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  • Chery Tiggo Cross update for Malaysia – new face?

    The Chery Tiggo Cross has only been on sale in Malaysia for a little over a year, but it looks like we could be getting an update soon. “‘Sporty’ just got a new face”, says the teaser above. This suggests that there could be some changes to the front end, although it’s not immediately apparent from the still above.

    This one’s a bit of a mystery, as globally, there isn’t (yet) a facelift newer than ours, as far as we know. It’s worth noting that our Chery Tiggo Cross is already the culmination of a few facelifts – it can actually trace its roots all the way back to 2017 in China.

    As it stands now, the Turbo costs RM89k and the Hybrid RM100k, although there are limited-time deals that could bring the starting price down to RM81k. Both have 1.5 litre four-cylinder engines, but they couldn’t drive more differently from each other. Dive deep via our comprehensive video review here.

    Chery Tiggo Cross Turbo in Malaysia

    Chery Tiggo Cross Hybrid in Malaysia

     
  • Parents must prioritise safety when carrying children on a motorcycle – wear a properly fitted child helmet

    Parents must prioritise safety when carrying children on a motorcycle – wear a properly fitted child helmet

    Parents are reminded motorcycle safety for children begins with taking responsibility for their safety every time they are carried as a pillion passenger. Children should always wear a suitable motorcycle helmet whenever travelling on a motorcycle, even for short journeys.

    A properly fitted helmet, worn correctly and securely fastened, can help reduce the risk of serious head injuries in the event of a crash. However, helmet use is only one part of keeping children safe on the road.

    Parents must prioritise safety when carrying children on a motorcycle – wear a properly fitted child helmet

    Parents and motorcycle riders should also ride responsibly, avoid speeding, maintain a safe speed for the road and traffic conditions, and follow all traffic rules. Motorcyclists should remain alert, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and avoid risky manoeuvres, particularly when carrying children.

    The reminder comes as a simple but important message to parents – a short journey does not mean there is no risk. Taking the necessary precautions before setting off can make a significant difference in protecting a child’s life.

     
  • McLaren confirms SUV to launch by 2030; next-gen engines, transmissions to be designed, made in-house

    McLaren confirms SUV to launch by 2030; next-gen engines, transmissions to be designed, made in-house

    McLaren has announced that a 500 million pound sterling (RM2.7 billion) investment programme will expand the supercar maker’s manufacturing, engineering and operations towards the development of its next-generation models, which will include a performance SUV.

    The expansion of McLaren Automotive will include a new vehicle assembly facility in the United Kingdom for the production of its SUV, while McLaren Automotive will also have two new engines and transmissions built in-house for the first time in its history, according to the brand.

    Operations will also expand its operations at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, and its carbon-fibre manufacturing and research facility at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre in South Yorkshire, it said.

    McLaren confirms SUV to launch by 2030; next-gen engines, transmissions to be designed, made in-house

    According to Autocar, the upcoming McLaren SUV could feature a carbon-fibre tub construction, and this could spawn other, front-engined models for the brand in the future. In addition to the SUV, McLaren plans to enter new product categories, said the manufacturer.

    McLaren said that its product expansion programme will create at least 1,000 new jobs, directly and indirectly, across McLaren operations by 2032, while safeguarding existing jobs. The workforce at McLaren Automotive is set to double in the United Kingdom, it said.

    Mclaren chief operating officer Michael Straughan told Autocar that the brand’s growth into new car segments requires the increase of production capacity.

    McLaren confirms SUV to launch by 2030; next-gen engines, transmissions to be designed, made in-house

    “No longer will we be only rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive cars. There’s going to be front-engined, and either four-wheel drive or perhaps rear-wheel drive in the future. It’s very difficult off one assembly line, so we need another assembly line – wherever we decide to put that,” Straughan said.

    The British supercar maker would not look to build its cars on a production line within another manufacturer’s factory in the United Kingdom as “low volume is quite disruptive to an OEM’s larger volumes”, so its new production facility will be all-new and bespoke, the report wrote.

    Never say never? McLaren isn’t the first supercar maker to capitulate on SUVs. Historic rival Ferrari was of a similar sentiment before it rolled out the Purosangue.

     
  • 2027 Volvo XC60 facelift – third refresh brings long-range PHEV with 200 km WLTP EV range, Google Gemini AI

    2027 Volvo XC60 facelift – third refresh brings long-range PHEV with 200 km WLTP EV range, Google Gemini AI

    Can you believe it’s been over nine years since the second-generation Volvo XC60 made its debut? Neither can I, but such is the staying power of this Swedish compact executive SUV – and the slower than expected uptake of EVs – that the car has been given its stay of execution with its third facelift that will bring it well past the decade mark.

    It’s a good job, then, that the XC60 is just as handsome now as it was all those years ago, bolstered by some significant exterior tweaks. The front end gains a wider grille that now encroaches into the headlights, mimicking the already-updated XC90. The slats now slant in the same direction as the diagonal chrome bar, rather than criss-crossing as per the last update from just last year. The bonnet and front fenders have been reprofiled to suit.

    The lamps themselves feature a simplified Thor’s Hammer daytime running light graphic similar to the just-facelifted XC40, while the bumper has been mildly resculpted for a more upright look. Meanwhile, the taillights have been made slightly slimmer and come with visually striking light guides, and there’s also a cleaner rear bumper design.

    2027 Volvo XC60 facelift – third refresh brings long-range PHEV with 200 km WLTP EV range, Google Gemini AI

    Inside, the changes are much more minor, with only new silvery trim under the 11.2-inch infotainment touchscreen (which was added last year and still looks like an afterthought poking out of the dashboard) and a decor strip on the doors being the only visible tweaks.

    You do at least now get visible ambient lighting (finally!) and a new Cardamom Nappa leather upholstery option. The Volvo Car UX Android Automotive-based infotainment system has also been updated and now offers Google Gemini generative AI voice control.

    The XC60 can still be had as a petrol model, this being the carryover B5 AWD with a 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder making 250 PS and 360 Nm of torque (10 Nm more than before). It’s mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system that adds an extra 14 PS and 40 Nm in accelerative boost (zero to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds), as well as the usual eight-speed automatic gearbox.

    2027 Volvo XC60 facelift – third refresh brings long-range PHEV with 200 km WLTP EV range, Google Gemini AI

    The big news here are the T6 AWD and T8 AWD plug-in hybrids, which receive a much larger 41.2 kWh battery, more than double that of the previous models’ 19 kWh. This results in a commensurate increase in electric range to 00 km and a total range of 1,253 km for the T6, both on the WLTP cycle.

