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KLIMS 2026: Second-gen MG ZS shown, launch finally underway?MG Malaysia has showcased the second-generation MG ZS at the ongoing 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (2026 KLIMS). This marks the second time the MG ZS has been shown here, with the first being two years ago at the same event. -
KLIMS 2026: MG IM6 is here to challenge the Tesla Model Y and Xpeng X6Alongside the MG ZS (in Hybrid+ forms), MG Malaysia also showcased the MG IM6 at the ongoing 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (2026 KLIMS). -
KLIMS 2026: Boxy SUV galore: This is the Haval H7 PHEV and it is Malaysia-boundAt the ongoing 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (2026 KLIMS), GWM Malaysia has previewed the Haval H7 Hi4 PHEV, alongside the Ora 5 HEV. If you’re keeping track, the H7 Hi4 PHEV is almost a direct rival to the Jetour T2 i-DM. -
KLIMS 2026: ORA 5 HEV Expands GWM's Urban Hybrid StoryAt KLIMS 2026, the ORA 5 HEV is more than another compact crossover on the GWM stand. In Malaysia, ORA has been understood mainly through the Good Cat, a design-led urban EV with a distinct personality. The ORA 5 HEV pushes that identity into a broader direction. It keeps the brand's emphasis on styling, technology and young urban lifestyles, but changes the powertrain discussion from battery-elec -
KLIMS 2026: Hyundai Tucson and the Mainstream SUV ResetHyundai’s Malaysian narrative has entered a new chapter. After years of operation through Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors and Inokom assembly in Kulim dating back to 2004, the brand established Hyundai Motor Malaysia in 2025 as a direct local entity. The Tucson arrives at KLIMS 2026 as a beneficiary of this dual heritage: it carries the distribution legacy of Sime Motors while falling under the strategi -
KLIMS 2026: Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mainstream SUV ResetThe Hyundai Santa Fe presented at KLIMS 2026 arrives at a moment when the Korean brand’s Malaysian operation is undergoing its most significant restructuring in years. With Hyundai Motor Malaysia now established as a direct local entity, yet still supported by the Sime Motors distribution network and Inokom’s assembly heritage in Kulim, the Santa Fe must perform the dual role of product and brand -
KLIMS 2026: Haval H6 HEV and the Hybrid Mainstream TestGWM’s presence at KLIMS 2026 tells a different story than it did two years ago. The brand has moved beyond being an ORA electric hatchback importer and is now pitching itself as a full-spectrum new-energy player. The Haval H6 HEV sits at the centre of this transformation. It is not a battery-electric vehicle, nor is it a plug-in hybrid. It is a self-charging hybrid SUV aimed squarely at Malaysian -
KLIMS 2026: This Perodua C2 Concept is secretly a QV-E SedanSurprising as it may seem, but you’re looking at a very early version of what is very likely the Perodua QV-E Sedan. -
KLIMS 2026: GWM Tank 500 and the Rugged Seven-Seat PropositionGWM’s stand at KLIMS 2026 makes one thing clear: the brand is no longer content with city-focused electric hatchbacks and mainstream hybrid crossovers. By bringing the Tank 500 into the Malaysian exhibition hall, GWM is signalling its intent to compete in the large, body-on-frame SUV space that has long been dominated by Japanese and American nameplates. The Tank 500 arrives not as a tentative exp -
KLIMS 2026: WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV and the Locally Assembled Premium MPV ChallengeGWM’s story in Malaysia has shifted gear. Once known mainly for the ORA Good Cat electric hatchback, the brand has spent the past eighteen months building a broader new-energy portfolio that now spans affordable EVs, hybrid SUVs and, most significantly, a premium plug-in hybrid MPV assembled locally. The WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV, which officially entered the market in January 2026 at RM269,800, is the clea -
