If you’re looking for a compact premium SUV around the RM 250k price point, these are some of the options; the Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Volvo XC40. To keep things on a level playing field, we’re picking the variants that are priced closest to the RM 250k mark; the Lexus UX 200 Urban, Mercedes-Benz GLA 200, and Volvo XC40 T5. Here’s a quick buying guide to help in your buying decision. Overview UX 200 GLA 200 XC40 T5 Price (RM) 250,688 251,888 249,888 Assembly CBU CKD CKD Engine 2.0L NA 1

If you have RM 250k or thereabouts for a premium SUV, frankly you'd be spoiled for choice, Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1 being the most obvious candidates. But how about a Japanese face-off for today? We're talking about the Toyota Harrier and Lexus UX. Yes they are cars from different segments but in terms of price, they are perilously close to each other. For this comparison, we pit the Toyota Harrier 2.0 Luxury (one variant only, RM 249,706) against the Lexus UX Urban (RM 243,888) as they are

Want a taste of the famed Lexus ownership experience? Perhaps you thought it would be unattainable financially? If you, like me, always adored the Lexus UX and wanted to own one, well, it just got harder to say no. Introducing the Lexus Next Step Plan. What is Lexus Next Step Plan? Lexus Next Step Plan is a financing facility tailored by Lexus Capital Services to give you peace of mind when purchasing a Lexus UX. It affords you more financial flexibility compared to traditional hire purchase loa

The year 2020 is coming to a close and that means it’s time for WapCar’s Car of the Year 2020. We have our very own shortlist but we’re also letting you, our beloved readers, to decide on the cars that deserve to win our inaugural Car of the Year award! As we’ve said before, we have selected 18 cars across three categories for you to vote for. The categories are Luxury Car of the Year, 7-seater Family Car of the Year, and of course, the Overall Car of the Year. Without further ado, let’s introdu

The 2021 Lexus UX 300e is the Japanese carmaker's first all-electric vehicle and its launch in Indonesia yesterday (26-November 2020) marks its entrance into the ASEAN region. The battery electric vehicle (BEV) is powered by a front-mounted electric motor that makes 201 PS and 300 Nm of torque. Power comes from a 54.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, good for a 300 km range on the WLTP cycle. Standard AC charging rates for the crossover is 6.6 kW and 50 kW with a fast charger. The exterior is stand

During the recent Lexus UX drive, we were impressed with how the CVT operates and feel. Combined with the new 2.0-litre Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine, the Lexus UX felt peppy and engaging to drive around town. However, not many are aware of Toyota’s CVT being one of the most technologically advanced CVT out there, so we decided to share this with you readers for further understanding. First, we need to understand the concept of CVT. CVTs, or continuously variable transmission is known for b