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TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the sole franchise holder for Renault vehicles in Malaysia, has announced its ‘Capture More with Renault’ campaign offering customers the chance to win up to RM8,888 in cash, MORE deals and MORE peace-of-mind in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities.

“Chinese New Year is a season to reconnect with loved ones. To spend more time with family, build stronger bonds and revel in more happiness. It is also a time when people usher in a more abundant new year for health and longevity, prosperity and fortune, as well as larger families to pass on the family name,” said Kuan Kim Luen, CEO, TC Euro Cars Sdn. Bhd. “In line with these sentiments, the ‘Capture More with Renault’ campaign reflects our desire to give more to our customers as we offer them more rebates on Renault vehicles, more cash prizes to enjoy and more reassurance for their travels on the road,” he added.

Through the campaign, customers can test their powers of estimation in the Renault ‘Guess and Win’ challenge for a chance to gain some fantastic cash prizes. The first prize winner will drive home with RM8,888, the second prize winner RM3,888 while the third prize is worth RM1,888. To participate, customers who purchased any Renault vehicle within the campaign period can take a gander at guessing the total number of “mandarin oranges” that will be packed into the ample, versatile boot space of a Renault Captur. The featured Captur will be on display at all eight Renault showroom branches located in Petaling Jaya, Glenmarie, Puchong, Setia Alam – Selangor, Setapak – Kuala Lumpur, Butterworth, Ipoh and Johor Jaya.

Attractive deals on selected models are also on offer during the ‘Captur More with Renault’ campaign, which runs from now. The trendy turbocharged Renault Captur crossover is available at RM99,999 (normal price, RM105,980). This promotional price includes a free service package inclusive of parts and labour for five years or 100,000km (whichever comes first) as well as a five-year full manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage.

Blending all the cues of an urban crossover that modern drivers have to come to expect, the Renault Captur features expressive exterior styling with chic two-tone body colours, premium black leather seats, sliding rear seats for more boot space, seven-inch Infotainment multimedia system with reserve camera and built-in navigation, four high efficiency airbags and Hill Start Assist and excellent fuel efficiency of up to 5.4 l/100km (based on NEDC test method) with a single full tank.

“The Renault Captur has been the best-selling crossover model in its class in Europe, with global sales of 1,116,357 units.”

Koleos, Renault’s flagship model, is also on offer. Under the ‘Capture More with Renault’ campaign, limited units of the Koleos 2WD are attractively priced from RM169,840 (normal price, RM173,840). For enhanced customer peace-of-mind, the Koleos also comes with a five-year full manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage and free five-year or 100,000km (whichever comes first) service package, inclusive of parts and labour. Additionally, customers will also enjoy an extra free gift in the form of a Raytech Solar and Security tint worth up to RM1,800.

A premium D-segment SUV, the Koleos best class-leading interior space with refinements that match a luxury car and features a powerful 2.5-litre petrol engine, a large 8.7-inch touchscreen R-LINK 2 multimedia system, customisable LED cabin lighting, premium leather seats, six airbags and blind spot warning system.

All promotions and promotional prices listed are for Peninsular Malaysia and subject to terms and conditions. All prices of vehicles stated are on-the-road inclusive of SST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private individual registration only

For more information about Renault in Malaysia, please visit www.renault.com.my or www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia.

 

Honda Malaysia has surprised the market with the latest addition to the Company’s Hybrid line-up. The New HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD launched recently is yet another milestone for Honda in Malaysia as it’s the only country outside Japan to introduce the intelligent Dual-Clutch Drive  (i-DCD) Hybrid system in the Compact Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

Honda Malaysia was the pioneer in bringing Hybrid technology into Malaysia in 2004. Honda Malaysia was also the first car manufacturer to produce Hybrid vehicles locally and the third country among Honda globally after Japan and United States of America to produce the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) Hybrid model since 2012. Malaysia is the only country outside of Japan to introduce the Sport Hybrid i-DCD line-up, starting with the launch of Jazz Hybrid, City Hybrid and now with the New HR-V Hybrid, which holds the record as the first in the compact SUV segment in Malaysia with Sport Hybrid i-DCD.

