Launched alongside the new Mazda 2 facelift in Malaysia last week is the updated 2024 Mazda CX-3. Unlike the hatchback/sedan pair, the refreshed CX-3 did not receive any extensive visual updates but gained some quality-of-life enhancements to keep it fresh. Just like the previous update, the 2024 CX-3 remains fully imported (CBU) from Thailand and is offered with 2 powertrains across 3 variants. Below are the prices of the CX-3 variants for Peninsular Malaysia, on-the-road, without insurance: CX

When developing a new FR platform for the Mazda CX-60, Mazda’s starting point was the human body Body schema is the science of body motion, the foundation of sports science Biggest challenge with FR platform is maintaining Mazda’s signature Jinba Ittai driving position – zero offset between pedals, steering and driver’s seat Mazda is very different from Toyota or Honda. It sells a lot less cars but rather than trying to close the gap in sales volume, Mazda is happy to stay where it is, taking pr

Honda Japan has teased the Honda ZR-V, which is the global version of the US-market Honda HR-V. As mentioned in an earlier article, the Honda ZR-V is a Civic-based SUV that bridges the gap between the Honda City-based HR-V and the Civic-based Honda CR-V. However, Honda has confirmed that it will discontinue sales of Honda CR-V in Japan later this year. Also read: Too big, too expensive, sales of USA-focused Honda CR-V and Accord to end in Japan Here’s a comparison between the ZR-V, City-based HR

Ralliart – the name that is often associated with fire-spitting Mitsubishi models will returning next year with the debut of the Ralliart Concept Car at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. Said motor show is slated to commence from 14- to 16-January 2022. Now, the sole teaser image released by the tri-diamond brand only revealed a massive diffuser piece with the iconic Ralliart emblem tacked to the upper right corner. Beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess what Mitsubishi will showcase next year, but Mitsubish

The 2020 Hyundai Kona was launched earlier this week with an introductory price of RM 115,888 to RM 143,888 for three variants – the naturally aspirated 2.0 Standard and 2.0 Active, and the range topping 1.6 Turbo, all imported from Korea (CBU). The introductory price will expire on 31-Dec 2020, when the government’s 50 percent discount on SST for imported cars end. After that, prices for the 2021 Hyundai Kona will be increased to: Kona 2.0 MPI Standard: RM 123,888 Kona 2.0 MPI Active: RM 138,88

The Proton X50 has just been unveiled, more than a year since the model was first spotted on Malaysian roads. First spyshots of the Proton X50 (then Geely Binyue) surfaced back in February 2019, followed by Proton’s registration of the X50 name a month later. Now that preliminary details of Proton’s latest and highly-anticipated B-segment SUV is out, it’s time to debunk some myths. Is the Proton X50 developed from the Volvo XC40? The answer is no, as the Proton X50 is based on the Geely Binyue,