UMW Toyota Motor has officially opened bookings for the new 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift, featuring notable upgrades and the addition of a new GR Sport Hybrid variant. The new model is estimated to start from RM 140,000, marking a significant increase over the pre-facelift variants. Prices for the outgoing Toyota Corolla Cross models are as follows: 1.8G - RM 130,900 1.8V - RM 137,900 HEV - RM 143,000 GR Sport - RM 147,000 With the introduction of the GR Sport Hybrid, it remains unclear wh

Arvind

Nov 15, 2024

The BYD Sealion 7 made its ASEAN debut in Malaysia yesterday, but this is not the first time the Sealion name has been used in the region. Our northern neighbour launched the Sealion 6 and it is an entirely different SUV. The Sealion 6 is powered by the DM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system while the Sealion 7 is fully electric (BEV). Though BYD’s Malaysian lineup is fully electric, the feasibility of introducing PHEV models here is being studied. Speaking with WapCar following the launch of the Sea

CY Foong

Nov 15, 2024

The 2024 Nissan Kicks B-segment SUV is set to make its debut in the Malaysian market next month, arriving in two variants—the VL and VLT—with pricing details to be confirmed at launch. The new model will also introduce Nissan’s e-Power hybrid powertrain to the Malaysian market. It features a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine (80 PS/108 Nm) paired with an electric motor that delivers 129 PS and 280 Nm of torque. Unlike other hybrid systems, the engine in the e-Power setup functions solely as a g

Arvind

Nov 15, 2024

The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has introduced three new safety guidelines for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) aimed at enhancing the efficiency of EV safety management in Malaysia. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the guidelines, which include the Road User and Public Safety Guidelines for EV Incident Management (MyEVIM), the EV High-Voltage Assessment Protocol, and EV Crash Test Lab Safety Guidelines, at MIROS's PC3 crash test facility in Melaka earlier today.

Sanjay

Nov 14, 2024

At long last, the 2024 Nissan Kicks B-segment SUV is set to make its debut in the Malaysian market this December. Following a recent test drive and media Q&A session with Nissan Malaysia, we gained insights into what makes this model unique. Notably, engineers from Nissan’s legendary GT-R division handled the Kicks' suspension tuning. With MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam rear axle, the suspension setup offers a noticeable level of sportiness. Our first impressions found the setup o

Arvind

Nov 14, 2024