    In Europe, the powertrain configurations were changed last year, with the rear-mounted electric motor boosted to 177 PS and 309 Nm of torque. This was not the case in Malaysia, where the XC60 soldiered on with a 145 PS motor; it remains to be seen if this will be the case with the latest model.

    The petrol engines, on the other hand, were made less powerful to keep the combined outputs largely identical. In the T6’s case, the four-pot now makes 180 PS and 280 Nm, leading to a total of 357 PS and 589 Nm. This pushes the car to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds.

    As for the T8, it uses the same engine as the B5 for a combined 461 PS and 759 Nm. This enables it to sprint to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds, although the added performance does come at the cost of electric range, which drops to 187 km with total range also reduced to 1,233 km. One downside of retaining the old car’s design is that there’s no space to fit a CCS2 DC fast charging port, so you can only plug up to an AC wallbox for a full charge in four hours.

    Safety-wise, the XC60 comes with Volvo’s latest driver assist tech, with the usual autonomous emergency braking with intersection and oncoming lane collision avoidance, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring, front and rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, speed limit assist, a door opening warning and optional Pilot Assist Level 2 semi-autonomous driving functionality with lane change assist. Production begins in the fourth quarter of the year.

     
  • Volvo Car Malaysia’s ‘Selamat’ campaign wins big at the 2026 Malaysia Effie Awards – Grand Effie, BotY prizes

    Volvo Car Malaysia’s ‘Selamat’ campaign wins big at the 2026 Malaysia Effie Awards – Grand Effie, BotY prizes

    Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) won big at the 2026 Malaysia Effie Awards, and the unprecedented clean sweep included the prestigious Grand Effie and the Brand of the Year title. Volvo – which lead agencies are Grey Malaysia and Invictus Blue – also became the first automotive brand in the marketing award show’s history to take home a Gold Effie.

    The plaudits for its ‘Selamat’ campaign is a ‘landmark achievement that establishes a new benchmark for marketing effectiveness and consumer connection in Malaysia’, VCM said in a statement.

    Launched earlier this year, the campaign cut through a crowded automotive landscape by introducing what appeared to be an entirely new car brand called Selamat. Teased via a camo-wrapped ES90, digital outdoor displays and social channels, the reveal ‘inverted industry conventions’ – Selamat was not an upstart EV challenger, but rather Volvo renewing a 60-year safety promise to Malaysians.

    Volvo Car Malaysia’s ‘Selamat’ campaign wins big at the 2026 Malaysia Effie Awards – Grand Effie, BotY prizes

    “In a competitive market where every brand claim advanced technology, safety risks becoming just another feature – spoken about, but rarely felt. The objective of Selamat was never about making noise, but about placing human life back at the absolute core of mobility,” said Patricia Yaw, sales and marketing director at VCM.

    “To receive this level of recognition from the Effies is deeply humbling. It shows that when you approach an audience with genuine cultural empathy, that emotional connection naturally translates into meaningful, lasting impact,” she added.

    VCM explained that while selamat is part of a daily greeting (selamat pagi and selamat jalan for instance), the word in isolation stands for the universal necessity of human safety. The team grounded this concept in a sobering reality that road accidents remain a leading cause of death for young Malaysians.

    Volvo Car Malaysia’s ‘Selamat’ campaign wins big at the 2026 Malaysia Effie Awards – Grand Effie, BotY prizes

    In confronting this reality, the campaign reinforced a critical message: Selamat reminds us that safety isn’t only about when things go right but being protected when things go wrong. While many brands can talk about safety, Volvo Cars has spent 99 years earning the undeniable right to own it, the company says.

    “Rather than leaning into conventional feature lists or technical jargon, Volvo anchored the narrative in lived human reality. The emotional resonance of this truth achieved a staggering 90.8% in measurable response, cementing a powerful and undeniable national association: Selamat itu Volvo, and Volvo itu Selamat.

    “By diving deep into what protection means for everyday people, the campaign forged a profound connection with Malaysians, proving that safety is a shared cultural value and shifting road safety from a regulatory mandate into a shared national culture,” VCM added.

    Volvo Car Malaysia’s ‘Selamat’ campaign wins big at the 2026 Malaysia Effie Awards – Grand Effie, BotY prizes

    Selamat’s camo car, cryptic outdoor ads and online campaign teasing a ‘new car brand’

    With Selamat continuing as an enduring thematic platform for VCM moving forward, Malaysians can expect further educational initiatives, immersive on-ground experiences and purpose-led campaigns designed to champion safer mobility and community well-being nationwide.

    I remember a time when Volvo wanted to shed its safe and ‘boring’ image, perhaps glancing enviously at the more ‘exciting’ performance attributes other premium marques were associated with. But Volvo is safe, and safe is good – we know that, you know that, and non ‘car people’ also know that. It’s good then to see the Swedish brand doubling down on its enduring USP and being recognised for it. Congratulations!

     
  • Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia’s SHS Go! Tour to promote Super Hybrid System at 4 outlets throughout September

    Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia’s SHS Go! Tour to promote Super Hybrid System at 4 outlets throughout September

    Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia is publicising the benefits of its Super Hybrid System (SHS) via the SHS Go! Tour, which visits four Klang Valley dealerships throughout September.

    These are Omoda | Jaecoo Shah Alam (Evo Wheelstech Sdn Bhd) from September 4-10, Omoda | Jaecoo Old Klang Road (Luxury Legend Sdn Bhd) from September 11-17, Omoda | Jaecoo Cyberjaya (Luxury Legend Sdn Bhd) from September 18-24, and Omoda | Jaecoo Selayang (Carro Digital Sdn Bhd) from September 25-October 1.

    “SHS is more than just a hybrid technology, it is about delivering a smarter, more capable and more enjoyable driving experience for our customers. Through the SHS Go! Tour, we want to bring this technology closer to consumers and give them the opportunity to understand what makes SHS different.

    Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia’s SHS Go! Tour to promote Super Hybrid System at 4 outlets throughout September

    “From Super Range and Super Power to Super Efficiency, these are not just technical terms, but real benefits that consumers can experience in their everyday driving,” said Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia brand head Chris Tan.