Launched in 2015, the HR-V has performed positively, achieving total sales of more than 72,300 units in the year ending 2018. Honda Malaysia made history as the first marque to introduce Compact SUV to the mass market and revolutionized the segment to be one of the fastest growing segments in the Malaysian market. The
HR-V has captured an average of 81%* market share in the Compact SUV segment since its launch. It continues to maintain its No. 1 position in the segment for the third consecutive years.

Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “The compact SUV market in Malaysia has been growing over the last 3 years, with HR-V being the main contributor towards that growth. HR-V emerged as the top 3 contributors for Honda Malaysia with an average contribution of 20%* towards the overall sales. For that, I would like to thank Malaysians for their continuous support in making this possible.”

Mr. Ishiyama also added, “At Honda, our focus now is to lead the way in introducing Next Generation Advanced Technologies in all our products, providing the Joy of Buying to our customers. We have introduced the Sport Hybrid i-DCD, Turbo engine and advanced safety technology known as Honda SENSING in order to meet the demands and provide the best products to our customers in Malaysia.”

The New HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD is powered by a 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine with Direct Injection which provides a boost to the vehicle performance with excellent fuel efficiency. This is combined with 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission and Integrated High Power Motor. The combined output of the engine and motor assisted by the High-Power Lithium-Ion Battery provides Hybrid power that is equal to a 2.0L engine with quick response and an exhilarating drive. The Sport Hybrid i-DCD system enables the vehicle to transfer power from its battery to motor during EV Mode which results in an efficient drive.

The system also includes an Electric Servo Brake System for improved energy regeneration and Fully Electric Driven Compressor air-conditioner system for the comfort of drivers and passengers. Other Hybrid exclusive features include the 3D Illuminated Meter Cluster Multi Information Display, Shift by Wire and Sport Mode. Besides the Hybrid variant, Honda Malaysia also launched the RS variant to complete the HR-V family with a total of 4 variants (Hybrid, RS, V and E). This is the first time the RS is being introduced in Malaysia. To date, Honda Malaysia has received more than 4,600 bookings for the New HR-V.

The New HR-V RS is powered by a 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC engine combined with Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) that delivers a balance of performance and fuel efficiency. It is also equipped with an exciting new feature – Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) steering system for sportier driving. Introduced for customers wanting performance and a Compact SUV, the RS variant also comes with a Sporty 18-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels, Sporty Design Front Grille and black front and rear bumper to further enhance its sportiness.

The New HR-V does not only feature technological advancement, but also exudes a sophisticated personality with practical and functional features such as the Multi-Utility Cargo Space which offers class leading cabin space. The New HR-V also setting new benchmark in the Compact SUV segment by introducing value added features such as Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, 8-Way Driver Power Seat (V & RS), full leather seats (V & RS), Honda LaneWatch camera (V & RS), Cruise Control and Paddle Shift. Standard Safety features in the New HR-V include Six Airbags, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA) and ISO Fix.

The New HR-V is available in 5 colour options** namely Passion Red Pearl (a new colour in the Honda model line-up), Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Ruse Black Metallic, and White Orchid Pearl***. Offered together with the New HR-V are three accessories packages namely Modulo Package at RM5,737****, Urban Package at RM1,716**** and Utility Package at RM902****. Honda Malaysia continues to offer an 8-years warranty with unlimited mileage for the Hybrid battery.

The New HR-V Petrol are priced as follows; RM108,800***** for E variant; RM118,800***** for V variant and RM124,800***** for RS variant, while the New HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD is priced at RM120,800*****.

All 4 variants of the New HR-V (Hybrid, RS, V, and E) are designed to meet the differing requirements of Honda customers. The strategic price positioning would be an appealing factor for customers to purchase the New HR-V especially for both single and married national upgraders, young working adults looking for a stunning ride performance and sporty looks while the New HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD is likely to attract working adults considering their lifestyle and better performance for daily usage. The monthly sales target for the New HR-V Petrol variant is 1,000 units while sales target for the New HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD is 100 units.

