The All new Peugeot 408 makes it to Malaysia - Prices start at a very reasonable RM146,055!

This, to me, is a breath of fresh air. The all-new Peugeot 408 has been launched and it is actually something nice to look at and something with a dollop of heritage behind it. This comes after a slew of brand new car launches from brands that are essentially new and from start ups. It is Available in three variants - Allure, Premium and GT with prices starting from RM146,055, is proudly assembled in Malaysia from Stellantis Gurun, Kedah and looks darn good for a C segment crossover fastback car.

The upgraded for 2024 locally assembled Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is now available

Meanwhile, just after the other German luxury brand announced their latest bit of news,  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia have unveiled the new upgraded 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200. The sporty compact SUV which is the entry point into Mercedes-Benz SUVs now come with some extra enhancements for the new year, notably a redesigned front and rear end and the latest MBUX information and entertainment system. The GLA 200 is locally assembled in Malaysia and comes in at RM258,888 before insurance.

Performance Oriented Audi SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron join fully electric Audi e-tron range for the Malaysian market - Prices start at RM519K onwards

 

PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM), the authorised distributors of Audi for Malaysia have announced the addition of two new models to its fully electric Audi e-tron range. These are the 2024 SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron, the Sportback being the fastback, or "coupe" variant of Audi's luxury full sized crossover/SUV range . The two new high-performance variants in the Q8 e-tron range are priced from RM519,990.00 for the SQ8 e-tron, and from RM529,990.00 for the SQ8 Sportback e-tron.

Finally! smart Malaysia officially launches smart #1 in Malaysia after many many days, weeks, months of previews

Today, the 21st November 2023  marks  the official launch and price announcement of the smart #1 SUV/Crossover here in Malaysia. This comes after many days of teasers, previews and so on. The brand's first offering was launched by Yang Mulia Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry at an event attended by Tan Sri Syed Faisal Albar, Chairman of PROTON, YBhg. Dato' Hairil Yahri Yaacob, Secretary General of MITI, Tong Xiangbei, Global CEO of smart Automobile, Dr. Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of PROTON, En Roslan Abdullah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PROTON, and Mr. Zhang Qiang, Chief Executive Officer of PRO-NET as well as many other guests.

smart MALAYSIA livestream - Launch of the smart #1 in Malaysia at 4.00pm 21 November 2023

 smart Malaysia invites all you readers  to the launch of the premium SUV / crossover, the #1. Designed by Mercedes-Benz, engineered and produced by Geely, the smart #1 fully electric compact crossover is another unique vehicle to enter the Malaysian automotive market.

What Awaits You at the smart #1 Launch Show?

Proton officially announces the pricing of the X50 R3 20th Anniversary Edition Accessories Package - Limited to 200 packages at RM12,000 including fitting BUT only for the Jet Grey X50

PROTON has now confirmed the price for the limited to 200 packages only R3 20th Anniversary Edition accessories package for the Proton X50 at the X50 Carnival at the Proton Centre of Excellence today. This announcement basically took awhile. It comes following its unveiling at the MARii Autoshow 2023 in May of this year. I wonder why it took Proton some many months to get this into production. 

smart #1 BRABUS Makes Its First Public Debut in Southeast Asia at the International Electric Mobility Showcase, Kuala Lumpur

Yesterday, smart Malaysia officially revealed the range topper of its smart #1 lineup, the the #! BRABUS variant, at the International Electric Mobility Showcase (IEMS) held at KLCC Convention Centre in downtown Kuala Lumpur. This is a collaboration between smart and and German tuning house BRABUS which takes the smart #1 Premium variant and adds some BRABUS performance bits to it and a twin electric motor performance powerplant, or powerplants since there are now two electric motors.

2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Has Been Launched - Priced from RM124K Onwards for 2 Variants

The all-new Toyota Corolla Cross has been unveiled online today. According to UMW Toyota Motor, the Corolla Cross will go on sale from 25 March 2021. It offers a Corolla crossover for those who want a C segment sized car or a Corolla for urban and outdoor adventures. The new model will be a CBU or fully imported model from Toyota's plant in Thailand and is available in two variants; the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V and Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8G. They are priced from RM134,000 (without sale tax exemption) and RM124,000 (with sale tax exemption until 30 Jun 2021) in Peninsular Malaysia without insurance. Still reasonable in terms of pricing as it is an ASEAN import thereby benefiting from the ASEAN tax break arrangements.

The New Mitsubishi XPANDER is Now Open for Booking - Full Malaysian Specifications Also Revealed - Thoughts and Ideas on What to Do With It If You Buy it

The new 2020 Mitsubishi XPANDER is finally getting its Malaysian launch soon. The compact MPV, with Crossover looks was initially launched over in Indonesia mid-2017 and it finally sees its debut here. The official distributors of Mitsubishi here, MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA (MMM), have stated that bookings are now open at all authorised dealerships and they have also revealed full product specifications of the Xpander. Its official launch is targeted for November2020. It will also be locally assembled over at Pekan, Pahang for Malaysia.

