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• Dongfeng Vigo EV launched in Malaysia – Atto 2 rival with 51.87 kWh battery, 471 km CLTC; RM100k OTR

  In Cars, Dongfeng, Local Car Launches, Local News / by Mick Chan / 5 February 2026 12:39 pm

  

  Following its preview last month, the Dongfeng Vigo EV has now been launched in Malaysia; also launched alongside it today is the Dongfeng 007. Priced at RM108,888 on-the-road without insurance, the Vigo – like the 007 – gets introductory pricing that includes a RM8,888 discount, bringing the price of the Vigo to RM100,000.

  The Dongfeng Vigo measures 4.306 mm long, 1,868 mm wide and 1,654 mm tall with a 2,715 mm wheelbase. For comparison, the BYD Atto 2 is in its ballpark, with the latter measuring 4 mm shorter, 38 mm wider and 30 mm lower. One variant for the Malaysian-market equivalent of the Nammi 06 is offered at launch, and this features a front-mounted 161 hp/230 Nm permanent synchronous motor that propels the Vigo from 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds.

  This draws from a 51.87 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery that offers an estimated 471 km on China’s CLTC test cycle; this can be expected to be closer to the region of 330 km to 380 km on the WLTP testing standard.

  

  In terms of charging, the Vigo takes up to 167 kW DC charging via CCS2 connector, while AC home charging via Type 2 connector is 6.6 kW, the latter method bringing a full charge in nine hours. Conversely, the Vigo can provide a V2L supply at up to 3.3 kW.

  For chassis specifications, the Vigo gets McPherson struts in front and a torsion beam layout at the rear, with disc brakes for both front and rear axles. Rolling stock is a set of 18-inch alloy wheels, shod in tyres measuring 215/55R18.

  In front, the Vigo gets inverted L-shaped projector LED headlights, while its doors get flush handles employing electronic release mechanisms. At the rear, the Vigo gets a split tailgate arrangement such as those found in more upmarket SUVs such as the BMW X5 and the Range Rover, opening to a luggage compartment that holds 500 litres.

  

  Interior equipment in the Vigo is comprised of six-way, power-adjustable front seats, with the driver’s seat additionally getting a memory function and seat ventilation. Interior upholstery is by vegan leather in a single light grey and black colour scheme, with further equipment including wireless device charging, configurable ambient lighting that can be synced to music playback, and automatic air-conditioning with PM2.5 filtration.

  The driver gets a 8.8-inch driver display unit, while infotainment is a 12.8-inch central touchscreen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto for smartphone connectivity.

  

  

  For driving assistance features, the Vigo gets a suite of Level 2 ADAS functions including autonomous emergency braking, front collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and traffic sign recognition. Also included are ABS, EBD, brake assist, traction control, stability control, and hill start assist.

  As with its Malaysian-market stablemates, the Dongfeng Vigo is covered by a six-year, unlimited mileage vehicle warranty, and an eight-year, unlimited mileage warranty for its drive battery. Six exterior colours are offered on the Dongfeng Vigo – Arctic White, Titanium Silver, Sandstone Beige, Mosswood Green, Canyon Orange, and Cyber Black.

  In Malaysia, the Dongfeng brand is represented by Volt Auto, which is partnered with Pekema subsidiary Central Auto Distributors Berhad (CADB). The brand is exploring options for local assembly (CKD) operations in Malaysia, it stated.

  GALLERY: Dongfeng Vigo, official images

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Dongfeng Vigo previewed in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• Lepas cars arrive in Malaysia ahead of brand’s 1H 2026 launch – L8 and C-seg L6 SUVs to spearhead push

  In Cars, Lepas, Local News / by Danny Tan / 5 February 2026 12:28 pm

  

  The image above is from the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group, posted by reader Saiful Hakim. It shows a distinctive container with Lepas branding, said to be taken in Port Klang. “Kereta dah ready ke tu?” the man who posted it up asks.

  Belum lagi, but soon. Lepas Malaysia (pronounced as leap-pass and not le-pas) is another brand under the Chery umbrella and it was previously reported that the brand launch and its first models will happen in the first half of 2026, which we’re already in.

  In an official release last month, Lepas Malaysia said that it plans to establish at least 20 sales and service outlets in key states across Peninsular and East Malaysia, with the wider target being 30 outlets by the end of 2026. There will also be a ‘Lifestyle Experience Centre’ in the Klang Valley that will be more ‘immersive’ and fancy than a regular showroom.

  

  “Designed for a generation that is confident, creative and connected, Lepas is built for individuals who seek balance in career, family and passion, and who expect their cars to reflect their personal aesthetic and lifestyle,” Men Lin Bo, executive VP of Chery Corporate Malaysia, said in that release.

  “As we prepare for our 2026 debut, our focus is to ensure every customer experiences the refined design and dependable technology that define Lepas. Our growing network marks the beginning of long-term commitment to the Malaysian market,” he added.

  That release didn’t explicitly mention the models that will spearhead the new brand’s push in Malaysia, but Lepas is already in Indonesia (we showed you three models from last year’s GIIAS, see below) and we can expect the L8 and L6 models to lead the charge. There’s also the smaller L4 – all are built on Chery Group’s global NEV (new energy vehicle) platform that’s modular in size and powertrains.

  

  

  

  Lepas L8 (left), L6 (upper right), L4 (lower right)

  The L8, a variation of the second-generation Chery Tiggo 8 (which is not yet in Malaysia) is a plug-in hybrid that’s likely to share the same powertrain specs as the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) system in the Tiggo 7/8 PHEV currently sold here. Note that our T8 PHEV isn’t the second-gen model, so the L8 will be unique for the time being. The Jaecoo J7 PHEV uses the same powertrain.

