When it comes to SUVs, the Proton X50 has always been the preferred choice for Malaysians ever since its mega-anticipated launch back in 2020. However, in July 2023, its crown was snatched by the Perodua Ativa. According to Proton’s recent press release on July sales, the X50 ceded leadership of the overall SUV market though it remains the sales leader for B-segment SUVs. That month saw 2,630 units of the X50 sold nationwide. Even though Perodua never reveals the sales data of specific models, i

The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has awarded the all-new 2022 Honda BR-V the full 5-star rating. Under the current ASEAN NCAP 2021-2025 assessment protocol, the all-new 2022 Honda BR-V scored a total of 77.02 points. The variant tested is manufactured in Indonesia for its own domestic market, as well as exports to Thailand and Philippines. Also Read: This is the all-new 2022 Honda BR-V, full Honda Sensing, 6 airbags, new DOHC engine With an accumulated sc

It’s been 6 months since we’ve collected our 2021 Perodua Ativa and according to the Ativa’s service interval, we are due for an oil change. Our Ativa is back at Perodua Sg. Penchala for a minor service which includes an oil change, and general inspection. When booking for our appointment, the service centre notified us that they now have a permanent fix for our brake drum rattling issue. This repair is also scheduled for this visit. We have clocked slightly over 8,500 km on the odometer but Per

Coming from a family with several Perodua cars, I was looking forward to driving the 2021 Perodua Ativa. There was a lot to look forward to in terms of the powertrain, safety features, and platform. The price isn’t too bad either, being a bit pricier than the Perodua Myvi. How good is the new Perodua Ativa? Let me walk you through my experience. Exterior - An adorable thing The Perodua Ativa strikes a good balance between adorable and aggressive. There is a sense of cheerful youthfulness to the

Plans from car manufacturers to launch new models have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and MCO, and some are pushed back to 2021. So here are the cars that will likely arrive within this year after the MCO has been lifted. 2020 Honda BR-V facelift Order books for the Honda BR-V facelift has been opened before the enforcement of the MCO. Honda Malaysia says they will BRB with the BR-V. This facelift exercise is mostly cosmetic, with new front grille and bumpers, new 16-inch wheels, and a s

Daihatsu quietly displayed an unnamed SUV at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show (TMS). The car wasn’t out of place at the motor show nor did it stand out in a sea of funky show cars. What caught out attention was the display note on the car which loosely translates to “new production-ready SUV” English and the stark resemblance of the rear design to the Perodua Myvi. The fact that Perodua has shown a 5-seater SUV concept at the recent 2019 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) is all too much of