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Proton Expands After-Sales Network in Sabah as X50 Retains Its Lead

Proton continues to dominate Malaysia’s SUV market, with the all-new Proton X50 maintaining its position at the top in September with 2,994 units sold, despite the extended holiday period. The strong demand reinforces the model’s popularity nationwide and highlights Proton’s need to strengthen its customer support infrastructure, particularly in East Malaysia.

To meet the growing ownership base, Proton is expanding its after-sales network in Sabah by enhancing the operations of its Regional Parts Centre (RPC) in Kota Kinabalu. The facility plays a key role as the brand’s main logistics and distribution hub for East Malaysia, ensuring that spare parts reach dealers and service centres quickly and efficiently. Urgent orders can now be fulfilled within 24 hours, while regular stock replenishments take just two days — a clear step forward in supporting the increasing number of Proton vehicles on the road.

The 28,000-square-foot centre, located in Inanam, was set up last year to streamline Proton’s parts distribution network in the region. It processes up to 20 containers each month and can handle six containers simultaneously. With an inventory capable of sustaining three to three-and-a-half months of supply, the RPC maintains healthy stock levels to keep pace with service demands. Its ability to receive direct imports further strengthens Proton’s logistics chain, particularly for Sabah and northern Sarawak.

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Lebih 5,000 Unit Proton X50 Diedarkan Dalam 40 Hari

Sejak pelancarannya yang dinanti-nantikan pada 24 Julai 2025, Proton X50 telah mengukuhkan kedudukannya sebagai penanda aras baharu dalam pasaran SUV dengan lebih daripada 5,000 unit berjaya diedarkan dalam tempoh hanya 40 hari.

Proton X50 menegaskan peranannya sebagai pilihan seterusnya bagi pemilik kereta yang mencari SUV yang menggabungkan kepraktisan harian dengan rasa keyakinan di jalan raya. Pemilik kereta kali pertama mendapati Proton X50 menawarkan lebih banyak ciri penting sambil mengekalkan reputasinya sebagai kenderaan yang boleh dipercayai.

Tinjauan turut menunjukkan sebahagian besar pembeli merupakan pemandu kedua dalam keluarga, lazimnya berusia pertengahan 40-an hingga awal 50-an, yang melihat model ini sebagai kenderaan tambahan ideal untuk kegunaan seisi rumah, tertarik dengan kepelbagaian fungsi dan kepraktisannya dalam kehidupan seharian.

Dalam pasaran yang sangat kompetitif, pelanggan sentiasa menilai harga dan prestasi sebagai faktor utama dalam membuat keputusan pembelian. Enjin 1.5TD Berprestasi Tinggi menonjol kerana kuasa dan tindak balasnya yang pantas, memberikan pecutan mantap dan pemanduan yang lebih lancar.

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Proton X50 Delivers Strong Market Debut with Over 5,000 Units Delivered in 40 Days

Since its launch on 24 July 2025, the Proton X50 has quickly asserted itself as the benchmark in Malaysia’s compact SUV market. In just 40 days, more than 5,000 units have been delivered nationwide, a figure that speaks volumes about its strong demand and widespread appeal.

Market research conducted by Proton reveals that the X50’s appeal cuts across several key buyer demographics, though it has proven especially popular among younger professionals and entrepreneurs in their 20s to mid-30s. For this group, the SUV represents a significant lifestyle upgrade — modern, dynamic, and well-equipped for both work and leisure.

Over half of these customers were replacing older vehicles, many of which had been owned for nearly a decade, while around a third had previously driven models such as the Proton Saga. The data highlights the X50’s role as a natural progression for Malaysians looking to move up into a more premium yet attainable vehicle segment.

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Menteri Pengangkutan: SUV Masih Dibenarkan untuk E-Hailing

Kementerian Pengangkutan mengesahkan bahawa kenderaan utiliti sukan (SUV) masih dibenarkan digunakan untuk perkhidmatan e-hailing di Malaysia, sekali gus menamatkan kekeliruan yang menimbulkan kebimbangan dalam kalangan ribuan pemandu beberapa hari lalu.

Kekeliruan itu timbul apabila SUV tidak disenaraikan dalam sistem kenderaan yang diluluskan untuk e-hailing, menyebabkan ramai pemandu tidak dapat memperbaharui permit atau mendaftarkan kenderaan mereka. Keadaan ini menimbulkan kebimbangan besar kerana ia boleh menjejaskan mata pencarian ramai pemandu yang bergantung kepada e-hailing sebagai sumber pendapatan utama.