  Moving downwards, the L6 is a C-segment SUV while the L4 is the entry model for the Lepas brand. Check out the three cars below – what do you think of the new offshoot’s design language as a more stylish and ‘lifestyle’ alternative to the mainstream Chery brand?

  GALLERY: Lepas L8 at GIIAS 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Lepas L6 at GIIAS 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Lepas L4 at GIIAS 2025

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• Malaysian police take delivery of Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 February 2026 12:23 pm

  

  Malaysian police has taken possession of 200 units of the recently launched 2026 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. This marks Hong Leong Yamaha Motors (HLYM) largest single delivery to police, to date.

  The handover ceremony at HLYM’s GenBlu cafe in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, was attended by SAC Muhammad Hanif Othman, police personnel and HLYM staff. The Tracer 9 GT will be utilised for high-level escort duties and specialised patrol assignments.

  The police model Tracer 9 GT in Malaysia will be supported by HLYM’s Parts Centre and authorised dealers, plus over 250 Yamaha Quality Service (YQS) centres nationwide. The Tracer 9 GT, priced at RM71,888, is a three-cylinder sports-touring motorcycle, first introduced in Malaysia in 2023.

  

  The latest version of the Tracer 9 GT comes with KYB electronic suspension, a 7-inch TFT-LCD screen, cruise control and Yamaha’s Matrix Headlight system that automatically adjusts individual LEDs – four elements in total – to optimize illumination based on surrounding traffic conditions.

  There are four ride modes, as well as traction control, slide control and wheelie control, with the control modes allowing for three levels of adjustment, manually selected.

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• Government to ensure Malaysia will not be a dumping ground for excess and cheap, low quality cars – Johari

  In Local News / by Anthony Lim / 5 February 2026 11:57 am

  

  The influx of new car brands that have come about in recent times may be a good thing for Malaysian buyers in terms of providing expanded choices and more competitively priced products, but there is now a need to ensure that not just anything and everything comes our way as a CBU import simply because it can, and is cheap.

  According to ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, it is imperative to determine if any additions to the automotive chain bring any value to consumers beyond just being cheap.

  “Our population is only about 34 million people. So, I’ve decided that we need to revise it. We are not bringing all cheap cars into this country. This is not a country that we can dump everything that is excess from any other country in the world,” he said in his speech during the launch of the Proton eMas 7 PHEV yesterday.

  

  “We have to choose cars that are of the right quality. Cars that can benefit our local economy. We must also make sure that it has to be driven by good technology, and not only on price. I hope you will all agree with what I’ve said,” he added.

  His statement comes in the wake of the new regulation that all new CBU imported EVs from new brands yet to enter the Malaysian market must now be priced from RM250k up, and their combined power must be at least 200 kW (272 PS) as of January 1 this year, a significant jump from the RM100k minimum imposed on CBUs when the tax exemptions were in place.

  The new ruling supposedly also applies to all new CBU EV models, regardless of whether the brand is already in Malaysia or not. As such, only CBU EVs that have been approved before December 31, 2025 can fall back on the previous RM100k floor price, with taxes applied.

  

  However, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) says it is engaging with the ministry to clarify the issue, and until then the issue hangs in the air. The way around all this is to CKD, which is of course what MITI is trying to push with these CBU hurdles.

  The idea that allowing anything to come just because it can without a cap in place is of course unthinkable, because the last thing anyone needs is for a flood of sub-standard offerings to head our way as a result of that. But while locks are necessary, they may not need to be set to the point of constriction. The answers to this, in due course.

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• 2026 Mitsubishi Xforce previewed in Malaysia – CKD; RM110k-RM120k est; 1.5L NA, CVT; launch in April

  In Cars, Local News, Mitsubishi / by Gerard Lye / 5 February 2026 11:30 am

  

  After confirming last month that the Mitsubishi Xforce will be launched here, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has now previewed its upcoming B-segment SUV offering that is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang – the first unit just rolled off the line earlier this week. Order taking for the Xforce starts today, with tentative pricing being RM110k for the Urban and RM120k for the Ultimate – figures are on-the-road without insurance.

  Each purchase comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and if you’re one of the first 1,000 customers, you get quite a few bonuses. These include a RM5,000 rebate, which effectively lowers the estimated price to RM105k for the Urban and RM115k for the Ultimate.

  There’s more, as existing Mitsubishi owners and their immediate family members who purchase an Xforce will be entitled to a loyalty programme, which brings with it an additional RM1,000 cash rebate, further lowering the price. All Xforce buyers will also be entered into a “Buy 1 Free 1” contest for a chance to win another Xforce in its top spec. Now, let’s focus on the car.

  First making its global debut in Indonesia in August 2023, the Xforce was previewed by the XFC Concept from October 2022 and serves as the true successor to the ASX in ASEAN markets – the nameplate lives on in Europe as a badge-engineered Renault Captur.

  

  If you recall, the ASX was one of the earliest B-segment SUVs to be launched in Malaysia, arriving long before the original Honda HR-V, Ford EcoSport (remember that?), Proton X50, Chery Omoda 5 and other models that now occupy a highly competitive space in the automotive sphere. The ASX quietly disappeared from our market several years ago, leaving Mitsubishi fans without a B-segment SUV for some time, but the void is now filled by the Xforce.

