Ever since Dinamikjaya Motors took over distribution of the Kia brand in Malaysia from Naza, the Kia Carnival is the lone model offered but soon, other models will be added to the line-up including the all-new fourth-generation Kia Sorento (MQ4). The all-new Sorento was first introduced in 2020 and is the sister car to the Hyundai Santa Fe. The 3-row SUV also shares the N3 platform with the Kia Carnival, Hyundai Staria, and the Kia Sportage. While the Sorento is sold in left-hand-drive (LHD) mar

Bermaz Motor, distributors of Mazda cars in Malaysia, has launched the 2021 Mazda CX-9 Ignite Edition, bringing a raft of technological and styling updates to the model for 2021. Moving forward, all 2021 Mazda CX-9s will receive the Ignite Edition treatment. Exterior updates to the 2021 Ignite Edition include gloss black door outer mirrors, gloss black finish for the new design front grille and 20-inch black metallic aluminium alloy wheels. The interior features burgundy-colored leather seats an

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

Malaysia welcomed the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, the 7-seater counterpart to the regular Volkswagen Tiguan last year. There's two variants here, the 1.4-litre Highline and this tartier 2.0-litre R-Line. Seven months since then, VW has updated the R-Line with new infotainment features. Also read: RM 2k for extra space? 5-seater VW Tiguan vs 7-seater Tiguan Allspace What's new outside? This round of updates is a subtle one, with only one small exterior enhancement and a few interior improvements.

BMW Malaysia recently unveiled the BMW X5 PHEV, priced from RM 440,745 (without SST). Meanwhile, the Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Plus goes for RM 391,150 (without SST). Volvo XC90 We’ve yet to get our hands on the X5 so we won’t get into driving impressions. Instead, we’ll walk through the spec sheets of the BMW X5 xDrive45e and the Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Plus. Powertrain Underneath the bonnet of the BMW X5 xDrive45e lies a 3.0-litre B58 turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that does 286 PS

The Mitsubishi Outlander first made its Malaysian debut back in 2016 in one form - 2.4-litre, CBU from Japan. Local assembly of the Mitsubishi Outlander started in 2017 with the 2.0-litre model, followed by the 2.4-litre model a few months later. The Outlander 2.0 is priced from RM 137,888, while the Outlander 2.4 is priced from RM 152,888. Which one should you pick? Both variants of the Mitsubishi Outlander are generously equipped, as even the base model gets 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry