Previously, we discussed the best used SUVs you can buy within a budget of RM 80k, which came following the news that the bulk of used car buyers shop below RM 80k. This time, we’ll look into used sedans for under RM 80k. Like in the previous article, we’ve disqualified cars that are either too old (above 10 years, as most used car bank loans must be settled before the car turns 13) or of “premium” stature. On top of those, we’ve also tried to diversify the segments and brands as much as we can,

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has introduced a new Executive variant for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, priced at RM 139,888 (OTR without insurance and SST), which is RM 19,000 less than the Premium variant. Both variants are fully imported (CBU) from South Korea. What’s the difference? Most of the differences are found within the interior. For starters, the seats are upholstered in fabric instead of leather. Also, the seats are manually adjusted and there are no heating nor ventilating function.

Big news yesterday as Kia's Malaysian operations have officially come under new ownership. In case you've missed it, the new distributor is Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto. Following that, the new distributor is calling for current Kia owners to hop on to their site and participate in the company's customer information update exercise. This information, the company says in their Facebook post, will be used to allow their system to check for warranty status and recall no

A week after previewing the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra in Malaysia, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) has launched the new C-segment here. Introductory prices start from RM 158,888 for the sole 1.6 variant. Now in its seventh-generation, the all-new Hyundai Elantra competes against rival C-segment sedans such as the Honda Civic, Mazda 3 Sedan, and Toyota Corolla Altis. The all-new Hyundai Elantra is now imported (CBU) from Korea. Compared to its rivals, the Hyundai Elantra is priced closer to th

In this week’s WapCar Ratings, we’re analyzing the 2019 Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 High Plus to evaluate all aspects from driving performance to purchase and cost. Mazda 3 Sedan Driving Performance – 37.5/50 pts, feels like an extension of your body 2019 Mazda 3 2.0L Sedan High Plus - Facts and Figures Engine 2.0L 4-cylinder NA Transmission 6-speed automatic Power 162 PS @ 6,000 rpm Torque 213 Nm @ 4,000 rpm Weight 1,402 kg 0-100 km/h 9.9 seconds 100-0 km/h 38.3 metres Power from the 2.0-litre naturally

Come August 2020, Mazda Australia will include the much-vaunted SkyActiv-X M Hybrid to its line-up, but don’t expect it to be cheap. Compared to regular SkyActiv-G engines, the advanced SkyActiv-X system commands an AUD 3,000 premium. As such, the SkyActiv-X powertrain is limited to the range-topping “Astina” trims. The Mazda 3 X20 Astina will be priced from AUD 40,590 for the manual transmission, putting it into the Mazda 6's price point (AUD 38,785 to AUD 55,348). Then there's the Mazda CX-30