  In terms of size, the Xforce is comparable to the competition but it does beat out many popular models when it comes to wheelbase, even cars that are deemed as oversized B-SUVs. Additionally, the Xforce is comparatively less hefty, which should help with efficiency. Here’s an overview for easier digestion:

  • Mitsubishi Xforce – 4,390 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,660 mm tall, 2,650 mm wheelbase, 1,235-1,250 kg kerb weight
  • Honda HR-V – 4,347-4,385 mm long, 1,790 mm wide, 1,590-1,591 mm tall, 2,610 mm wheelbase, 1,274-1,396 kg kerb weight
  • Proton X50 – 4,380 mm long, 1,795 mm wide, 1,609 mm tall, 2,600 mm wheelbase, 1,351-1,378 kg kerb weight
  • Chery Omoda O5 – 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,588 mm tall, 2,630 mm wheelbase, 1,434 kg kerb weight
  • Chery Tiggo Cross – 4,318 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall, 2,610 mm wheelbase, 1,468-1,565 kg kerb weight
  • Perodua Traz – 4,310 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, 1,655 mm tall, 2,620 mm wheelbase, 1,145-1,150 kg kerb weight
  • Toyota Corolla Cross – 4,460 mm long, 1,825 mm wide, 1,620 mm tall, 2,640 mm wheelbase, 1,405-1,430 kg kerb weight

  Customers will get two variants of the Xforce to choose from, namely the base Urban and range-topping Ultimate. Both are powered by a 4A91 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated MIVEC inline-four petrol engine – shared with the Xpander – that serves up 105 PS at 6,000 rpm and 141 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, paired with a CVT driving the front wheels. Other shared features an electronic parking brake with auto hold function, Mitsubishi’s Active Yaw Control (AYC) and hill start assist.

  

  This powertrain is what’s offered in Indonesia too, but Thailand gets the Xforce HEV that comes exclusively with hybrid power. This features a 4A92 1.6 litre NA MIVEC inline-four gasohol-friendly unit running on the Atkinson cycle to make 107 PS (106 hp or 79 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 134 Nm of torque.

  In a similar fashion to Honda’s Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system, the engine in the Xforce’s hybrid system – dubbed e:Motion – acts primarily as a generator for a lithium-ion battery which then powers a front electric motor rated at 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 255 Nm. The Xpander HEV sold in Thailand gets a less advanced version of the e:Motion system with a single-speed transaxle and less powerful 4A92.

  Completing the e:Motion is a two-speed transaxle that performs two functions, including clutching in the combustion engine to directly drive the wheels when it is more efficient to do so, while also disengaging the electric motor from the driveshafts at higher speeds via a disconnect function.

  Powertrain talk over, if you’re a fan of the concept from 2022, you’ll be glad to know that the production Xforce retains many of the XFC’s design cues. Up front, you’ll find the brand’s Dynamic Shield face complemented by front lighting with a T-shaped signature that is replicated for the rear.

  

  

  To make it stand out from the crowd further, the SUV also sports muscular fender flares, recessed wheel arches as well as a sloping roofline that meets with a partially blacked-out C-pillar to create a dynamic “floating roof” look. As standard, both variants come with 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels in a five-spoke design wrapped with 225/50 profile tyres.

  Inside, you’ll find an angular fabric-covered, low-set dashboard along with manually-adjustable front seats, 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats with eight levels of manual recline, plus a centre armrest with a cooling function.

  Go with the Urban and the kit list includes analogue gauges accompanied by a 4.2-inch TFT multi-info display as well as an 8-inch touchscreen head unit – these are placed within a large black housing. Other items are automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, leatherette seat upholstery, support for wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a six-speaker sound system, dual-zone air-conditioning and a front digital video recorder (dashcam).

  Stepping up to the top-spec Ultimate adds on more goodies such as an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the latter equipped with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. You’ll also get an selectable drive modes (Normal, Wet, Gravel and Mud), nanoe X air purification, a wireless charging pad, blue ambient lighting, a powered tailgate with hands-free function, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and an additional rear DVR.

  

  The Ultimate’s dashboard is also fancier with a White Mélange weave and Mocha accents for the seats compared to the Urban’s all-black surface. Additionally, the range-topper gets Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium System with eight speakers, which audiophiles might welcome. To ensure clear distinction, you can spot an Ultimate from the outside by its bonnet emblem and tailgate spoiler.

  On the safety and driver assistance front, it’s four airbags for the Urban, along with blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, lane change assist, front and rear parking sensors and an around view monitor.

  The Ultimate improves upon the base option by having six airbags while adding on a tyre pressure monitoring system and active assist systems such as forward collision mitigation with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lead car departure notification and auto high beam. The Xforce has already been awarded with a five-star rating by ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries).

  Given what you know about the Malaysian-spec Xforce, is this B-segment SUV worth considering over others? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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• Dongfeng 007 launched in Malaysia – RWD and AWD, up to 544 PS, 650 km CLTC range, RM161k to RM187k

  In Cars, Dongfeng, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local Car Launches, Local News / by Jonathan Lee / 5 February 2026 11:24 am

  

  Having launched the Box back in November 2024, Dongfeng has followed up with its second new model, the 007. Known as the eπ (pronounced “yipai”) 007 in China, this five-door electric sedan takes aim at the BYD Seal and undercuts it in price.

  Being the first CBU fully-imported EV to be launched after the discontinuation of tax exemptions, the 007 is a bit on the pricey side, retailing at RM169,888 for the long range rear-wheel-drive Premium and RM195,888 for the top-spec dual-motor all-wheel-drive Prime (yes, those variant names are the opposite of Proton’s for its eMas sub-brand). Included is a six-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-mileage warranty for the battery and drive motor.

  On top of this is an RM8,888 launch rebate, dropping those prices to RM161,000 for the Premium and RM187,000 for the Prime. These figures are RM10,800 and RM4,800 less expensive than the equivalent BYD Seal variants, despite the latter having tax-free 2025 prices.

  

  The listed prices are nett excluding road tax and on-the-road costs; add those back in and the final numbers are RM161,960 for the Premium and RM188,715 for the Prime. As part of the launch, buyers will also receive an ABB wallbox charger.

