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Infiniti Malaysia Announces 0% GST Prices

INFINITI Malaysia has announced the new prices for INFINITI models, which will take effect from 1 June 2018 with the implementation of the zero-rated GST. The zero-rated GST prices will remain in effect until the implementation of the sales and services tax (SST) in-line with government’s official announcement.

The table below lists on-the-road (OTR) prices of INFINITI models, with and without GST and its savings respectively

Model	Variant	Peninsular Malaysia (Private Individual Registration)
		Current OTR Price without Insurance (GST 6%)	New OTR Price without Insurance (GST 0%)	Savings (GST Amount)
		(RM)	(RM)	(RM)
Q50	GT	239,800.00	226,267.48	(13,532.52)
Q50	GTT	275,800.00	260,229.74	(15,570.26)
Q60		308,800.00	291,361.82	(17,438.18)
QX70	GT	390,000.00	368,100.20	(21,899.80)

More information about INFINITI and its industry leading technologies can be found at www.infiniti.com.my. You can also follow INFINITI on Facebook, and see all our latest videos on YouTube or visit INFINITI Center Kuala Lumpur located at The ICON, Jalan Tun Razak, 55000 Kuala Lumpur for test drives which are open daily from 10.00am to 7.00pm, tel. no. 603-2162 3223.

MotoMalaya.net Reviews The Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4!

Hey folks! With great pride I’d like to introduce you to MotoMalaya.net! MM.net is a sister-site in Bahasa Malaysia to Piston.my, and while it has been around for some time now, Editor Sep Irran promises that there will be a lot more car-related news, features and reviews in the near future, while still bringing you the best that the world of 2-wheels has to offer. Think of MM as the BM variant of Piston.my and you’ll not be far-off the mark…

His first review under the new MM direction is this Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4, from Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, which I also had a go at, but my review will come later. In the meantime, click on the box-link below to have a look at Sep’s take on it. Isn’t it ironic that the first car review from MM is a car from MMM? We’ll take it as a good sign. Hope you enjoy it! – Chris Wee.

Pandu Uji: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 CKD

Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 Photo Gallery… (more photos at www.motomalaya.net)

Pandu Uji: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 CKD

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) telah melancarkan 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 CKD beberapa bulan lepas.
Kenderaan jenis SUV ini mempunyai 7 tempat duduk dan enjin 2.4-liter DOHC MIVEC.
Dengan harga RM146,276.11 (harga atas jalan tanpa insurans dan 0% GST), ia adalah antara SUV yang paling menarik di pasaran Malaysia sekarang.

Sejak kebelakangan ini, kami telah menerima beberapa permintaan berkenaan artikel-artikel pandu uji bagi kereta. Dengan permintaan tersebut, kami ingin cuba sesuatu yang baharu bagi pengikut Motomalaya.net dengan menyampaikan berita berkenaan kereta juga (tapi jangan risau! Dunia motor masih tidak boleh dilupakan). (more…)

Hyundai Ioniq Receives Full 5-Star Asean NCAP Safety Rating

The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid has been declared as one of the safest cars in its class after being awarded an overall five-star safety rating by the New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP). The ASEAN NCAP is a collaborative effort between the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and Global NCAP.

The IONIQ was tested using a stringent 2017-2020 rating system and achieved an outstanding overall score of 91.98 points. It fared well in three categories namely, Adult Occupant Protection (46.34 points over 50.00), Child Occupant Protection (21.48 points over 25.00) and Safety Assist Technologies (24.17 over 25.00) making it one of the safest cars in its segment.

“We are elated with the latest five-star ASEAN NCAP award to add to the list of IONIQ’s safety awards, including the 5-star Safety Rating by Euro NCAP in 2017 and the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ Award from IIHS (Independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) in the US. The IONIQ has proven to be one of the safest cars in its class featuring advanced safety features. With a starting price of RM94,788 (On-The-Road Price without GST and Insurance, WEF 1^st June 2018) it is certainly value for money, coupled with its award-winning design and a host of convenient features,” said Mr Dennis Ho, Managing Director of Sime Darby Motors – Malaysia, Thailand & Taiwan.

