When the first crossover to bear the Corolla name made its world debut in Thailand in 2020, it fully cemented the longevity of the world’s best-selling car with a trendy SUV style. The Toyota Corolla Cross is a sales juggernaut overseas despite looking as exciting as drywall and 4 years later, a facelift was unveiled in Thailand. Previously teased by Toyota Motor Thailand, the new Corolla Cross gains a massive facelift that gives an EV-like appearance with a clean, almost grille-less design. The

Following a teaser post last week, Naza Eastern Motors, the official distributor of Suzuki cars in Malaysia has officially launched the limited-edition Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition. Limited to only 30 units, the Jimny Rhino Edition is priced from RM 174,900 on-the-road without insurance. That is the same price as the standard non-rhino Jimny though this is one dedicated to small off-roader’s long-running lineage. It’s pretty fitting too that the Jimny Rhino Edition’s launch was held in conjunction

Despite the all-new 2022 Honda HR-V that is available in our neighbours across ASEAN looking like the Japan-spec Vezel, they are different on the inside. In particular, the infotainment head unit. For Malaysians looking forward to get the all-new HR-V, the wait is nearly over as it along with the all-new BR-V are hinted to be among two new models that Honda Malaysia will launch in 2022. But what is indeed different about that head unit? For starters, the infotainment unit shown in both the Thai-

Fresh off the lot, our WapCar Ratings sees the facelifted 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line go through our instrumented tests. Locally-assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang, the swoopy sedan is a rival to the BMW 3 Series (G20) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Please keep in mind that scores of the VW Arteon is only relative to its segment and not the entirety of the new-car market. VW Arteon R-Line: Driving Performance - 42/50, Good power and control VW Arteon R-Line - Facts and Figures Engine 2.0-litre, turb

Recently, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing the 2020 Audi A5 Sportback. Expectations were on the higher side as I’ve tasted the B9 Audi A4 2.0 Quattro with its stonking powertrain, impeccable build, and outright refinement. That was 4 years ago and were it not for the price, I would’ve recommended the Audi A4 to those in the market for a compact executive sedan, simply because it was the most accomplished in daily driving. Ride quality was the best of the lot along with exceptional cabin qu

A week ago, we published a teaser on the imminent Toyota Corolla Cross. Positioned just below the Toyota C-HR, we’re set to see its global debut this Thursday, 9 July through a virtual launch event. Based on the TNGA-C platform, it will be equipped with a torsion beam rear suspension - a feature that allows it to be priced cheaper than the CH-R and also save space. It’s rumoured to share powertrains with the C-HR, including a 1.8-litre, 2ZR-FBE four-cylinder petrol engine (140 PS, 171 Nm) and a