UMW Toyota Motor registered 6,767 units in April 2023. The figure is down 25.9 percent from March 2023 but it’s much lower than the 41 percent reduction experienced across the industry. The reduction in April’s sales after the spike in March is to be expected, as March’s numbers were unusually high due to the rush to fulfill outstanding orders before the vehicle registration cutoff date to qualify for sales (SST) exemption. The government’s post-pandemic economic stimulus package allowed for loc

Europe is set to be the third region to receive the all-new 2022 Nissan X-Trail, when the new SUV hits showrooms in Summer 2022. Unlike the US and Chinese-spec X-Trail variants, the European market model will get a powertrain of its own, more specifically the e-Power series-hybrid powertrain. Also Read: All-new Nissan X-Trail unveiled at 2021 Shanghai Auto Show! Are 3 cylinders enough? While Nissan did not provide specific details regarding the X-Trail’s e-Power powertrain, back in February, the

The C-segment SUV market is surely one of the most competitive in Malaysia. With almost every major carmaker offering one, it’s not hard to see why these are gaining popularity among Malaysians. They are spacious and practical for a growing family, with some even offering 7 seats. Plus, with a higher driving position, it’s probably an ideal vehicle for those who wish to command more presence on the road. But while practicality and size are determining factors in getting a C-segment SUV, another

Toyota cars are ubiquitous. The Toyota Vios, Toyota Corolla, and the Toyota Hilux are common sights on our roads. Even Toyota luxury MPVs like the Alphard and Vellfire are seen just about everywhere in Malaysia. However, the same could not be said about the 2020 Toyota RAV4. At a price tag of RM 223,880 (with SST), the 2020 Toyota RAV4 is expensive. And from a value perspective, it doesn't make any sense. The RAV4 doesn't offer much more value over its cheaper rivals, and that further repels pot

The Toyota RAV4 is the world’s most popular SUV, holding a strong lead over the Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail. The RAV4 is also the fourth best-selling car model worldwide, after the Ford F-Series, Toyota Corolla, and Honda Civic. Earlier this year, the Toyota RAV4 crossed its 10 millionth unit sales milestone, after 26 years on the market (since 1994). All these might come as a surprise to many Malaysians because the Toyota RAV4 has never been a strong contender in here. Few RAV4s were sold her

Since Mitsubishi Outlander has been introduced into Malaysia in 2016, the defect without rear air vent has been always the obstacle for consumers to make the purchase. Recently, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) finally finds a solution to this problem. They launched the air circulator as the official accessory for Outlander 2.0L and 2.4L at price RM 1,485. The air circulator works by drawing in fresh cool air from the front, charge it and blast it at the rear passengers. Furthermore, there are t