At Kia EV Day event in Korea, the company unveiled the production-ready Kia EV5 electric SUV that joins the existing EV lineup, which are the EV6 and EV9. These models are built on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The Kia EV5 adopts the 'Opposites United' design language, emphasising a contrast between sharp, aggressive lines in the fender flares and clean, simple sides. The low beltline is designed to enhance visibility and maximises the impression of space. Kia’s aim was to create

We’ve seen the futuristic, all-electric luxobarge that is the BMW i7 running around the streets of Kuala Lumpur and now BMW Malaysia has finally announced the official pricing of RM 729,800 for the sole BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport variant. To quickly recap, the xDrive60 badge denotes a powertrain comprising 2 electric motors on the front and rear axle, giving it all-wheel drive, or xDrive in BMW jargon. Outputs are 544 PS/745 Nm, making it good for a 0-100 kph sprint time of a claimed 4.7 seconds, p

Calm, understated, but no less lacking a punch – that's the 2023 BMW iX1 electric (EV) SUV, and it's ready for you at the ongoing RHB DRIVE Premium and EV Roadshow that's happening all through 2- to 4-June 2023 at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. It's as it says on the tin; an EV version of the combustion-engine X1 (U11) SUV. As such it's as viable as any for your starting point into the premium EV world, with all of the BMW charms you expect. Fully-imported (CBU) from Germany, our iX1 is sold in the sole

The BMW iX1 is set to make its Malaysian debut as registration of interest (ROI) for the EV SUV is now open on BMW Malaysia’s website. The BMW iX1 was revealed with a sole xDrive30 variant that is propelled by two electric motors, one located at the front axle and the other at the rear to give all-wheel drive capability. Maximum output is rated at 313 PS/494 Nm. BMW says the iX1 xDrive30 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 km/h. Also read: 2023 BMW iX1 E

Our EV space finally welcomes the Ora Good Cat proper, as the fully-imported (CBU China) hatchback has just been launched in Malaysia, within the industrial confines of Subang EX8. Final specifications and prices are simpler than initially revealed; there are just two variants (400 Pro and 500 Ultra), priced from RM 139,800 and RM 169,800 respectively. Over 100 bookings have been collected since the recent Malaysia Motor Expo. These prices put it smack in a hotly-contested arena that has the Hyu

Despite an increasing number of buyers flocking towards SUVs in recent years, it’s refreshing to see manufacturers continue to offer the traditional three-box sedan for those who do not want an SUV. Come 2022, there are roughly 5 new sedans earmarked for Malaysia, ranging from the humble Proton Saga to the electrifying BMW i4. Strap in. 2022 Proton Saga – Improving upon a proven formula? Two years ago when Proton revamped the Proton Saga, they replaced the Punch-sourced CVT transmission with a H