Perodua has 6 models in its line-up. The newer models are the new generation D27A Perodua Alza and D74A Perodua Axia, launched in July 2022 and February 2023 respectively. Of the remaining 4 models, the Perodua Aruz – launched in January 2019 – and the Perodua Bezza – first launched in July 2016 and facelifted in January 2020 – are due for either a mid-lifecycle update or a full model change. Perodua has previously said that it has the capacity to launch one full model change and two ‘minor chan

The Toyota Rush and its twin, the Daihatsu Terios are seen as pioneers in the booming 7-seater SUV market in Indonesia but with the current generation being on sale for 5 years, a replacement is due. There are rumours that the successors could wave goodbye to the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout in favour of front-wheel-drive (FWD) just like the Toyota Avanza/Veloz and Daihatsu Xenia. According to OtoDriver, there’s also a huge possibility that the Toyota Rush name itself might be discontinued. How

CKD Mazda CX-30 to be launched in Malaysia by early-2023 Estimated prices to be similar to a CX-5 CBU Mazda CX-30 is currently priced from RM 145,759 to RM 168,673 Following Bermaz Motor’s announcement of the fully imported (CBU) Mazda MX-30 EV, we can now make a reasonable conclusion that Mazda’s third locally-assembled (CKD) model will be the Mazda CX-30. Both the Mazda CX-30 and Mazda MX-30 are related cars, and have previously been rumoured to be candidates for local assembly at Mazda Malays

Carried-over powertrain Features AEB and Lane Keeping Assist One variant only, priced at RM 126k Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd, the new sole distributor for Peugeot brand in Malaysia, has launched the all-new 2022 Peugeot 2008. The model comes locally-assembled (CKD) at the Stellantis manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah and is priced at RM 126,753 (OTR without insurance and SST) for the sole Allure variant. The 2022 Peugeot 2008 is a B-segment SUV goes against rivals like the Proton X50, Honda HR

Come August 2020, Mazda Australia will include the much-vaunted SkyActiv-X M Hybrid to its line-up, but don’t expect it to be cheap. Compared to regular SkyActiv-G engines, the advanced SkyActiv-X system commands an AUD 3,000 premium. As such, the SkyActiv-X powertrain is limited to the range-topping “Astina” trims. The Mazda 3 X20 Astina will be priced from AUD 40,590 for the manual transmission, putting it into the Mazda 6's price point (AUD 38,785 to AUD 55,348). Then there's the Mazda CX-30

The Mazda CX-30 made an appearance this year at the Geneva Motor Show and last week, Adrian had a walkaround with it at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The CX-30 slots in the gap between the CX-3 and CX-5 (CX-4 already taken) and is based on the new Mazda 3, which explains the pretty much identical interior. As seen in the video, interior space is not vast, a common Mazda trait but adequate for most Asian-sized adults. Materials and build quality is top notch. On the outside, the car rides on 18-inch