UMW Toyota Motor have put out a new bodykit for the 2023 Toyota Veloz, and the optional set goes for RM 3,300. The multi-piece set encapsulate a front bumper spoiler, side skirts, roof spoiler, and a rear bumper spoiler. The price list however doesn't list them as individual bits; but rather as a whole, one-set-for-all item. Also read: Who got the better specs Toyota Veloz? Indonesia or Malaysia? We don't get rear seat entertainment Other optional items you can get from UMW Toyota Motor is a rea

Despite the all-new Toyota Avanza and Veloz making some drastic changes for the new generation’s layout and features, it seems that Indonesians are still quite reluctant in returning the title of Indonesia’s best-selling crown to the 7-seater. At least for the first couple of months of 2022, which saw the title being held by the Mitsubishi Xpander in January and the Honda Brio in February. Even among rivals, the Avanza/Veloz couldn’t quite achieve the best-selling title in its category. Nor did

Unlike neighbouring Indonesia, 7-seaters are not as popular in Thailand as buyers there prefer pick-up trucks. However, in this small market, there is one model that is on every Thai buyer’s mind – the Mitsubishi Xpander. According to data compiled by Headlight Magazine, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand recorded 1,064 units of the 7-seater SUV sold in the first quarter of 2021. That accounted for 57.7% market share with March being the highest at 452 units. Also read: SUV or MPV? What kind of car is t

For the majority of car buyers, comfort is a priority. But comfort is difficult to quantify, it is mostly based on subjective feelings, keyword here being mostly. One aspect that can be quantified is noise level. We use a specialized sound level meter to determine the sound pressure level at varying speed intervals – 60 km/h, 90 km/h, and 110 km/h. Two things we’d like to note: The sound level meter only measures one aspect of noise - the sound pressure level, not its frequency. Due to feasibili

If you have been looking at B-segment 7-seaters, previously your choice was either the Honda BR-V or a Toyota Rush/Perodua Aruz. However, in the past year, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has decided to spice things up in this market space with a truly unique offering, the Mitsubishi Xpander. A world away from the traditional SUV looks of its competitors, the Xpander is indeed a breath of fresh air in a segment that values function more than style. Having said that, does the Xpander have the substanc

Come 2021 and it will be a tougher time choosing a 7-seater MPV, as Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) could be introducing the brand-new 2021 Nissan Grand Livina sometime next year. 1. Familiar name, wasn’t it sold here before? In fact, yes. The Nissan Grand Livina was first introduced in Malaysia back in December 2007, before receiving an update in 2011 and 2013. The L10-generation Grand Livina was offered for sale until 2017, after which ETCM axed the model without a direct replacement. But that c