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Perodua Simplifies Bookings With New Online Platform

Malaysian automaker Perodua’s unwavering strive for innovation continues with the launch of their latest service aimed at simplifying the purchase experience for new customers. Perodua Online Booking (or POB) also provides greater transparency for buyers, for improved peace of mind.

The process is incredibly simple and flexible for potential customers. For just RM100 (for Malaysians – a different fee is levied on non-Malaysians), buyers can select the model they’re looking for down to the variant and colour. 

Once the fee has been paid via an online payment gateway, a quick input of personal details and selection of your preferred showroom & sales advisor completes the process. 

Additionally, buyers looking for finance options can choose from a list of banks provided. An email will be sent with a receipt for your (fully refundable) booking fee, and you can then track the status of your new car via the Perodua UFirst app. If you don’t already have a membership, your sales advisor will on-board you to ensure a smooth ownership experience. 

Further, Perodua has also integrated the trade-in process into the Online Booking system – just tick the box, and your sales advisor will do the needful to manage your existing car. Just follow the process and it’ll all run smoothly.

Perodua has also done a bit of troubleshooting ahead of the launch of their Online Booking system. Online bookings “will be treated similarly to those made at any outlet,” and will therefore be subject to the same waiting period if you were to walk in to place a booking. Further, the Online Booking platform will deny a duplicate booking should you have placed one previously – if you’ve changed your mind about your model, variant or colour, speak to your sales advisor who’ll amend your booking as necessary. 

Perodua Online Booking allows customers to order their new Perodua from anywhere, which is particularly convenient for customers who know what they want ahead of time. If you want a test drive you can make that request online too, while still enjoying the same hospitality and service quality that’s maintained Perodua’s market-leader position for as long as it has. 


GALLERY: PERODUA LAUNCHES ONLINE BOOKING PLATFORM

2025 PROTON X70 Open for Booking – L2 ADAS, Apple Carplay & Android Auto

National carmaker PROTON has today announced the commencement of bookings for its updated X70 SUV, a model that’s been highly-anticipated since test mules were first spotted plying the roads almost a year ago. 

In a brief statement by the company, the new X70 boasts a “significantly refreshed exterior with enhanced performance.” Given that the X70 now has to defend its position as Malaysia’s #1 C-segment SUV against either all-new or significantly-updated rivals from Japan and China, this is certainly called for. 

Continuing, the company details some of the changes on the 2025 PROTON X70. This includes:

  1. Upgraded ADAS level 2 (which should include Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assist, something the current car does not offer)
  2. Updated 12.3-inch infotainment system, equipped with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  3. ‘Improved’ PROTON Link app, now with remote-start capability
  4. Updated interior upholstery colour option – Nappa leather now done in ‘stone grey,’ and finally
  5. Multicolour “rhythmic” ambient lighting (which we hope can be disabled).
Our preview of the 2025 PROTON X70.

PROTON goes on to promise an “amazing price & early bird package,” which will likely be detailed at the point of launch (which in itself has yet to be revealed). Interested customers can visit their nearest PROTON dealers to place their RM500 deposit beginning today.

The PROTON X70 has served quite some time as a formidable presence in the C-segment space, punching well above its weight in terms of overall usability, practicality, performance and refinement, but we’ve no doubt that the impending ‘MC2’ update will bring it bang in-line with current competition. 

Shouldn’t be too long then until the wraps are finally pulled on the new X70. Excited?


GALLERY: 2025 PROTON X70 ‘MC2’

New Lotus Eletre Variant Arrives In Malaysia – Entry-Price Dropped To RM598,800

All the style with more range, for less money.

British sports car brand Lotus has been enjoying huge global success since the introduction of its Eletre SUV, dubbed the brands’ ‘Hyper SUV’ according to official marketing. While the Eletre S and Eletre R have enthralled local fans for about a year now, the Eletre lineup has today expanded to include a more approachable model.

The base Eletre lands in Malaysia with a starting price of RM598,800 (inclusive of taxes & duties), effectively lowering the price for entry by some RM100k. The Eletre slots below the Eletre S and Eletre R, which command pricetags of RM698,000 and RM838,000 respectively. 

Despite that massive reduction in price, the base Eletre is no slouch – offering 603hp and 710Nm and equipped with broadly the same powertrain hardware as the Eletre S, the base-model still rockets from 0-100km/h in just 4.5-seconds. Thanks to its 112kWh battery this also means a maximum driving range of 600km (WLTP), representing a considerable 110km range advantage over the Eletre R (905hp/985Nm, 0-100km/h in 2.95s). 