    SHS currently powers the Jaecoo J7 and Omoda C9 PHEVs in Malaysia. Both have a 143 PS/215 Nm 1.5 litre turbo engine with 44.5% thermal efficiency, but the J7 has a 204 PS/310 Nm front electric motor, a one-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) and an 18.3 kWh LFP battery, while the C9 has three motors (two front, one rear) altogether making 462 PS and 700 Nm of torque, a three-speed DHT and a 34.46 kWh LFP battery.

    The combined outputs are 347 PS/525 Nm and 537 PS/650 Nm respectively. Although the C9 hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds versus the J7’s 8.5, both claim the same 1,100-km combined WLTP range. However, the J7 can only travel 88 km on electricity alone while the C9 can manage 145 km. Both can be DC-charged from 30-80% in 20-25 minutes; the J7 can swallow up to 40 kW while the C9 can take up to 70 kW.

    Jaecoo J7 PHEV in Malaysia

    Omoda C9 PHEV in Malaysia

     
  • A Zeekr X can fit your budget – 0% instalment on downpayment, HP rates from 1.18% at Zeekr Carro

    A Zeekr X can fit your budget – 0% instalment on downpayment, HP rates from 1.18% at Zeekr Carro

    So you’ve done the maths on a 2026 Zeekr X – the compact EV that comes with power doors, a centre-console fridge and up to 230 kW DC charging as standard, priced at RM158,800 for the Premium RWD and RM175,800 for the 496 PS Flagship AWD. The car makes sense; now Zeekr Carro is making the payments make sense too, with two financing solutions you can choose between – or combine.

    Upfront flexibility – 0% credit card instalment on your down payment

    The first hurdle of any car purchase is the down payment, and this is where the first solution comes in. You can convert up to RM50,000 of your down payment into a 0% interest credit card instalment plan, spread over up to 48 months through participating banks.

    In practice, that means you can drive home a Zeekr X without wiping out your savings on day one – the down payment becomes a manageable monthly figure on your card, at no extra cost.

    Ownership financing – hire purchase from 1.18% per annum

    The second solution tackles the loan itself. Through preferential hire purchase financing, rates start as low as 1.18% per annum, depending on tenure:

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    Tenure Rate
    5 years From 1.18% p.a.
    7 years From 1.38% p.a.
    9 years From 1.58% p.a.

    For context, typical hire purchase rates for new cars in Malaysia hover around the mid-2% range, so a 1.18% rate on a five-year loan represents a real saving over the life of the financing – and the longer tenures keep monthly commitments low if that’s your priority.

    Use one, or stack both

    Here’s the part worth repeating: these aren’t either-or offers. You can convert your down payment into 0% credit card instalments and finance the balance at the preferential rate – stacking both solutions to keep both your upfront outlay and monthly commitment down.

    To see what the numbers look like for your preferred Zeekr X variant, colour and tenure, register your interest here and a Zeekr Carro product genius will prepare a personalised quote. Test drives can be arranged at Zeekr Carro’s outlets in Bangsar, Mutiara Damansara, Penang and Seremban – and if you’re heading to the Carro Autofair 2026 at Carro Puchong South this September 25-27, the X will be on display there too.

     
  • 14-year-old drives against traffic, crashes into two cars

    14-year-old drives against traffic, crashes into two cars

    A 14-year-old boy is being investigated by police after allegedly driving dangerously and being involved in two separate accidents near Taman Chai Leng, Perai, Penang on September 15. The incident, which has since gone viral on social media, reportedly occurred at around 4:50 pm, according to Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief ACP Nik Aminuddin Raja Abdullah.

    Police said the teenager was driving from Lorong Kurau 23 towards Jalan Kurau 1 when the car he was driving crashed into a vehicle parked by the roadside. The teenager then allegedly continued driving before entering a one-way road against traffic at Lebuh Kurau 5. There, he reportedly collided with another car travelling in the correct direction.

    The two separate collisions resulted in damage to all three vehicles involved. No injuries were reported.

    A video circulating on social media shows the teenager inside the car after the incident, while a member of the public is seen confronting and scolding him. Another damaged vehicle can also be seen nearby.

    Police are investigating the case under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving. Investigations are ongoing and police remind parents to monitor their children.

     
  • JPJ eBid: JH_J and VRU number plates up for bidding

    JPJ has announced that JH_J and VRU are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid.

    Johor’s latest running number series is ‘JH_J’, and it will open for tender on September 20. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on September 24. As usual, the results will be out the following day. The whole process is online now, as it has been for some time, and bidders will get the good (or bad) news via email.

    Also available on JPJ eBid is the WP Kuala Lumpur series ‘VRU’. The bidding period starts on September 19, and will close at 10pm on September 23. Results will be out the day after the auction closes.

    New car coming soon and want a nice number plate for the new ride? Why not DIY and skip the reseller’s markup and runner fees? If you have never bid for a number yourself, check out our step-by-step guide on how to navigate JPJ eBid and the techniques needed to get your preferred number at “retail price”.

     
  • BYD Sealion 7 in Hibiscus Red – Malaysia Day limited edition based on Performance variant, 16 units; RM198k

    BYD Sealion 7 in Hibiscus Red – Malaysia Day limited edition based on Performance variant, 16 units; RM198k

    BYD Cars Malaysia has introduced a limited-run exterior colour, Hibiscus Red for the Sealion 7 Performance as a Malaysia Day special edition that is inspired by Malaysia’s national flower, the bunga raya or hibiscus.

    Limited to 16 units of the Sealion 7 Performance variant, the model in this limited-run exterior colour is priced at RM197,800, or RM6,000 less than regular pricing for the Sealion 7 Performance at the launch of the 2026 update in Malaysia. The Hibiscus Red exterior colour is renamed from the Parkour Red paint that is offered for the Sealion 7 in Singapore.

    Save for the Hibiscus Red exterior colour, other specifications of the 16-unit limited run appear unchanged from the regular-run Sealion 7 Performance, which gets a dual-motor AWD powertrain comprised of a 313 PS/380 Nm rear axle motor and a 218 PS/310 Nm front motor for a combined 530 PS and 690 Nm, propelling the SUV from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.

    2026 BYD Sealion 7 Performance in Malaysia

    The 2026 update brings the 91.3 kWh Blade LFP battery that offers 502 km of the WLTP testing standard, up from the 454 km range figure of the pre-update Sealion 7 Performance with the 82.5 kWh battery pack.