New Toyota Corolla Cross Launched in Thailand - New Compact SUV Globally Launched Online - No Idea When it Will Be Coming to Malaysia

The Toyota Corolla Cross has been unveiled via Toyota Thailand's website. The New Compact Toyota SUV is now officially on sale in Thailand and will be launched in a number of markets, including Malaysia from the looks of it as we actually received the word of the launch from UMW Toyota Motor, the Malaysian distributor of all things Toyota. No idea as to when it will officially be launched here but do expect Thailand imported vehicles to be sold here when that happens (much like the Corolla Altis 1.8G we currently have here.

2020 Lexus UX 200 SUV Launched in Malaysia - Prices

Lexus Malaysia has brought in the All-New 2020 Lexus UX 200 Compact SUV Crossover thingy.  The UX series of SUVs is Lexus’ first Compact SUV and it has been designed to be fun to drive (for a SUV) as well as having the usual attributes and versatility of an SUV coupled with the sleek and elegant styling of a hatchback. Which is why I call it a crossover thingy SUV.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Style (X156) is Now Available - Attractively Prices at RM223,888 Onwards

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Style (X156) variant is now on sale. This is based on the facelifted (2017 onwards) GLA Series of crossover vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and it sports a new 1.6L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine. It features the Style Line exterior and interior trim which makes it an interesting proposition at RM223,888 before insurance. 

Subaru XV GT Edition Launched in Malaysia - New XV Variant for RM130,788 OTR without Insurance

TC Subaru, the distributor of Subaru in Malaysia has just launched the 2019 Subaru XV GT Edition. This is one that sits above the XV 2.0i-P variant and gets a special aero kit and other extra bits for about RM4,000 over the price of the XV 2.0i-P. It costs RM130,788 OTR without insurance in Peninsula Malaysia and was designed in collaboration with Giken Co Ltd and Mr Masahiko 'Jack' Kobayashi, who used to be the former Chief Designed at Subaru.

Mitsubishi Outlander Sports Edition Launched in Malaysia - Limited to 120 Units Only /

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has launched the Mitsubishi Outlander Sports Edition. This special edition of the Outlander Crossover is only limited to 120 units here in Malaysia. It is based on the Outlander 2.0-litre and sports (no pun intended) a two-tone sporty black roof with red metallic paint on the outside and a dual DVD entertainment system as well as red accented carpet mats on the inside.

Bermaz Launches the Refreshed 2018 Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia

Bermaz Motor, the official distributor of Mazda here in Malaysia has officially launched the refreshed and basically new 2018 Mazda CX-3. The CX-3 was first introduced in here in 2015 and has been slightly reworked, retuned and refined by Mazda to deliver what they would say as having greater elegance, better driving performance and efficiency.

Roadshow: The 2018 Mazda CX-3 is Being Displayed at the Mazda Roadshow at 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Bermaz, the authorised distributors of Mazda in Malaysia is currently having a roadshow over at the Oval Concourse at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya starting from today, June 27 to July 1, 2018 (Wednesday to Sunday). They will be showcasing a wide range of Mazda models including the facelifted 2018 Mazda CX-3. 

All-New Hyundai NEXO Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle and Hyundai Kona Subcompact SUV Honored with THE Prestigious Red Dot Award 2018

Two of Hyundai Motor's vehicles have won at the Red Dot Design Awards 2018. These are the Hyundai NEXO Fuel Cell vehicle and the Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV. The Red Dot Design Award is recognized as one of the better recognised global awards for high quality design and the winners are awarded by a jury consisting of high profile designers, professors and journalists. The 2018 contest attracted entries from 59 countries, making the Red Dot Award the largest product competition in the world.

Renault Koleos Signature - A More Premium Variant of The Koleos 2WD is Now Available in Malaysia

TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the authorised distributor of Renault vehicles in Malaysia, have announced another variant in the Malaysian Renault Koleos lineup - the Renault Koleos Signature. This is a a new two-wheel drive (2WD) variant of Renault’s flagship D-segment SUV and it is now available for booking at all Renault branch showrooms nationwide. Prices of this new variant sits somewhere in between the Koleos 2WD and the Koleos 4WD, at RM198,800 (on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private registration) onwards.

First Customers of Toyota C-HR Take Delivery of Their Vehicles Marking The Official Launch of the Compact Crossover in Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), the folks officially distributing Toyota here in Malaysia, have delivered the first 50 units of the All New Toyota C-HR compact crossover to its customers. The small ceremony was held  at the Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Racing Festival and Vios Challenge finale race party. Also present at the ceremony was the Chief

Engineer of the All New Toyota C-HR, Mr. Takatomo Suzuki ,who made a short presentation on the C-HR.

BMW Malaysia Launches the BMW X2 Sports Activity Coupe

BMW Group Malaysia has launched the first ever BMW X2 here in Malaysia at an event right smack in the Golden Triangle, Kuala Lumpur. The X2 is the newest member of what BMW calls their Sports Activity Coupes or for those that want a more common way of calling it, the premium compact sporty crossover vehicle. The BMW X2 that will be sold here will be the BMW X2 sDrive20i M Sport variant which will cost RM320,800 (on the road, without insurance, and with BMW Group Malaysia’s latest 5 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty, Free Scheduled Service Programme and BMW Tyre Warranty Programme) and it is fully imported.