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

Against the backdrop of a weakening Ringgit, prices of the 2023 Honda HR-V in Malaysia have increased a little, to the tune of RM 1,100 for each variant. Prices listed on Honda Malaysia's official site sees the HR-V range now priced as below, effective 5-July 2023: HR-V 1.5 S: RM 115,900 HR-V 1.5 E: RM 130,900 HR-V 1.5 V: RM 135,900 HR-V 1.5 RS e:HEV: RM 141,900 These are all on-the-road prices (excluding insurance) for standard exterior colours. Platinum White Pearl will entail an additional RM

Twelve months after flood related supply issues suppressed sales at the beginning of 2022, national carmaker Proton enjoyed its best start to a year since 2013. With 11,681 units (domestic and export) sold in January 2023, sales have grown by 162.3% year-on-year, resulting in the company comfortably retaining second place in the sales table. Proton's market share for the month is estimated to be 22.9%, an improvement of more than 12% year-on year and over 3% better than its market share figure o

Electric vehicles are not for everyone and it’s not just a question of income. Put aside the fact that 70 percent of new cars sold are below RM 100k, the bigger hurdle to overcome is the fact that electric vehicle ownership demands a lot of patience and dedication to the EV cause. EVs are not cars that you simply get in and drive, or decide to drive out of state on a whim, and you can’t make detours to your favourite eateries as you wish. Yes, it is possible to drive a Porsche Taycan all the way

When the Proton X50 was launched in Malaysia in October 2020, it brought upon a semblance of normalcy to an otherwise bleak, pandemic-laced year. From a product standpoint it was the most modern in class: no other competitor in the B-segment SUV space offered Level 2 autonomous driving capabilities for RM 103k like the X50 Flagship. Plus it looks great. Buoyed by intense hype, early customers had to wait six months between their deposit and getting their keys, a fact we understand still holds tr

The C-segment SUV is one category that is tightly-contested in the Malaysian marketplace. There is plenty of talent in the products that are on offer, each with their unique strengths and appeal. Be it performance, fuel efficiency, or space, there is one SUV that can meet your needs. Today, we take a deeper look at 2 of the more popular SUVs in the C segment, the Honda CR-V and the VW Tiguan. It’s Japan versus Germany, East versus West, but which is best? Honda CR-V 1.5 TC-P The Honda CR-V is, o