For years, the smart name in Malaysia evoked images of compact city runabouts engineered for tight urban parking. The arrival of the smart #5 at KLIMS 2026 demolishes that association. As the largest model the brand has ever offered locally, the #5 signals a deliberate pivot from microcar novelty to full-fledged premium electric SUV contender. It asks Malaysian buyers to forget what they thought t

Buyers in Malaysia looking for a five-door hot hatch that can handle daily commutes and weekend backroads have long juggled between front-wheel-drive Japanese options and European rivals with limited aftersales support. The Toyota GR Corolla at KLIMS 2026 offers a different proposition: a Gazoo Racing-tuned all-wheel-drive hatchback backed by Toyota’s nationwide service network.

Perodua has announced that due to an increase in parts localization, they have managed to reduce the price of the Perodua QV-E.

Proton is no stranger to hybrids, as the national car maker has dabbled with electrification for the better part of 10 years.

Have you ever woke up one fine day and thought to yourself that having seven seats in the Perodua Aruz is just too mainstream and you would prefer to haul stuff instead?

Following its regional rollout in Indonesia and Thailand, the 2026 Hyundai Stargazer facelift has made its first official Malaysian appearance at KLIMS 2026. This preview gives local buyers a closer look at the heavily updated three-row, B-segment MPV before its scheduled local launch in the fourth quarter of this year, where it is set to challenge established segment rivals like the Toyota Veloz

The Kia K4 is useful because it says something that is often lost in the rush toward electrification: not every buyer is ready to move into a full EV. Based on the K4 First Drives release and the technical specification file shared by Eric, the K4 is a Europe-focused hatchback positioned between the C- and D-segments. It combines a larger footprint, a more connected cabin and a wide powertrain ran

At KLIMS 2026, the Dongfeng Vigo arrives with a brief that is easy to state but difficult to execute: offer Malaysian families a battery-electric SUV at a price point that sits around the psychologically critical RM100,000 mark. Launched in February 2026 alongside the larger Dongfeng 007, the Vigo represents the brand’s most mainstream gamble yet. With an introductory positioning near RM100,000 an

Dongfeng’s arrival in Malaysia is no longer a matter of rumour. With the 007 fastback already on sale since February 2026, the brand enters KLIMS 2026 with a tangible product rather than a promise. Positioned as a D-segment battery-electric sedan, the 007 targets buyers who would otherwise default to the BYD Seal or Tesla Model 3. Its brief is straightforward: deliver comparable electric range and

MG’s stand at KLIMS 2026 is anchored by a vehicle that represents more than a model update. The MG S5 EV is the brand’s first locally assembled electric vehicle, rolling out of SAIC Motor Malaysia’s facility in Melaka since March 2026. This shift from fully imported units to CKD production is the single most important signal MG is sending to the Malaysian market.

The Honda HR-V has long served as the gateway into Honda’s SUV family for Malaysian buyers who find the WR-V too compact and the CR-V a stretch for city parking. Its proportions were devised for dense urban environments, yet the cabin manages to swallow the weekly grocery run and occasional highway trips with equal ease. At KLIMS 2026, the HR-V’s presence is a reminder that not every successful co

The updated 2026 Honda CR-V reached Malaysian showrooms in March with a decisive powertrain shuffle. Honda Malaysia introduced a new 2.0-litre e:HEV E variant, standing alongside the 1.5-litre Turbo V and the range-topping 2.0-litre e:HEV RS. By adding a more accessible hybrid grade, Honda has removed the steep premium that once gated the e:HEV badge. The CR-V hybrid is no longer a niche top-tier

The KLIMS 2026 floor is crowded with new-energy nameplates, yet the Honda Civic arrives with no need for reintroduction. It remains one of the defining C-segment sedans in Malaysia, a status earned through decades of local assembly and consistent mainstream presence. While this year’s headlines tilt toward battery-electric newcomers, the Civic’s display reminds visitors that the traditional sedan

The Honda City Hatchback arrives at KLIMS 2026 not as a dramatic debut, but as a measured statement of continuity in a segment undergoing rapid transformation. While much of the industry conversation at the show centres on full-electric hatchbacks from newer brands, Honda’s compact five-door serves as a reminder that the B-segment still rewards practicality, build familiarity and low running costs

Malaysia’s B-segment sedan space is shrinking under SUV pressure, yet the Honda City remains a deliberate fixture at KLIMS 2026. While show floors increasingly celebrate high-riding crossovers and full-electric hatchbacks, Honda’s decision to keep the City front and centre signals something different: there is still volume to be defended in the traditional three-box format. For young families, fir

Kia Sales Malaysia took over local operations on 1 January 2026, and the Carnival facelift arrived the same month as one of the first products launched under this principal-led structure. That timing is no coincidence. While the EV9 acts as the brand’s technology flagship and the Sportage handles the high-volume SUV fight, the Carnival serves as the practical proof point that Kia intends to compet

The Hyundai Staria commands attention at KLIMS 2026 not through performance claims or electrified badging, but through the sheer singularity of its form. In a show floor increasingly populated by coupe-SUVs and slab-sided electric crossovers, the Staria’s smooth, rounded silhouette and generous glasshouse serve as a reminder that some vehicle categories still prioritize interior volume and passeng

Hyundai Motor Malaysia used KLIMS 2026 to move its N performance story from aspiration to official local availability. The IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6 N have both been launched in Malaysia, bringing Hyundai's electric performance sub-brand into the country with confirmed pricing, authorised dealer channels and a built-to-order sales model. For the IONIQ 5 N, the official retail price is RM 443,888.

Hyundai Motor Malaysia launched the IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6 N together at KLIMS 2026, with the IONIQ 6 N officially priced at RM 449,888. Like its crossover sibling, it is offered on a built-to-order basis. If the IONIQ 5 N is the more versatile electric performance crossover, the IONIQ 6 N is the lower, sleeker and more precision-focused alternative. It is not an appearance package for the regular

If the Kia PV5 appears in the KLIMS 2026 conversation, its importance is not simply that Kia has another electric van. The PV5 was fully unveiled at the 2025 Kia EV Day as the brand's first production PBV, or Platform Beyond Vehicle, model. It has been developed from the start for passenger transport, cargo delivery, ride-hailing, wheelchair access and conversion use, rather than being a conventio