Some markets will start receiving an upgraded 2024 Toyota Hilux equipped with 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) technology starting next year. Australia has confirmed that it will receive the electrified 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine within the first half of 2024. Considering that the Australian market Hilux is imported from Thailand, it is reasonable to expect the electrified engine to be launched there as well. Toyota says the MHEV setup cuts fuel consumption by up to 10 percent but the motor is only be

Maybe you're worn a little thin from SUV this, SUV that. It's all good, some of us like our car ownership ré sumé diverse, and if you belong to this subset...you'll want to pay attention to the 2023 Toyota Hilux GR Sport. Price: RM 159,880 Segment: Pick-up truck Engine: 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbodiesel (204 PS/500 Nm) Transmission: 6-speed automatic Drivetrain: Part-time 4x4 Origin: CKD, Shah Alam For a model that's synonymous with hard work, sweat and soil, having a pretty Gazoo Racing variant smells l

The Toyota Alphard is the default luxury breadbox on wheels which is a far cry from the Toyota Hilux, everyone’s favourite pick-up truck. Still, one Japanese automotive college is thinking of combining the two for the ultimate mash-up in luxury pick-up. A group of students at the Nihon Automobile College (NATS) are planning to display a unique customization project that combines an Alphard with a Hilux at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 (TAS 2023). Every year since 1997, the automotive college exhibits a

As the very pick-up that redefined lifestyle trucking in Malaysia, the Ford Ranger’s got some incredibly large mud terrain tyre tracks to fill. It is after all the catalyst that revolutionised the segment’s diversification into lifestyle trucking. Simply put, the Ranger made pick-ups more of a lifestyle statement; something cool if you will. It was the one vehicle that could do it all for work, family and of course, play. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and ever since the R

Last year in June, the government announced a decision to place sales tax (SST) exemption for cars – cut sales tax on CKD cars, while offering 50% sales tax discount for CBU models as part of the Penjana stimulus package. It was supposed to last until 31-December 2020 but in a twist that brought mixed reactions in the local automotive industry, the Ministry of Finance extended the exemption to 30-June 2021. So, if you’re interested to buy a new car, now might be the right time to take advantage

Just recently, Isuzu Malaysia launched the all-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max. Prices start from RM 89k for the single cab variants, while double cab variants are priced from RM 100k. The range-topping X-Terrain variant is priced at RM 142k. Question is, what’s the minimum salary you need before you can apply for a loan? Value User's Car How much do I need to make? For the purpose of this article, we will be focusing on Premium variants of the all-new D-Max, including the 1.9 Premium, 3.0 Premium, and 3.0