The 5th-generation (Mk5) Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (HB) was a highly anticipated B-Segment model when it first launched in Malaysia in 2010. Priced competitively against the segment-dominating Honda Jazz, it offered an affordable entry point for buyers who wanted a continental car for the price of a Japanese model. At around RM 110k, it was the most accessible model in VW's growing lineup at the time. Though the 6th-generation model never made it to Malaysian shores, the Mk5 Polo HB remained on

Arvind

Aug 29, 2024

Despite being given a new model code, the new 2024 Toyota Camry (XV80) feels more like a deep facelift of the outgoing XV70 generation. Currently, it is only available in left-hand drive (LHD) like the Middle East, North America, and China but despite being discontinued in Japan, right-hand drive markets (RHD) are not left out. While camouflaged units were spotted in Thailand which also produces the XV70 Camry for the Malaysian market, Singapore beat it to the punch with the sole Elegance Hybrid

CY Foong

Aug 29, 2024

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Perodua Kancil. The small car became a huge launchpad for Malaysia’s second local carmaker with its introduction a decade after Proton's establishment. We all know what happens next as the second ‘national’ car project eventually overtook its big brother in sales and became the dominant force in Malaysia. P2 might have always been reminded that it is literally number 2 in name but it has grown to be number 1 for Malaysians. The Kancil kickstarted Perodua’s

CY Foong

Aug 29, 2024

The Citroen Basalt has landed in Malaysia, as exemplified by one unit that was pictured at the closed-door Stellantis Investor Day held in Kuala Lumpur recently. Having made its global debut only on 2-August 2024, the subcompact SUV has begun sales in India and South America. Citroen says it's a car that will "support the brand's international growth" alongside the larger C3 and C3 Aircross in major markets. Now that the car is shown to retailers, count us in too – late last month, Jamie Morais,

Sanjay

Aug 29, 2024

Following an announcement earlier this month, Honda Automobile Thailand launched the new 2024 Honda Civic (FE) facelift. The refreshed C-segment sedan made its ASEAN debut in the Kingdom at the 2024 BIG Motor Sale car show. Three variants of the Civic facelift are offered in the Kingdom which are: EL+ VTEC Turbo – THB 1,039,000 (~RM 132k) e:HEV EL+ - THB 1,099,000 (~RM 140k) e:HEV RS – THB 1,239,000 (~RM 158k) Prices for the facelifted hybrid variants are slashed by up to 2.6% while the lone pet

CY Foong

Aug 29, 2024