Previously in June this year, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the V177 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan facelift. The A250 variant, initially estimated at RM 264,000, is now officially priced at RM 263,888. Just to recap, prices start from RM 238,888 for the A200 to RM 263,888 for the A250. Both are locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) as before. The A200 gets a 1.3-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (M282) with 163 PS and 250 Nm, while the A250 has a mild hybrid system with a 2.0-litre turbocharged

This week's used car buying guide centres around the 2016-2020 Hyundai Ioniq, a hybrid C-segment sedan that today can be had for prices one would pay for brand-new local hatchbacks. Keen? Read on... The Hyundai Ioniq range in Malaysia The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid was first launched in Malaysia in November 2016, locally-assembled (CKD) in Kulim. It's also the only other plant to produce the model aside from Hyundai's Ulsan plant in Korea. Our time with it however stops in 2020, and Malaysia missing o

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has just launched the new 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line facelift in Malaysia. The new flagship model from VPCM is priced at RM 247,671. Under the sleek clamshell bonnet lies a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that pumps out 280 PS and 350 Nm, hooked up to Volkswagen’s seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (DSG). The pre-facelift 190 PS model is no more. Power is deployed to all four wheels via the 4Motion all-wheel drive system. This allows the Arteon R-

Remember the white display unit of the Volkswagen Arteon 4Motion R-Line that was previewed at Volkswagen’s road show in Setia Alam in 2018? The one with a stonking 280 PS / 400 Nm 2.0-litre TSI engine and 7-speed DSG (to be confirmed, 8-speed is also available for US) paired to a Haldex 4Motion all-wheel drivetrain, basically the Golf R’s engine and transmission. The one that was opened for bookings in July 2019 with an estimated price of between RM 290k to RM 310k. Just when everyone has moved

If you have a budget of around RM 250k and you’re looking for family car that’s not an SUV, you’d naturally steer towards the established compact execs like the BMW 320i and Mercedes-Benz C200. But there is an alternative, and that is the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line. The 2020 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line is positioned above the Volkswagen Passat as a premium offering, an alternative to the usual compact executives. Should you be eyeing for one, we’ve rounded up the pros and cons to help with your

Remember the Volkswagen Passat CC? The sexy, low-slung, four-door coupe that lured a number of Malaysians away from the usual compact execs like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Volkswagen Arteon is the successor to the Passat CC and it aims to accomplish what its predecessor did. Back when the Passat CC had a facelift, the Passat nameplate was dropped and simplified to just Volkswagen CC. Then, Volkswagen ditched it altogether for its successor and called it the Arteon, clearly p