Charging on the Eletre is equally as impressive, with an 800V architecture allowing the Eletre to accept charges at up to 350kW. This means a 10%-80% charge takes just about 20-minutes at a sufficiently-rapid charger. For home-charging, the 22kW AC feed means juicing up from dead to full should take less than 6-hours. 

Being a Lotus (despite its size and heft), the base-model Eletre promises the same dynamics as you’d expect from anything developed in Hethel. Lotus says there is a “distinct character” that “offers a difference” in the base model compared to the Eletre S and Eletre R, which we interpret as a broader capability on-road and on-track rather than the scalpel-sharp nature we’ve experienced before from the dearer variants. 

Rolling stock on the base-model Eletre are a set of 20-inch 5-spoke alloys, behind which sit 4-piston brake callipers. If that’s not enough for you however, there is the option of 22-inch diamond-cut alloys and six-piston callipers, which come as a set for an additional RM30,000. The base-Eletre also comes as standard with side-mirrors – but if you’d like to make life difficult for yourself, you can always option-on the side-mirror cameras. 

Despite the base-model moniker, the Eletre doesn’t skimp on active safety. A full suite of active driver assistance systems (ADAS) come as standard in the Eletre, bundling things like adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, rear collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert with emergency braking, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, traffic-sign recognition, a 360º camera and all-round sensors. You also get Dynamic Chassis Control to fine-tune the ride & handling characteristics just how you like it, which should pair well with the 5 available driving modes (Range, Tour, Sport, Off-Road, and Individual). 

And of course when you’re not enjoying the dynamic prowess of your Lotus Eletre, there’s the 1,380-watt 15-speaker KEF Premium audio system with surround-sound technology that promises to waft you away into another world altogether. 

Featured here is the Eletre in Cinnabar Red. Other colours include Akoya White, Kaimu Grey, Solar Yellow, Natron Red, Galloway Green, Blossom Grey, and Stellar Black. All Eletre models come as standard with a 5-year/150,000km warranty for the car, while the high-voltage battery is covered by an 8-year/800,000km warranty.


GALLERY: LOTUS ELETRE INTRODUCED IN MALAYSIA 

Lamborghini Urus SE Launched – 800PS/950Nm PHEV, RM1.03mil

The raging bull, electrified. 

Six-years following the introduction of the original Urus, Lamborghini Malaysia has unveiled the second-iteration of Sant’ Agata’s most popular model in history, the Urus SE. While the 4.0-litre V8 lump may appear to be a familiar fixture, it’s what’s supporting it that might see fans of the brand cry in shock and horror.

Mated to the 620PS/800Nm engine is an electric motor (rated 192PS/483Nm), producing a combined 800PS and 950Nm of twist. As a result the new Urus SE completes the century sprint in just 3.4-seconds (a 0.1-second improvement over the Urus S), and it’ll keep going until hitting V-max at 312km/h.

Powering the permanent-magnet synchonous motor (which lives in the gearbox) is a 25.9kWh lithium-ion battery which they’ve crammed between the boot floor and the rear limited-slip differential. All this power remains sent to all-four corners for maximum traction, though. 

In addition to a new powertrain, the new Urus SE also bears a few aesthetic changes. The headlamps now feature a less-distinctive ‘wraparound’ LED daytime running light signature, while the front and rear bumpers have also need minor fiddling to make them appear more aggressive than the outgoing car. Beyond aesthetics, these changes (and improvements to the overall aerodynamics) have improved brake cooling by some 30% and cooling of other mechanical components by 15%. There’s also improved downforce thanks to a mildly-rejigged tailgate, which works with the updated rear diffuser to generate 35% more downforce compared to the outgoing car. 

There are also improvements to the interior in the form of twin 12.3-inch digital displays that have been lifted out of the Lamborghini Revuelto. 

Being a Lamborghini there will be a raft of options available to well-heeled customers, including wheels, colours, trims, and more. 


GALLERY: 2024 LAMBORGHINI URUS SE – MALAYSIAN LAUNCH

Peugeot Returns With 408 – 3 Variants, 1.6T, From RM146k

French marque Peugeot has made a re-entry into the Malaysian market, after parent company Stellantis took back control of the brand from its second distributor in three years. Marking the local relaunch of the brand is the 408, which has gestated from a 308-with-a-boot that it used to be into a standalone fastback crossover.

