Part two of our three-parter on SUVs coming to Malaysia in 2023 revolves around electric vehicles (EVs). Last week we talked about regular, pure-ICE models, and if that's more your swing here's the link. Plug in your chargers, we're going in... BMW iX1 The missing link in BMW's i electrified range in Malaysia, the iX1 made its global debut alongside the all-new BMW X1 in June this year. Considering the BMW electric range is pretty complete here, expecting it to be sold on our shores isn't too fa

Market research agency J.D. Power has released the findings of its 2022 Japan Initial Quality Study (IQS). A total of 20,797 respondents who had owned their new car for at least 2 to 13 months were asked to answer 221 questions about their ownership experience. Vehicle quality is evaluated in 9 categories: infotainment; features, controls and displays; exterior; driving assistance; interior; powertrain; seats; driving experience; and climate. The study was fielded in May-June 2022. Daihatsu is r

If you’re looking to get a brand-new Honda for less, this month might be a good chance to do so. Honda Malaysia has just announced its August promo with savings for its locally-assembled models. Called "Malaysia Tanah Airku Special Gifts of Unity", this offer applies to the Honda Jazz, City, BR-V, Civic, HR-V, CR-V, and Accord. Buyers are rewarded with Malaysiaku bonuses and extra rebates or service vouchers with every purchase of selected Honda models this month. For instance, you could get a b

According to some sources close to Vietnamese media, Toyota will be launching the Toyota Raize SUV in the country by the end of the year. The Raize is, of course, the twin to the Perodua Ativa and Daihatsu Rocky. Currently, the small SUV is only available in right-hand drive markets, mainly Japan, Malaysia, and soon Indonesia. Vietnam could be the first left-hand drive market to receive the Raize. There are various signs pointing to this possibility. One is the trademark for Raize has been regis

Estimated to launch in March 2021, the Perodua D55L might just be the future ubiquitous car. Being based on the exisiting Toyota Raize, an aftermarket TRD body kit is already available for those who wish to stand out. The TRD kit is a purely cosmetic upgrade consisting of: Front spoiler Side skirts Rear bumper spoiler Front bumper garnish Side decals Back door decal Sun shade Door handle protector Luggage mat Push start switch There is an official distributor of TRD parts in Malaysia (Wing Hin M

Toyota unveiled the new Yaris Cross last week, the company’s first-ever SUV to be built on the TNGA-B platform. In terms of positioning, the new Yaris Cross is positioned below the C-HR and Corolla Cross, whereby the new model will be pitted against the popular Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3. Dimension wise, the Yaris Cross is 4,180 mm long, putting it 95 mm shorter than the Mazda CX-3 and 166 mm shorter than the Honda HR-V. So it's a really tiny SUV. If you think the CX-3 is small, the Yaris Cross i