Part two of our three-parter on SUVs coming to Malaysia in 2023 revolves around electric vehicles (EVs). Last week we talked about regular, pure-ICE models, and if that's more your swing here's the link. Plug in your chargers, we're going in... BMW iX1 The missing link in BMW's i electrified range in Malaysia, the iX1 made its global debut alongside the all-new BMW X1 in June this year. Considering the BMW electric range is pretty complete here, expecting it to be sold on our shores isn't too fa

More than 5k units of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class were sold in Japan in 2021 The G-Wagen outsold the C-Class, the traditional best-seller for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz tops the sales chart in the imported car segment Japan is the land where little Kei cars rule the roost and even if one wants to get a regular car, domestic brands like Toyota, Honda, and Suzuki are kings. Imported brands like Mercedes-Benz can only be afforded by the rich and powerful which might be unsurprising to see that its b

At NEXTGen Malaysia, an event on sustainability and electrified mobility, BMW Group Malaysia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its partners, MGTC, TNB, and Siemens Malaysia, to further develop the ecosystem and infrastructure for Electric Vehicles in the country. This follows the announcement by BMW Malaysia that it will be installing DC fast chargers on all BMW dealerships across the country, which will be open to EVs of all makes. Also read: BMW Malaysia: Our dealers’ DC fast

The Lexus UX is the entry point into the Lexus family. Imported from Japan, it competes against the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. Prices start at RM 236,443 for the UX 200 Urban, topping out at RM 290,335 for the UX 200 F Sport, but this is only valid until 31-December 2021, when the current SST discount expires. With 3 months left before the year ends, there are still some limited stocks of the Lexus UX left but to qualify for the SST discount, the vehicle must be registered before 31-December

Dubbed as the “S-Class of SUVs”, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic is launched in Malaysia. It sits on top of the Mercedes-Benz SUV tree, priced at RM 899,888 (OTR without insurance, with SST incentive) and its direct rival would be the BMW X7. The Mercedes-Benz GLS comes in only one variant – GLS 450 4Matic. A 3.0-litre in-line 6 turbocharged engine, supplemented by a 48V mild hybrid system, propels the car with 367 PS and 500 Nm of torque. Transmission duty is handled by a 9-speed automatic tra

Porsche’s electric line-up will see the introduction of an SUV with the new Porsche Macan. The new Porsche Macan will receive an all-new platform called the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) that is an evolution of the J1 platform used in the all-electric Porsche Taycan. The information we received are from a roundtable discussion with Mayk Wienkötter, Porsche AG, Spokesperson Product Line Taycan & E-Mobility and Jason Broome, Managing Director of Porsche Indonesia. Further details on the Porsche