    Interior equipment in the Sealion 7 continues as before, where the 10.25-inch digital instrument panel for the drive is accompanied by the 15.6-inch central infotainment switchable touchscreen, and the Performance – as well as the Premium – carries over the 50-inch augmented reality head-up display from before.

    Also in the Performance variant are a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system, a hands-free, kick motion-activated powered tailgate, a 50-watt wireless mobile charger, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and four USB ports (two front, two rear, one Type-A and one Type-C each).

    2026 BYD Sealion 7 Performance in Malaysia

    For luggage, the Performance, like the Premium, gets 520 litres in the main luggage compartment, increasing to 1,789 litres with the rear seats folded.

    In terms of safety kit, there are nine airbags (front, front and rear side, side curtain and driver far side), front/rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera as well as ADAS that includes adaptive cruise control, AEB, lane departure warning and prevention, lane keeping assist, front/rear cross-traffic alert and high beam assist.

    GALLERY: 2026 BYD Sealion 7 Performance

     
  • Gov’t expands Budi Diesel eligibility transfer, now for all individuals using the vehicles, not just family members

    Gov’t expands Budi Diesel eligibility transfer, now for all individuals using the vehicles, not just family members

    The government has announced that the scope of eligibility transfer for the Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) has been expanded. As of yesterday, September 16, registered owners of private diesel vehicles who are eligible under Budi Diesel can now transfer their eligibility to any individuals who use the vehicles. Previously, the transfer of eligibility was permitted only to immediate family members.

    In a statement, the ministry of finance said that registered owners may transfer eligibility to any Malaysian citizens who hold a valid MyKad and are eligible for Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95), provided they are the actual users of the designated vehicle.

    Approved recipients will receive their own monthly quota, and can use their own MyKad to purchase subsidised diesel based on the diesel vehicle designated to them. The ministry added that this transfer of eligibility does not involve or require a change in vehicle ownership.

    Gov’t expands Budi Diesel eligibility transfer, now for all individuals using the vehicles, not just family members

    For each eligible vehicle, the entitlement may be transferred only once, as it was previously. Once approved, the entitlement cannot be transferred back to the registered owner or to another individual, except under specific prescribed circumstances. A recipient may only receive a transfer of entitlement from a single registered owner.

    This enhancement follows feedback gained from users, particularly from diesel vehicle users in Sabah and Sarawak, where sambung bayar (continuing loan repayments for a vehicle without formal ownership transfer) arrangements and the ownership of multiple diesel vehicles within a single household are common.

    Applications under the new ruling can be submitted via the Budi Madani portal, in person at any Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDNM) office, or by seeking further information and assistance at nearby petrol stations.

    Gov’t expands Budi Diesel eligibility transfer, now for all individuals using the vehicles, not just family members

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    To enable the entitlement to be utilised starting from the first day of the following month, applications must be submitted no later than the 27th of the current month. For instance, an application submitted by September 27, 2026 will be processed to allow the entitlement to be used starting October 1, 2026, subject to data verification and validation.

    Submitted details—such as information regarding the owner, recipient, and vehicle—will be cross-checked with the records of relevant agencies before approval is granted.

    The ministry added that eligibility transfers approved prior to September 16 remain final. Registered owners who possess more than one vehicle may submit a new application, subject to a maximum limit of three transfer recipients and the number of registered diesel vehicles. All transfer applications that remain unprocessed as of September 15, 2026, will be returned to the applicants, who will need to submit a new application in accordance with the newly announced policy guidelines.

     
  • Perodua Aruz now priced at RM69k-74k – RM4k cheaper across the range; additional RM4k Malaysia Day rebate

    Perodua Aruz now priced at RM69k-74k – RM4k cheaper across the range; additional RM4k Malaysia Day rebate

    The Perodua Aruz‘s price has changed for the first time in its seven-year life. The seven-seat SUV’s now priced at RM68,900 for the X variant and RM73,900 for the AV variant, which is RM4k cheaper across the range.

    On top of that, in conjunction with Malaysia Day (Ativa deals here), the national carmaker is throwing in a RM4k rebate from September 15 to October 31, which would lower the prices further to RM64,900 and RM69,900 respectively.

    Perodua Aruz now priced at RM69k-74k – RM4k cheaper across the range; additional RM4k Malaysia Day rebate

    Launched in January 2019, the Aruz is Perodua’s second-slowest-selling model (second to what, you know – the EV is now offering a RM10k rebate on top of the June price cut). It’s also currently the only body-on-frame Perodua and the only rear-wheel drive Perodua, and its Toyota twin, which was also built in Sungai Choh, was discontinued in 2024.

    The Aruz has a 102 PS/133 Nm 1.5 litre four-cylinder engine and a four-speed auto. Passion Red joined the colour range in late-2021 and Elegant Black surfaced in late-2024. In August 2025, Vintage Brown replaced Electric Blue and the seven-seater also received a blacked-out look.

    Perodua Aruz in Elegant Black, with GearUp Rugged Package

     
  • Perodua Ativa now with up to RM9,500 cash rebate – from RM53k, Malaysia Day Deals valid till October 31

    Perodua Ativa now with up to RM9,500 cash rebate – from RM53k, Malaysia Day Deals valid till October 31

    Perodua is offering up to RM9,500 cash rebates for the Ativa as part of its Malaysia Day Deals, valid from now till October 31. Upon checking, the max discount is for the X variant, while the mid-spec H gets RM5,500 off. The range-topping AV comes with a RM5,700 rebate.

    This means that based on the RRP of RM62,500 for the X, RM67,300 for the H and RM72,600 for the AV, the prices after rebates are RM53,000 for the X, RM61,800 for the H and RM66,900 for the AV. ‘Special Metallic’ pearl colours (white and red) have a RM500 premium, and it’s another RM300 extra if you want the AV Special Metallic with a black roof.

    Launched in March 2021, the Ativa is still the only Perodua with a turbocharged engine. The A-segment SUV – the first P2 to ride on the DNGA platform – is powered by a 1.0-litre downsized turbo triple with 98 PS and 140 Nm of torque from 2,400 to 4,000 rpm. It’s paired to the D-CVT gearbox that’s now a mainstay for the market leader.

    Next up for the Ativa, which has never received a facelift since launch by the way, is the hybrid. The Ativa Hybrid was finally confirmed for Malaysia in May, four years after its subscription-only trial programme branded by Perodua a study for EVs and long-term mobility as a service. By confirmed, we mean full local production and sales.

