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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: TQ Wuling showcases Huajing S, new flagship three-row SUV coming soon?TQ Wuling may not be known for exciting cars, but it looks like the Huajing S (华境S) could soon change that notion. -
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 -
KLIMS 2026: Zeekr 7X and the Premium EV's Local Assembly PlayAt 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 -
KLIMS 2026: 2026 Jetour G700 shown in Malaysia for the first time; 904 PS, 1,135 Nm, PHEVJetour 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. -
Xpeng P7 previewed at KLIMS 2026: BEV sedan with 820 km range, Turing chip, priced from RM 118k in ChinaPreviewed 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. -
Priced at RM 260k, GWM Tank 300 HEV seen at KLIMS - just RM 9k more than regular petrol variant, 245 PS/380 Nm, 9-speed AT, auto parkingGreat Wall Motor (GWM) has brought the newly launched Tank 300 HEV to KLIMS 2026 for its official capital debut. First introduced at the Penang Motorshow, this new petrol-electric hybrid model expands the rugged 4x4 lineup alongside the standard internal combustion engine (ICE) variant, which has achieved over 1,000 unit sales locally since its market introduction in July 2024. -
KLIMS 2026: Zeekr X and the Compact Premium EV's Calculated PositionAt KLIMS 2026, the Zeekr X occupies a specific corner of the brand's display that speaks to a particular buyer mindset. While the larger 7X carries the weight of local assembly ambition and the 009 projects outright luxury, the X represents Zeekr's attempt to translate its Geely-backed premium EV formula into a more accessible compact SUV footprint. In a market where Chinese EVs are rapidly shifti -
KLIMS 2026: Toyota Yaris Cross and the Compact SUV's Hybrid Mainstream PlayAt KLIMS 2026, the Toyota Yaris Cross arrives as a carefully timed reinforcement for a brand that already dominates Malaysia’s non-national mainstream segment. Launched in May 2026 and assembled locally at the Bukit Raja plant, the model plugs a noticeable hole in Toyota’s domestic line-up: a B-segment SUV priced for mass-market families yet distinct from the larger Corolla Cross. With an entry po -
KLIMS 2026: Maxus Terron 9 Uses Diesel Pickup Logic for a More Immediate Malaysian BriefIf the eTerron 9 is Maxus showing its electric future, the Terron 9 is the pickup more Malaysian buyers can immediately understand. In China, the related model is known as the Star X, which should be treated as a regional name reference rather than a separate vehicle. For visitors at KLIMS 2026, the Terron 9 is less about concept value and more about whether Maxus can find room in a diesel pickup -
KLIMS 2026: Maxus and the Commercial Mobility CounterpointKLIMS 2026 has consolidated its identity as a showcase for electrified passenger mobility, with Chinese EV brands and local challengers commanding the bulk of attention. Against that backdrop, the Maxus display introduces a deliberately different conversation. Distributed by Weststar Maxus, the brand arrives not to compete for the same retail buyer pool as mass-market crossovers and sedans, but to -
KLIMS 2026: GWM’s Multi-Route Push Into Malaysia’s New-Energy MainstreamGWM’s presence at KLIMS 2026 delivers a clear message: the brand is no longer merely an ORA electric-hatchback importer testing Malaysian waters. Its display now spans battery-electric city cars, hybrid SUVs and a premium plug-in hybrid MPV, making it one of the more diversified Chinese new-energy portfolios in the country. This breadth is a calculated response to a Malaysian market that is warmin