  If the 007 looks a bit familiar, that’s because it has been rebadged by Nissan as the N7, which is also slated for export markets. Measuring 4,880 mm long, 1,895 mm wide and 1,476 mm tall, the Dongfeng is 80 mm longer, 20 mm wider and 16 mm taller than the Seal, while its 2,915 mm wheelbase is five millimetres shorter.

  Powering the Premium is a single rear motor producing 272 PS (200 kW) and 310 Nm of torque, getting it from zero to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. With a 73.48 kWh LFP battery, the car is capable of 650 km of range on China’s lenient CLTC cycle.

  

  

  

  The AWD Prime adds a second motor at the front, doubling outputs to 544 PS (400 kW) and 620 Nm; this completes the century sprint in just 3.9 seconds. The extra performance does impact efficiency somewhat, dropping the range to 565 km.

  As for charging, the 007 supports up to an impressive 200 kW (with the 73.48 kWh battery at least) of DC fast charging, topping up the car from 30 to 80% in 16 minutes. However, it can only accept up to 6.6 kW of AC charging, although it does offer a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function.

  The 007’s slightly anonymous styling has all the hallmarks of a Chinese electric sedan, with a low nose, a sweeping six-window glasshouse, frameless windows and flush pop-out door handles. The split headlights keep the upper daytime running lights and sequential indicators slim, mirroring the full-width taillights.

  

  Wheel sizes are 18 inches for the base model and 19s for the AWD version, the latter in a ten-spoke dual-tone design and paired with red brake calliper caps (that cover conventional silver callipers). In China, the car can be had with an active rear spoiler, but other markets get a simple lip spoiler instead. We also don’t get China’s outlandish optional scissor doors.

  Inside, the 007 again takes after the vast majority of Chinese cars on the road, sporting a minimalist dashboard, a tall centre console with twin smartphone holders (one of which is a Qi wireless charger, of course) and a distinct lack of physical controls. You instead get a pair of screens – an 8.8-inch instrument display and a sizeable 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with music piped in through a 19-speaker sound system with Wanos surround sound support.

  Available interior colours are black and white for the rear-wheel-drive model and this grey and white for the AWD, both with faux leather upholstery. The powered and ventilated front seats come with six-way adjustment and memory for the driver and four-way adjustment for the passenger.

  

  

  

  

  You also get a panoramic roof, but it’s rather strange to see features like single-zone auto air con (instead of dual-zone) and tilt-only steering wheel adjustment (no telescopic adjustment) in this segment, and the entire bench folds down in a single piece – just like in a RM37,990 Proton Saga. There is at least a powered tailgate that opens up to a 452 litre boot, and there’s also a modest front boot.

  Safety-wise, the 007 comes with a full complement of driver assists, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert with auto brake, rear collision warning and a door opening warning. The Prime adds a driver monitoring system.

  In Malaysia, Dongfeng is now represented by Singaporean distributor Volt Auto, handling the brand together with current distributor Central Auto Distributors (CADB), which is owned by Pekema. The company is exploring CKD local assembly options as it looks to establish a more substantial presence in the country.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• 2026 WMoto Hawk 200i enduro in Malaysia, RM7,888

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, WMoto / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 February 2026 11:05 am

  

  A lightweight enduro motorcycle for the Malaysia market, the 2026 WMoto Hawk 200i, priced at RM7,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and every Hawk 200i comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against maufacturing defects.

  Three colours for the Hawk 200i in the Malaysia market – Obsidian Black and Extreme Red. Availability of the Hawk 200i at all authorised MForce Bike Holdings dealers is immediate, and all spare parts are available for purchase online via the MForce website.

  Power for the Hawk 200i comes from a single-cylinder, SOHC, two-valve, liquid-cooled engine displacing 200 cc, that produces 16 hp at 8,000 rpm and 15.7 N.m of torque at 7,000 rpm. With the engine fed by EFI, power goes to the rear wheel via a five-speed gearbox and chain final drive.

  

  Weighing in at 132 kg, the Hawk 200i carries eight-litres of fuel in the tank while seat height is set at 830 mm with a very generous 260 mm of ground clearance. Wheel sizing is 19-inches in front and 17-inches in the rear, wearing 90/90 and 110/90 tyres.

  Braking is done with single hydraulic brake discs front and rear, with switchable ABS for the front wheel only while suspension uses upside-dwon forks in front and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the back. Riding conveniences include a digital instrument panel, USB charging port, handguards with integrated DRL, and LED headlight and turn signals.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• LRT3 Shah Alam Line FFR to be completed by end-Feb

  In Local News, Public Transport / by Jonathan James Tan / 5 February 2026 10:21 am

  

  It was reported in January that the LRT3 Shah Alam Line would continue to be delayed due to issues causing the push back of the fault-free run (FFR). However, Prasarana group COO (Strategy and Development) Dr Prodyut Dutt has now said that the FFR is progressing well and all phases are expected to be completed by the end of this month, Bernama reports.

  The first six-train batch is currently 99% complete, the second eight-train batch is 82% complete and the third eight-train batch has yet to commence. All three FFR phases are expected to be completed on January 30, February 2 and February 28 respectively, he said.

  “After the FFR, the contractor will need to carry out another activity, which is the trial run. We are not fixated on timelines, but on deliverables. The trial run must be completed 100% successfully before Prasarana agrees to take over the system from the contractor, and proceed with the trial operation.

  

  “So while we are targeting the FFR to be completed by February 28, there will still be trial runs that the contractor needs to conduct. We have to take one step at a time. As I mentioned earlier, our focus is very much on the deliverables by the contractor, not the timelines,” Dutt said recently, adding that issues such as signalling software instability, software glitches, train docking issues and departure problems have been resolved by the technical team.