    With local production, there’s room for Perodua to introduce its own design changes and suspension tune for the hybrid (the subscription CBU car was a straightforward rebadge of the Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid), and perhaps it will come along with a facelift for the entire range? We’ll see.

     
  • MotoGP 2026: Senna joins Tech3, partners Luca Marini

    MotoGP 2026: Senna joins Tech3, partners Luca Marini

    Moto2 rider Senna Agius will step up to MotoGP in 2027 with Tech3, joining Luca Marini as the KTM-backed team prepares for the championship’s new technical era. The 20-year-old Australian has established himself as one of Moto2’s leading young riders, with multiple wins and podiums to his name.

    He is currently fighting for a top-three finish in the 2026 Moto2 championship. Agius finished runner-up in the 2022 Moto2 European Championship before winning the title in 2023. He moved into the FIM Moto2 World Championship in 2024, scoring a podium in his rookie season.

    His promotion to MotoGP fulfils a lifelong ambition. “Today, a lifelong dream of mine has come true: reaching MotoGP,” Agius said. “I know the challenge ahead, but I’m ready to learn, work hard, and become the best version of myself with this team.”

    MotoGP 2026: Senna joins Tech3, partners Luca Marini

    Tech3 CEO Guenther Steiner said the team was impressed by Agius’ speed, maturity and determination to improve, while team manager Nicolas Goyon highlighted his potential to develop further at MotoGP level. Agius began his European career in the Moto3 Junior World Championship before stepping up to the Moto2 European Championship in 2022, finishing runner-up with two wins and six podiums.

    He dominated the series in 2023, winning eight of 11 races to claim the title, while also making several Moto2 World Championship wildcard and replacement appearances. He joined Intact GP as a full-time Moto2 World Championship rider in 2024, scoring his maiden podium at Phillip Island. In 2025, Agius claimed his first Moto2 victory at Silverstone before winning again at his home round in Australia.

     
  • iCaur at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South: 03 and V23 iWD with packages worth up to RM8k!

    iCaur at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South: 03 and V23 iWD with packages worth up to RM8k!

    The very first place you’ll be able to see, touch and drive an iCaur with Carro is the Carro Autofair 2026 at Carro Puchong South, September 25-27, 9am to 7pm daily.

    Both of the brand’s electric SUVs will be on the floor – the boxy iCaur 03 and the retro-flavoured iCaur V23 – in their new locally assembled iWD forms.

    iCaur 03 iWD – 279 PS, 418 km

    iCaur at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South: 03 and V23 iWD with packages worth up to RM8k!

    The 03 was iCaur’s first car in Malaysia, and it’s now rolling off the line at Chery’s Shah Alam plant – the 03 iWD CKD is priced at RM129,880 on-the-road without insurance. That gets you a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup good for 279 PS and a 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time, a 69.77 kWh battery with up to 418 km of NEDC range, DC charging, 10 drive modes, a 540-degree camera and six airbags, all wrapped in a chunky, square-jawed body that looks like nothing else at this price. There’s a Black Phantom Edition pack if you want to lean into the off-roader look, and the standard seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty comes with a separate eight-year/160,000 km warranty for the battery and drive unit.

    Buy one at the Autofair and iCaur Malaysia throws in:

    • A 7 kW AC home charger
    • Complimentary scheduled service for 2 years or 45,000 km, whichever comes first
    • RM2,000 in charging credit – new for the CKD 03

    Altogether that’s a package worth up to RM6,200, before you’ve talked to anyone.

    iCaur V23 iWD – the four-seat retro box

    iCaur at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South: 03 and V23 iWD with packages worth up to RM8k!

    The four-seat, flat-sided EV wears its 1980s off-roader styling proudly, and the V23 iWD CKD is priced at RM132,780 on-the-road without insurance. Underneath is a dual-motor AWD drivetrain with 211 PS and 292 Nm, an 81.76 kWh NMC battery for a 430 km NEDC range, 104 kW DC charging and a 7.5-second sprint to 100 km/h. It rides on 21-inch wheels, comes with a V2L cable and portable charger as standard, and can be dressed up further with the Retro Edition pack if you really want to be looked at.

    The V23 iWD package at the fair includes:

    • A 7 kW AC home charger
    • Complimentary scheduled service for 2 years or 45,000 km
    • One year of free insurance

    That’s a package worth up to RM8,000 – on a car that’s already had its price cut well below the original estimate.

    What deals can be published, and what can’t!

    What’s listed above is iCaur Malaysia’s September campaign, available at any authorised dealer. What isn’t listed is what Carro is adding on top for the Autofair – and as its brand-new iCaur dealer with a showroom to fill in November, it has every reason to be generous. You’ll get them by sitting down with the Carro team at Puchong South and asking for a personalised quote, and only for three days.

    Visit the Carro Autofair 2026

    📅 September 25-27, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
    📍 Carro Puchong South (Google Maps)
    🕒 9am – 7pm daily

    If you can’t make it to Puchong that weekend, catch the iCaur pop-up store at IOI Mall Puchong from September 29 – the Carro iCaur team will be there ahead of the full showroom opening in November.

    Otherwise, see you at Carro Puchong South. Look for the two boxes.

     
  • Malaysian fuel prices September 17-23, 2026 – up 35 sen; diesel to RM5.27, RON95 to RM4.37, RON97 to RM4.85

    Malaysian fuel prices September 17-23, 2026 – up 35 sen; diesel to RM5.27, RON95 to RM4.37, RON97 to RM4.85

    Selamat Hari Malaysia, folks. It being a Wednesday means it’s time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced fuel prices for the coming week of September 17 to 23, 2026. Continuing on last week’s price hike in diesel and petrol, prices for the main fuel types have again climbed for this week.

    First up, the price of unsubsidised B10/B15 diesel. The fuel will be priced at RM5.27 per litre in the coming week, up 35 sen from the RM4.92 per litre it was at last week. This means that Euro 5 B7 diesel, which costs 20 sen per litre more than B10/B15, will go for RM5.47 per litre in the coming week.

    Of course, as of July 1, Malaysians owning a diesel vehicle pay a subsidised retail price of RM2.10 per litre for B10 and B15 diesel blends, with eligible users now allocated a monthly quota of 300 litres as of September 1. This is still shared with Budi95, which means the increase from 200 to 300 litres applies to both fuels.

    Private diesel pick-up truck and jeep owners can apply for an additional 100 litres of subsidised diesel per month, bringing the total monthly quota to 400 litres for them.

