The locally assembled (CKD) QM4 generation 2023 Kia Sorento has been launched in Malaysia with a starting price of RM 211k. Two powertrain options are available, a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder paired a 6-speed automatic and a 2.2-litre turbo diesel paired to a 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Globally, there are two more electrified powertrains, both 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol – a regular full-hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, both paired to a 6-speed automatic tr

Before 2022 ends, Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB), the new Peugeot distributor in Malaysia, is set to debut the Peugeot e-2008. It is the EV version of the regular petrol-powered B-segment SUV. The regular petrol-powered Peugeot 2008 is locally-assembled (CKD) at Stellantis's facility in Gurun, Kedah. As the name suggests, the e-2008 swaps out the internal combustion engine in favour of a 136 PS, 260 Nm electric motor, powered by a 50-kWh battery pack that’s located under the front seats. A

Perodua collected some 24,265 orders in the month of July, which is a healthy sign that demand for its vehicles remain strong notwithstanding the sales tax reinstatement on 1 July 2022. The compact carmaker also reported higher year-to-date (YTD) sales numbers with a 48.7% jump to 145,689 units sold between January and July 2022 compared with 97,945 units sold in the same period last year. “The sales increase can be attributed to two main reasons, the first is due to the strong demand for our ve

Do you wish your Aston Martin DBX to be so exclusive, it’s the only one of its kind in Malaysia? Well, then if you have RM 1.1 million lying around, you can get this special one-of-a-kind Aston Martin DBX aptly named The One Edition. That “One” doesn’t only refer to its singular unit in the entire country but rather the special paintjob that is covering this James Bond of SUVs. The Concours Blue paintjob is an elegant, beautiful metallic silver blue that creates a wonderful sight to behold. Arde

The Kia Seltos was a victim of Naza Kia Malaysia’s limbo last year during the transition of distributorship. It was previewed in early-2020 and wasn’t launched until nearly a year later. The model is imported (CBU) from India with two variants available, priced from RM 116,088 to RM 134,088 (with SST discount). Both variants are powered by a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine that makes 123 PS/151 Nm, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Also read: 2021 Kia Seltos launched in Malaysia: 1.6L NA, C

When Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) opened bookings for the 2020 Hyundai Kona, we also reported that the B-segment SUV is expected to be priced around RM 1,1x,xxx but no other info was released. Now HSDM has confirmed that prices will start from RM 115,000 onwards. Based on our leaked information, HSDM will be offering 3 variants at launch; 2.0 Standard, 2.0 Mid, 1.6 T-GDi High. Looks like the 2.0 Standard will be the variant priced at RM 115,000. We can estimate that the top-spec 1.6 T-GDi