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Looking for a Volvo XC60 T8 AWD? Here are the specs, features and where to test drive in MalaysiaPlug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs are becoming an increasingly popular option for buyers who want a D-Segment electric driving option for daily commutes without giving up the flexibility of a petrol engine for longer journeys.
Lien Oct 9, 2026 12:04:39- Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Buyer's Guide: RM449,888 for a 650 PS electric sedan, one car for both track and daily drive?RM449,888 for a 650 PS all-electric sedan. Just a few years ago, that money would barely get you a German performance car with just over 400 PS, before you even started ticking the options list.
Calvin Sep 22, 2026 - Voyah Dream 9 heading to Malaysia: BEV & 755 PS PHEV – How to choose the RM250k-RM350k luxury MPVVoyah is heading to Malaysia. Calvin Sep 22, 2026
- Dongfeng Vigo Buyer's Guide: Can fast charging and extra space offset an expanding service network?Looking to buy a pure electric SUV for RM100,000? There is now a new contender on your shortlist. The Dongfeng Vigo, launched in February 2026 in a single Premier variant, carries an official retail price of RM108,888, though early-bird rebates slash it straight down to RM100,000. Calvin Sep 21, 2026
- BMW iX1 eDrive20L M Sport Buyer's Guide: Adding 81 mm of rear legroom for a modest RM2,000 premiumBMW Malaysia announced the pricing for the iX1 eDrive20L M Sport in April 2026 at RM252,800. The standard iX1 eDrive20 M Sport is priced at RM250,800, representing a price difference of just RM2,000. Calvin Sep 21, 2026
- Toyota bZ4X Buyer's Guide: RM220k for Toyota's first electric SUV, is a single variant enough?After a wait of over three years, Toyota has finally rolled the bZ4X into Malaysian showrooms. On 2 April 2026, the facelifted bZ4X officially went on sale as a sole front-wheel-drive variant. Fully imported (CBU) from Japan, it carries an on-the-road (OTR) price tag of RM220,000 without insurance. Calvin Sep 21, 2026
- Toyota Urban Cruiser Buyer's Guide: RM198k for a single-spec electric SUV – is it worth it?RM198,000 for a compact pure electric SUV. At this price point, you could drive away in a BYD Atto 3 Performance and still have RM48,200 to spare. Or, you could opt for the Jaecoo J5 EV and pocket a massive RM79,200 in savings. Calvin Sep 21, 2026
- MG ZS Hybrid+ Buyer's Guide: A RM100,000 Hybrid SUV with 196 PS – Is It Worth the Money?RM100,000 for a hybrid SUV pushing out a combined 196 PS and 465 Nm. Just two years ago, that budget would likely have only netted you an entry-level 1.5-litre naturally aspirated SUV with a 0-100 km/h sprint well past the 10-second mark. Calvin Sep 21, 2026
- 2026 BYD Atto 3 buyer's guide: Is the RM13k upgrade for 800V and RWD worth paying?The BYD Atto 3 is Malaysia’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), with over 12,000 units delivered since its local debut in late 2022. In June 2026, the facelifted Atto 3 made its ASEAN premiere, with Malaysia receiving the full European-spec “Evo” upgrade, chalking up 1,000 bookings within just 10 days of launch. Calvin Sep 17, 2026
- BYD Atto 2 Buyer's Guide: Is the single Premium variant worth buying at RM100k?If you have a budget of RM100,000 and want a fully electric SUV, you will quickly realise that the options in our market can be counted on one hand. At this exact price point, the BYD Atto 2 is a model that is practically impossible to ignore. Calvin Sep 16, 2026
- Nissan Kicks e-Power buyer's guide: is the RM8,000 jump from VL to VLT worth it?Have you ever imagined an ownership experience like this: driving out every day to the surreal, seamless acceleration of a pure electric vehicle, yet never having to plan charging stops or scramble for EV chargers in shopping mall basements. Calvin Sep 15, 2026
- Proton S70 buyer's guide: Choosing between the six variants with Lite and Prime addedOn 7 September 2026, Proton announced the addition of two entry-level variants, Lite and Prime, to the S70 lineup. Together with the existing four turbocharged variants—Executive, Premium, Flagship, and Flagship X, the S70 range now offers a total of six variants on sale. Calvin Sep 15, 2026
- Leapmotor C10 buyer's guide: is the RM10,000 upgrade from RWD to Plus worth it?The Leapmotor C10 officially shifted to local assembly (CKD) at the Gurun plant in Kedah in July 2026, marking a crucial step in Stellantis Malaysia's electrification roadmap. Calvin Sep 14, 2026
- 2026 Zeekr X from RM158,800: Premium vs Flagship – which one should you buy?In June 2026, Zeekr Malaysia officially introduced the updated Zeekr X. The new electric SUV is available in two variants: the rear-wheel drive Premium and the all-wheel drive Flagship, priced at RM158,800 and RM175,800 respectively. Calvin Sep 10, 2026
- Jetour VT9 Buyer's Guide: How to choose between Comfort and Prime on this RM120k 7-seater SUVThe Jetour VT9 launched in Malaysia in May 2025, currently offered in two variants: Comfort and Prime. On-the-road (OTR) prices in Peninsular Malaysia without insurance are RM119,350 and RM124,350 respectively. Calvin Sep 10, 2026
- Honda Civic 1.5T RS vs Toyota Corolla GR Sport: RM 150k C-segment, turbo performance or TNGA chassis balanceIn Malaysia's C-segment sedan market with a budget around RM 150k, local car buyers will invariably cross paths with these two arch-rivals: Lien Sep 10, 2026
- 3rd-Gen Perodua Myvi Buyer's Guide: Which Variant Fits Your Budget?The Perodua Myvi needs little introduction in the Malaysian automotive landscape. Ever since the first generation arrived in 2005, this hatchback has consistently remained one of the country's best-selling cars, earning its rightful title as the “King of Malaysian Roads”. Calvin Sep 7, 2026
- Honda HR-V 1.5 E vs Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V: which RM130k SUVs should you buy?In Malaysia's non-national SUV segment, the Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross are two unavoidable contenders. For years, the HR-V has consistently been one of the top-selling Japanese SUVs in the country, while the Corolla Cross serves as Toyota's heavyweight contender in this price bracket. Calvin Sep 7, 2026
- Budget Under RM50,000: Perodua Axia AV vs Proton Saga Premium S – How to Choose?If you are shopping for a new car on a budget under RM50,000, the Perodua Axia and Proton Saga are almost guaranteed to be on your shortlist. One is Malaysia's best-selling entry-level hatchback, while the other is the national sedan that has just undergone a major update with an all-new 1.5-litre engine. Calvin Sep 7, 2026
- 2026 Nissan Serena e-Power buyer's guide: Breaking down all five trims from RM155k to RM180kIn March 2026, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) officially launched the sixth-generation Nissan Serena e-Power in Malaysia. This marks the Serena's first time being locally assembled (CKD), and it is also the very first e-Power model to be assembled in Malaysia. Calvin Sep 7, 2026
