Last night, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix virtually. Two variants are offered and both are fully imported (CBU) from Indonesia and are priced at: Innova Zenix 2.0 V – RM 165,000 Innova Zenix 2.0 Hybrid – RM 202,000 The prices shown are for Peninsular Malaysia, on-the-road, and exclude insurance but let’s not talk about the monetary value for a moment and focus on what are the differences between both variants. Powertrain We’ll start with the most obvious differenc

To call the all-new 2022 Honda HR-V the most anticipated model in Malaysia might be a bit of an understatement as the upcoming B-segment crossover is expected to have a long waiting list. Though bookings have been opened and a few previews were made at selected dealers, Honda Malaysia has yet to announce a launch date for the third-gen HR-V but these photos might clue in to how near that would be. A few units have been spotted on car transporters nationwide that might be on the way to dealers. T

The electric revolution at Smart is fully charged as the marque’s renewal of its brand, product and business model now has a fresh new nomenclature for its first all-electric model although some might argue it isn’t exactly very… smart. Say hello to the all-new Smart #1. No, it that’s no typo. Pronounced as “number one,” the crossover has recently completed a series of aerodynamic and winter tests in lieu of its launch later this year. Also Read: Mercedes-Benz's Smart EVs are coming to Malaysia,

If there’s one word to describe the Proton X50, that word would be hype. So much so that even before the model was launched here in Malaysia, hype was already in full gear. By the time it was launched in Malaysia in late-2020, it rocketed up to Proton’s sales charts, overtaking the Proton X70 in the process. Fast forward to February 2021, Proton sold 3,345 units of the X50, achieving the title as the highest monthly sales for any SUV in Malaysian history in the process. Also Read: Proton X50 set

An all-new Lexus RX is due to be launched in 2022, according to information gathered by Japanese media. Before that, the current-gen model will receive a few small updates in Japan come July 2021. The current RX-series (AL20) made its debut in 2015. The model was then facelifted in May 2019, coming with additional tech and safety features, as well as a visual nip-and-tuck. Malaysians received the facelifted model in September that year. Either way, it's already a 6-year old model, and a major re

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic Coupe, priced at RM 661,009 (OTR without insurance, with SST incentive). Let’s start with performance; the GLE 450 is powered by a 3.0-litre in-line 6 turbo that makes 367 PS/500 Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-Tronic) that spins all four wheels through the 4Matic system. 0-100 km/h is dealt with in 5.7 seconds, top speed is capped at 250 km/h. From the front, there’s the diamond radiator grille with the sing