In a land where RON 95 fuel is roughly RM 4.80, cars that can save the driver some money will always have an advantage – even it is perceived to have glaring weaknesses. Case in point is the Mitsubishi Xpander in Thailand, by far the nation's most popular MPV by a mile, so points out Autolife Thailand's data. Sales of the Xpander up till November 2024 totals 10,275 units, 64% of the total MPV market volume of 15,938 vehicles of its kind. It has throughly overshadowed just about every other compe

Proton has introduced the ProCare Smart Plan (PSP), a prepaid service package for the Proton Saga, Proton X90, and the 2025 Proton X70. The plan offers savings of up to 15% on servicing costs, with potential savings of up to RM670, depending on the model. New buyers can choose 3- or 5-year packages, ensuring fixed maintenance costs and service at Proton’s certified 3S/4S dealerships using genuine parts. The plan is transferable to new owners if the car is sold within the package period. Existing

If you are in the market for a small 7-seater vehicle, your options are limited. The Proton Exora is no more, and neither is the Honda BR-V. The all-conquering Perodua Alza has crowded out many alternatives. If you take out the Toyota Veloz, which is essentially a Perodua Alza with a different badge, the Mitsubishi Xpander is the segment’s only other option. Despite being locally assembled in Pekan, the Xpander has a starting price of RM 99,000, which is still RM 4,000 more than the Rawang-made

The new 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander, which is sold in Thailand with an additional 1.6-litre full-hybrid (HEV) variant that we don’t get here, is riding on the nation’s huge appetite for hybrids, to become the No.1 selling model in its segment. According to data compiled by Autolife Thailand, the electrified Xpander is so dominant that its nearest rival, the Toyota Veloz, doesn’t come close. The Xpander sells nearly three times as many units as the Veloz and controls 64% of the B-MPV segment. As of O

Chulalongkorn University, one of the top 50 universities in Asia, according to QS World University Rankings, has taken delivery of 39 units of Honda e:N1, a fully electric (BEV) variant of the Honda HR-V. All 39 units will be used to support a trial use by the university, as part of the institution’s wider goal of becoming a zero-emission university. The Honda e:N1 is locally assembled at Honda Thailand’s Prachinburi plant. However, the model is not available for sale. Instead, users will sign a

The Honda HR-V, Chery Omoda 5, and Haval H6 are the biggest winners of November 2024’s sales tally for SUVs. Honda HR-V sales grew 19.4% last month, reaching 1,923 units, making it Malaysia’s No.1 selling non-national SUV. This is despite Honda Malaysia not having any e:HEV RS hybrid to sell until January 2025. In terms of cumulative numbers (January to November 2024), the Honda HR-V remains the most popular non-national SUV in Malaysia, with 18,587 units sold. The HR-V’s closest rival Toyota Co