The past couple of years have seen a massive influx of Chinese carmakers into Malaysia. Some came in to challenge the established brands while others tried to carve a foothold in the small but growing battery electric vehicle (BEV) market. Shenzhen-based BYD succeeded in the latter as it introduced a slew of affordably priced BEVs that made the brand a household name among consumers. Though Tesla might still be the BEV that most Malaysians aspire to own, it is BYD that has won the popularity pol

CY Foong

Jan 6, 2025

Among the trio of launches by UMW Toyota Motor today is this, the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla facelift for Malaysia. This mid-life refresh brings with it an angrier design and significant performance upgrades, and it's now priced at RM 367,000, still imported (CBU Japan). For comparison, the pre-facelift GR Corolla was priced at RM 355,000. That gaping maw will be hard to ignore, so let's start with that. The redesigned front fascia emphasises functionality, with larger air ducts improving both aerod

Sanjay

Jan 5, 2025

UMW Toyota Motor has launched the 2025 Toyota GR Yaris facelift, marking a significant step forward in design and performance for the beloved hot hatch, and as usual it is still imported (CBU Japan). It is now priced at RM 315,600; up from the pre-facelift's pricing of RM 299,000. Under the hood, the updated GR Yaris boasts a powertrain upgrade with a boost of 39 PS and 40 Nm, pushing its performance figures to 300 PS and 400 Nm. These improvements stem from several key enhancements, including a

Sanjay

Jan 5, 2025

UMW Toyota Motor has officially launched the 2025 Toyota Corolla GR Sport facelift, priced from RM 149,800, promising enhanced comfort and driving capabilities to go with its improved aesthetics. Like before, it is imported (CBU) from Thailand. The facelifted Corolla GR Sport showcases a bold new look, featuring a restyled front end with a full-width lower grille, smoked LED taillights, and recoloured 18-inch wheels. Adding to its appeal, two-tone colourways are now available, providing a more s

Sanjay

Jan 5, 2025

Specially developed by Honda for the ASEAN market, the Honda BR-V is a 7-seater SUV that blends practicality, spaciousness, and a simple yet efficient powertrain to fit growing families without breaking the bank. Though Malaysia never officially received the second-generation BR-V that our neighbours in Thailand and Indonesia got, the first-generation BR-V enjoyed considerable success in the Malaysian market. Today, used units of the Honda BR-V start from just RM 35k, offering massive value for

Arvind

Jan 3, 2025