First announced back in 2017 before going into production two years later, Mazda’s innovative SkyActiv-X engines could be axed in the near future, as reported by Japan’s BestCarWeb. For those in the dark, Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engine features a lean burning and supercharged 2.0-litre Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) engine, producing 180 PS and 224 Nm. Think of SkyActiv-X as the engine that combines the benefits of both gasoline and diesel engines into one. According to the report by B

The big news of the day that overshadowed all other debuts at the 2022 Jakarta Auto Week (JAW) is the surprise preview of the 2022 Kia Sportage. According to our colleagues in Autofun, PT Kreta Indo Artha (KIA) didn’t only just silently preview the SUV, they also did not reveal any details on whether they plan to relaunch the Sportage in the archipelago. Also read: Hyundai chooses Indonesia but Kia prefers to do CKD in Malaysia over Thailand, here’s why Previewed in a matte ash grey, a colour th

Kia Corporation has been having a very active year so far. Not only have they been busy pushing the introduction and new concept across the world but they have also been giving their entire SUV line-up a major shake-up. While the brand is hugely popular in the overseas market, sales in Malaysia can only be described as lacklustre despite its following of loyal fans. But now that Kia has a new distributor, things might be looking up. As Dinamikjaya, a new subsidiary under Bermaz, sorts out the af

Since it’s launched in Malaysia earlier in January this year, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 have been outselling the Mazda CX-3 by on average, three times more, even though the latter is cheaper. The smaller, Mazda 2-based B-segment CX-3 sells for RM 126,829, while the larger C-segment Mazda 3-based CX-30 starts from RM 144,759, topping out at RM 170,459. Price difference - Mazda CX-3, CX-30, CX-5 CX-3 2.0G (CBU) RM 126,829 CX-3 2.0G Limited Edition (CBU) RM 141,329 CX-5 2.0G Mid RM 132,403 CX-5 2.0G Hig

Mazda North America has announced that the 2021 Mazda CX-30 will be getting the 2.5-litre turbocharged SkyActiv-G engine for the US market. The engine had been previously used in other Mazda cars like the Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Mazda CX-9 and Mazda CX-5. Maximum power output is rated at 253 PS and maximum torque is rated at 434 Nm. (with premium 93 octane). With 87 Octane, the 2.5-litre turbo engine churns out 230 PS and 420 Nm. That is a lot more than the 164 PS/230 Nm that the 2.0-litre NA SkyActiv

Bermaz Auto has confirmed that the highly anticipated 2020 Mazda CX-30 will be launching in Malaysia soon. Bookings are now open, with prices starting from RM 143,119. Like the Mazda 3, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 will be imported from Japan. Clearly the much anticipated local assembly project didn’t materialize, at least not so soon. s such, the Mazda CX-30’s mirrors the Mazda 3’s similarly high pricing, no thanks to the added taxes. There will be three variants, two engine options, all only in front-