Date launched November 15, 2025 Make & model smart #5 Variant Premium Bodystyle 5-Door SUV Price at launch RM199.800 Origin China Distributor PRO-NET Sdn Bhd     Length/width/height 4695 mm x 1920 mm x 1705 mm Wheelbase 2900 mm Ground clearance 197 mm Turning radius (m) 5.6 m Kerh weight (kgs) 2260 kgs Seating capacity 5     Powertrain Battery electric single motor, rear-mounted Driving wheels Rear Max output 267 kW Max torque (Nm) 373 Nm Transmission Single ratio Battery type Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Battery capacity 100 kWh Claimed range 590 kms Min charging time 15 mins (10% –…

Date launched November 15, 2025 Make & model smart #5 Variant BRABUS Bodystyle 5-Door SUV Price at launch RM249,800 Origin China Distributor PRO-NET Sdn Bhd     Length/width/height 4695 mm x 1920 mm x 1705 mm Wheelbase 2900 mm Ground clearance 197 mm Turning radius (m) 5.6 m Kerh weight (kgs) 2378 kgs Seating capacity 5     Powertrain Battery electric dual motor, front and rear-mounted Driving wheels Front and rear (AWD) Max output 475 kW Max torque (Nm) 540 Nm Transmission Single ratio Battery type Nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) Battery capacity 100 kWh Claimed range 590 kms Min charging…

Date launched November 14, 2025 Make & model Ford Ranger Raptor Variant Sport Bodystyle Pick-up truck (double cab) Price at launch RM273,888 Origin Thailand Distributor Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford     Length/width/height 5381 mm / 2028 mm / 1922 mm Wheelbase 3270 mm Ground clearance 265 mm Turning radius 13.2 m Kerh weight (kgs) 2,430 kgs Seating capacity 5     Powertrain V6 petrol engine with twin turbochargers Displacement 2956 cc Driving wheels 4×4 with Electronic Shift-on-Fly Max output 397 ps Max torque (Nm) 583 Nm Transmission 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters Fuel consumption N/A Fuel tank capacity 80 litres…

Article by Gokul Kandiah iCAUR Malaysia previewed the iCAUR V23, the brand’s latest all-electric off-road SUV, marking the next step in its expansion into the Malaysian market. The event took place at The Starhill Piazza, following the model’s initial debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025. According to iCAUR Malaysia’s Marketing Director, Daniel Lai, the new model builds upon the success of the iCAUR 03 by offering improved electric performance, enhanced chassis engineering, and advanced connectivity features. “The V23 is designed for drivers who are young at heart and value a balance of adventure, style, and smart technology,” he said. Positioned in the…

Article by Gokul Kandiah TC Subaru Sdn Bhd has officially introduced the all-new Subaru Forester 2.5 in Malaysia, the latest addition to the brand’s SUV lineup and the first under the new Japan Premium Line. Positioned as a robust and practical SUV, the Forester 2.5 combines a more powerful engine with Subaru’s hallmark Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD), advanced safety systems, and enhanced comfort features. The new Forester 2.5 is part of Subaru’s Japan Premium Line — a series of models that are Completely Built-Up (CBU) in Japan. The initiative focuses on three pillars: Japanese engineering excellence, immediate access to Subaru’s latest…

Article by Gokul Kandiah After much anticipation, Proton finally launched the e.MAS 5 today and announced the price of its second EV which is as mentioned below: The e.Mas 5 is essentially Malaysia’s version of the Geely Geome Xingyuan, also known as the “Star Wish” in China — a subcompact hatchback first introduced in late 2024. Under Proton’s stewardship, the car receives subtle styling tweaks, such as a star-themed C-pillar panel and Proton badging on the front and rear, while retaining the original’s aerodynamic silhouette and compact proportions. In China, the Xingyuan has already surpassed 200,000 units in production, underscoring its traction…