Hyundai’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

The 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

GWM’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

Surprising as it may seem, but you’re looking at a very early version of what is very likely the Perodua QV-E Sedan.

GWM’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

GWM’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

Alongside 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.

At 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

TQ Wuling may not be known for exciting cars, but it looks like the Huajing S (华境S) could soon change that notion.

While 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

At 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

Proton’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.

At 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

Malaysia’s best-selling EV, the Proton eMas 5, has joined its larger sibling, the eMas 7, with the local-assembly (CKD) treatment.

Zeekr’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

At 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

At 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

At KLIMS 2026, the Zeekr 7X carries a significance that extends well beyond its electric SUV silhouette. While the majority of Chinese EV brands in Malaysia still operate on a fully imported basis, Zeekr is actively positioning Malaysia as its first production hub outside China, with the 7X designated as the opening act of that local assembly plan. This reframes the model from a premium import int

Jetour Auto Malaysia has displayed the G700 SUV at the 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS 2026). The full-size luxury off-roader initially debuted in the Chinese market last October under Jetour's premium "Zongheng" off-road line before being showcased globally at Auto Beijing in April.

Previewed for the first time at the biennial Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2026 is this, the Xpeng P7. Brought in by distributors Berjaya Xpeng Sdn. Bhd., the car is still in its left-hand drive guise - so don’t expect it to be launched here real soon.