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

Since its launch almost a month ago, the BYD M6 has been well received by Malaysians as it was announced that almost 1,000 orders for the electric MPV have been placed. Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Sime Darby Motors, Southeast Asia, revealed this ahead of the BYD Sealion 7's local launch. Malaysia is also the debut market for the Sealion 7 in the ASEAN region. He also mentioned that over 11,000 BYD vehicles have been registered in Malaysia, two years after the Chinese battery electric vehic

CY Foong

Nov 14, 2024