So, another year older, another year marked with interesting (or forgettable) cars, and we'll be doing it all over again next year. SUVs will undoubtedly continue to play a greater focus here, so in this article – part one of three – we'll look at the possible non-luxury, non-EV SUVs that are very likely to launch in Malaysia in 2023. Hang on to your downpayments, we're going straight in... 2023 Chery Omoda 5 We'll start off with a bang, perhaps the most awaited-for model in this list. It's alre

2023 Honda WR-V to challenge Raize, Rocky, and Ativa soon Could be 1.5-litre e:HEV, 1.0-litre turbo, or 1.5-litre NA engine Entry-level SUV that could be priced like a Honda City Ever since the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky made its debut back in 2020, this entry-level SUV duo has been a sales hit in Japan. Upon its launch in Indonesia, the Raize-Rocky duo also climbed to the top of the sales chart, much like its Malaysian counterpart, the Perodua Ativa. If recent development is of any indicat

Honda RS SUV concept car displayed at GIIAS 2022 Speculation suggests Honda “WR-V” Production may start end of 2022 Largest in its class compared to its competitors Honda's latest SUV was camouflaged and displayed at the Honda booth of the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2022. This is Honda's answer to the Toyota Raize / Daihatsu Rocky (Perodua Ativa), Kia Sonet and Nissan Magnite in Indonesia. Also read: Ativa-rivalling Honda SUV RS Concept: Est. sub-RM 80k price in Indonesia

Naza has confirmed that it will be taking over the Suzuki distributorship in Malaysia. The Suzuki marque will be represented by a new company called Naza Eastern Motors Sdn Bhd. According to a press release by Naza, the newly-formed company will be the sole distributor for Suzuki in Malaysia. Naza Eastern Motors will provide after-sales service for new-generation Suzuki models only. SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman/CEO, Naza Corporation Holdings said, “It brings us great hono

Production of the Suzuki Jimny started at Maruti Suzuki’s plant in Gurugram earlier this month, making it the second plant after Suzuki Motor's plant in Kosai, Japan to build the fourth-generation model. Now, the first 184 units are ready to be exported, with the initial markets to receive it being Peru and Columbia. Subsequent batches will find their way to African countries and the Middle East. But that’s not all. Reports from India also mentioned that Maruti Suzuki could be assembling a 5-doo

This year marks the 100th anniversary of one of the world’s largest car makers. It is also one of only three companies in the world that still produces both cars and motorcycles. I am talking about Suzuki. And word on the grapevine is that Suzuki is about to make a return to Malaysia after a four-year absence. Though tenth in the global ranking of size by volume, the fact that Suzuki got to where it is without sub-brands and representation in the lucrative North American market is remarkable. Ev