Introduced in Malaysia in 2016, the Toyota Sienta didn’t exactly get off a great start. Despite being manufactured in Indonesia and imported (CBU) to Malaysia, the ASEAN-spec Sienta is actually derived from a Japanese domestic market model, which explains its quirky exterior and funky interior. And due to that, many Malaysians didn’t exactly welcome the Sienta with open arms. Yours truly knows this first-hand, as some family members wasn’t too receptive of the Sienta’s quirky exterior design. Bu

It’s the MPV season again, as Perodua brought out its brand-new 2022 D27A Perodua Alza into the MPV segment, reviving a segment that was stagnant for a period of time. And reviving the segment it certainly did, as more than 51,000 Malaysians put their money down for one, cementing itself as one of the most popular 7-seater MPVs in the country today. Also Read: 51k bookings of 2022 Perodua Alza in 3 months; production to increase to meet demands, so shorter wait times? But the Alza will soon be j

Existence of VTEC Turbo-powered 2022 Honda HR-V confirmed by Indonesian tax office 2022 Honda HR-V RS with VTEC Turbo to make world debut on 17-February Indonesia to offer both 1.5 NA and 1.5 VTEC Turbo, Malaysia to add e:HEV hybrid Indonesia will be hosting the world debut of the 2022 Honda HR-V RS powered by a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo next month, ahead of the Indonesia International Motor Show’s (IIMS) opening on 17-February. Currently, the 2022 Honda HR-V (chassis code RV) is only available with

Back in March, we bought a brand-new 2021 Perodua Ativa. After three months and roughly 6,000 km on the odometer, here’s a brief run-down of what we think of our Ativa. Here’s what my fellow colleague, Adrian, has to say about the Ativa. Right off the bat, Adrian noted that he likes the Ativa’s build quality, the ride and handling, the responsive powertrain, and its ADAS suite. But all’s not perfect, as Adrian pointed out that braking performance could’ve been better. The Ativa’s fuel consumptio

As anticipation grows over the 2021 Perodua Ativa, lots have been said about Perodua's newest upstart - especially in terms of its powertrain. In case you didn't already know, the turbocharged engine and CVT combo will be Perodua's first, but it's seen reliable use powering other models. What other cars share this engine? Codenamed 1KR-VET, the 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder mill found in the Ativa was first introduced in 2016, and is currently shared by a couple of very toughly-named car

With the imminent arrival of the next-generation Honda HR-V, it appears that the new model won't be offered in the US. Instead, the US will be getting its own model, as confirmed by Motor1 in a statement issued by American Honda Motor Co. Inc. In a statement sent to the publication, American Honda said, “The development of a successor to the Honda HR-V for the U.S. market is underway. This new HR-V will be designed to meet the distinct needs of U.S. customers, and will differ from the Honda Veze