  The line is expected to generate about a 7% increase in passenger traffic at existing MRT stations along the Kajang and Kelana Jaya lines, with daily ridership projected to reach 100,000 by 2030.

  “Once the trial runs are completed, and all standard operating procedures are refined to cover all possible scenarios – whether a lightning strike or even an obstruction on the track – all test documents must be submitted to the regulator, the land public transport agency (APAD).

  

  “APAD will have to review all the documents before granting approval. We work very closely with APAD, which is involved in the FFR and will also be involved in the trial runs,” he said.

  Last year, Prasarana confirmed that the Shah Alam Line would not commence operations in 2025, due to outstanding system stability and software issues identified during the testing and commissioning phase.

  Prasarana president and group CEO Amir Hamdan said that the opening date would only be announced once all technical components, including signalling systems, train software and full network integration, are certified to operate reliably in accordance with APAD standards.

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• Receive a big RM8,888 ang pow this CNY when you purchase a Kia Sportage between February 11-15, 2026

  ADVERTORIAL / by Harvinder Sidhu / 5 February 2026 9:01 am

  

  This Chinese New Year, Kia has some large ang pow packets to pass to you when you purchase a Sportage between February 11-15, 2026. Following the SUV’s price reduction at the start of this year, the Sportage now retails for between RM128,800 and RM178,800.

  On top of prices being slashed by as much as RM17,199 compared to before, Kia is throwing in an ang pow reward of RM8,888 for all four available variants. As such, the Sportage is an even better value proposition with prices ranging from RM119,912 to RM169,912.

  For less money than you would have paid, you’re getting a stylish SUV with a standout exterior featuring distinctive front and rear light signatures as well as wheel designs ranging from 17 to 18 inches. The interior is also spacious and practical, while also incorporating unique features such as a dual-function panel that provides quick access to both media and climate functions.

  

  

  

  Additionally, you get a choice of three powertrains, including a Smartstream 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine making 154 hp and 192 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels.

  Need more power? There’s the Gamma II 1.6 litre turbocharged engine with 177 hp and 265 Nm, which can be had with front- or all-wheel drive, both with a smooth seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

  On paper, the Sportage sounds appealing but the best way to experience it is to try it out for yourself, so head on over to 1 Utama (New Wing, in front of Zara) for a test drive and receive a generous ang pow when you register the SUV between February 11-15. Check out Kia Malaysia’s official website for more details on this attractive promotion.

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• Proton Saga MC3 confirmed to be rebadged as Geely model for the Philippines market – AMA01 to rival Vios

  In Cars, International News, Proton / by Mick Chan / 4 February 2026 6:59 pm

  

  Proton will soon be selling the Saga MC3 in the Philippines as a Geely, the carmaker confirmed at today’s official launch of the eMas 7 PHEV.

  The move by Geely to rebadge the Proton Saga MC3 is due to the parent firm’s lack of models smaller, more compact and more affordable than the X and S series models currently on sale, Proton vehicle programme executive Desmond John Pinto explained in December.

  Through a presentation slide shown by Autocar Philippines last month, the model labelled as AMA01 is positioned against the Mitsubishi Mirage and the Toyota Vios, and this has been said to go on sale in that LHD market as a Geely in the fourth quarter of this year.

  

  The Saga MC3 is underpinned by the Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA), and this platform will be the basis of future Proton models, currently codenamed AMA02, AMA05 and AMA06. This line of models will be a new generation of “affordable and practical global cars” to replace the PIES quartet that was the Persona, Iriz, Exora and previous Saga.

  Retaining the existing basic structure, albeit on the aforementioned new AMA platform, the Saga brings new features including LED lighting, dual displays for instrumentation and infotainment and – on the Premium variant – driving assistance features such as AEB and blind spot monitoring.

  The powerplant for the Saga MC3 is new, too, this being the 120 PS/150 Nm 1.5 litre BHE15-CFN Intelligent Green Technology engine. More about the Proton Saga MC3 in our review, compare specifications, and find out about its maintenance costs here.

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• Perodua QV-E EV WLTP range revealed – 370 km from 52.5 kWh LFP battery, further than eMas 5, Atto 2

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Perodua / by Jonathan Lee / 4 February 2026 6:32 pm

  

  In the midst of writing our stories about Perodua yesterday, we realised that the company had revealed a more realistic WLTP range figure for its first EV, the QV-E. The car is said to be capable of travelling up to 370 km on a single charge; when it was launched in December, it had an NEDC range figure of 445 km.

  You are, of course, more likely to get closer to the WLTP number than NEDC, and even then only in ideal conditions and with conservative driving. The Perodua actually compares well to its closest rivals such as the Proton eMas 5 Premium (325 km WLTP) and the BYD Atto 2 (345 km WLTP), by virtue of having the largest battery – a 52.5 kWh CATL LFP pack, versus 40.16 kWh for the Proton and 51.13 kWh for the BYD.

  To recap, the QV-E is Malaysia’s first homegrown EV, and Perodua’s first model to be designed and developed completely in-house. It’s priced at RM80,000 on-the-road without insurance, but this does not include the battery, as the car is the first EV in the country to be offered on a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) model. The subscription costs RM275 per month (now an all-in price inclusive of SST, Perodua confirmed), and buyers will be contracted for a period of nine years.

  

  Built on a new modular platform co-developed with Austria’s Magna Steyr, the sleek, low-slung “sportback” SUV is powered by a single front motor producing 204 PS (150 kW) and 285 Nm of torque. This gets it from zero to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 165 km/h.