KLIMS 2026: Mazda CX-60 gets new flagship variant 3.3L engineAlongside the all-new, third-generation Mazda CX-5, Bermaz Motor, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia also showcased the new Mazda CX-60 with the 3.3-litre engine. -
KLIMS 2026: Maxus eTerron 9 Brings Electric 4x4 Pickup Logic Into Tougher TerritoryAt KLIMS 2026, the Maxus eTerron 9 stands out because it does not treat the electric pickup idea as a purely urban lifestyle exercise. According to SAIC Maxus global material, the eTerron 9 is a 4x4 electric pickup built on a dedicated electric platform, with Europe positioned as one of its key launch markets. For Malaysia, this is not yet the kind of vehicle that will replace diesel pickups overn -
KLIMS 2026: Maxus T60 and the Diesel Pickup's Utility NicheWhile much of the conversation at KLIMS 2026 revolves around battery-electric crossovers, sleek MPVs and the latest hybrid family SUVs, the Maxus T60 arrives with an entirely different brief. As a diesel pickup distributed by Weststar Maxus in Malaysia, it represents the commercial-vehicle layer of the market that continues to operate on its own logic. For small-business owners, fleet operators an -
KLIMS 2026: Xpeng G6 and the Smart EV's Calculated Mainstream PushAt KLIMS 2026, the Xpeng G6 enters a Malaysian electric-vehicle market that has moved past early-adopter curiosity into genuine mainstream competition. Tesla’s Model Y, BYD’s Sealion 7, Zeekr’s 7X and smart’s #5 are already fighting for the same middle-to-upper family-SUV space. Rather than joining a horsepower or battery-capacity race, Xpeng positions the G6 as a software-first smart EV. The logi -
KLIMS 2026: This is the updated 2026 Proton eMas 7, now with larger 68.39 kWh batteryProton’s product offensive continues – roughly 3 months since the introduction of the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton eMas 7 and now this C-segment SUV has received yet another update. The updated 2026 Proton eMas 7 Premium Plus retails for RM 125,800. In-line with their recent launches, Proton is offering a limited-time RM 7,000 discount, slashing the price down to RM 118,800. -
KLIMS 2026: Xpeng X9 and the Electric MPV's Challenge to Malaysia's Premium Family SegmentAt KLIMS 2026, most Chinese electric brands fight for attention with crossovers and SUVs. Xpeng chooses a different path by placing the X9 at the centre of its display. This is a full-size electric MPV, a body style that remains rare in Malaysia's EV landscape. While rivals chase the SUV formula, Xpeng is asking a specific question: can a battery-powered people mover crack the market that Toyota's -
KLIMS 2026: CKD Proton eMas 5 showcasedMalaysia’s best-selling EV, the Proton eMas 5, has joined its larger sibling, the eMas 7, with the local-assembly (CKD) treatment. -
KLIMS 2026: Zeekr 009 and the Premium Electric MPV's Credibility TestZeekr’s presence at KLIMS 2026 is still that of a newcomer finding its footing. With 2,560 cars delivered to Malaysian customers in its first full year of sales, the Geely-owned premium EV brand has moved past pure market-entry curiosity and into the phase where it must prove staying power. The Zeekr 009, a luxury battery-electric MPV, sits at the top of the local lineup alongside the compact X an -
KLIMS 2026: Toyota Camry and the Executive Sedan's Steady AnchorAt KLIMS 2026, the Toyota Camry sits on the brand’s display with a confidence that does not rely on dramatic sheet-metal changes or headline-grabbing voltage figures. While much of the exhibition hall buzz surrounds battery-electric SUVs and hybrid crossovers, the Camry remains a visual reminder that the D-segment executive sedan still has a defined place in Malaysia’s automotive landscape. Its pr -
KLIMS 2026: Toyota Corolla Cross HEV and the Established Hybrid BenchmarkAt KLIMS 2026, Toyota’s stand reinforces its multi-pathway strategy for Malaysia, balancing conventional internal-combustion options with hybrids and selected battery-electric previews. Within this lineup, the Corolla Cross HEV occupies a particularly important position. It is neither a future concept nor a response to the latest trend; it is a fully established, locally assembled hybrid SUV that