According to the ASEAN NCAP, the IONIQ scored impressively thanks to its advanced safety equipment, which includes effective braking and avoidance technologies such as the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Seatbelt Reminder System (SBR) including rear passengers, ISOFIX and top tether that is standard across all variants. The IONIQ also offers several advanced safety technologies such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) for City, Inter-Urban and Vulnerable Road Users Technologies, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA). (These features are only available in the HEV PLUS variant).

The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) alerts drivers to emergency situations, braking autonomously when required. Using front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in three stages; initially warning the driver visually and acoustically, controlling the brake according to the collision danger stage and applies maximum braking force just before the moment of collision. When the car senses a vehicle or pedestrian, the system is activated and avoids a collision or minimizes damage when a collision is otherwise unavoidable.

Other features that contributed to the IONIQ’s five-star rating include:

Lane Keeping Assist System including Lane Departure Warning

This alerts the driver acoustically and visually if the car crosses road markings without indicating, and applies slight force to the steering wheel in order to guide the driver back to a safe position. (The feature is only available in the HEV PLUS variant)

Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

This system warns the driver of surrounding vehicles, passengers or other objects that may lead to a collision if unnoticed while the car is in motion – a further safety feature of the IONIQ. (The feature is only available in the HEV PLUS variant)

Passive Safety

A total of seven airbags are positioned around the interior of the IONIQ, including a knee airbag for the driver

A host of local awards that the IONIQ has won in 2017 include the 2017 Hybrid of the Year at the Vehicle of the Year Awards (VOTY) by DSF.my in collaboration with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad, 2017 Hybrid Vehicle of the Year by CarSifu Editor’s Choice Awards, 2017 Sedan & Hatchback of the Year (RM100,000-RM130,000) category and the 2017 Hybrid Car of the Year Category at the Malaysia Car of the Year Awards.

HSDM offers a five-year or 300,000km (whichever comes first) warranty for the vehicle, three-year or 60,000km (whichever comes first) free service including parts, labour and engine oil. It also comes with an eight-year unlimited mileage warranty for the battery and a battery price below RM10,000 for the following eight years if the battery needs replacement. A 24-hour road assist service is also available for new and existing Hyundai vehicles.

Price in Malaysia:

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 1.6 (A) HEV – RM94,788.00

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 1.6 (A) HEV Plus – RM109,988.00

(OTR prices w/o insurance & after 0% GST)

CIMB Bank Launches “1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval” For Car Loans

CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad has unveiled the CIMB 1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval™, a digital platform that approves auto financing within one minute upon full submission of information and documents. This marks the latest addition to CIMB’s InstaApproval series, which also features the 1-Minute Home Financing InstaApproval. This series offers a fast, secure, paperless and complete online financing approval process involving, among others, biometric fingerprint identification.

The CIMB 1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval™ is a paradigm shift in approval time for auto financing, which typically takes a day. It reduces customers’ waiting time for the financing decision in the process of purchasing a car. – CIMB.

Available for all types of cars, both new and used, the approval comes complete with the issuance of a Letter of Undertaking and instant notification via SMS and email to the customer and car dealer.

Samir Gupta, CEO, Group Consumer Banking, CIMB Group said, “The speedy approval process of CIMB’s 1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval™, currently the fastest in market, is not only a reflection of our commitment to digital innovation as laid out in our T18 Strategy, but also a great milestone in CIMB’s journey to continuously enhance our customers’ experience. Our InstaApproval™ platform – which cuts down waiting time considerably – was designed around customers’ ultimate convenience. We are confident that the 1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval™ proposition will be a game-changer for us and our auto partners, by enabling customers to own their dream car within a minute.”

The CIMB 1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval™ will be available at selected partner showrooms, partner roadshows, as well as selected used car dealers. Currently, seven partners are participating in the CIMB 1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval™ i.e. Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd, Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Ingress Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd, and UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd. More partners will be added to this platform in future.

Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Aziz, Group CEO, CIMB Group (centre) and Samir Gupta, CEO of Group Consumer Banking, CIMB Group (fifth left) with (L-R): Chris Tan Gim Seong, General Manager of Retail Operation, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd; Mohd Azwan Yahaya, Dealer Principle, Ingress Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Roslan Abdullah, President/Chief Operating Officer of Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Thomas Tok Chek Kuan, General Manager of Sales, Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad; Altimet; James Tan Soon Huat, Senior General Manager, President’s Office, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd; Abdul Rashid Bin Musa, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd; Arman Hasmanizar, Deputy General Manager, Managing Director’s Office, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd and Dato’ Tony Khor Chong Boon, President of Federation of Motor and Credit Companies Association of Malaysia at the launch of CIMB’s 1-Minute Auto Financing InstaApproval.

In March 2018, CIMB launched the 1-Minute Home Financing InstaApproval™ that approves mortgages within one minute upon full submission of information and documents. The CIMB InstaApproval™ platform also facilitates applications for personal financing, Amanah Saham Bumiputera financing and credit cards. For more information, please visit www.cimbbank.com.my/insta and www.cimbislamic.com.my/insta-i.

CIMB’s InstaApproval™ platform is also offered as part of the recently launched CIMB F.I.R.S.T., a holistic financial solutions proposition that is unique to each customer’s needs and life stage. CIMB F.I.R.S.T. stands for Finance, Insure, Returns, Save and Transact premised on savings, financing, insurance, investments and credit cards. It is available through www.cimbbank.com.my, www.cimbislamic.com.my and via CIMB branches for customers requiring face-to-face assistance.

REVIEWED: Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSi – Sit Down, Buckle Up, Hold-On, Shut Up! [+Videos]

I had me a ‘blond–moment‘ recently. “This is the 2.0L right?” to which I received an incredulous stare along the lines of ‘what planet are you from?’ from the amused VPCM comms manager…

In my defense, this new VW Tiguan felt so quick, I would have bet a months’ wages there was no way it could be powered by a puny 1.4-litre engine, who’s annual road-tax is a paltry RM70 a year. Here’s my in-car impression video, and please do ignore the part where I called it a two-litre…. duh:

The thing about the Tig (my pet name for it) though is that it only has 150Ps and 250Nm of torque from its 1,395cc turbocharged, direct injection, 4-cylinder engine; however, all 250 of that torques is available from as low as 1,500rpm.

Mated to a 6-speed DSG, to say that acceleration is quick would be a major understatement on my part, because this SUV is very, very fast off the line, and given enough road, it’ll top out well beyond 200kmh, and again, all this performance from a 1.4-litre 4-pot. I still can’t get my head around that to be honest, because my own car has exactly twice the capacity and is exactly twice as slow…

One thing though, unless you really, really need one, it’s best to not tick the box for the roof-rack option as seen on this test-unit, because early on I decided to rename it as the ‘roof-racket’ instead. Anything above 100kmh results in a terrific amount of wind-noise, and not to mention poorer fuel-efficiency due to drag. So yeah, the roof-racket is quite a drag… literally.

Now apart from that easily-solvable problem, the Tig is a remarkable mid-size SUV to drive. It’s a VW so you can be assured of excellent build quality and superb driving ergonomics, not to mention amazing levels of NVH suppression.

And there’s even more good news! Following the 0% GST which is to be implemented from 1st June 2018, the new Tiguan, available in two trim levels, is even cheaper now:

Tiguan	Comfortline	Was RM148,990	Now RM139,888
Tiguan	Highline	Was RM168,990	Now RM158,888

All in all, it’s really hard to fault the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSi. It’s great on gas, it’s cheap to run (still can’t get over that RM70 annual road tax!) and offers the kind of ride and handling that puts it at par with much bigger and more expensive SUVs in the market. Size wise, it makes for the perfect daily-runner and those who prefer a small-ish run-about insofar as SUVs are concerned, really need to give this one a gander. It really will surprise you. – Chris Wee.