Customers can visit any of Honda’s 97 Authorised Dealers to view, test drive and place a booking for the New HR-V from today onwards. For more information, please call Honda’s Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my

 

*Data from year 2015 – 2018 (up to June)

**Depending of variants

***Surcharge for White Orchid Pearl colour is RM300

****Terms and conditions apply

*****On-The-Road without Insurance

 

Well, it was just a matter of time wasn’t it?

Starting midnight today, the retail prices for petrol and diesel will go up by 6sen and 12sen respectively. As such the new prices for petrol starting midnight 19th Jan 2019 are as follows:

  • RON 95 – RM1.98 per litre
  • RON 97 – RM2.28 per litre
  • Diesel – RM2.17 per litre

The prices take effect at 12.01am on 19th Jan and stay in effect until the next announcement on 25th Jan.

It is said that the new 2019 Toyota Vios is 90% new, and that pretty much classifies it as an all-new car. Today we were given a first-drive of it, before its impending launch on the 24th of January, where the official prices for all three variants – Vios J, E & G – will be announced. Here’s the first video…

But wait, there’s a Part 2 below! It’s only the first day, so do stay tuned for more to come as we delve into the second day of this exclusive media drive thanks to UMW Toyota Motor.

Specs that matter…

Engine:   Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, Dual VVT-i, 1,496cc

Max Power:   107Ps @ 6,000rpm

Max Torque:   140Nm @4,200rpm

Transmission:   CVT with 7 virtual ratios + Shiftmatic

Safety:   7-airbags, VSC, Traction Control, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, ISOFIX,

Drivetrain:   Front-wheel Drive

2019 Toyota Vios Photos…

Derived from the word ‘arus’ which means ‘current’ in Bahasa Malaysia, second national carmaker Perodua finally took the wraps-off the much-awaited new Arus 7-seater SUV at a huge launch event at MITEC recently. Perodua is no stranger to the SUV/MPV game, having introduced models like the Rusa, Kembara and Nautica in the past. Here’s the first walkabout video directly from the launch!

It does beg the question though whether the Arus is indeed an SUV or an MPV, because it seats seven but only has 2-wheel drive. Perhaps we’ll call it an MPSUV then. Levity aside, there are two variants to choose from, the X and AV or ‘Advance’, priced at RM72,900 and RM77,900 respectively. You can download the official Aruz brochure here: Perodua ARUZ_Brochure

Powertrain wise, both variants of the Aruz run a 1.5-litre (1,496cc), 4-cyl (2NR-VE) DOHC engine with Dual-VVTi that churns out about 102bhp and 133Nm of torque, mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Fuel-efficiency seems to be the key here as opposed to outright power, because the Aruz is capable of returning 15.6km/L in ‘Eco Idle’ mode. Speaking of wheels, the Aruz rides on 17-inch alloys (both variants), shod with 215/60 R17 tyres.

Stay tuned for the official test drive coming soon!

Perodua Aruz Launch Photo Gallery…

Naza Corporation Holdings is a proud sponsor of the ‘Wheel, Walk & Fun Run’ organised by the Paralympic Council of Malaysia, which was held recently at the Malaysia Paralympic Sports Centre of Excellence Kampung Pandan. The event gathered close to 1,000 people from all walks of life for a national level commemoration in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (above, with fan), who is also the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, was present to concurrently launch the ‘Tambah Emas’ Paralympic Council of Malaysia’s crowdfunding campaign together with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and President of the Paralympic Council of Malaysia, SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin. Apart from being an event sponsor, Naza Corporation Holdings also sponsored the grand lucky draw prize of a Vespa S125 scooter as an attraction to the crowd.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated widely every year to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, who is also Group Executive Chairman & Group CEO of Naza Corporation Holdings commented on the sponsorship, “Part of Naza’s corporate social responsibility is the investment in community development. As a corporate citizen, we are proud to lend our support to the Paralympic Council of Malaysia in their endeavour to bring the para contingent and para sports to the next level. I also hope Malaysians will step forward and support the crowdfunding endeavour so that the Paralympic Council of Malaysia will be able to reach its objectives and chart the para contingent’s path to more gold medals and glory in the future.”

The ‘Tambah Emas’ crowdfunding is currently available on the mobile wallet app Boost and is aimed at financing the development of para sports from the grassroots level and prepare the national Paralympic team on their journey to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

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