July. Customers are entitled to a low-interest rate from 1.88 percent and a 1-year warranty during this promotional period. Keep in mind the government's 5 percent sales tax exemption has been included with Naza's mid-year sales. For convenience, customers can now view Naza’s catalogue at home through online marketplace platforms. Have some questions to ask? A video call with a sales person