New range-topping 2.5L Turbo variant Updated with GVC Plus, standard across all variants ADAS now features adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function Bermaz Motor, the distributor of Mazda models in Malaysia, has launched the new 2022 Mazda CX-8, priced from RM 177,674 to RM 212,225 (OTR without insurance and SST, valid until 30-June 2022) for the new 2.5L Turbo variant. As before, the Mazda CX-8 is locally-assembled (CKD) at the Kulim plant. 2022 Mazda CX-8 - Prices and variants Variant

“As reliable as a Korean car” doesn’t quite have a ring to it but the truth isn’t always the sweetest sounding. The recent 2022 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) ratings in the U.S. just came in and owners of vehicles under the Hyundai Motor Group umbrella reported the fewest problems. Korean brands ranked the highest in both the mass-market and premium categories, putting everyone else to shame. Also Read: Spied: The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento is in Malaysia, but don't get too excited

The previous generation XU60 Toyota Harrier was quite a car. The 2.0-litre VVT-iW 8AR-FTS turbocharged 231 PS / 350 Nm was the best turbocharged 4-cylinder engine on the market, until it was pulled off the showroom floor. Among all force-induction four bangers, the 8AR-FTS revved and pulled most like a naturally-aspirated engine. Dynamically, it was superior to the entry Mercedes-Benz GLC 200. It’s not that the GLC is bad, but if you are shopping for one, stick only to the GLC 250 (re-designated

The Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) has released its list of top selling models in Japan for Financial Year 2020 (April 2020 to March 2021). Seven out of the top-10 best-selling models in Japan came from Toyota. The Toyota Yaris (including Yaris Cross and GR Yaris) is Japan’s most popular nameplate, with 202,657 units sold in the last year. This was followed by the Toyota Raize, our Perodua Ativa’s Japanese cousin, with 120,998 units, making it Japan’s best-selling SUV. The Raize’s t

Toyota has launched the new Toyota Harrier in Japan with prices starting at 2,990,000 yen. Toyota has dropped the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and replaced it with two Dynamic Force powertrains. Ditching the turbo, the first engine is a 2.0 L M20A-FKS NA engine (171 PS and 207 Nm) paired with a Direct Shift CVT. Apart from the naturally-aspirated unit, Toyota is also offering the all-new Harrier with a 2.5 L A25A-FXS hybrid petrol engine (178 PS and 221 Nm). The hybrid version of the all

Apart from the refreshed Mazda CX-5 line-up, Bermaz Motor is also expected to introduce the CX-8 some time in October. Positioned between the CX-5 and CX-9, the CX-8 is essentially a smaller version of the CX-9, developed for the Japanese market, where vehicles are taxed based on the body size. In terms of dimensions, the Mazda CX-8 is 4,900 mm long, 175 mm shorter than the CX-9. It is also 129 mm narrower and 17 mm lower than the CX-9. Wheelbase is identical for both models, coming in at 2,930