    Malaysian fuel prices September 17-23, 2026 – up 35 sen; diesel to RM5.27, RON95 to RM4.37, RON97 to RM4.85Malaysian fuel prices September 17-23, 2026 – up 35 sen; diesel to RM5.27, RON95 to RM4.37, RON97 to RM4.85

    As for the price of unsubsidised RON 95, it’s also up by 35 sen, bringing the price to RM4.37 per litre from the RM4.02 per litre it was at last week, while the price of RON 97 petrol has also gone up by 35 sen to RM4.85 per litre (RM4.50 per litre last week).

    Meanwhile, subsidised RON 95 petrol under the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) scheme continues at RM1.99 per litre, with Malaysians holding a valid driving licence being eligible for the fuel at a monthly quota that has now been restored to 300 litres as of September 1.

    These prices take effect from midnight tonight until Wednesday, September 23. This is the 39th edition of the weekly fuel pricing format for 2026, and the 402nd in total since the format was introduced at the start of 2019.

     
  • Tesla FSD users now get cheaper insurance in Australia – Zurich first there to rate FSD as lower risk

    Tesla FSD users now get cheaper insurance in Australia – Zurich first there to rate FSD as lower risk

    Self-driving tech has just crossed an interesting threshold in Australia – it’s now officially cheaper to insure. Zurich Insurance has announced that it will offer discounted premiums to drivers who insure a Tesla that uses Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised mode, after early data reviewed by its underwriters showed lower accident frequency on FSD-driven trips than on human-driven journeys, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.

    It’s the first time self-driving capability has been used as a risk rating factor in Australia, and Zurich believes it is only the second insurer globally to do so – the first, most likely, being Tesla’s own insurance arm in the United States.

    As for how much you’d actually save, Zurich has declined to put a public number on it, saying only that FSD users will be rated as lower-risk policyholders. The closest reference points: Tesla’s US insurance programme caps its FSD (Supervised) discount at 10% on certain coverages, earned when at least half of the miles driven over the past 30 days are on FSD, while Zurich’s InsureMyTesla product – the underwriter for Tesla’s official insurance offering in Australia – carries an average premium of around A$1,644 (RM4,600). A similar 10% saving there would work out to roughly A$164 (RM460) a year.

    “Humans make mistakes. They get tired. They can be distracted. It’s not that the machine is perfect, but it does appear to be true that on average, across the population and over time, it makes fewer of the mistakes that humans do,” said Zurich head of general insurance Alex Morgan, while noting the tech’s limits: “It does not, however, do much to solve the problem of a tree branch falling on your roof in a storm, a shopping trolley being pushed into your passenger door, hail smashing your windscreen, or your vehicle being stolen.”

    Tesla FSD users now get cheaper insurance in Australia – Zurich first there to rate FSD as lower risk

    FSD Supervised went live in Australia about 12 months ago for newer Model 3 and Model Y variants, priced at A$149 (RM420) per month. The system uses the cars’ eight cameras feeding a neural network to steer, accelerate, brake and change lanes to a set destination, while a cabin camera watches the driver’s eyes – look away too often or occupy your hands, and the car issues warnings before pulling over and locking out FSD for the rest of the trip. Under Australian road rules it is classified as a Level 2 driver assistance system, so the human remains legally in control at all times.

    Uptake has been brisk – Tesla says Australians have covered more than 132 million km on FSD to date, although that’s still a rounding error against the 264 billion km driven by all vehicles there in 2025. The system isn’t flawless either; early struggles included roundabouts and Melbourne’s hook turns, and in a recent SMH test drive the car tried to exit Sydney’s Harbour Bridge via a bus-only lane and failed to recognise a 40 km/h school zone.

    “FSD (Supervised) is making driving significantly safer, and it’s encouraging to see… this (insurance) benefit and reflecting the reduced risk for Tesla owners,” said Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew. The discount lands at a welcome time for Australian motorists, whose premiums have climbed by around 50% between 2019 and 2025.

    As for Malaysia, FSD remains a case of paid-for-but-not-yet-delivered – the feature has been sold here since the brand’s 2023 launch, but Tesla has said right-hand-drive markets like ours are further down the rollout queue, and the company ended one-time FSD purchases here in June in favour of subscriptions. Australia’s launch showed RHD is no longer the barrier it once was – and now, when FSD does eventually arrive here, Malaysian insurers will have a working precedent for pricing it.

     
  • Omoda Jaecoo at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by for exclusive show-only offers!

    Omoda Jaecoo at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by for exclusive show-only offers!

    Two years in, Omoda Jaecoo has gone from newcomer to one of the country’s fastest-growing brands, with over 30,000 cars delivered and the J7 sitting comfortably among Malaysia’s top-selling models. If you’ve been meaning to find out what the fuss is about, the Carro Autofair 2026 at Carro Puchong South from September 25-27 is a good place to do it – the full Omoda Jaecoo range will be on display at the fair, 9am to 7pm daily, with test drives available from the centralised test drive counter and a set of September deals from Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia to go with them.

    📅 September 25-27, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
    📍 Carro Puchong South (Google Maps)
    🕒 9am – 7pm daily

    One thing worth knowing before you read on: what’s listed below is the September campaign from Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia. The Autofair-only extras from Omoda Jaecoo Carro – and there are some – aren’t being published anywhere. You’ll need to sit down with the team at Puchong South for a personalised quote to find out what they are.

    Here’s a rundown of what’s on show, and what’s on the table.

    Jaecoo J5 – the baby of the range, effectively under RM100k

    Omoda Jaecoo at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by for exclusive show-only offers!

    The Jaecoo J5 is the brand’s entry point, a B-segment SUV that goes head-to-head with the Proton X50 and Honda HR-V on price while borrowing plenty of style from its bigger brother. Under the bonnet is a 147 PS/210 Nm 1.5 litre turbo four-cylinder paired to a CVT, and inside you get a 13.2-inch portrait touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and TÜV-certified pet-friendly upholstery that’s anti-bacterial, scratch-resistant and easy to clean – handy whether your passengers have four legs or two.

    The J5 2WD is priced at RM108,000 nett, and at the Autofair it comes with RM9,000 off – taking it to an effective RM99,000. Add the standard seven-year/150,000 km warranty and it’s one of the more compelling ways into a new SUV this side of RM100k.

    Jaecoo J7 – RM11,500 off, plus five years of free service

    Omoda Jaecoo at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by for exclusive show-only offers!

