Only one variant is offered in Indonesia IDR 66.6 million more expensive than the top CR-V variant Loaded with ADAS features and leather upholstery Besides the Sorento Hybrid, another Kia SUV planned for launch (and local assembly) in Malaysia is unveiled at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2022. Unlike its bigger brother, the all-new 2022 Kia Sportage had already been seen in Indonesia at this year’s Jakarta Auto Week back in March. This time though, more details h

Dinamikjaya Motor, the new distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, has pretty much confirmed that the all-new fifth-generation 2022 Kia Sportage will be making its return to our shores. But what else have the distributor revealed and what should you expect from the C-segment SUV contender? The Kia Sportage is the brand’s most popular model to date. Kia sold more than 360,000 units of the Sportage in 2021 alone, despite the mid-year (June 2021) launch in Korea and the rest of the world later in

CKD to start in Kulim with the Kia Carnival, April 2022 First year production volume at 10,000 units, including exports 4 CKD models - Carnival, Sorento, Sportage, Niro (CKD BEV mulled) Kia Malaysia, the local vehicle assemble joint venture between Kia Motor and Bermaz Auto, announced on Friday that it is aiming to hit a cumulative total of 100,000 locally-assembled Kia cars in Malaysia for both domestic sales and export by the end of 2026. Kia Malaysia did not mention its annual sales target fo

Following its announcement for pre-orders in its home market of South Korea, Kia has announced the official international launch of the all-new fifth-generation Kia Sportage. Inspired by nature, this ‘ultimate urban SUV’ is developed on Hyundai Motor Group's N3 architecture. It is also the first Kia vehicle to be available in long-wheelbase and short-wheelbase variants depending on the region. Design - Menacingly sporty The design of the all-new Sportage uses Kia’s new design language – Opposite

Mazda is making strides in the automotive design sphere as the 2020 Mazda CX-30 wins the 2020-2021 Japan Automobile Hall of Fame (JAHFA) Car Design of the Year. According to JAHFA, and this is translated directly by Google, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 has design coordination that approaches the realm of art. It has exterior design that insists on driving and interior design that you can enjoy with peace of mind. Pardon the Japanese. Meanwhile, the Honda Fit (or Honda Jazz in other markets) won the JAHF

Following its preview earlier in November, Bermaz Motors has finally launched the Mazda CX-30. Imported from Japan, the Mazda 3-based 2.0-litre crossover is priced just slightly above the entry level 1.5-litre variant Mazda 3. It's a very good value proposition. 3 variants are on offer. The prices are several hundred Ringgits lower than the estimated price announced previously: Mazda CX-30 2.0L Petrol: RM 143,059 Mazda CX-30 2.0L Petrol High: RM 164,059 Mazda CX-30 1.8L Diesel High: RM 172,943 T