Beberapa persatuan pemandu, termasuk Gabungan E-Hailing Malaysia (GEM) dan Persatuan Pemandu E-Hailing Malaysia (Mehda), menyatakan bahawa mereka tidak menerima sebarang penjelasan rasmi daripada Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) mahupun Agensi Pengangkutan Awam Darat (APAD). Mereka mendakwa ribuan pemandu SUV telah terjejas oleh isu ini, sedangkan terdapat lebih tiga juta rakyat Malaysia yang memiliki lesen e-hailing.

Grab Malaysia turut mengesahkan bahawa beberapa pemandu SUV mereka menghadapi masalah mendaftarkan kenderaan dan sedang bekerjasama dengan pihak berkuasa bagi mencari penyelesaian segera.

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SUV Confusion Shakes Malaysia’s E-Hailing Industry, But Government Confirms No Ban in Place

Thousands of e-hailing drivers across Malaysia were left in limbo this week after SUVs appeared to be excluded from the government’s approved vehicle list for e-hailing services, sparking confusion and concern about their livelihood. Drivers who rely on SUVs to make a living began reporting issues with permit renewals and vehicle registrations, raising fears that their cars would no longer be eligible for e-hailing use.

The uncertainty spread quickly through the driver community, with both Gabungan E-Hailing Malaysia (GEM) and the Malaysian E-Hailing Drivers Association (Mehda) confirming that they had yet to receive any official clarification from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) or the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD). GEM’s representative, Masrizal Mahidin, said SUV owners were struggling to renew their e-hailing permits, a situation that could affect thousands of active drivers nationwide. Malaysia currently has more than three million people licensed to drive for e-hailing platforms.

Mehda president Daryl Chong revealed that roughly 2,000 of his association’s 9,000 members use SUVs for e-hailing. Without an official statement from the authorities, he warned that this administrative mix-up could disrupt Malaysia’s urban transport network and harm its reputation among tourists. Grab Malaysia later confirmed that some of its SUV drivers had encountered issues during registration and that the company was engaging with the authorities to resolve the problem.

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Prestasi Jualan Proton Kukuh Pada Q3, Jumlah Terkini Melepasi 2024

Selepas mencatat jualan tertinggi dalam tempoh tiga tahun pada Ogos lalu, Proton meneruskan momentum positif dengan prestasi kukuh pada bulan September, sekaligus melonjakkan jumlah jualan tahun hingga kini (YTD) melepasi pencapaian tahun 2024. Pada bulan September, Proton berjaya menjual sebanyak 13,395 unit (domestik + eksport), meningkatkan jumlah keseluruhan suku ketiga (Q3) kepada 42,141 unit. Secara kumulatif, jumlah YTD mencecah 114,297 unit, iaitu 0.9% lebih tinggi berbanding tempoh sama tahun lalu.

Pencapaian ini lebih signifikan kerana jumlah keseluruhan industri (TIV) pada September dianggarkan menurun sebanyak 21.7% kepada sekitar 57,169 unit, hanya sebulan selepas mencapai paras tertinggi tahun 2025. Berdasarkan keputusan ini, pegangan pasaran Proton dianggarkan berada pada 23.4% untuk bulan September dan 19.9% bagi YTD. Angka ini adalah yang tertinggi tahun ini dan selari dengan usaha syarikat untuk melepasi 20% penguasaan pasaran automotif pada 2025 walaupun berdepan persaingan yang semakin sengit.

Proton X50 yang baru dilancarkan terus menjadi pilihan utama rakyat Malaysia, mengekalkan kedudukannya sebagai SUV paling laris di negara ini. Sebanyak 3,438unit diserahkan pada bulan kedua penuh jualannya, sekali gus mengukuhkan statusnya sebagai peneraju segmen dan SUV nombor satu di Malaysia.

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Proton Records Strong September Sales, X50 Leads as Best-Selling SUV

Proton has carried its momentum from August into September, once again posting strong results despite a weaker market. The national carmaker delivered 13,395 units (domestic and export) last month, lifting its third-quarter total to 42,141 units. Year-to-date sales now stand at 114,297 units, a 0.9% improvement over the same period in 2024.