    The car that started it all. The Jaecoo J7 is the C-segment SUV that made Omoda Jaecoo a household name here, with its chunky, boxy styling, 197 PS/290 Nm 1.6 litre turbo engine and seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It’s available as a 2WD (RM138,800) or AWD (RM148,800), and both come with a seven-year/150,000 km warranty.

    For the Autofair, the J7 2WD gets the headline deal of the Omoda Jaecoo line-up – RM11,500 off and five years or 100,000 km of free maintenance, which takes a big chunk out of running costs for the first half of the warranty period. The AWD gets the same five-year/100,000 km free maintenance package. If the J7 is the one you’ve been eyeing, this is the model where a personalised quote at the show is most likely to surprise you – ask.

    Jaecoo J7 PHEV with RM10,500 off

    Omoda Jaecoo at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by for exclusive show-only offers!

    If you want the J7’s looks and space but with a fraction of the fuel bill, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV (RM158,800) is the one. Its Super Hybrid System pairs a 1.5 litre turbo engine with an electric motor for a combined 347 PS and 525 Nm, an 18.3 kWh battery gives up to 106 km of pure electric range, and with a full tank the claimed total range stretches to 1,300 km – enough to do KL to Penang and back on one fill. It also supports DC fast charging and V2L, so it can power your camping gear or a mamak’s worth of appliances in a blackout.

    At the fair, the J7 PHEV comes with RM10,500 off, five years or 50,000 km of free maintenance and a two-year extension on the battery warranty on top of the standard eight-year/160,000 km cover.

    Jaecoo J8 and Omoda C9 – the flagships

    Further up the range, the Jaecoo J8 (from RM178,800) is the brand’s premium D-segment SUV with a 254 PS/390 Nm 2.0 litre turbo, eight-speed automatic, a 14-speaker Sony sound system and seats that adjust more ways than most office chairs. The Omoda C9 (from RM168,800) is the sleeker, coupe-ish take on the same recipe, with a 660-litre boot and the same 2.0 litre turbo, while the range-topping C9 PHEV (RM208,800) is the mad one – 537 PS and 650 Nm from a triple-motor plug-in hybrid setup, 145 km of WLTP electric range and a claimed 1,100 km total.

    Every J8 and petrol C9 comes with five years or 100,000 km of free maintenance at the Autofair, and two of them get cash savings on top: the J8 2WD (RM178,800) with RM6,000 off, and the C9 AWD (RM188,800) with RM7,500 off. The J8 AWD (RM198,800) and C9 2WD get the free maintenance package on its own, while C9 PHEV buyers get RM3,000 off and a free V2L connector cable. And that’s before the Omoda Jaecoo Carro team opens the drawer with the Autofair-only extras – something they’ll only do face to face, so bring your questions and your trade-in details.

    And the new one – Jaecoo J5 EV

    Omoda Jaecoo at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by for exclusive show-only offers!

    Launched barely three weeks ago, the Jaecoo J5 EV (RM118,800) is the brand’s first fully electric model, and the Autofair is one of the first chances to see it outside a showroom. Locally assembled in Shah Alam, it pairs a 211 PS front motor with a 58.9 kWh CATL LFP battery for a 402 km WLTP range and a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time, with a frunk, V2L and Pet and Camping climate modes thrown in. Ask the team about the launch package while it lasts.

    The rest of the fair

    There’s also Zeekr, iCaur, Chery and Dongfeng under the same roof, Carro Certified used cars at special prices, selected official pre-owned units from the new-car brands, and food trucks and activities to keep the family occupied while you take that test drive.

    📅 September 25-27, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
    📍 Carro Puchong South (Google Maps)
    🕒 9am – 7pm daily

    The best Omoda Jaecoo deal of the weekend is the one you’ll get by walking up to the counter at Puchong South and asking for a personalised quote – the show-only offers won’t be on any banner, any website or in any article, this one included. Three days, one location, and then they’re gone.

    If you really can’t make it, register your interest with Omoda Jaecoo Carro here and the team will get in touch, or drop by the showroom at Omoda Jaecoo Selayang by Carro, 17498 Jalan Besar, Kawasan Industri Selayang Indah, 68100 Batu Caves.

    Otherwise, see you at Carro Puchong South!

     
  • 2026 Honda City facelift preview heads north – Alor Setar, George Town, Juru Auto City 24h, Ipoh; Sept 18-20

    2026 Honda City facelift preview heads north – Alor Setar, George Town, Juru Auto City 24h, Ipoh; Sept 18-20

    The 2026 Honda City facelift pre-launch tour rolls on. Having made its Malaysian debut in the Klang Valley before touring the East Coast and the southern states, the refreshed B-segment sedan is now heading north to Kedah, Penang and Perak.

    The northern tour begins at the Central Atrium of Aman Central in Alor Setar on September 18, before hitting Penang on September 19 at the Kelawei Entrance of Gurney Paragon in George Town. The final mall stop is at Main Entrance 3 of AEON Mall Ipoh Station 18 on September 20 – these three run from 10am to 10pm.

    Anchoring the leg is a two-day stop at Juru Auto City in Perai, Penang on September 19-20, and as with the Durian Wonderland and Toppen stops on the earlier legs, this one runs round the clock, 24 hours a day.

    2026 Honda City facelift preview heads north – Alor Setar, George Town, Juru Auto City 24h, Ipoh; Sept 18-20

    With this second facelift, the GN2 City is near unrecognisable from the front. It now has slimmer headlights (bi-LED projectors, as shown by the RS) as part of a slim ‘mask’, paired with new bumpers. The H mark sits on body colour above the grille and on the RS, there’s a light bar connecting the LED DRL brows.

    The rear and sides look a lot more familiar, but the RS does get ‘albino’ style tail lamps. There’s also an aggressive new bumper, and the RS comes with plenty of black elements throughout, like the Civic RS. Finally, there are new turbine-style 16-inch alloys finished in two-tone. The tyres are Toyo Proxes R57 in 185/55.

    2026 Honda City facelift preview heads north – Alor Setar, George Town, Juru Auto City 24h, Ipoh; Sept 18-20

    Inside, the familiar GN2 dashboard’s trim on the RS is now a more textured silver finish with a red accent line, as opposed to full red. There’s also ambient lighting, but the most obvious new element is the new and larger 10-inch touchscreen head unit, which will be available from the V variant onwards.

