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Perodua Bezza: From Buddyz concept to production car

Following last week’s article where we traced the origins of the Perodua Axia, we now take a look at how the Axia’s booted-twin, the Bezza came into being. Unlike the Indonesian Daihatsu Ayla-based Perodua Axia, the Bezza is purely a Malaysian effort as there is no Indonesian equivalent to the Bezza. After the successful launch of the Perodua Myvi in 2005, Perodua spent a good part of a decade mulling over the need to introduce a sedan. After all, Malaysia was (then) still dominated by sedans. O

RobertRobert

Sep 3, 2019

Geely Preface Concept: Could this be the next Proton Perdana?

It is not secret that the current-generation Proton Perdana is a little long in the tooth – it was introduced back in 2016, and the model hasn’t received any significant updates throughout its model lifecycle. One possible candidate to replace the Perdana is the Geely Preface Concept, which was showcased at the 2019 Auto Shanghai. Built on the CMA platform that was co-developed with Volvo, the Geely Preface Concept is set to replace the Geely Borui as the company’s flagship sedan when it goes on

EricEric

Mar 16, 2020

Concept kei car from Mitsubishi teased

Along with the MI-Tech concept, Mitsubishi has also teased the Super Height K-Wagon, a concept kei car. Kei cars are popular in Japan for its price and convenience. Its boxy design maximizes interior space while the compact dimensions makes it easy to park. It features the MI-Pilot assistance for highway driving in the same-lane, forward collision mitigation braking, mis-acceleration mitigation and other advanced active safety systems. The Super Height K-Wagon and the MI-Tech will be exhibited a

ShaunShaun

Oct 9, 2019

Lynk & Co unveil Zero Concept: New EV platform, Proton EV possible?

Lynk & Co has set their sights on an electrified future with the unveiling of their new concept car and the debut of their full electric platform. The Zero Concept is built on Geely's new electric vehicle (EV) focussed platform that will be used in all new EVs that the company along with other brands within the Geely Holding Group portfolio will release. The Zero Concept is built on Geely’s new full-electric platform known as the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA). The company spent 4 yea

JerricaJerrica

Sep 24, 2020

Remember the Subaru Viziv Adrenaline concept car? It might come to life

The Subaru Viziv Adrenaline was first previewed at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, showing off a new design concept of future Subaru models. Japan's Best Car Web has a new theory about the car with a prediction that the concept crossover might come to life in December 2021. Back then not much was revealed about the concept car, prompting many to speculate the concept’s design is a preview of the brand’s Dynamic x Solid design language next evolution. The Dynamic x Solid design was first rolled out i

JerricaJerrica

Sep 9, 2020

Proton was doing the right thing in disposing its old rally and concept cars, here’s why

Earlier this week, Proton received a lot of flak for auctioning off its prototypes, concept cars including the ItalDesign Giugiaro’s Emas concept, and even Karamjit Singh’s former PERT rally car. Critics say that Proton’s new Chinese owners from Geely were being disrespectful of Proton’s heritage, and that many of these cars deserve a spot in a museum. But I digress. Rewind for a moment the timelines. These cars have been locked away and left to rot by its Malaysian owners long before Geely came

HansHans

Jul 26, 2020

Geely’s Expanding Cosmos grille first appeared on the Volvo Concept Universe in 2011

One defining design element on modern Geely cars is its ‘Expanding Cosmos’ grille. Here’s a little trivia, the multi-ring grille actually first appeared on the Volvo Concept Universe in 2011. The Volvo Concept Universe was presented at the 2011 Shanghai International Motor Show, their first major debut after Geely acquired them in 2009, and it previews the Swedish premium carmaker’s purportedly next flagship sedan. It wasn’t until 2017 when Volvo presented their S90 sedan. The S90 shares a numbe

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

May 2, 2020

Lynk & Co Zero Concept EV gets ready for production – Proton’s next EV?

