UMW Toyota Motor has launched the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift in Malaysia, bringing with it aesthetic and technical improvements, as well as a simpler line-up. Prices are as below: Corolla Cross 1.8V - RM 133,800 Corolla Cross HEV - RM 140,800 Corolla Cross GR-S HEV - RM 148,800 What's new in the Corolla Cross facelift? Off the bat you'll note that the 1.8V is now the entry variant to the range, replacing the relatively barebones 1.8G of yore. This also leaves the 1.8V as the sole non-ele

Sanjay

Dec 4, 2024

The GWM Wey 80, known as the Gaoshan in China, has been previewed at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2024. As part of Great Wall Motor’s luxury Wey sub-brand, the Wey 80 is positioned to compete with premium MPVs like the Toyota Alphard. This preview hints at GWM Malaysia’s intention to bring the model to local showrooms, although specifications for the Malaysian market are yet to be confirmed. Under the bonnet, the Wey 80 is powered by the Hi4 plug-in hybrid system, which comb

Shaun

Dec 4, 2024

The long-awaited Nissan Kicks e-Power finally makes its Malaysian launch at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). Fully imported (CBU) from Thailand, the B-segment SUV is offered in two variants: Kicks e-Power VL – RM 113,800 Kicks e-Power VLT (Single-tone) – RM 121,800 Kicks e-Power VLT (Dual-tone) – RM 125,800 The first Nissan model in Malaysia to be powered by the e-Power system, the drivetrain in the Kicks consists of a 1.2-litre 3-pot petrol engine (80 PS/108 Nm) and an

CY Foong

Dec 4, 2024

At the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS 2024), the Toyota Kayoibako is displayed, embodying the brand’s vision for a versatile, dual-purpose BEV future. With a boxy look that's reminiscent of the Toyota LiteAce that won the hearts of Malaysians in the ’80s and ’90s, an Kayoibako strikes a balance between nostalgia and what's to come in the future. Looks that deceive The Kayoibako measures 3,990 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width, and 1,855 mm in height—dimensions that make it

Sanjay

Dec 4, 2024

Blending the essence of an SUV with the sportiness of a wagon, the Toyota FT-3e Concept, showcased at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024, offers a glimpse into the future of electrified performance SUVs by the brand. Sharing the spotlight with the Kayoibako and Land Cruiser SE concepts, this FT-3e serves as a preview of Toyota’s second-generation EV lineup, set to debut progressively starting in 2026. With bold, angular styling, the FT-3e draws inspiration from Toyota’s cu

Sanjay

Dec 4, 2024