  Those are impressive numbers for a Perodua, but what’s not so great is the charging time – with support for only 60 kW of DC fast charging, topping up the battery from 30 to 80% takes 30 minutes, trailing the eMas 5 (20 minutes) and the Atto 2 (28 minutes). A 6.6 kW AC charger fully charges the car in eight hours.

  

  The QV-E hasn’t exactly been the home run that Perodua has become used to. The national carmaker targeted sales of 500 units a month, but bookings currently sit at just 205, and full-scale production has yet to start as its new suppliers – including those from China – are struggling to meet its quality standards, said president and CEO Zainal Abidin Ahmad recently.

  But the QV-E is just the start of Perodua’s electrification journey – the platform is set to spawn “two to three” new models, including an already-confirmed entry-level A-segment EV. Perodua has interesting plans for those future cars, including battery-swapping tech; hybrids and range extenders are also on the cards.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• Malaysian fuel prices February 5 to 11, 2026 – diesel up four sen, RM2.96 per litre; RON95, RON97 unchanged

  In Local News, Malaysian Fuel Prices / by Mick Chan / 4 February 2026 6:01 pm

  

  It’s Wednesday, which means it is time for the weekly fuel price update, as announced by the ministry of finance for the retail prices of fuels in the coming week of February 5 to 11, 2026.

  The price of diesel fuels once again will see a four sen per litre increase, this time to RM2.96 per litre, up from the RM2.92 per litre rate of last week. Correspondingly, the Euro 5 B7 blend, which is 20 sen more per litre, climbs to RM3.16 per litre for the coming week. The retail price of diesel fuels in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan stays unchanged at RM2.15 per litre.

  Petrol prices continue unchanged for another week. This means that subsidised RON 95 petrol under the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) scheme remains at RM1.99 per litre; Malaysians with a valid driving licence are eligible for the fuel at a monthly quota of 300 litres.

  The price of unsubsidised RON95 petrol continues unchanged, at its current price of RM2.54 per litre, and the same applies to RON 97 petrol, which remains at RM3.10 per litre.

  These prices take effect from midnight tonight until Wednesday, February 11, 2026, when the next set of fuel price updates are announced. This is the sixth edition of the weekly fuel pricing format for 2026, and the 369th in total since the format was introduced at the start of 2019.

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• Shopping for a used EV? Great deals await at EV NEXT’s 1st Anniversary event, Ara Damansara, Feb 6-8

  ADVERTORIAL / by Harvinder Sidhu / 4 February 2026 6:00 pm

  

  If you’re looking for a great deal on a pre-owned electric vehicle, you’ll want to head on over to the Ara Damansara open parking space, next to Sime Motors City, this February 6 to 8, because that’s when the EV NEXT 1st Anniversary sales event is set to take place.

  There will be plenty of offers, with used EVs starting from RM75,000 available at the celebration event.* On top of the deals on the cars, buyers can look forward to extras such as charging credits worth RM500 (for the first 50 customers who purchase a used EV at the event).

  Additionally, extended EV warranties will also be available for selected brands. That’s not all, as EV NEXT will also be providing free EV battery health checks during the event. You’ll be able to trade-in your existing vehicle with EV NEXT and Auto Selection, with all cars of all makes accepted, be they fully electric or internal combustion engine-powered.

  There will be a wide range of EV models on show at the event. The comprehensive range of vehicles you’ll be able to check out include the BYD Atto 3, which is priced from RM75,000, and the Tesla Model 3, going from RM108,000. Other EV deals you’ll find at the event are for the smart #1, priced from RM128,000, and the Volvo C40, which is available from RM155,000.

  If you’re looking for an electric BMW, options include the BMW iX xDrive50, priced from RM270,000 and the BMW i5 eDrive40, which is available from RM278,000. Also available is the Mini JCW electric, priced from RM190,000.

  All the pre-owned EVs being sold by EV NEXT are supported by Drivecare, a multi-franchise, one-stop service centre for affordable, yet high-quality maintenance. So, if you’re keen on securing a good deal on a used EV, the EV NEXT 1st Anniversary is where you’ll find it. Find out more at the EV NEXT website, or visit Auto Selection’s Facebook or Instagram pages.

  Terms and conditions apply.
  *While stocks last.

   

• 2026 MotoGP: Two decades of the “Doctor Dangle”

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, MotoGP / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 4 February 2026 5:41 pm

  

  It was 2005, the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, and Valentino “The Doctor” Rossi was in a heated battle with Sete Gibernau. Going in a fully committed overtake on the final corner of the final lap, the two motorcycle racers were in danger of an impending collision.

  When Rossi slipped his foot of the inside footpeg to stop Gibernau from passing him. This allowed Rossi to edge in front, taking the lead and the win.

  Today, twenty years after that pass in 2005, the leg dangle, or “Doctor Dangle” as some refer to it, is ubiquitous in motorcycle road racing. You see it everywhere, from the top flight of MotoGP down to club racing and sometimes even in places where it is simply not necessary, like riding on the road.

  

  But, if you ask riders why they do the dangle, you are going to get a myriad of answers. Even Rossi, when asked, replied, “it simply feels right.”

  Some theorise it prevents rivals from performing a close overtake and slipping ahead to the racing line. This does’t bear any real weight as MotoGP racers are hyper aware how near or far any of their on track challengers are at any moment and a rider who doesn’t will not survive long in motorcycle racing.

  Others say it is to increase wind resistance and act as a drag brake. This holds water, as any rider who has ridden both naked and super bikes knows the human body is basically a brick wall at race track speeds.

  

  There also those to who say it is to prepare the body position just before diving into a corner. In any case, the motorcycle governing body, the FIM, has not ruled the move illegal and it continues to be put into practice to this day.

  The dangle has come to symbolise all-out, testicles-to-wall, do-or-die, motorcycle racing. It certainly makes for good optics, as a photo of a racer charging into a corner, leg dangling on the inside, rear wheel a little lifted off the ground shows action.

