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Toyota bZ4X Interior ViewToyota bZ4X Front ViewToyota bZ4X Side ViewToyota bZ4X Back ViewToyota bZ4X Night View After a 300 km drive in Toyota’s first EV into Malaysia, I came away impressed by its power, ride and handling.I had been anticipating how Toyota — the company that has spent decades perfecting the combustion engine, automatic transmission and legends like the Corolla and Hilux — would translate all that experience into an electric vehicle.The answer for Malaysia might just be the bZ4X.And perhaps the most interesting thing about it is not what Toyota has put into the car, but what it has …

I approached the Toyota Hilux BEV test drive with more than a little curiosity.After all, as a veteran of three Camel Trophies and a veteran off-road enthusiast, I’ve spent enough time in jungles, mud and rain to know that when the going gets tough, you normally want a diesel engine, a big set of tyres and a recovery winch.Not a puny battery in an EV.So, the concept of taking an electric Hilux off-road was irresistible.Could the Hilux BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) live up to the reputation of Toyota’s legendary diesel light truck? And could there even be a meaningful comparison …

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 …

The Ranger XL 2.0L is the workhorse of the range, Built Ford Tough to take on all kinds of heavy-duty work off-road or on construction sites. It uses a proven 2-litre turbodiesel powertrain with a robust part-time 4×4 system. Date launchedJuly 23, 2026Make & modelFord RangerVariantXL 2.0LBodystyleDouble cab pick-up truckPrice at launchRM127,888OriginThailandDistributorSime 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 …

Second locally-assembled model in the JETOUR T-series for the Malaysian market. Unlike the Dashing, the T1 is a more off-road capable vehicle with to handle challenging terrain. This version has a 1.5-litre petrol engine which drives only the front wheels. Confident of its engineering, JETOUR Malaysia offers a 7-year/150,000 kms vehicle warranty and a powertrain warranty of up to 10 years/1 million kms. Date launchedJuly 22, 2026Make & modelJETOUR T1Variant1.5L TGDI 2WDBodystyleCrossoverPrice at launchRM129,800OriginMalaysiaDistributorChery Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd  Length/width/height4705 mm/1967 mm/1840 mmWheelbase2800 mmGround clearanceN/ATurning radiusN/AKerh weight1,632 kgsSeating capacity5  Powertrain4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engineDisplacement1499 ccDriving wheelsFrontMax output170 psMax torque (Nm)270 NmTransmission7-speed DCTClaimed fuel consumptionN/AFuel …

Second locally-assembled model in the JETOUR T-series for the Malaysian market. Unlike the Dashing, the T1 is a more off-road capable vehicle with to handle challenging terrain. This version has a 2.0-litre petrol engine with intelligent all-wheel drive. Confident of its engineering, JETOUR Malaysia offers a 7-year/150,000 kms vehicle warranty and a powertrain warranty of up to 10 years/1 million kms. Date launchedJuly 22, 2026Make & modelJETOUR T1Variant2.0L TGDI XWDBodystyleSUVPrice at launchRM146,800OriginMalaysiaDistributorChery Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd  Length/width/height4705 mm/1967 mm/1840 mmWheelbase2800 mmGround clearanceN/ATurning radiusN/AKerh weight1,811 kgsSeating capacity5  Powertrain4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engineDisplacement1998 ccDriving wheelsFront and rear (AWD)Max output245 psMax torque (Nm)375 NmTransmission7-speed DCTClaimed fuel …

The e Vitara is Suzuki’s first fully electric SUV, built in India. Its platform was jointly developed with Daihatsu and Toyota, the latter selling an equivalent model called the Urban Cruiser. Although there is an AWD version, Naza Eastern Motors is importing only the FWD version at this time. (more…)