Malaysia Auto Opinions & Analysis

In July 2026, an unprecedented name surfaced on the Malaysian automotive sales charts.

On 1 July 2026, Malaysia officially implemented new import regulations for electric vehicles (EVs).

In the first half of 2026, Malaysia's MPV market contracted by 11%, with total sales dropping from around 34,000 units in the same period last year to 30,182 units. Meanwhile, SUV sales surged by 19% to reach 118,837 units.

With Mitsubishi Motors officially announcing the launch and local production of the Xforce HEV in Indonesia, this highly anticipated B-segment hybrid crossover SUV is once again in the ASEAN automotive spotlight. Over the past year or so, from its debut in Thailand to its localised production in Indonesia, Mitsubishi’s electrification push in Southeast Asia has noticeably gathered pace.

When mentioning the Toyota Aqua, many seasoned Malaysian drivers might still recall its 2012 arrival in Malaysia under the name Prius C.

In Toyota's automotive landscape, the debut of the GR GT is regarded as the ultimate expression of "Morizo" (Akio Toyoda)'s passion for driving.