The hottest and most competitive segment in Malaysia is about to get even more intensive, as 2022 will witness roughly 11 new SUV model launches, from budget-friendly B-segment sub-compact ones to massive 7-seater D-segment models. In fact, Malaysians can also expect the return of Chery and Haval in Malaysia next year, with both Chinese brands brandishing their respective crossovers. Let’s dive in. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – A cheaper rival to Proton X50? The first SUV from Chery’s product offensive is

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

It appears that the Toyota Corolla Cross will be the next recipient of the GR-Sport treatment, as evident from spyshots from Taiwan. Up front, the Corolla Cross GR-Sport gets a redesigned front bumper, completely different from the US and Japan-market models. It also gets a new gloss black front grille with honeycomb insert. As for the rear-end, the Corolla Cross GR-Sport gets clear-type LED tail lights, a lone GR-Sport emblem on the tailgate, and a more prominent rear diffuser piece. A gloss bl

We’ve covered the top picks for used sedans and SUVs under RM 80k as a follow-up to the survey that revealed the majority of used car buyers shop below RM 80k. Now we’re moving on to used MPVs within the same budget. As per usual, we’ve disqualified MPVs that are too old – aged above 10 years, since most used car bank loans must be settled before the car turns 13. Premium brands are disqualified again as well, but then again there aren’t many MPVs with a “premium” badge. The BMW 2 Series Gran To

Grabbing headlines due to its Star Wars-esque gesture-controlled doors, the 2021 Honda Odyssey facelift is now in Indonesia, launched via an online event yesterday. One variant only, no hybrid yet... Much like Malaysia's current arrangement, the archipelago only gets one variant of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Named just ‘2.4’, the Indonesian-specs Odyssey is powered by a 2.4-litre, naturally-aspirated engine paired to a CVT. Output is rated at 173 PS and 225 Nm. Tough but not obnoxious exte

Nissan X-Trail It looks like the all-new Nissan X-Trail is highly likely to soldier on with its predecessor's 2.5-litre QR25DE powerplant, albeit with improved horsepower, torque and with better fuel efficiency, based on a leaked internal corporate document. The technical documentation states the 2.5-litre unit will see an increase of 10 PS and 12 Nm of torque. However, figures may vary from market to market, depending on state of tune, local fuel quality and emissions control regulations.. Our