BMW Group Malaysia has expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the introduction of two new variants of the BMW iX – the iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro and the iX xDrive45 Sport. The new models feature design updates including a redesigned kidney grille with BMW Iconic Glow lighting, updated adaptive LED headlights, and aerodynamic wheel options—22-inch M wheels on the xDrive60 and 21-inch units on the xDrive45. Both variants also receive an expanded exterior mirror package. Inside, both versions retain the iX’s minimalist, spacious layout with a panoramic glass roof, ambient lighting, and a 655-watt Harman Kardon surround sound system. Standard tech…

BMW Malaysia has introduced the updated BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport, featuring significant design, technology, and performance enhancements for the premium Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). Pricing is as mentioned below: The new X5 xDrive40i M Sport adopts a refreshed front fascia with a reworked BMW kidney grille featuring Iconic Glow illumination. The adaptive LED headlights are now slimmer by 35mm and include an updated high-beam assistant. The daytime running lights form an X-shaped signature, ending in outward-facing arrows to highlight the vehicle’s width. A redesigned front bumper incorporates triangular air intakes and vertical air curtains for improved airflow and road presence.…

It’s been a busy first year for OMODA | JAECOO and the new models haven’t stopped coming. Previewed in March this year, the flagship JAECOO J8 has been officially launched this evening. As usual, OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia has given the market a pleasant surprise on the pricing which it suggested would be around RM195,000 back in March when we were first intRoduced to the premium SUV. The confirmed prices, without insurance, start at RM178,800 for the J8 2WD and RM198,800 for the AWD version. First deliveries begin later this month with the AWD version, followed by the 2WD version a bit later. The…

The BYD ATTO 3 was among the early EV models in the Malaysian market, having been launched by BYD and BYD Sime Motors in December 2022. Although many new EVs began appearing in the months that followed, the ATTO 3 remained a popular choice for many who were keen on ‘going electric’ for their mobility. Throughout 2023 and 2024, the BYD ATTO 3 sold in numbers large enough to make it No.1 in the EV market in Malaysia. Along with the popularity of other models such as the Dolphin, Seal, M6 and Sealion 7, BYD also became the leading EV…

Although most people know that there are many different passenger vehicles now powered by electricity, not all are aware that in the commercial vehicle sector, there has also been a steadily increasing number of electric trucks. Manufacturers like Volvo Trucks, MAN and Scania have had fully electric trucks in their range for some years now. There are also light commercial vehicles and pick-up trucks with battery electric powertrains, some already on sale while there are prototypes like the Toyota Hilux Electric in final stages of development. Not surprisingly, there are a number of electric pick-up trucks from Chinese manufacturers since the government had, over a decade ago,…

While the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire will still have their  substantial share of loyalists, those who prefer an alternative now have appealing choices from ZEEKR and DENZA. And a third choice in the luxury MPV space is the new Xpeng X9 which makes its official debut in Malaysia. Dubbed the ‘Starship’, the X9 is the flagship MPV of the automaker which was founded by two ex-GAC executives in 2014. It is one of two models (the other being the G6 launched here in August 2024) which Xpeng is selling globally in over 30 markets, with the ASEAN markets now getting…

Announced last month, the new Isuzu D-MAX Double Cab 1.9-litre 4×2 Manual Low Ride pick-up truck is officially launched today. Imported from Isuzu’s factory in Thailand and priced (excluding insurance) from RM92,199.20 in Peninsular Malaysia, RM94,279.60 in Sabah and RM94,170.30 in Sarawak, it is one of the most affordable pick-up trucks available in Malaysia. The ‘Low Ride’ designation refers to the overall ride height of the vehicle being around 5% lower than standard D-MAX trucks. This is useful in operating conditions where ground clearance is not important (ie in urban conditions). With the deck floor 78 cm from road level,…

The Mercedes-Maybach brand was introduced in Malaysia in 2022, offering customers an even more luxurious limousine than the S-Class which has been at the pinnacle of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Three years later, the EQS 680 SUV has been launched and as the ‘EQS’ indicates, it is a fully electric model – Mercedes-Maybach’s first, in fact. Equivalent of Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVAs with the S-Class, the EQS 680 SUV is also an equivalent of a Mercedes-Benz model but built to far more luxurious standards that have been the hallmark of the Maybach brand that has a history going back to 1921 (it…

The Denza D9 has officially arrived in Malaysia, joining in the few China premium MPVs chomping into the share of the the luxury Alphards, Vellfires and Lexus. With this new level of luxury and innovation at a lower cost, do you see the new Chinese breaking into the market strong this year?