Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has opened its order books for the facelifted, fourth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe. The 7-seater D-segment SUV will be locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim. Note that this is not that all-new fifth generation Santa Fe that already on sale in Korea. On the upside, a hybrid variant, a first for a local market Korean SUV, will be offered. Three variants are available, two hybrids and one diesel. The front-wheel drive Hybrid Plus and Hybrid Max variant

It’s official. The all-new D74A 2023 Perodua Axia’s is finally launched and with the top-of-the-line AV variant starting from RM 49,500, some of you might be shocked at that price. After all, you can get a base Perodua Myvi for less but is it better? The base 1.3-litre Myvi is offered in two variants but for this comparison, we will look at the one that comes with PSDA, Perodua’s safety assist pack which starts from RM 48,500. If you’re considering between the two variants since they are so clos

Honda Civic Hybrid launched in China, priced from RM 104k Same powertrain as Thailand's model Offers unique-to-China features like a spare wheel, BSI + LaneWatch camera At the ongoing Chengdu Auto Show, Dongfeng Honda officially launched the 2023 Honda Civic Hybrid. The Civic Hybrid is the fifth hybrid model by Dongfeng Honda to be fitted with Honda’s two-motor i-MMD petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. In China, 3 variants of the Civic Hybrid are offered, with prices ranging from CNY 159,900 (~RM

If you have a budget of around RM 200k and you’re looking for a family SUV that seats more than five, we would direct your attention to the Mazda CX-8. To recap, prices of the Mazda CX-8 start from RM 173,038 to RM 206,465 (OTR without insurance and SST). Engine choices include a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine that makes 192 PS/258 Nm, and a 2.2-litre turbodiesel with 188 PS/450 Nm. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Our focus here is the 2.2-litre diese

The Mercedes-Benz brand is one that is steeped in tradition. With more than 70 years of history in Malaysia, generations of Malaysians recognize it as the country’s most desired premium car brand. However, that deep rooted tradition also means that the brand must be mindful to not be stuck in the past. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) can’t continue to operate like it did when Ipoh tin mining tycoons were still around. In 1988, Mercedes-Benz sold less than 500 cars annually here. Today, MBM sells ar

Following its global launch last month, the Toyota Cross has made its left-hand drive debut in Vietnam, launching with three variants on sale - G, V and HV - reports autopro.com.vn. As with Thailand, two engine variants are offered in Vietnam. A 2ZR-FXE hybrid engine pushing a combined 170 PS and 305 Nm, or the 2ZR-FE, the 140 PS, 172 Nm non-hybrid variant. The engines are paired to a CVT that drives the front wheels. The SUV is the first Toyota car in Vietnam to be equipped with Toyota Safety S