  

  At this year’s Winter Test in Sepang International Circuit, the dangle was on display by every rider, such is its use as a technique in modern motorcycle racing. There is a video floating around of current champion Marc Marquez doing the dangle with his right leg stuck out at almost a 90-degree angle, nothing like Rossi’s delicate knee out and boot sliding on the tarmac.

  Here is a selection of the dangle from Day Two of Winter Test, taken by RbMotoLens. Testing is currently on hold due to light rain at the time of writing. Check in tomorrow for the finally day of Winter Test at SIC.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• Proton eMas 7 PHEV launched – Malaysia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid, up to 996 km WLTP, RM106k-126k

  In Cars, Local Car Launches, Local News, Proton / by Jonathan James Tan / 4 February 2026 5:22 pm

  

  We’re already exhausted, but Proton’s clearly just getting started. This is the national carmaker’s fourth launch in just 14 weeks, after October’s eMas 5, November’s Saga MC3 and January’s X70 MC3. Well, they do want to sell 200,000 cars this year.

  So here we go (again) – launched today is the Proton eMas 7 PHEV. It’s the first eMas with an engine and an exhaust pipe, and the third eMas model after the 7 (EV) and the 5. The final prices – RM109,800 for the Prime, RM123,800 for the Premium and RM129,800 for the Premium Plus – allow the car to officially snatch away the title of Malaysia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid from the RM130k Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV.

  A RM4,000 rebate for the first 5,000 customers drops the prices to RM105,800, RM119,800 and RM125,800. Warranties? Six years/unlimited mileage on the vehicle, eight years/160,000 km on the high-voltage battery and components. Book the car for RM99 and get RM500 off your booking fee if your car is one of the first 5,000 to be successfully registered. The car is eligible for the government’s matching grant to help you get rid of your old car (RM2,000 each from Proton and the government = RM4,000).

  

  There’s more. You get free 2GB monthly data for five years worth RM1,000, a free 7 kW home charger worth RM1,500, plus complimentary add-ons with the purchase of the eMas Care insurance package worth RM1,000. All these candies are worth up to RM7,500, says the carmaker.

  The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is essentially a Geely EX5/Starray/Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i. Now, Malaysia was the first market outside China to debut the EX5 (eMas 7) and EX2 (eMas 5), but this time, this PHEV is already in a few Oceania and ASEAN markets.

  We are, however, in line with other countries in terms of specs, missing out on the Chinese-market 2026 Galaxy Starship 7’s latest powertrain updates. But it’s still a cutting-edge powertrain – the China-imported (CBU) eMas 7 PHEV sees a 99 PS/125 Nm 1.5 litre BHE15-DFN non-turbo engine join forces with a 218 PS/262 Nm front motor to send a combined output of 262 PS and 262 Nm of torque to the front wheels.

  

  The petrol engine is closely related to the Saga MC3’s BHE15-CFN. Still port-injected, but it’s been made simpler and lighter for higher efficiency, runs on an Atkinson cycle full time as opposed to part time, has just single instead of dual VVT, and features efficient exhaust gas recirculation (EGR).

  Furthermore, the engine’s lack of an auxiliary belt minimises parasitic losses – no belt-driven air-con compressor and inverter. And like the Saga, it uses a timing chain so there’s no timing belt either. The engine’s thermal efficiency is 46.5% (the latest car in China boasts 47.26%, a higher engine output of 111 PS and 136 Nm of torque and a slightly more powerful motor at 238 PS – but the same 262 Nm of torque).

  An 11-to-1 electrified dedicated hybrid transmission (E-DHT) combines a P1 integrated starter-generator and P3 traction motor. The system works similar to Honda’s e:HEV in that the car is driven primarily by electricity but the engine can be clutched in at higher speeds, when petrol power is more efficient. It’s a series-parallel plug-in hybrid and not an EV, so it’ll have engine size-based road tax and wear black number plates.

  

  The engine can charge the battery up to a limit of 85%, and at the other end of the scale, the system protects the battery by not allowing the state of charge to dip below 20%. The battery is an LFP pack – Proton strongly recommends that customers plug in to fully charge the battery once a week to prolong battery health.

  There are Prime, Premium and Premium Plus variants. The bottom two get an 18.4 kWh CATL LFP battery, an 83 km EV range, a 943 km combined range, DC charging up to 30 kW (30-80% in under 20 minutes) and an eight-second 0-100 km/h time.

  The range-topping Premium Plus gets a 29.8 kWh Geely Aegis short blade LFP battery. Malaysia is unique among global markets in having the larger battery from the 2026 Galaxy Starship 7, and this enables a 146 km EV range, a 996 km combined range, DC charging up to 60 kW (30-80% in under 16 minutes) and an 8.2-second century sprint time.

  

  

  

  All ranges quoted above are on the more-realistic WLTP cycle – Proton has, in a departure from usual, chosen to market this model using NEDC figures, clearly to more closely match its rivals. Just for posterity, the combined NEDC ranges are 1,065 km for the Premium Plus and 1,000 km for the Prime and Premium, their corresponding NEDC fuel consumptions are a claimed 4.4 and 4.3 litres per 100 km, and their respective NEDC EV-only ranges are 170 and 105 km.

  Sounds a lot sexier in NEDC, right? But moving from WLTP to NEDC is certainly a backwards step – the former is clearly more realistic and closer to what customers will eventually get in the real world. Proton eMas has long championed the use of WLTP, against most of its NEDC-toting competitors.

  The eMas 7 PHEV has a shorter combined range than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV (1,200 km) and Jaecoo J7 PHEV (1,300 km). This is mainly because its fuel tank is smaller at 51 litres versus both Chery Group products’ 60 litres. The Proton has the edge in terms of actual fuel efficiency.

