The Honda WR-V currently sold in Japan is completely different to the one offered in Malaysia and other developing markets. It is imported (CBU) from India where the SUV is called the Honda Elevate and since its unveiling in the Land of the Rising Sun, there is reportedly an 8-month waiting period. Seeking to ride on the popularity wave of the smallest SUV in its Japanese line-up, Honda is showcasing a very wild and rugged-looking WR-V at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) which runs from 12-14 Jan

Malaysia is one of a handful of countries that still offers the third-generation Nissan X-Trail (T32) while other markets offer its successor, the fourth-generation T33. Though the T33 made its debut in North America in 2020 as the Nissan Rogue, global sales began a year later. Besides Malaysia, the two biggest automotive markets in Southeast Asia have also yet to see the all-new X-Trail officially entering their markets. Following the closure of Nissan’s Indonesia plant in 2020, the outgoing T3

The current generation Honda CR-V is already in its final legs. An all-new generation model has already been launched in Thailand, and Indonesia is expected to follow suit in the coming months. The model is currently in what the industry terms as a run-out mode – using sales promotions to phase out the current generation model to make way for an incoming new model. Bargain hunters who don’t mind not having the latest model, and don’t want to put up with long waiting periods for newer, more popul

Announced for the global market even before it went on sale in its home gounds of China, the Chery Omoda 5 is an interesting SUV that will also be launched in Malaysia. Though no dates have been shared yet, the company has taken a step to bridge between it and their customer base by opening their official 'Chery Omoda 5 Fans Malaysia' Facebook group. It's a relatively new but fast growing group, with 233 members at the time of writing. Posts so far revolve around promotional pictures of the car,

GAC Toyota, one of two Toyota joint ventures in China, is proud to step into the premium SUV market with this Toyota Venza, the all-new 2021 Toyota Harrier’s twin. Although the Venza is launched just three months after the Harrier (Nov 2021), the Venza comes with more tech. While the rear end of the Venza remains largely the same as its more popular Harrier twin, the SUV’s front-end resembles the smaller Toyota Frontlander, better known as Toyota Corolla Cross to us. Also read: Priced equivalent

The popularity of the Perodua Ativa’s donor car in Indonesia has been quite overwhelming, to say the least. Waiting periods for the Daihatsu Rocky and the Toyota Raize are said to go on for months, even as long as 9 months. Unsurprisingly though, both the Rocky and Raize are attractive SUVs, in price, features, and looks. Prices for the Rocky start from IDR 178.9 million (~RM 52,000) but according to PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM), the most popular variant is also the most expensive. Also read: D