All Car Reviews

Ferrari Roma Spider: Open-top romp
04 April 2024
IT’S NOT every day that you get to experience that romantic drive along some winding seaside route in an ultra-premium sports car like a Ferrari. Yet there we were making our wa...
2024 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo (V grade): More surefooted with A...
28 March 2024
Honda Malaysia recently organised a drive from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Ferringhi, Penang for the motoring media to better experience the top two CR-V variants, namely the 1.5-litre tu...
2024 Honda CR-V 2.0L e:HEV RS: Smooth operator
28 March 2024
THE sixth-generation Honda CR-V sports utility vehicle (SUV) has seen strong sales in Malaysia with close to 6,500 bookings and 1,500 units registered in the two months since its l...
7.6
Toyota GR Corolla: Never a dull moment
21 March 2024
Photos by AZLINA ABDULLAH THE Toyota GR Corolla’s reason to exist is to put smiles on the faces of enthusiast drivers who love motorsports-bred stick shift hot hatches. Power...
8.3
Mazda CX-5: Re-energised vigour
14 March 2024
SOME cars tend to look rather timeless in styling, a few more than others, and the Mazda CX-5 seems to be among this ageless company with its Kodo Design outlook. Seeing the lat...
7.6
Mercedes-Benz EQS 500: Swift luxury
07 March 2024
Having RM650K in hand opens up a world of possibilities. It’s seed money for a business or cash down for a dream property. For those inclined to splurge on luxuries, an expen...
7.8
Honda WR-V RS: A delightful little car
29 February 2024
THREE days spent with the Honda WR-V RS range-topping variant certainly made for enjoyable drives for us in commuting to work and running our daily errands. The WR-V (Winsome Ru...
8.8
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro: Entry to upmarket lifestyle
22 February 2024
Photos by KAMARUL ARIFFIN THE Chery Tiggo 8 Pro comes fully loaded with high-tech features and performance usually reserved for vehicles priced at a segment above. As the oth...
SKILLDRVN Track Days: Feel the rush
22 February 2024
TRACK driving can be fun and expensive to partake in and more so when participating in a race. At the recent SKILLDRVN Track Days organised by Kegani Racing Academy, we had the ...
7.3
Mazda2: Compact urban runner
15 February 2024
MAZDA’S “Zoom-Zoom” philosophy is alive and well in its Mazda2 1.5 SkyActiv-G HB (Hatchback) High. Using the brand’s Kodo design language, this B-segment vehicle brings about a ...
8.2
Mercedes-Benz E 200: An E-nduring appeal
15 February 2024
THE Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the one that establishes the three-pointed star as the must-have limousine to reflect one’s achievement of success. Since its introduction in the 19...
7.8
2024 Toyota Vios 1.5G: Bigger and roomier, dazzling features
15 February 2024
Photos by SS KANESAN The new fourth-generation Toyota Vios is impressively kitted and stands out in its segment with a dazzling array of comfort and smart features, safety techn...
smart #1: Zapping away in style
08 February 2024
FLUIDIC and somewhat compact, the smart #1 is an electric vehicle (EV) that provides comfort, connectivity and convenience in any drive. Available in Premium and Brabus variants...
8.8
2023 Range Rover L460 SWB HSE P530: Regal overdose
25 January 2024
The Range Rover L460 delivers quiet and luxurious experience akin to being ensconced in a cocooned five-star hotel room. Our test drive unit was a standard wheelbase (SWB) five-...
Porsche Cayenne: Multi-talented force
18 January 2024
SINCE its global debut in 2002, the Porsche Cayenne has yet again continued its success as a sports utility vehicle (SUV). Sime Darby Auto Performance, the authorised distributo...
6.4
Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition: A loveable retro
11 January 2024
Retrospective, robust and rudimentary are a few words that come to mind with the Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition. Priced at RM174,900 (on-the-road without insurance), this particular...
Toyota Prius and Hilux diesel hybrid, BEV, FCEV: Test drives...
11 January 2024
The fifth-generation Toyota Prius hybrid and three Toyota Hilux green energy prototypes, namely a diesel hybrid 48V, an all-electric (BEV) and a hydrogen fuel cell electric (FCEV) ...
8.6
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Max AWD: Fashionable corner carver
04 January 2024
Photos by KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star THE all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 stands out on the road with its bold, sleek, sporty sedan styling. Its flowy, aerodynamic design inevitabl...
7.2
Kia Niro EV: Nice car bogged down by sticker price
28 December 2023
It certainly looks like your regular SUV albeit with a striking paintjob and headlights/taillights that add a dramatic flair to the exterior. The faux upper grille may suggest t...
8.4
Kia Carnival 11-seater: Big and people-friendly
21 December 2023
The Kia Carnival is the pinnacle of premium comfort, convenience and functionality in the realm of multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs). Now in its fourth generation, the Carnival is t...