It’s been a while since the Kia Sorento made headlines in Malaysia, but it’s time to give this underappreciated gem another look. Yes, the price is steep – at RM 255k for the range-topping 2.2D AWD variant, many would dismiss it outright. After all, the Mazda CX-8 tops out at RM 220k for the 2.5T AWD. Being a Kia, the Sorento faces the age-old hurdle of perception. For that price, buyers expect a badge with more “premium” cachet. Even I, as much as I admire the Sorento’s capabilities, can empath

Chery Malaysia has announced its ‘Great Year-End Lucky Draw’ campaign, running from 1- to 31-December 2024. This festive initiative offers new Chery car buyers a chance to win prizes worth over RM 150,000, including a brand-new Chery Omoda 5 as the grand prize. To participate, customers must purchase and register a Chery vehicle within the campaign period. Additional prizes include household appliances, gaming consoles, and shopping vouchers, making the campaign a highlight of Chery’s year-end o

The Honda HR-V, Chery Omoda 5, and Haval H6 are the biggest winners of November 2024’s sales tally for SUVs. Honda HR-V sales grew 19.4% last month, reaching 1,923 units, making it Malaysia’s No.1 selling non-national SUV. This is despite Honda Malaysia not having any e:HEV RS hybrid to sell until January 2025. In terms of cumulative numbers (January to November 2024), the Honda HR-V remains the most popular non-national SUV in Malaysia, with 18,587 units sold. The HR-V’s closest rival Toyota Co

At the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2024, Honda Malaysia showcased the 2024 Honda CR-V equipped with the Modulo package, an accessory kit priced at RM 6,084. Visitors to KLIMS 2024 can view the Modulo-equipped CR-V up close, alongside Honda’s other offerings. The Modulo package includes a front grille garnish that adds a touch of sophistication to the SUV’s fascia. A front aero bumper emphasizes its sporty character with a lip spoiler-like design. Along the sides, runnin

Unlike many of the Chinese brands that have seen a recent influx, Great Wall Motor (GWM) is not new in Malaysia. Early generations of the Haval SUVs like the H1 and the H2 were sold in the early 2010s. Though Chinese cars from around this period received their fair share of criticism, Haval sold decent numbers, and many of them are still found on our roads. Speak to the owners, and many of them will tell you that Haval makes pretty decent cars. After a brief period of pause to regroup and rethin

Bermaz Auto, the distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia, has previewed the Mazda CX-60 at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2024. As the first model from Mazda’s Large Product group to reach Malaysia, the CX-60 targets the premium SUV segment, going against the likes of the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Mazda CX-60 is built on a rear-wheel-drive platform with a longitudinal engine layout. This engineering choice promises better handling and driving dynamics, aligning with