Standing at the forefront on the list of much-awaited Malaysian cars is the all-new 2022 Perodua Alza (D27A). We're still quite some time away from launch, but details are trickling in - today's one is especially tantalising. It concerns the upcoming car's infotainment system, and sources close to the matter hint that it will come with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. If this turns out to be true, then it'll be the first Malaysian car to come with such capabilities, stock standard. A

Although Toyota has launched the all-new, front-wheel drive 2022 Toyota Avanza in Indonesia, the company will continue to offer the previous-generation, rear-wheel drive model there as well, selling alongside the all-new model. PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM), the contract manufacturer for the Avanza, will also mirror the same arrangement for the Daihatsu Xenia, the Avanza's twin in Indonesia. Both the previous-generation Xenia and Avanza will be offered with a naturally-aspirated 1.3-litre 1NR-VE

The outgoing Perodua Alza’s dated four-speed automatic transmission will soon make way for a more modern CVT transmission upon the introduction of the next-generation model. Judging from Perodua's record of filtering down new features from their technology showcase models, there's a good possibility that the next-gen Alza will get the CVT transmission from the Ativa. This will also applies to the next-generation Toyota Avanza which is rumoured to form the basis for the next-gen Perodua Alza. Thi

The Toyota Avanza is a very well-known nameplate having been Indonesia’s best-selling vehicle for quite some time. However, with the next-generation due to be launched in 2022, not only will the next-gen Avanza be getting a front-wheel drive layout and possibly hybrid tech, but it might not even be called an Avanza either. In a shocking scoop covered by Otodriver, the Avanza name might not be carried over into the next generation along with the rear-wheel drive layout. At least for Toyota. The u

We have another much-awaited car to talk about this week as the locally-assembled (CKD) in Pekan 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander is now open for booking in Malaysia. Due to be officially launched in November, only one variant of the B-segment SUV is offered and prices aren't revealed yet. Only one variant to choose Only one variant of the Xpander is offered, but it comes with a host of features including: LED head and tail lamps 360-degree camera Android Auto and Apple Car Play support We'll cover the f

Not only has Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam (MMV) launched the 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander facelift in Vietnam, they also have plans to locally assemble (CKD) the popular MPV at the Binh Duong (just an hour's drive from the Ho Chi Minh City) starting from August 2020. Not much has changed on the facelifted Xpander, the only few changes are mostly cosmetics like a new front grille, new wheels and a shark fin antenna. Mitsubishi has also upgraded the headlights to LED fitments. On the inside, the new Xpand