More details surrounding the soon-to-launch Proton X90, and this time around, details surrounding the 7-seater SUV’s rear suspension have emerged. Depending on where you read, sources claim that the Malaysian-spec Proton X90 would be equipped with a multi-link-type rear suspension, instead of a torsion beam-type rear suspension. To verify this claim, we checked the specifications of the Geely Haoyue in China, as well as export market versions of the SUV, in which the model is called the Geely Ok

Fully-imported (CBU) from Indonesia 2 variants offered Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also standard across the range While Malaysians wait for the arrival of the all-new 2022 Honda BR-V, our neighbour north of the border has just launched the jacked-up 7-seater crossover. Though that segment holds a smaller market share, the second-generation BR-V is the most expensive among rivals in Thailand. Only two variants are offered in the Kingdom, the E variant which starts from THB 915,000 (~RM 115k) a

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on-going East Asian tour saw him visiting Korea, Japan, and China. During his diplomatic mission to China, his Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment of Indonesia Mr Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan met with Mr Zhang Shengshan, Chery International Executive Vice President, to discuss potential cooperation for the development of clean mobility solutions. Neither parties revealed outcome of their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beij

The Toyota Avanza and its twin, the Daihatsu Xenia might be among the most popular cars in Indonesia but they are very much due for a replacement. Besides switching drive layout from rear to front, the 7-seater MPV might be receiving a few modern features including ADAS and CVT automatic. According to Indonesian automotive sleuth, Indra Fathan on his Instagram page, he has uploaded what might be the variants of the next-gen Avanza/Xenia of which there are 17 in total! Of course, this would be ex

It's not only Malaysia that's dealing with aging MPVs - Indonesia is too, and the ten-year old Toyota Avanza (as well as donor car, the Daihatsu Xenia) are testaments to that. Little surprise then that rumours of an all-new Avanza have been rife. There's reports that the next-gen Avanza could appear as early as in November 2021, coming with major changes like a front-wheel drive layout (the current Avanza is rear-wheel drive), as well as possible hybrid variants. This is on top of other reports

The Toyota Fortuner is essentially a 7-seater SUV version of the Toyota Hilux. It’s mechanically identical as the Hilux, sharing the same ladder frame chassis as well as the 2.4-litre intercooled VNT turbo diesel and 6-speed automatic transmission. Of course, the Fortuner also has a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol-powered variant, but it’s a rather weak engine and that’s not the one that you want. Like the Hilux, the Toyota Fortuner also comes with A-TRC. Short for Active Traction Control,