Lynk & Co has produced some interesting cars which include its own answer to the BMW M3 but one of its most exciting concept cars might come into reality. At the 2020 Auto China in Beijing last month, the company unveiled the Zero Concept, a sleek electric four-door coupe that is built on Geely’s full-electric platform, the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA). Now it is revealed that the first production body-in-white (BIW) of the Lynk & Co Zero Concept has rolled off the line at Geely’s H

CY FoongCY Foong

Oct 29, 2020

Zeekr 001 revealed: it was the Lynk and Co Zero Concept all along

Remember the Lynk and Co Zero Concept that made its debut a couple of months ago? Well, that concept car could very well enter production in the form of the Zeekr 001. Even the emblems on the Zero Concept and the 001 are almost identical. No, this isn’t an April’s Fool joke. Zeekr is Geely’s new attempt at going up-market and as the name suggests, the 001 will be its first model. Also Read: Geely's new EV-only premium sub-brand Zeekr aims at Tesla To recap, the Lynk and Co Zero Concept, or in th

EricEric

Apr 1, 2021

The Nissan Z Proto is a better design of the Nissan Z concept car from 1999

The Nissan Z Proto is a perfect mixture of past Z cars (or as Chief Designer at Nissan, Alfonso Albaisa called it, memories) and the future of Nissan. Some people might say it is merely an evolution of the 370Z but clearly, there is more to that. In fact, it is probably a better reworking of what Nissan had done a little over 20 years ago with a Z concept also known as the 240Z Concept. Things weren’t doing so well financially for Nissan in the late nineties. Sure, the Skyline GT-R was about to

CY FoongCY Foong

Sep 20, 2020

Next-gen Perodua Axia concept in 2021? It's very possible

Six years old - that's the age of the Perodua Axia. It doesn't feel like it, but the little A-segment hatchback has been trawling Malaysian streets since 2014. Which is why we think we could see its evolution sometime next year. Retrace the Axia's steps and you'll find that it has its roots in 2011's Daihatsu A-Concept, which premiered at the 2011 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). The production version of the concept - Daihatsu Ayla - premiered at the 2012's IIMS and the car went on sa

SanjaySanjay

Nov 23, 2020

Tokyo 2019: Nissan reveals Nissan IMk concept

Nissan unveils a new EV concept car in the form of the Nissan IMk. The new concept car will take centre stage at the upcoming 46th Tokyo Motor Show. The Nissan IMk was created based on the Japanese market needs of nimble driving characteristics and ultimate connectivity in a city car. The idea of the IMk is to provide the Japanese market who are looking at EV options but prefers a smaller compact vehicle for the metropolis. The IMk concept measures in at 3434mm in length and 1512mm in width with

JerricaJerrica

Oct 1, 2019

From concept to production: Perodua GMA Space concept to Perodua Axia

Perodua has come a long way. In its early days, Perodua’s budget cars were good enough only for driving schools. Today, the Perodua Axia is no longer just something that you buy because you can’t afford anything better (of course, a part of that is still true), but it is something that even we will recommend simply because it’s the most logical and wisest purchase for anyone looking for a cheap and dependable first car. Enthusiast drivers might disagree but accountants and financial planners wil

RobertRobert

Sep 3, 2019

Nissan Ariya Concept unveiled, radical next-gen Murano teased?

At the ongoing 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan unveiled the Ariya Concept, which is an electric vehicle (EV) that is set to preview Nissan’s new design language. The exterior of the Ariya Concept features Nissan’s evolution of its V-motion design language, with a large front shield (in place of a grille on a traditional internal combustion engine car) flanked by thin LED headlights. The front end of the Ariya Concept also gets an illuminated Nissan emblem. The roofline and 21-inch wheels are finis

EricEric

Oct 23, 2019

Why do concept cars look so much better than normal cars?