    The new screen comes with the 360-degree camera system that was added to the City earlier this year, and it has been updated with a multi-view angle and moving object detection interface. A switch on the tip of the left steering column stalk lets one cycle through the angles.

    Elsewhere, the seat upholstery on the RS has been revised – the central ‘bar’ on the previous facelift’s front chairs has been deleted, and the reddish contrast perforation surface on the spine has been relocated to the sides – the seats look more simple now.

    The e:HEV RS gets a new wireless mobile charger, but we noticed that the sports pedals are now two pieces instead of three, losing the alloy footrest.

    2026 Honda City facelift preview heads north – Alor Setar, George Town, Juru Auto City 24h, Ipoh; Sept 18-20

    Safety-wise, the City facelift will continue to have Honda Sensing as standard, setting it apart from national offerings where full ADAS is reserved for flagship variants. The driver assist suite includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with (e:HEV RS-exclusive) stop and go, lane centring assist, road departure mitigation, front departure alert and auto high beam.

    New to the 2026 City is blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, and this works with the existing LaneWatch camera (still accessible from the right steering column stalk) to now provide alerts to the driver on both sides. So, you’ll get camera feed for the left side and a conventional blind spot monitor for the right side.

    There are no mechanical changes. Petrol models will feature the familiar 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder offering 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. The L15Z is paired with an Earth Dreams CVT.

    The i-MMD system on the e:HEV hybrid is also unchanged. The system consists of a primary electric traction motor with 109 PS and 253 Nm providing drive through a single-speed transmission, with an Atkinson-cycle version of the 1.5L engine acting as a generator to recharge the battery. The ICE does clutch in to provide mechanical drive at higher running speeds.

    Currently, the City is available in five variants (S, E, V, RS and hybrid e:HEV RS), but word is that the range will be trimmed to four. Since both RS petrol and e:HEV variants were shown at the Klang Valley pop-up previews, it’s likely that one of the petrol variants won’t make it.

    No mentions of price yet, but for reference, the outgoing City starts from RM84,900 for the S grade, moving up to RM89,900 for the E and RM94,900 for the V. The petrol RS goes for RM99,900 while the e:HEV RS retails for RM111,900. The City Hatchback will only get this facelift later, by the way. Again, check the 2026 City facelift out this weekend if you’re up north – locations and dates are above.

    GALLERY: 2026 Honda City sedan facelift, petrol RS

    GALLERY: 2026 Honda City sedan facelift, e:HEV RS

     
  • Zeekr at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by to get a personalised quote, best deals!

    Zeekr at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by to get a personalised quote, best deals!

    Five new-car brands are lining up for the Carro Autofair 2026, but one of them gets top billing. Zeekr will have its own standalone display inside the main marquee at Carro Puchong South from September 25-27, with the full Malaysian line-up on the floor – the 009 Executive MPV, the 7X SUV and the updated 2026 Zeekr X – and a centralised test drive counter so you can get behind the wheel before you decide. Doors open from 9am to 7pm daily.

    📅 September 25-27, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
    📍 Carro Puchong South (Google Maps)
    🕒 9am – 7pm daily

    If you’ve been circling a Zeekr for a while, this is a good weekend to stop circling. Here’s what’s on the cards.

    Zeekr 009 Executive – the flagship MPV, with five years of free service and an eight-year warranty

    Zeekr at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by to get a personalised quote, best deals!

    The 009 is the car that put Zeekr on the map in Malaysia, and the Executive is the sensible way into it. Priced at RM304,800, it packs a 116 kWh battery good for a claimed 604 km WLTP – the longest range in the 009 family – with a 340 PS front motor and seven seats across three rows. It also remains cheaper than a Toyota Alphard, which is a sentence that still takes some getting used to.

    For the fair, the MY2026 009 Executive comes with a set of Zeekr Malaysia owner privileges bundled in:

    • Complimentary scheduled maintenance for 5 years/100,000 km
    • Extended warranty of 8 years/160,000 km
    • A wallbox charger for home charging

    That’s a long runway of ownership peace of mind on a car that’s already designed for long-haul family duty. The seven-seat Luxury and six-seat Ultra Luxury variants, with their 603 hp dual-motor AWD setup, will also be on hand – have a chat with the Zeekr Carro team on the day for a personalised quote.

    Zeekr 7X – the SUV everyone’s been talking about, from RM182,800

    Zeekr at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by to get a personalised quote, best deals!

    The 7X has been Zeekr’s volume seller here since it landed last year, and the reasons are on display at the fair. The RWD Standard Range (RM182,800) pairs a 75 kWh battery with a 480 km WLTP range; the RWD Long Range (RM193,800) stretches that to 543 km with a 100 kWh pack; and the AWD Performance (RM230,800) adds a second motor for 646 PS, a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint and air suspension. There’s also the 200-unit Black Nova limited edition (RM235,000) if you like your SUVs murdered out.

    For the Zeekr 7X, the deals are so good that we can’t publish them! You have to drop by to get a personalised quote from the team on ground.

    2026 Zeekr X – the new one, from RM158,800

    Zeekr at Carro Autofair 2026, Sept 25-27 at Puchong South – drop by to get a personalised quote, best deals!

    The updated Zeekr X only launched in June, so this is one of the first chances to see it outside a showroom. Both variants now get power doors and a centre-console fridge as standard, along with a 66 kWh battery and DC charging at up to 230 kW. The Premium RWD (RM158,800) is rated at 440 km WLTP, while the Flagship AWD (RM175,800) ups the ante to 496 PS, a 3.7-second 0-100 km/h time and 445 km of range.

    At the fair, the X comes with a portable charger plus a wallbox, and there’s a financing campaign to go with it – a 0% interest instalment plan on your down payment via Public Bank or Maybank credit card, or a preferential hire purchase rate with Maybank. Speak to the team to see which works better for you.

    And the rest of the fair

    There’s also the usual spread of Carro Certified used cars at special prices, selected official pre-owned units from the new-car brands, and food trucks and activities to keep the family occupied while you take that test drive.

    📅 September 25-27, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
    📍 Carro Puchong South (Google Maps)
    🕒 9am – 7pm daily

    Can’t make it to Puchong that weekend? Register your interest with Zeekr Carro here and a product genius will get in touch to arrange a test drive at one of its outlets in Bangsar, Mutiara Damansara, Penang or Seremban.

    Otherwise, see you at Carro Puchong South – the Zeekr corner is the one you won’t miss.

     
 

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