Four years has passed since the V177/W177 (code for sedan and hatchback, respectively) Mercedes-Benz A-Class first entered markets globally; and this week marked the facelifted model's entry into Malaysia. It's fair if you didn't catch the changes right away - they're as subtle as can be on the outside; anything but mechanically. With prices now starting from RM 238,300 for the A200 and an estimated RM 264,000 for the A250, both locally-assembled sedans (CKD Pekan) see a circa RM 3,000 and RM 4,

A-segment archrivals Perodua Bezza vs Proton Saga fuel consumption In 2019, Proton unveiled its facelifted Proton Saga with a key upgrade – a 4-speed automatic transmission that replaces the highly disliked CVT. Meanwhile, Perodua also facelifted its well-received Perodua Bezza in 2020, with a host of smart new features for this sedan that maintains its competitive edge. You can read all about how they compare to each other in this article here. Meanwhile, this article is all about the fuel cons

British YouTuber Furious Driving, real name Matt, has probably found the most immaculate barn find 1993 Proton Saga in the United Kingdom! The classic car lover was called in to check out the Saga by Steph from idriveaclassic, another YouTuber who purchased the car. From the video, Steph had been initially worried about the state of the Saga as the car has not been driven for more than a decade. But to both their surprises, the Saga was in relatively good condition despite having been hidden awa

When the original Proton Saga was first introduced in 1985, only the sedan variant was initially offered. Though the Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore it was based on did have a hatchback of its own called the Mirage, Proton decided that its hatchback variant would be an original design instead. Called the Aeroback, the five-door hatchback was meant to give the Saga a sportier look. The additional bodystyle might also be necessary for its success in some overseas markets like the UK which favoured hatchba

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia is set to introduce three new models this week - namely the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line, Volkswagen Passat R-Line and the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. All three models will be unveiled at the Volkswagen Tour, which takes place from August 12 to 16 at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. The Arteon R-Line shares the same front-wheel drive powertrain as the latest Passat Elegance, which means a 2.0-litre four-cylinder TSI engine that makes 190 PS and 320 Nm, mated to a seve

The Bezza 1.0 GXtra (AT) has a kerb weight of 880 kg A Lotus Elise Sport 220 weights 924 kg Most fuel-efficient compact sedan in Malaysia The Perodua Bezza 1.0L is well known for its fuel-efficient characteristics with a manufacturer claimed fuel consumption figure of 4.38L/100km (automatic variant). Let us break it down to you how they’ve achieved it without even equipping the Bezza auto start/stop feature. Firstly, the Bezza 1.0L is an ultra-lightweight machine. Tipping the scale at 880 kg for