The all-new 2022 Lexus NX is now in Malaysia, but you can't drive it Some parts are missing What happened to this Lexus NX? Surprise, surprise. The all-new TNGA-based 2022 Lexus NX has landed in Malaysia, but it’s not exactly what you had in mind. As seen on a local half-cut shop’s Facebook page, a half-cut 2022 Lexus NX has landed in Malaysia, albeit in pieces, not too dissimilar to a CKD pack. This particular unit is the NX 250 variant, as evident from the model plaque on the tailgate. This na

Launching in mid-2022 Down on power, but road tax is cheaper The end is looming for the Proton X70’s turbocharged 1.8-litre engine, as come mid-2022, the long-serving unit will be phased out in favour of the newer, downsized 1.5-litre unit. When is it launching? According to sources familiar with the matter, the new 1.5-litre Proton X70 will most likely launch in mid-2022. Here's why: the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton X70 was launched back in February 2020 and assuming a 2.5-year lifecycle befo

Though the Subaru XV does come equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, that was only offered on the top-of-the-line GT Edition which comes with a hate-it-or-love-it bodykit. However, TC Subaru has just unveiled the latest update for the Subaru XV 2.0i-P in Malaysia. The updated mid-range XV 2.0i-P now comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support on the 8-inch infotainment screen, which is a boon for those wanting seamless smartphone connectivity. Also read: Why your next

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has just launched the new 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. Two variants are available – the 1.4-litre Highline and the 2.0-litre R-Line. The Tiguan Allspace is locally-assembled (CKD) in Pekan. The 7-seater Tiguan Allspace competes with other 7-seater SUVs including the Mitsubishi Outlander and Mazda CX-8. Prices start from RM 164,430 for the Tiguan Allspace Highline while the Tiguan Allspace R-Line is priced from RM 208,553. Both prices are on-the-road, withou

The 2020 Proton X70 CKD is here, slightly less than two years after the China-made imported (CBU) model was introduced in Malaysia. Sorry to burst the bubble for those hoping to get the Chinese market top specs Geely Boyue Pro as the basis of the X70 CKD, as changes done to the exterior is minimal – the Proton emblems are new, and the X70 CKD gains a new shade of grey called Space Grey, and that's about it. Everything else about the car's exterior remains the same. Thankfully, you do get some cr

Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a 2.4L engine codenamed 4J12 that matches the CVT gearbox. Maximum horsepower 165 hp at 6,000 rpm, maximum torque 220 Nm at 4,200 rpm. This data can only be considered as the middle level in the main competing products. 0-100km/h Accelerated test: 10.8s First of all, let's first look at the accelerated performance of Outlander. Because the Outlander uses a CVT transmission, the system protects it and the maximum speed at the start is controlled at around 240