If you have the hots for a compact, electric SUV that's not the Mercedes-Benz EQA, then this you'd do well to wait for this 2023 Lexus UX 300e that's earmarked for Malaysia sometime this year. We caught a glimpse of it at the ongoing 44th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2023) and think it's one to wait for. Malaysian specifications may differ, but the kit it has is pretty rich – there's tri-LED headlights, a must-have lightbar at the back, and Lexus Safety System Plus set of advanced driv

Part two of our three-parter on SUVs coming to Malaysia in 2023 revolves around electric vehicles (EVs). Last week we talked about regular, pure-ICE models, and if that's more your swing here's the link. Plug in your chargers, we're going in... BMW iX1 The missing link in BMW's i electrified range in Malaysia, the iX1 made its global debut alongside the all-new BMW X1 in June this year. Considering the BMW electric range is pretty complete here, expecting it to be sold on our shores isn't too fa

If you’re travelling To Pattaya soon and are looking for a car to rent, why not skip the Toyota Yaris Ativ (Toyota Vios to us) and try out Toyota’s range of carbon-neutral models like the Toyota C-Pod, Toyota Mirai, or even the Toyota Prius Prime? Yes, as part of Toyota and Pattaya City’s experimental project to reduce pollution in this scenic Thai town, anyone interested can try out the aforementioned carbon-neutral vehicles. As financial advisors will advise you to spread your risks when inves

If you have RM 250k or thereabouts for a premium SUV, frankly you'd be spoiled for choice, Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1 being the most obvious candidates. But how about a Japanese face-off for today? We're talking about the Toyota Harrier and Lexus UX. Yes they are cars from different segments but in terms of price, they are perilously close to each other. For this comparison, we pit the Toyota Harrier 2.0 Luxury (one variant only, RM 249,706) against the Lexus UX Urban (RM 243,888) as they are

The Lexus UX is the entry point into the Lexus family. Imported from Japan, it competes against the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. Prices start at RM 236,443 for the UX 200 Urban, topping out at RM 290,335 for the UX 200 F Sport, but this is only valid until 31-December 2021, when the current SST discount expires. With 3 months left before the year ends, there are still some limited stocks of the Lexus UX left but to qualify for the SST discount, the vehicle must be registered before 31-December

A product of the glorious Bubble Era when Japanese spending power was one of the highest in the world, the Lexus brand is billed as Toyota’s challenger against established players like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Cadillac. Though the brand is a symbol of perfection and luxury around the world, it is shunned in Japan. According to sales data provided by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA), the Toyota Alphard sold 106,579 units between April 2020 and March 2021, placing 4th. Meanwhile, 86,