Three variants make landfall today in the form of the 408 Allure, 408 Premium and 408 GT. All three models are built in Gurun, and will command pricetags of RM146,055, RM166,055 and RM196,055 respectively. 

The new 408 is built on the Stellantis EMP2 platform, and is quite a sizeable machine. Measuring in at 4,687mm in length, 1,859 in width and 1,487mm in height, sitting on a 2,787mm wheelbase and a noteworthy 189mm of ground clearance. This measures up favourably with other C-segment contenders like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis, but Stellantis insists that the 408 sits “in a class of its own.”

The French crossover isn’t holding back in terms of specifications – all cars get full LED headlights & taillights as standard, but only the top-spec GT gets Matrix LED units. Wheel sizes start at 18” Granite Black units for the Allure, rising to 19” Granite Black dual-tone units for the Premium, before topping out with 20” Monolithe Black units for the GT. Notably, only the lower two variants get a spare tyre – the GT makes do with a tyre repair kit. 

Other exterior items include a chrome grille for Allure & Premium variants while GT rocks a body-colour unit instead.

The cabin is also well-specified with standard ‘leather’ upholstery, though the keener-eyed will notice that the Allure packs faux leather, the Premium gets full real leather, and the GT is offered with Nappa leather. Only the two top models get electrically-adjustable front seats (with memory & massage function for the GT), as the Allure makes do with a manual pew for the front passenger. 

Further standard specification includes a 10-inch i-Cockpit display, with the GT offering a 3D Quartz version of the system. You also get a 10-inch HD colour infotainment system as standard but again, the GT upgrades this with an i-Toggle system beneath (essentially a secondary touchscreen with configurable shortcuts). 

Audio is also where the cars differ, with Allure & Premium models making do with 6-speakers while the GT gets a 10-speaker Focal Premium audio system. The GT also sports a cabin air-cleaning system, but all cars offer wireless phone charging and a bevy of USB ports front and rear. 

Stellantis Malaysia says that safety shouldn’t be a luxury, and they’re putting their money where their mouths are with the 408. Standard kit includes autonomous emergency braking, electronic stability program with hill-start, high-beam assist and traffic sign recognition, tyre-pressure monitoring, a 180º reverse camera, active bonnet pedestrian impact protection, and six airbags. 

Step up into the Premium and you gain (in addition to the Allure) things like advanced traffic sign recognition, front parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, upgraded autonomous emergency braking (we haven’t a clue what this entails), blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. This is also carried into the GT, which gains the adaptive Matrix LED lights we mentioned earlier. 

The 408 can be had in Obsession Blue, Perla Nera Black, Okenite White, and Artense Grey. It’s a bit of a headache but the Allure doesn’t get Obsession Blue, the Premium gets all four colours, and the GT doesn’t get Artense Grey. Makes sense? 

To combat perception around the brand, the Peugeot 408 will be sold with a 7-year/200,000km warranty. However, only 3-years is a manufacturer warranty and the following 4-years is from Stellantis Malaysia (which crucially will mirror the manufacturer warranty). 


GALLERY – 2024 PEUGEOT 408 GT

Shell Launches App – Fuel Payment, BonusLink Integrated

Shell today introduces its app to add greater convenience for its consumers across the country. While fuel apps aren’t new, the Dutch O&G company is keen to clarify that its’ is the first fuel app in Malaysia to offer 3-D Secure verification (or a one-time PIN function), adding a layer of security to its functionalitites. 

“The Shell App not only allows our customers to pay for fuel securely from inside their cars, but also ensures that all journeys are easier and more rewarding. Our aim is to enhance your experience, and make things even more convenient for you.” – Seow Lee Ming, General Manager (Mobility), Shell Malaysia

On the 3-D Secure Verification function, this is likely due to the Shell app currently lacking e-wallet integration. As such, every payment transaction requires a one-time PIN (or OTP) from the customers’ bank to authorise transfers. Shell has however displayed commitment towards integrating an e-wallet function soon, to further the move towards greater customer ease.

Fuel isn’t the sole function of the app, though. The Shell app is integrated with Bonuslink allowing customers to gather points with every purchase without the need of a physical card. These points can be used to redeem fuel, coffee, or other products from the Shell Select online store. Integrating Bonuslink via the app allows customers to earn points not just from Shell purchases, but from 3,000 other merchants across the country.

