Honda Malaysia has officially opened the order books for the 2023 Honda WR-V in Malaysia, bringing greater clarity to its specifications to expect for our market. The company's site lists the upcoming compact SUV to run on a 1.5-litre DOHC naturally-aspirated engine, shared with the City and City Hatchback, with a 121 PS/145 Nm output from the four-cylinder mill paired to a CVT automatic transmission. The model will be available with an RS variant that sports a newly designed RS emblem, unique F

Proton has launched the updated 2022 Proton X70 MC during an online launch gambit, whereby its popular C-segment SUV is now fitted with the X50’s turbocharged 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine. Seeing that the new 1.5-litre engine is manufactured locally, it effectively bumps up the percentage of local content to 70 percent, a substantial increase over the initial launch model, which stood at 45 percent. As such, prices of the 2022 Proton X70 MC have been adjusted as well. Five variants are of

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has just launched its latest model, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade in Malaysia. The large SUV is the fourth model to be launched by the Korean ‘Lambang H’ in Malaysia in 2021 after the Elantra, Kona facelift, and Staria. Fully imported (CBU) from Korea, the Palisade is available here with a choice of two engine options split across four variants which are: 2.2 Diesel 8-seater (Executive 8) - From RM 328,888 3.8 GDI 8-seater (Luxe 8) - From RM 338,888 2.2 Diesel 7-seat

Volkswagen Passengers Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has today introduced a new Volkswagen Cares app to elevate ownership experience for customers. Launched as part of Volkswagen Cares initiative, the new app will replace the older version with immediate effect. VPCM developed the new app with customers in mind, taking into account feedbacks before introducing new functions and enhanced features to further improve user journey. The new Volkswagen Cares app is now a one-stop centre housing various sales an

Proton aims to double its export volume over the next 12 months, assuming that export activities are not overly hampered by restrictions due to the global pandemic, said Proton in a press statement released today. Spearheading Proton’s export ambitions will be the Proton Saga, Proton X70, and Proton X50. The Proton Saga has since been exported to Kenya as knocked down (KD) kits to be assembled there, as well as to Nepal, as a completely built-up (CBU) car. Meanwhile, the Proton X70 has also been

We’ve scrutinized the Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5 by putting them through the WapCar Ratings. This time, we’re comparing driving performances between the X70 Premium, CR-V 1.5 TC-P and CX-5 Turbo. Facts and Figures Proton X70 Premium (CBU) Honda CR-V 1.5 TC-P Mazda CX-5 Turbo Engine 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 1.5L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo Transmission 6-speed AT CVT 6-speed AT Power 184 PS 193 PS 230 PS Torque 285 Nm 243 Nm 420 Nm Weight 1,695 kg 1,549 kg 1,758 kg 0-100 km/h 10.1 seconds 8.