As young car enthusiasts, we have all been excited by concept cars and their extreme aesthetics. The excitement usually comes to an abrupt end when you see the production version of the car – sporting smaller wheels, and looking like it gained a couple of pounds. As you mature, you make sense of the decisions to make production cars the way they are. Thicker tyres offer better ride comfort and a less sexy roofline actually makes for better ergonomics. A recurring theme you might notice in concep

ArifArif

Jun 6, 2020

Kia previews latest Korean humvee concept at defence exhibition

Did you know that Kia has been building tactical defence vehicles for the Korean Army since 2016? Tactical vehicles have been a huge part of Kia, so it’s not a surprise that the company is currently showcasing 2 light tactical defence vehicles at the 2021 International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in the UAE. IDEX is the largest international defence exhibition in the Middle East and Africa. If you’ve watched the episode of Richard Hammond and the Marauder, you know that there are pl

JerricaJerrica

Feb 23, 2021

Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky, see its transformation from concept to production

Back at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, Daihatsu showcased the DN Trec concept, a concept SUV that embodied the “active, fun, tough” theme. Let’s take a closer look and see how much the DN Trec evolved from a concept car into the Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky. From the exterior, Daihatsu refined much of the design elements on the DN Trec to give it a more angular and rugged design, as keywords they uncovered after conducting a survey on younger buyers included “active” and “power”. Back then, many spec

EricEric

May 15, 2020

The Daihatsu WakuWaku concept previews an upcoming rival to the Suzuki Jimny

With its slab sided panels and angular lines, this funky looking Daihatsu WakuWaku concept presented at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show doesn’t look too far-fetched for series production. In case you are wondering, 'waku waku' means exciting in Japanese. As this is just a concept car, Daihatsu didn’t reveal much about the car’s (planned) specifications but did confirmed that it is a ‘kei’ car – Japan’s equivalent to Europe’s supermini category of ultra-compact cars. The confirmation by Daihatsu is eno

HansHans

Oct 29, 2019

The electric Proton Tiara was Citroën’s first production electric car

We’ve seen various attempts at innovation by Proton such as the Arena, Juara, and Savvy. As an automaker, Proton is actually quite young considering Hyundai was founded in 1967 and Volkswagen was founded pre-World War 2. Proton was founded in 1983. Now, one car you might remember from Proton is the Proton Tiara. It was an oddball since it was Proton’s only collaboration with a French automaker. The Tiara had a 1.1 L 4-cylinder engine that only made 57 PS of maximum power. The transmission was a

ArifArif

Jun 19, 2020

Proton EVs for sale - including Proton EMAS and Saga EV!

Remember Proton's electric vehicle (EV) project? Today, we found out that Proton was putting up models such as the Proton Saga EV, Proton Iriz EV, and even the Proton EMAS concept car up for auction. This following last week's auction of historic concepts and prototypes. UPDATE: The Proton EMAS concept car has been withdrawn from the auction. Thumbs up to Proton! It's impossible for a manufacturer to keep every protoype/concept car, but the EMAS deserves a spot in the museum. Today's auction was

CY FoongCY Foong

Jul 22, 2020

Sony is not going to build cars which is why it built the Sony Vision S concept car

If you grew up in the 1990’s Sony wasn’t just “that company that makes PlayStations”. Sony was that rich kid who brought every imaginable gadget to school. They built radios, televisions, cameras, computers, phones, its own compact disc format, and even owned Michael Jackson. If that wasn’t enough, the Japanese giant revealed its first car earlier this year, the Sony Vision S. Billed as a concept, the Vision S looked like a Tesla, is said to be able to accelerate like one, and drive itself too.

DanielDaniel

Aug 19, 2020

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept debuts, over 500 km of electric range

Audi has presented its electric coupe SUV, the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept. The production version of the car will make its debut in 2021. Like the Q4 e-tron concept revealed in 2019, the Sportback version also has 2 electric motors with a total system output of 225 kW or 305 PS. Like most Audis, the Sportback is equipped with Quattro AWD. The 82 kWh battery provides range of over 450 km for the AWD version. The RWD version has a range of over 500 km in accordance with WLTP. The technology

ArifArif

Jul 8, 2020

Is the Proton EMAS a wasted golden opportunity?