What makes the achievement stand out is the wider industry backdrop. The Total Industry Volume (TIV) dropped by nearly 21.7% in September to an estimated 57,169 units, just one month after reaching its 2025 peak. Against that, Proton’s market share rose to 23.4% for the month and 19.9% year-to-date — the brand’s highest figure this year as it continues to push towards a 20% target for 2025.

The Proton X50 remains the company’s star performer, cementing its place as the nation’s best-selling SUV. In September, 3,438 units were delivered, marking its second full month on sale and placing it at the top of its segment as well as the overall SUV market.

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GAC EMKOO Dilancarkan di Malaysia – SUV Futuristik dengan Harga Bermula dari RM123,800

WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), pengedar rasmi kenderaan GAC di Malaysia, telah melancarkan model terbaharu GAC EMKOO yang digelar sebagai “Future Styled SUV”. SUV ini ditawarkan dalam dua varian – Premium dan Premium Pro – masing-masing berharga RM123,800 dan RM133,800.

Tawaran Pelancaran Awal

Bagi meraikan pelancaran ini, WTCA menawarkan Exclusive Early Bird Promo khas untuk 500 pelanggan pertama. Setiap pembeli akan menerima rebate tunai RM4,000 serta pakej aksesori bernilai RM10,000 merangkumi:

Kamera DVR 2-saluran dengan kad memori 64GB
Plat pemijak kaki berjenama EMKOO
Dulang but kereta
Pedal sport

Selain itu, varian Premium hadir dengan filem penapis haba Vkool Solar Tint dan penutup but elektrik, manakala varian Premium Pro mendapat filem penapis keselamatan Vkool Security Tint yang lebih canggih.

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XPENG G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV Baharu Dilancarkan di Malaysia – Harga Bermula RM178,888

Bermaz Xpeng Sdn Bhd secara rasmi telah melancarkan XPENG G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV baharu di Malaysia, selepas pertama kali diperkenalkan kepada umum pada Ogos 2024. Model terkini ini hadir dengan prestasi lebih baik, ciri pintar yang dipertingkatkan serta rekaan lebih segar. Harga bermula daripada RM178,888, dan tempahan kini dibuka di seluruh negara.

Dibina berasaskan platform SEPA 2.0, G6 menawarkan kecekapan lebih tinggi, pengendalian lebih mantap serta tahap kesambungan digital yang lebih maju. Dari segi luaran, SUV ini menampilkan lampu LED Starlight Wing, diffuser belakang yang direka semula, lengkuk tayar berwarna badan serta rekaan ducktail spoiler untuk imej lebih sporty.

Bahagian dalaman turut menerima sentuhan baharu melalui konsep Super Star-Ring Interior Design. Lebih separuh kabin telah dikemaskini dengan papan pemuka lebih kemas, pencahayaan ambien serta kemasan premium. Ciri utama termasuk skrin infotainmen 15.6 inci, kluster digital 10.25 inci, kerusi hadapan dengan fungsi urut, pemanas, ventilasi dan sokongan lumbar, serta kerusi belakang boleh baring dengan bumbung kaca panoramik.

Dari segi teknologi bateri, G6 menggunakan bateri LFP 80.5 kWh 800V dengan teknologi pengecasan 5C – yang pertama seumpamanya di dunia. Hanya 12 minit diperlukan untuk mengecas dari 10% ke 80%, menjadikannya antara yang terpantas dalam segmennya. Jarak pemanduan pula mencecah 525 km bagi setiap cas penuh, bergantung pada varian.

Prestasi turut mengagumkan:

RWD Long Range Pro – 292hp, 440Nm, 0–100 km/j dalam 6.7 saat.
AWD Performance – 480hp, 660Nm, 0–100 km/j hanya dalam 4.13 saat.
Kedua-dua varian mencapai kelajuan maksimum 202 km/j.

Aspek keselamatan dan teknologi pintar menjadi tumpuan utama. Antara ciri yang ditawarkan termasuk sistem pemanduan pintar, cruise control adaptif, bantuan lorong, parkir automatik, serta cip kokpit berprestasi tinggi untuk operasi lebih lancar. Bateri pula dibina dengan tahap keselamatan tinggi – kalis peluru, mampu menahan suhu sehingga 1,000°C, dan direka untuk bertahan 30% lebih lama berbanding sistem biasa.

