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Hyundai Motor Malaysia has launched the Stargazer, a 7-seater MPV built in Indonesia and designed for ASEAN markets. Three variants are offered, starting at RM99,800 and topping out at RM121,800 for the six-seater X.Launched on 22 September 2026, the Stargazer gives Malaysian families a Korean-badged MPV that starts below RM100,000, a price point where the segment has long been dominated by Japanese and national models. The entry-level Style is RM99,800, the mid-range Prime is RM109,800, and the range-topping X is RM121,800.All three use the same powertrain: a 1,497 cc four-cylinder Smartstream petrol engine producing 115 ps and 143.8 Nm, driving …

Proton has added an entry-level variant to the S70 range. The 1.5 i-GT drops the turbocharger of the 1.5TD and starts at RM59,800, making it one of the cheapest C-segment sedans on sale in Malaysia.Proton Edar launched the S70 1.5 i-GT on 22 September 2026. There are two variants: the Lite at RM59,800 and the Prime at RM62,800. Both are built in Malaysia.The i-GT uses the same 1,499 cc four-cylinder petrol engine family as the S70 1.5TD, but without the turbocharger. Output is 120 ps and 150 Nm, sent to the front wheels through an 8-speed CVT. The fuel tank …

Jetour Auto Malaysia has added a plug-in hybrid to its T2 line-up. The T2 i-DM pairs a 1.5-litre turbo engine with a single electric motors and an 18.4 kWh battery for over 100 km of electric driving and up to 1,200 km on a full tank and charge.Jetour Auto Malaysia launched the T2 i-DM PHEV on 19 September 2026, priced at RM162,800. Imported from China, it is the plug-in hybrid version of the T2, part of Jetour’s T-series of off-road SUVs.The i-DM name stands for Intelligent Dual Mode. It combines a 1,499 cc four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (136 ps, 220 …

Volvo Car Malaysia has added a ruggedised, all-wheel-drive version of its locally assembled EX30, pitched at RM218,888 and good for 0–100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.The Cross Country carries a badge Volvo has been using since the 1990s, when the V70 wagon was given raised suspension and body cladding for rougher going. This is the first time the treatment has been applied to a fully electric model in Malaysia, and it arrives a year after the standard EX30 went on sale here in September 2025. Like that car, the Cross Country is assembled locally.The key mechanical difference is underneath. Where the …

Volvo Car Malaysia has launched the locally assembled Volvo EX90 Ultra at RM428,888, replacing the CBU model introduced in 2025 and undercutting it by RM14,000.The CKD car isn’t just cheaper. It moves to an 800-volt electrical architecture, improving overall system efficiency and cutting DC charging time to 22 minutes for 10–80 percent on a 350 kW charger. A full AC charge on an 11 kW wallbox takes about 10 hours.The 106 kWh battery delivers a claimed 617 km. Dual motors produce 500 kW (680 hp) and 870 Nm through all four wheels, good for 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and …

Running from August 26 to 28 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, the Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE) 2026 saw 15 key commercial agreements, MOUs, and partnerships being concluded, boasting an estimated value of RM373.5 million. Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) CEO, Azrul Reza Aziz, highlighted that these deals target technology advancements, workforce upskilling, localization, supply-chain enhancement, and sustainable transport. He emphasized that the true impact goes beyond the financial totals, laying in talent empowerment, knowledge sharing, and commercial avenues for homegrown enterprises as the sector transitions toward electric vehicles, connected …

The popular BYD Sealion 7 range gets a new entry-level Dynamic variant with rear-wheel drive. It joins the Premium RWD and Performance AWD variants. The fastback SUV has the same sleek Ocean X styling on BYD’s e-Platform and Blade battery. It delivers a comfortable, responsive ride paired with a high-tech cabin, 15.6-inch rotating screen, and impressive electric range. Date launchedJuly 30, 2026Make & modelBYD Sealion 7VariantDynamic RWDBodystyle5-Door SUVPrice at launchRM163,800OriginChinaDistributorBYD Sime Motors  Length/width/height4830 mm x 1925 mm x 1620 mmWheelbase2930Ground clearanceN/ATurning radius (m)6 metresKerh weight (kgs)2,160 kgsSeating capacity5  PowertrainBattery electric with single motorDriving wheelsRearMax output170 kWMax torque (Nm)380 NmTransmissionSingle ratioBattery typeBlade lithium-ion …

As flagship of the current Ford Ranger range, the Platinum 3.0L offers a premium cabin with high-quality materials and comprehensive equipment list. Besides the robust and proven 3-litre V6 turbodiesel engine, the Ranger Platinum is also class-leading in safety (although the current generation has not been assessed by ASEAN NCAP). Date launchedJuly 23, 2026Make & modelFord RangerVariantPlatinum 3.0LBodystyleDouble cab pick-up truckPrice at launchRM205,888OriginThailandDistributorSime Darby Auto ConneXion Sdn Bhd  Length/width/height5370 mm x 1918 mm x 1884 mmWheelbase3270 mmGround clearance230 mmTurning radius6.45 metresKerb weight (kgs)2,227 kgsSeating capacity5  PowertrainV6 turbodieselDisplacement2993 ccDriving wheelsFull-time 4×4Max output250 psMax torque (Nm)600 NmTransmission10-speed automatic transmission. Select ShiftFuel consumptionN/AFuel tank capacity80 …

The Ranger Sport 2.0L comes with a smaller 2-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine with a single turbo (instead of the previous bi-turbo). The drivetrain is also part-time 4×4, unlike the 3.0L which has full-time 4WD. Date launchedJuly 23, 2026Make & modelFord RangerVariantSport 2.0LBodystyleDouble cab pick-up truckPrice at launchRM145,888OriginThailandDistributorSime Darby Auto ConneXion Sdn Bhd  Length/width/height5370 mm x 1918 mm x 1884 mmWheelbase3270 mmGround clearance230 mmTurning radius6.45 metresKerb weight (kgs)2,227 kgsSeating capacity5  Powertrain4-cylinder turbodiesel (single turbo)Displacement1996 ccDrivetrainPart-time 4×4Max output170 psMax torque (Nm)405 NmTransmission10-speed automatic transmission, Select ShiftFuel consumptionN/AFuel tank capacity80 litresRangeN/A0 – 100 km/hN/ATop speedN/A  ConstructionBody on ladder frameSuspensionF: Double wishbones R: LeafspringsBrakesVentilated discs/discsSteering systemRack and …

For those who want a sportier look with V6 3-litre power, Ford offers the Ranger Sport with dark athletic styling. The 250 ps turbodiesel engine generates up to 600 Nm of torque and delivers power to all wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission with e-shifter control. Date launchedJuly 23, 2026Make & modelFord RangerVariantSport 3.0LBodystyleDouble cab pick-up truckPrice at launchRM159,888OriginThailandDistributorSime Darby Auto ConneXion Sdn Bhd  Length/width/height5370 mm x 1918 mm x 1884 mmWheelbase3270 mmGround clearance230 mmTurning radius6.45 metresKerb weight (kgs)2,227 kgsSeating capacity5  PowertrainV6 turbodieselDisplacement2993 ccDrivetrainFull-time 4×4Max output250 psMax torque (Nm)600 NmTransmission10-speed automatic transmission. Select ShiftFuel consumptionN/AFuel tank capacity80 litresRangeN/A0 – 100 km/hN/ATop speedN/A  ConstructionBody …