The app also integrates the ability to locate the nearest Shell station, including a filter to find the features you’re looking for. Be it a surau, ATM, cafe, or carwash, the Shell app will locate the best, closest station to you.

On rollout, the Shell app will be usable at 650 Shell service stations across the country, with full nationwide usability expected by the end of the year. You can download the app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store now.

Chery Omoda 5 Launched – 1.5T, 156hp/230Nm, RM109k

Chinese carmaker Chery, the country’s most successful exporting automotive brand, has made a big comeback in Malaysia with two of their most successful models. Those with a slightly better memory may recall Chery being offered in Malaysia previously, with lacklustre models like the Eastar and Maxime MPVs, the QQ supermini, and the Tiggo SUV. 

Chery assures that things are different now – the brand has set up a local subsidiary to handle sales & distribution, unlike previously when it appointed a dealer instead. While the ‘Tiggo’ nameplate has returned for the Tiggo 8 Pro, the brand has also launched its B-segment SUV competitor, in the form of the Omoda 5 priced from RM108,800 for the C variant, and RM118,800 for the H.

Measuring 4,400mm long and 1,830mm wide and riding on a 2,630mm wheelbase, the Omoda 5 is slightly longer and wider than the Honda HR-V and larger in every dimension than the PROTON X50. Its more emotive design also marks a stark departure from the more conventional Honda & PROTON too. There’s no mistaking this for anything else.  

Then there’s the powertrain – while the Omoda 5 also takes the turbocharged route here, with its 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo putting out 156hp and 230Nm. Power goes exclusively to the front wheels via a 9-speed CVT automatic gearbox too. This makes it a little less powerful than the turbocharged Honda HR-V and flagship PROTON X50, but does better than the lower-powered versions of PROTON’s crossover.  

The distinctive looks of the Omoda 5 begin with its face, where a large chrome-pinned grille is flanked above by a set of LED daytime running lights that double-up as scrolling indicators. Beneath those sit a pair of full-LED headlights with automatic high-beam functionality, giving the Omoda 5 a look that very few others dare to offer. 

Rolling stock is handled by 18-inch multi-tone alloys, while the rear of the Omoda 5 takes more Lexus-like cues with a pair of slim full-LED taillights that stretch across the tailgate. The ‘Chery’ script sits up high, while down below you’ll find a pair of (fake) exhaust exits on a heavily-sculpted lower bumper. While certainly a busy design, the Omoda 5’s focus on engaging looks geared towards younger buyers certainly fits the brief, though more conservative buyers will likely prefer what both Honda and PROTON offer instead.

The interior of the Omoda 5 is alot less divisive – derivative, more like. The dashboard takes a very horizontal design to emphasise width, replete with a full-width AC vent design sitting beneath twin 10.25-inch screens that handle infotainment and driver displays. HVAC controls are mounted on a touch panel beneath the centre vents, beneath which sit a pair of wireless phone chargers wrapped in grippy suede-like material. This pairs well with the standard wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto, and provides a good viewing angle too. 

Ergonomics is a key factor for the marque, as evident by the relatively generous use of tactile buttons and switches to control major functions. We’re made to understand that Chery has engineered the switchgear to provide a “positive sensation” during use according to one of their executives, but we’ll have to refrain from comment until we review the Omoda 5 properly.

A quick aside on the HVAC system, you’ll find a dual-zone climate control system here as standard, though the higher H variant adds ventilated powered front seats, a powered tailgate, and a sunroof. There’s also an 8-speaker Sony audio system for the Omoda 5 H (six in the C), and a 360º camera that replaces the standard reverse camera in the entry-level variant.

Exterior differences between the C and H are limited to just some splashes of red throughout the place, including on inserts in the alloy wheels. The other key differentiator are the indicators – scrolling units are limited to the H, while the C models get ‘conventional’ units instead.  

Safety is managed by a generous list of active and passive safety systems. On the former, the Tiggo 8 Pro offers adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure alert & assist, blind-spot monitoring with door-open warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. It also offers hill descent control, tyre-pressure monitoring, and hill-start assist – we’d like to see if anyone would ever off-road an Omoda 5… 

Chery is assuaging customer concerns about reliability and serviceability in two ways: First, it has announced 31 operating showrooms nationwide that can handle sales & aftersales from point of launch, with more expected to open in the near future. Second, all new Chery models will come as standard with a 7-year/150,000km warranty and 5-years free service (with free labour for every alternate service). The first 3,000 Chery customers will also benefit from an industry-leading 10-year/1,000,000km powertrain warranty – for the 3,001st customer onwards, this coverage will set them back an additional RM2,000. 