  At 8.0 to 8.2 seconds, the eMas 7 PHEV is slower than its EV sister (6.9 seconds) to 100 km/h, but quicker than the turbocharged Jaecoo and Chery PHEVs (both around 8.5 seconds). And while we’re comparing against those, the eMas 7 PHEV also has the furthest EV range, and quicker DC charging too.

  

  

  

  A 51-litre pressurised fuel tank, 6.6 kW AC charging, 170 km/h top speed, vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) capabilities are common to all variants.

  Exterior-wise, the eMas 7 PHEV differs from the EV in its split headlamps (DRLs above, headlamps below), full-width front LED bar (except Prime), a different front bumper and regular door handles (the EV’s ones are hidden/pop-out/flush/recessed/retractable – whatever you want to call them). The rear number plate’s been moved up from the bumper to the tailgate, allowing a minor rear bumper redesign.

  Wondering if those small front intakes can provide enough cooling? Proton says its local R&D team has done 30,000 km of durability testing in various weather conditions, and its international R&D team has done thermal testing in both winter and summer extremes, and discovered no overheating nor other issues.

  Same tyre and wheel sizes as the EV (225/55 R18 for the Prime; 235/50 R19 with Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV rubber for the rest), but the PHEV is given a new multi-spoke design. Suspension? Like the EV – MacPhersons up front, multi-links out back. It runs a global set-up; no ‘Proton ride and handling‘. The drag coefficient (Cd) is 0.288, compared to the EV’s 0.275.

  

  Length, width, height and wheelbase are respectively 4,740, 1,940, 1,685 and 2,755 mm, making it 125 mm longer, 39 mm wider and 15 mm taller, and with a 5 mm longer wheelbase, than its EV sister. It’s also slightly larger than both the Chery and Jaecoo.

  Interior time. You’ll see that the cabin is pretty much similar to the eMas 7 EV‘s (making CKD easier and cheaper; China’s version has a different cabin) – no matter the variant, you get Flyme OS (with Bahasa Melayu support) powered by a 7nm automotive-grade chip, live charging map integration, a 10.2-inch LCD instrument cluster, a 2.5K 15.4-inch infotainment central touchscreen and leatherette seats.

  But unlike the EV, the PHEV gets a tonneau cover (except Prime) and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto from the get-go, plus physical sunroof controls (sunroof only on Premium Plus). To jog your memory, on the EV, you need to go into the screen to operate the sunroof. The button-like front seat backrest inserts have been changed from chrome in the EV to satin silver here to better match the rest of the cabin, but they also lose the small Proton logos that the ones on the EV have.

  The fuel flap can be unlocked either via the screen or by holding down the left side mirror control button. The drive modes here are Pure (that’s EV-only mode), Hybrid and Power, compared to the EV’s Eco/Comfort/Sport. Pro-Net says interior space is about the same as the EV – there’s 932 mm hip-to-hip between the front and rear seats, 125 mm of rear knee room and 73.5 mm of rear headroom, the last of which the carmaker says is class-leading.

  

  

  

  Let’s talk about variants and equipment. Literally the only differences between Premium and Premium Plus are the battery, max DC rate and sunroof.

  Both are otherwise equally equipped – powered tailgate, auto-folding side mirrors, auto-dimming frameless rear-view mirror, powered/ventilated front seats, fully-reclinable front passenger seat, rear centre armrest, 256-colour ambient lighting, tonneau cover, 13.8-inch head-up display, wireless charging, 16 Flyme Sound Wanos speakers including in the headrests, auto air-con, seven airbags including a centre airbag (which the Geely Galaxy E5 in China gets and our eMas 7 EV doesn’t), a 360 camera and front parking sensors.

  All the stuff mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the Prime doesn’t get, settling instead for six speakers, six airbags and a reverse camera. It also has the smaller of the two wheels offered and no full-width front LED bar (we’ve yet to clap eyes on this base variant, so what it actually looks like is still a mystery, as is the brand of tyres used – Giti like the eMas 7 Prime EV?).

  In terms of active safety, while all variants get AEB, ACC, ICC, lane functions, leading vehicle departure alert and traffic sign recognition, the Prime omits emergency lane keep assist, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic alert and braking, lane change safety warning, blind spot detection, door open warning and occupant detection alert.

  

  

  

  Pro-Net has been wildly inconsistent with its base variants – you see, the eMas 7 Prime EV has full ADAS while the eMas 5 Prime has no ADAS (although it does have blind spot detection and RCTA). Now, the eMas 7 PHEV Prime has ADAS but no blind spot detection – go figure.

  The boot can take 528 litres; fold down the back seats for 2,065. This is quite a lot more than the EV’s 461 and 1,877 litres. The PHEV’s 100-litre under-boot-floor storage is also 49 litres up on the EV, although it loses the EV’s drawer under the back seats because that’s where the fuel tank is now.

  You can have your eMas 7 PHEV in Obsidian Black, Lithium White, Mercury Silver, Galena Grey or Aquamarine Blue, while the interior can be had in either Alabaster White or Onyx Black (black is new – the eMas 7 EV’s interior is either Alabaster White or Indigo Blue).

  The service interval is 12 months/20,000 km and according to Pro-Net, the car is 41% cheaper to run over 10 years than a “same-segment ICE SUV” (X70, we guess) at RM29,200 versus RM49,800, including fuel, charging and maintenance. Estimated costs, of course. So what do you think of the Proton eMas 7 PHEV?

  

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  Proton eMas 7 PHEV – Aquamarine Blue exterior, Alabaster White interior

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  Proton eMas 7 PHEV official photos

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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