Making its Malaysian debut, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) officially launched the 2023 Hyundai Creta. Fully imported (CBU) from Indonesia, the Creta is Hyundai’s second B-segment SUV offered in Malaysia after the Hyundai Kona. Dimensions Model Hyundai Creta Hyundai Kona Length (mm) 4,315 4,205 Width (mm) 1,790 1,800 Height (mm) 1,630 1,565 Wheelbase (mm) 2,610 2,600 The Creta is only available in the country with one single variant, the Creta Plus which is priced from RM 149,888. Even though

After being on sale in Malaysia for slightly more than 2 years as a fully-imported (CBU) model, Bermaz Motor will soon introduce a locally-assembled (CKD) version of the Mazda CX-30. This development isn’t a big surprise, considering that Thailand currently assembles the CX-30 for their domestic market. Further lending credence to this is the fact that Bermaz Motor did hint that a third CKD model will be added this year, but stopped short of revealing more information. Also Read: Bermaz confirme

A brand-new 2022 Proton X70 is currently priced between RM 94,800 to RM 122,800. That puts a brand-new Proton X70 within the same price bracket as a used fifth-generation Honda CR-V. A quick check on Carsome.my reveals that a used, top-spec 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5 TC-P is priced from RM 120k onwards – just a hair below a brand-new, range-topping X70. Prices will vary depending on model year and mileage. Honda CR-V Granted, to keep things fair against the turbocharged Proton X70, the CR-V we chose fo

It appears that Malaysia could welcome the locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 Mazda CX-30 in the near future, according to a report published by AmInvest Bank. Meanwhile, a seperate report by Public Investment Bank states that production of the SUV is slated to begin in December this year. Update 12-March 2021: A Bermaz Auto source clarified that the Mazda CX-30 CKD is only set to be introduced in 2022 or later. The same report also estimates that local assembly of the model will reduce its selling pr

Alongside a slew of launches which include the locally-assembled (CKD) BMW X7 and the all-new BMW 430i Coupe M Sport, MINI Malaysia has launched the new CKD 2021 MINI Countryman facelift. Just like its pre-facelift model, the MINI Countryman facelift is assembled locally (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah. There are two variants available, the petrol-powered Countryman S and the Countryman SE plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with prices shown below (excluding SST which is valid until 30-June 2021).

Proton X50 For those waiting patiently for the highly anticipated Proton X50, you might have to wait a little longer. Back in January, Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong have announced that the X50 will be launched this year as a completely-knocked down (CKD) model, straight from Proton's Tanjung Malim plant. According to our trusted source, Proton plans to launch the X50 somewhere in mid-2020, but thanks to the worldwide COVID-19 epidemic, it might have impacted Proton’s direct parts supply and demand e