As this blue and green third rock from the sun completes its orbit around the pulsating red giant heat sphere, another year passes. 2023 could also see another record-breaking year of automotive sales in Malaysia. Still, as we get accustomed to writing 2024 (or 2023A for the superstitious) on our calendar dates, we also would like to remember the key models that did not make it. Bar certain variants that have been discontinued like the Mazda 3 1.5-litre variants and the Volkswagen Golf R-Line, w
CY Foong
03.01.2024
While Malaysia has just yet to launch the facelifted version of the outgoing TM generation Hyundai Santa Fe, Philippines has confirmed that it will soon be launching the all-new MX generation 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc (HMPH) hosted a preview of the fifth generation Santa Fe for its local customers earlier this month, showcasing a 7-seater variant, powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder paired to an 8-speed automatic all-wheel drive transmission. The latest MX g
Hans
29.12.2023
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift has been launched in Thailand. The model comes fully-imported from Malaysia, available with only one hybrid variant, priced at THB 1,849,000 (around RM 246k). Specs wise, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift in Thailand mostly mirrors the Hybrid Max variant that will be launched in Malaysia, except for the Harman Kardon surround sound system. Powertrain comes in the form of a 1.6-litre Gamma II T-GDI petrol engine, producing 180 PS/265 Nm of torque, combined with
Shaun
30.11.2023
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has just officially launched the all-new 2023 Hyundai Tucson a week after opening the order books and giving a public preview over the weekend at PACE 2023. Fully imported (CBU) from South Korea, the Malaysian-spec fourth-generation Tucson is available with 3 front-wheel drive (FWD) variants: 2.0 Lite – RM 158,888 1.6T Plus – RM 178,888 1.6T Max – RM 195,888 As stated in the list of variants, two powertrains are offered for the all-new Tucson in Malaysia. The bas
CY Foong
10.11.2023
Headlining this weekend's flurry of launches and previews is this, the Malaysian preview of the locally-assembled (CKD Kulim, Kedah) 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift. Three variants will be on sale, including a first-ever hybrid powertrain for a Korean SUV in our country. Prices are not revealed at point of publication. Bookings, however, are open at RM 1,000 a pop ahead of its November launch. Exterior Distinctive best describes the look of the thoroughly-refreshed Tucson, because this is no simp
Sanjay
04.11.2023
Three years have passed since the last-gen Hyundai Tucson was discontinued in Malaysia and it’s also the same number of years since the all-new generation of Hyundai’s C-segment SUV made its global debut. Currently, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) is previewing the fourth generation 2023 Hyundai Tucson along with the Santa Fe facelift over the weekend at the Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2023 in Setia Alam. This comes a day after bookings for both SUVs were announced though prices have not been r
CY Foong
04.11.2023