Model ini diimport sepenuhnya dari China dan ditawarkan dalam lima pilihan warna luaran – Arctic White, Graphite Grey, Midnight Black, Silver Frost dan Stellar Purple. Pelanggan boleh memilih kemasan dalaman Dark Grey atau Light Grey. Untuk varian AWD Performance Black Edition, penampilan lebih eksklusif diberikan dengan rim hitam berkilat, angkup brek hitam dan lencana khas.

Harga rasmi di Malaysia adalah seperti berikut:

RM178,888 – G6 RWD Long Range Pro
RM189,888 – G6 AWD Performance
RM193,888 – G6 AWD Black Edition

Setiap pembelian didatangkan dengan waranti kenderaan 5 tahun, servis percuma 5 tahun, serta waranti bateri 8 tahun.

New XPENG G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV Launched in Malaysia

Bermaz Xpeng Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of XPENG in Malaysia, has officially launched the new XPENG G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV. First introduced locally in August 2024, the updated G6 arrives with performance improvements, smarter features, and refreshed styling. Bookings are now open, with prices starting from RM178,888.

The new G6 is built on XPENG’s SEPA 2.0 architecture, designed to improve driving efficiency, refine handling, and deliver a more seamless connected experience. Alongside these technical upgrades, the SUV receives updates inside and out that emphasise its modern and practical character.

Exterior revisions include a full-width Starlight Wing LED light bar with integrated turn signals, a redesigned rear diffuser for better airflow, and a matte grey XPENG badge moved from the bonnet to the hood.

Wheel arches now match the body colour for a cleaner finish, while a new ducktail-style rear design strengthens the car’s stance and stability.

The cabin has been extensively redesigned under what XPENG calls the Super Star-Ring Interior Design, transforming more than half of the interior. The dashboard layout is sleeker, with ambient lighting, premium materials, and a capacitive steering wheel.

Customers can choose Dark Grey or Light Grey interior themes. A larger 15.6-inch floating infotainment screen works alongside a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, complemented by intuitive voice commands and smartphone connectivity.

Passenger comfort has also been upgraded. Front seats offer massage, lumbar support, heating, and ventilation, while the rear features a 12-level reclining design intended to mimic sofa-like comfort. A panoramic star sunroof and generous headroom and legroom further add to the sense of space.

Power comes from XPENG’s next-generation Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) 800V high-voltage SiC platform, the first in the industry to use 5C LFP batteries. This approach improves charging speed, efficiency, and long-term durability while avoiding reliance on minerals such as cobalt and nickel. The result is a battery that is safer and more environmentally sustainable, without compromising performance.

The Long Range Pro and AWD Performance models are equipped with an 80.5 kWh LFP pack, replacing the 87.5 kWh lithium-ion batteries used in earlier versions. Thanks to the 800V SiC system, the G6 achieves a peak charging power of 451kW, enabling a 10% to 80% charge in just 12 minutes — the fastest in its class. Depending on the variant, the G6 delivers up to 525km of driving range on a single charge.

As for power, the RWD Long Rane variant puts out 292hp and 440Nm of torque, which allows it to do 0-100km/h in 6.7 seconds, while the AWD Performance variant churns out 480hp and 660Nm of torque, which cuts down the 0-100km/h timing to 4.13 seconds. Both variants have a top speed of 202km/h.

The G6 also debuts a fully upgraded intelligent driving suite with a new MicroFiber capacitive steering wheel, advanced driver-assist chip, and clearer long-range perception sensors. Functions such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and automated parking are included. A high-performance cockpit chip further improves responsiveness and connectivity for both entertainment and driving tasks.

Battery safety is a key focus. The G6’s battery is housed in a reinforced structure with ballistic-grade protection, designed to withstand extreme heat of up to 1,000˚C and side pressure of up to 80 tonnes. Its durability is further extended with a 30 per cent longer lifespan compared to standard systems.

The G6 is fully imported from China and is available in five exterior colours: Arctic White, Graphite Grey, Midnight Black, Silver Frost, and Stellar Purple. Interior choices include Dark Grey or Light Grey.

A Black Edition is also available exclusively on the AWD Performance variant, adding gloss black 20-inch alloy wheels, black brake callipers, and a blacked-out XPENG badge.

Pricing starts at RM178,888 for the G6 RWD Long Range Pro, RM189,888 for the G6 AWD Performance, and RM193,888 for the G6 AWD Black Edition.

Every purchase includes a 5-year manufacturer warranty (or 120,000 km), 5 years of free service and maintenance (or 100,000 km), and an 8-year high-voltage battery warranty covering up to 160,000 km.