PT BYD Motor Indonesia (BYD Indonesia) has launched the Denza D9, a fully electric (battery EV, BEV) alternative to the Toyota Alphard in the archipelago. Fully imported from China, the luxury minivan is priced at IDR 950,000,000, making it about 30% cheaper than the Alphard Hybrid. Indonesia exempts battery EVs from import tax until December 31, 2025. By 2026, BYD Indonesia plans to locally assemble (CKD) the Denza D9 at its plant in Subang, West Java. Responding to a query from the Indonesian

Hans

Jan 27, 2025

2024 was a watershed year for Malaysia’s new car sales, as the total industry volume (TIV, the industry term for total new car sales) reached a record high of 816,747 units, marking a 2.1% increase over the previous record of 799,821 units set in 2023. However, 2025 is expected to be a challenging year for the industry. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) forecasts a 4.5% reduction in sales, projecting a TIV of 780,000 units. RHB Research, an investment bank, anticipates an even steeper d

Hans

Jan 27, 2025

The Toyota RAV4, first unveiled in March 2018, is due for a successor. Previously, spy shots of a camouflaged SUV hinted at the next-gen RAV4, but now a leaked image from China reveals the complete exterior design. The image reportedly originates from a dealer meeting for GAC Toyota, which markets the Toyota Wildlander in China—a model closely related to the RAV4. Although the Wildlander is tailored for the Chinese market, it’s believed the global RAV4 will share a similar design. Key features i

Sanjay

Jan 27, 2025

If you're shopping for a large-ish BEV SUV in Malaysia, the Xpeng G6 should be right at the top of your shortlist. It may not possess brand familiarity, but it punches back with compelling advantages. Chief among them? An audio experience that could change the way you feel about daily commutes. Stepping into the Xpeng G6 feels like entering a well-orchestrated sound chamber, courtesy of its in-house Xopera sound system. With 18 speakers strategically placed around the cabin, the G6 delivers imme

Shaun

Jan 24, 2025

Bermaz Xpeng’s next new model launch in Malaysia is the Xpeng X9, a fully electric luxury minivan that is expected in the second quarter of this year. The X9 won’t be the only new model launched this year. A third model, the Xpeng G9, is slated for launch in the third quarter of 2025, according to a research note by RHB Investment Bank. The timing appears a bit optimistic though, because even in Hong Kong, Xpeng’s main right-hand drive market, the G9 is still not available. Australia, however, h

Hans

Jan 24, 2025