It’s very clear that Chery, like many Chinese brands, have big ambitions. Malaysia will be a key market for them, having invested in assembly facilities in Kulim, Kedah and rolling out not just the Omoda 5 but the larger Tiggo 8 Pro in CKD-form from the get-go. Brand bosses have committed to Malaysia as their right-hand drive assembly and R&D hub too, eager to add value to the mature Malaysian automotive economy and to create high-value jobs in the sector. 


GALLERY – 2023 CHERY OMODA 5 C 1.5T CVT

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Launched – 2.0 Turbo, 256hp/390Nm, RM160k

Chinese carmaker Chery, the country’s most successful exporting automotive brand, has made a big comeback in Malaysia with two of their most successful models. Those with a slightly better memory may recall Chery being offered in Malaysia previously, with lacklustre models like the Eastar and Maxime MPVs, the QQ supermini, and the Tiggo SUV. 

Chery assures that things are different now – the brand has set up a local subsidiary to handle sales & distribution, unlike previously when it appointed a dealer instead. All that’s retained is the ‘Tiggo’ name, which makes its return to Malaysia as a prefix to the Tiggo 8 Pro, the marque’s flagship D-segment SUV, priced at RM159,800.

Measuring 4,722mm long and 1,860mm wide and riding on a 2,710mm wheelbase, the Tiggo 8 Pro is only slightly smaller than the recently-launched PROTON X90, though you wouldn’t guess it. The Tiggo 8 Pro’s bold and assertive design makes sure of that, with plenty of presence no matter which angle you take it in from. 

Power in the Tiggo 8 Pro comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine. Outputs are rated at 256hp and 390Nm, with power going to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes are available, but no paddle shifters. This eclipses the 190PS & 300Nm on offer from PROTON’s 48V MHEV system – Chery says this is the “most powerful vehicle in the segment,” though we suspect they’ve overlooked the 2.5-litre turbocharged Mazda CX-8. 

The face of the Tiggo 8 Pro is highlighted by the large ‘galaxy grille,’ replete with diamond-shaped chrome pins that expand from an illuminated badge. On the latter, the Chery logo illuminates when the car unlocks and syncs with the headlights (and taillights) as an element of the car’s ‘welcome’ function. On either side sits full LED headlights, which include a scrolling indicator function and automatic high-beam.

Rolling stock is handled by 19-inch multi-tone alloys, wrapped in 235/55 section tyres. The rear is crowned by a light-bar that stretches across the tailgate, beneath which you’ll find quad exhaust pipes. It’s a very elegant-looking machine, as befits its D-segment SUV positioning – competitors like Mazda’s CX-8 and PROTON’s X90 also go the same route. 

But it’s the interior of the Tiggo 8 Pro that really sets it apart. Emphasising the width of the interior is a broad dash design that incorporates full-spanning elements to make it all feel expansive. At the top you’ll find a pair of 10.25-inch screens, handling driver information and infotainment duties. Graphics are clean and progress is smooth, and features (wired) Apple Carplay & Android Auto as standard. Sound duties are handled by an 8-speaker Sony audio system as standard, hiding behind Burmeister-eque speaker grilles.

Chery has resisted the urge to incorporate everything into the screen by positioning the HVAC controls on a separate (touch-sensitive) panel beneath the centre screen. Ergonomics is a key factor for the marque, as evident by the relatively generous use of tactile buttons and switches to control major functions. We’re made to understand that Chery has engineered the switchgear to provide a “positive sensation” during use according to one of their executives, but we’ll have to refrain from comment until we review the Tiggo 8 Pro properly.

A quick aside on the HVAC system, you’ll find a dual-zone climate control system here, as well as heated and cooled front seats. This should ensure that even with the sun beating down through the panoramic sunroof, everyone should remain comfortable.

The seating layout is in a 2-3-2 setup, with Chery themselves describing the Tiggo 8 Pro as a 5+2. Indeed the third row is a little cramped compared to the PROTON X90 and Mazda CX-8, but if they’re for occasional use only (as tends to be the case with SUVs in this class), all should remain well. 

Other standard features of the Tiggo 8 Pro include keyless entry and go (including a nifty walk-away lock), multi-colour ambient lighting, electric tailgate, wireless smartphone charging, an electronic parking brake, and a standard 360º camera. 