Yesterday, we published an article where we found the Proton EMAS concept car among the EV prototypes that were sold off in another Proton-themed auction. While it was heart-breaking to see this once glorious concept car in such a sad state, it's a good thing that Proton decided to withdraw it from the auction. So, what makes the Proton EMAS so deserving to be restored? Let’s rewind back to 2010; South Africa hosted the World Cup for the first time in the African continent, Kanye West released h

CY FoongCY Foong

Jul 23, 2020

New Nissan Retail Concept for a better Nissan customer experience

Nissan Malaysia follows in the footsteps of their global brand experience with the introduction of the new Nissan Retail Concept (NRC). Nikaijaya Resource (KL) Sdn Bhd is the first of Nissan Malaysia’s dealers to adopt the new concept. Nissan’s signature red tablet greets customers as they approach on the outside while the sales and consultation areas are decorated with the “Nissan Drive” theme. The showroom spans a total of 6,556 square feet, it can easily display up to 5 cars in the sales floo

JerricaJerrica

Oct 14, 2019

Geely Preface teased! Next Proton Perdana to look like a Volvo?

Geely has released teaser images of the soon-to-arrive Geely Preface on their Chinese social media platform. It looks like the previously leaked photos of a mysterious Geely sedan is indeed the Geely Preface and what could be the next Proton Preve or Perdana. From what we can see of the Preface from the teaser photos, the new sedan will bear a very similar silhouette to its Swedish cousins, the Volvo S60 and Volvo S90. The rear-end will feature 2 exhaust pipes while a chrome insert that connects

JerricaJerrica

Jul 8, 2020

Daihatsu: No future for Indo Perodua Bezza, DN F-Sedan concept killed

Daihatsu has no plans to introduce any sedan models in Indonesia, said the No.2 car brand in Indonesia during an interview with CNN Indonesia. Previously, the company did mull over the prospect introducing a sedan to Indonesia. In 2017, the company previewed the DN F-Sedan concept at the Gaikindo Indonnesia International Auto Show. The low slung, almost coupe-like roofline of the DN F-Sedan was originally conceived as a stylish budget four-door sedan, sharing the same mechanicals and platform as

HansHans

Aug 3, 2020

Remember the Proton Pick-up Concept? Someone made it a reality

We’ve set our eyes on our fair shares of unique (barely legal) cars like a topless Perodua Kancil and badly modded cars – off-camber guys, we still don’t get you. But this mind-boggling fusion of a Proton Exora and Mitsubishi Triton takes the cake! From the back, the “fusion” looks like a standard low-riding tuner Triton but when you look at it from the front and you will be forced to do a double-take. The “fusion” takes its front-end from the first-generation Proton Exora MPV, but the Exora’s t

JerricaJerrica

Aug 24, 2020

Spyshot: New taller ride height 2021 Proton Iriz Active coming

The Perodua Axia has the Axia Style, and it’s selling rather well. So it’s only natural to expect Proton to come up with a quasi-SUV, jacked up version of the Proton Iriz. Recall that back in 2014, Proton introduced the Proton Iriz Active Concept. Featuring SUV-style claddings and roof rails, plus a two-tone paint job, the jacked up Iriz rides 30 mm higher. There were reports that Proton will put the Iriz Active into production but things went quiet after that. For obvious reasons – Proton was a

HansHans

Oct 1, 2020

Spied! 2021 Nissan Magnite production car testing on road

The upcoming Nissan Magnite Concept was just unveiled last week, but the production car is already spotted testing on the roads of India. From the picture, it looks like the production 2021 Nissan Magnite is very close to the concept in looks. Nissan’s smallest SUV will bear the most resemblance with the bigger 2020 Nissan Kicks. The Magnite shares the same sweptback headlamps and a large octagonal grille finished with chrome trim. As seen on the concept, the production Magnite also features a s

JerricaJerrica

Jul 20, 2020

Used Car Guide: RM 20k for a used Proton Preve, should you consider it?

When it made its debut in 2012, the Proton Preve was the most affordable C-segment sedan on the market and the spec-sheet was rather impressive as well. So, is it worth your consideration as a used car? During its 8-year run, the Preve was updated twice. It also helped Proton reach numerous milestones such as achieving the brand's first 5-star rating at the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP). The Preve was also well-liked for its 1.6-litre CamPro CFE Turbo engine, Proton even cash

JerricaJerrica

Nov 7, 2020