The locally assembled (CKD) QM4 generation 2023 Kia Sorento has been launched in Malaysia with a starting price of RM 211k. Two powertrain options are available, a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder paired a 6-speed automatic and a 2.2-litre turbo diesel paired to a 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Globally, there are two more electrified powertrains, both 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol – a regular full-hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, both paired to a 6-speed automatic tr

Rumours and speculations of a rear-wheel drive, next-generation Mazda 6 have been around since the Hiroshima-based company showcased its new FR architecture and inline-6 engines way back in November 2020. However, there won’t be a RWD Mazda 6, as Akira Tamatani, the chief designer of the Mazda CX-60 has confirmed the matter with Australia’s GoAuto. Speaking to the Australian publication, he said, “For me, a RWD vehicle is something I really wanted to design, and now I’ve been given the opportuni

Dinamikjaya Motors, the sole distributor for Kia vehicles in Malaysia has confirmed that after the CKD 2022 Kia Carnival, the locally assembled (CKD) 2023 Kia Sorento will be launched next. Now, if you're wondering whether you have heard this before, well yes, the Kia Sorento has been tipped to make it here for some time, as part of a new wave of locally-assembled Kia models. Also read: Here's exactly what you're getting with the CKD Kia Carnival that starts from RM 231k As a recap, the fourth-g

The Toyota Unser was considered Malaysia’s first-ever popular MPV when it debuted here in 1998. Before its arrival, the only affordable 7-seaters in the market were vans like the Nissan Vanette and the Toyota Liteace. There were MPVs available at the time but most of them were too expensive for the average Malaysian. When the Unser arrived, however, the idea of an affordable multi-purpose vehicle became an attainable reality. Also read: Top Rank: Which 7-seater to get for less than RM 100k? The

With UMW Toyota Malaysia (UMWT) launching the new 2021 Toyota Innova facelift alongside the also refreshed Toyota Fortuner earlier this month, we’re gonna take a closer look at the range-topping 2.0 X variant. Priced from RM 129,677 excluding SST which is valid until 30-June 2021, the Innova 2.0 X facelift costs RM 2,551 more than the pre-facelift 2.0 X. With that price bump, what are the features that make this facelift worth it? Exterior – Major changes in the front, not so the rest The most o

Toyota has just unveiled the 2021 Venza for the North American market, which is essentially a rebadged fourth-generation Toyota Harrier. Like the Toyota Harrier, the 2021 Venza will be assembled at the Takaoka plant. For the North American market, the 2021 Venza is only available with a 2.5-litre Toyota Hybrid II system that does a combined system output of 218 PS, identical to the Japanese market Harrier. The 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated Dynamic Force petrol engine (171 PS, 207 Nm) isn’t avail