Safety is managed by a generous list of active and passive safety systems. On the former, the Tiggo 8 Pro offers adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure alert & assist, blind-spot monitoring with door-open warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. And on the passive side, the Tiggo 8 Pro offers more airbags than any other competitor in the segment. 

Chery is assuaging customer concerns about reliability and serviceability in two ways: First, it has announced 31 operating showrooms nationwide that can handle sales & aftersales from point of launch, with more expected to open in the near future. Second, all new Chery models will come as standard with a 7-year/150,000km warranty and 5-years free service (with free labour for every alternate service). The first 3,000 Chery customers will also benefit from an industry-leading 10-year/1,000,000km powertrain warranty – for the 3,001st customer onwards, this coverage will set them back an additional RM2,000. 

It’s very clear that Chery, like many Chinese brands, have big ambitions. Malaysia will be a key market for them, having invested in assembly facilities in Kulim, Kedah and rolling out not just the Tiggo 8 Pro but the smaller Omoda 5 in CKD-form from the get-go. Brand bosses have committed to Malaysia as their right-hand drive assembly and R&D hub too, eager to add value to the mature Malaysian automotive economy and to create high-value jobs in the sector. 


GALLERY – 2023 CHERY TIGGO 8 PRO LUXURY

Volkswagen Updates Tiguan Allspace with IQ.Drive – Level 2 ADAS Features Standard

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) seems to have taken to heart years of criticism of their lacklustre fitment of active safety features. After updating the Golf GTi and Arteon to feature their IQ.Drive suite of technology, the marque has taken to their volume-seller Tiguan Allspace and done the same across all three models.

Available as the Allspace Life, Allspace Elegance and Allspace R-Line, the Tiguan has served as VPCM’s most profitable current model in the local lineup. By offering IQ.Drive advanced driver assist systems as standard on all variants, VPCM has effectively ensured the continued success of the Tiguan Allspace locally. 

IQ.Drive is Volkswagen’s moniker for their active safety features. Beneath the IQ.Drive umbrella are features like autonomous emergency braking (forward facing, with cyclist & pedestrian detection), adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with Side Assist (actively intervening if a driver manoeuvres into a vehicle in their blind spot), rear cross-traffic alert, and Lane Assist (or lane-keep assist). 

In addition to IQ.Drive, the 2023 Tiguan Allspace lineup also gains a wireless smartphone charger as standard, working perfectly with the wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto that the Tiguan Allspace has always offered. 

The updated Tiguan Allspace lineup now starts at RM174,590 for the Allspace Life, rising to RM203,590 for the Allspace Elegance. The range-topping Allspace R-Line will set you back RM257,073.60 for its larger engine, all-wheel drive and improved specification, and all prices include Volkswagen’s Assurance Package (5-years unlimited-mileage warranty, 3-years scheduled servicing, 5-years roadside assistance), though all cars can be had with the standard 2-year warranty for added flexibility and savings.

Prior to the inclusion of IQ.Drive, we were among the first in the country to sample the facelifted Tiguan Allspace lineup locally, and you can watch our video review here

BYD Delivers Its First 100 Malaysian Cars

With 500 more units on the way.

Chinese new-energy vehicle brand BYD, distributed and represented in Malaysia by Sime Darby Motors, has delivered the first 100 units of its Atto 3 electric crossover to customers at a special event to mark the occasion. This marks a major milestone for the brand, which was launched in our market just last month. 

“With the delivery of the first BYD Atto 3 vehicles to our market, we look forard to maintaining our momentum with more units slated to reach Malaysia soon. [Sime Darby Motors] strives to cater to the growing demand for environmentally-friendly options among Malaysians, fuelling aspirations towards low-carbon mobility.”

Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director (Retail & Distribution), Sime Darby Motors

Having collected some 1,000 bookings in just 10-days following the launch, BYD’s Malaysian customers were convinced by the marque’s performance in its home market of China as well as across the globe. 

Offering competitive levels of safety and convenience technology coupled with a battery range that goes as far as 450km in real-world conditions on a single charge (for the Extended Range models; 400km is to be expected from the Standard Range variant), the BYD Atto 3 is available from just RM149,800 for the Standard, and topping out at RM167,800 for the Extended. 

You can check out our video coverage of the BYD Atto 3 launch here, and see what it’s like to drive here