UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that the order-taking of the new Toyota Vios will start effective from this week onward.
UMWT has started the New Year with upgrades to its bestselling model, the Toyota Vios. It will now give customers even better value for money. The 2018 model gets cosmetic changes on the exterior as well as interior, providing a fresh appearance.
Besides design refreshment, new accessories such as Parking Sensor, Shark Fin Antenna, and Illuminated Scuff Plates have been introduced. Vios will be the first model in its segment to have a Parking Sensor and this item will be offered as standard for TRD, GX and G variants.
A new DVD-AVX entertainment system with enhanced features is also available for this Vios and it is offered with a reverse camera as standard for all variants except Vios J (MT) and J (AT).
Existing advanced items such as Panoramic View Monitor and Digital Video Recorder, etc are still offered on top of the new accessories.
As before, there are 6 variants to choose from with prices starting from RM74,980 (excluding insurance, for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia). All the variants of the Vios qualify as Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEV) under the current National Automotive Policy.
As with all the latest Toyota models sold by UMWT, the Vios comes with a 5-year warranty and unlimited mileage. If the vehicle is sold off during the first 5 years, the warranty coverage will also be available to the next owner, enhancing the value of the vehicle.
Bookings are now accepted at all Toyota showrooms nationwide. For more information, kindly visit toyota.com.my.
Kia Motors has been ranked among the highest valued brands in the world once again, according to Interbrand’s 2017 ‘Best Global Brands’ report. The latest study, released recently, confirms Kia’s brand value has grown 6% in the last 12 months, to US $6.68 billion.
“Kia’s continued efforts to evolve and redefine itself are critical to the sustained growth in its brand value” commented Mike Rocha, Global Director of Brand Valuation at Interbrand. “The launch of the Stinger (top) – Kia’s new and exciting fastback sports sedan, and the opening of ‘Beat 360’ (above) – a new sensory brand experience center in Seoul, fill me with high expectations of a bright future for the company.”
For the second year running, Kia is named the world’s 69thmost valuable brand in the report, its latest valuation representing a 645% increase in the value of the Kia brand since 2007. Now the 11thmost valuable automotive brand, Kia is ranked ahead of dozens of ‘household name’ consumer brands, as well as a host of volume, premium and luxury car manufacturers.
“This welcome rise in Kia’s brand value is a clear reflection of Kia’s continuous dedication to our customers,” Charles Suh, Senior Vice President of the Corporate Marketing Division at Kia Motors said. “This result provides us with further motivation to continue our mission to become the most desirable automotive brand in the eyes of consumers.”
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The sustained growth in the value of the Kia brand is the result of company-wide efforts to cultivate a more emotional attachment between the company’s products and consumers in every market.
Now a byword for quality and reliability in the automotive sector, Kia has achieved the coveted first-place ranking in the USA’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for two years running. Ahead of all other car manufacturers for quality, Kia was also the highest-ranked brand in J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study in Germany and UK in 2017.
With such momentum, Kia Motors Corporation recently launched its first-ever premium sports sedan, the Stinger (below) and its new hybrid crossover Niro, which are designed to boost the desirability and dynamism of the Kia brand. Portraying a modern, forward-looking image, Kia’s latest products speak loudly about the company’s efforts to prepare motorists for the future, with advanced powertrains, innovative technologies, and premium quality and design.
Digital technologies are at the heart of Kia’s efforts to engage with consumers in markets all around the world. In Korea, Kia broadcasted the anticipated launching show of its new Stinger model live, giving media and consumers the chance to witness the unveiling of the powerful new car first-hand. In the USA, Kia launched the ‘NiroBot’, a Facebook Messenger service allowing users of the social media platform to ask about the new Niro and get instant ‘live chat’ responses.
Also in China, the brand introduced a ‘Kia Surprising Lab’ YouTube service, featuring the technologies at the heart of its latest cars, the K5, KX5 and KX7, which you can see in the short video clip below. All of these efforts illustrate how Kia utilizes relevant and evolving technologies to enhance digital experience and to stay connected with consumers at all times.
To accompany the ongoing growth in the company’s product line-up, official partnerships with the world’s most high-profile sports events continue to aid the strength of the brand. Sponsorship arrangements with FIFA, UEFA, NBA, LPGA and the Australian Open tennis championship have provided Kia with a wealth of opportunities to engage with young-at-heart consumers around the globe.
Stay tuned for our upcoming feature on why Kia is catching up fast with the more established Japanese brands! – Chris Wee.
For Chinese New Year 2018, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is inviting Malaysians to join the Volkswagen family with its “Leaders of the Pack” Chinese New Year campaign.
The Campaign not only offers attractive rebates on the Volkswagen line-up, but those who book and register their Volkswagen cars by the 28th of February are in for a golden treat and will receive a free ‘Liquid Gold’ Petrol Card worth RM1,188 – which equates to more than a whopping 10,000km of ‘free’ travelling*.
The first 250 customers who book and register their Volkswagen cars will also be presented with a limited edition LEGO Volkswagen T1 Camper Van. Maximum cash rebates on selected models are listed below, while stocks last.
Model
Cash Rebate
Additional
Beetle Design
RM 5,000
Jetta Comfortline
RM 10,000
Jetta Highline
RM 8,000
Passat Trendline
RM 18,000
Low interest rate from 0.88% per annum.
Passat Comfortline
RM 18,000
Passat Highline
RM 6,000
Polo
RM 7,000
Tiguan Comfortline
RM 5,000
Tiguan Highline
RM 3,000
Vento Trendline
RM 10,000
Vento Comfortline
RM 10,000
Vento Highline
RM 9,000
As of 1st January 2018, all Volkswagen cars come with a free 3-year maintenance programme, which means customers will not have to worry about service cost for the firsts three years or 45,000km of ownership (whichever comes first). The programme covers all maintenance costs, as per the standard maintenance schedule, with the exception of wear-and-tear parts such as brake discs, pads, windscreen wipers and bulbs.
To qualify for the promotion and giveaways, all vehicle bookings must be made within the promotion period and is subject to terms and conditions while stocks lasts. For more information, please visit your nearest authorized Volkswagen dealership or visit www.volkswagen.com.my .
*Based on the fuel consumption of the Jetta 1.4 TSI of 5L/100km and of current fuel price of RM2.29/l (RON95).
It has been announced that Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad (Cycle & Carriage Bintang) now has the largest network for certified body and paint collision repair facilities in Malaysia, following Daimler AG’s certification of the Cycle & Carriage Johor Bahru, Bukit Tengah and Batu Caves facilities as official Mercedes-Benz Body and Paint Centres. Cycle & Carriage Bintang’s customers in the Northern and Southern region, as well as the Klang Valley, can now enjoy peace of mind and confidence when restoring their Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
“In everything we do, we have our customers in mind at all times. The ‘Centre of Competence’ certification is an assurance that all Cycle & Carriage body and paint repairs are carried out according to the stringent global specifications set by Mercedes-Benz. Having three of our body and paint facilities awarded the certification is an impressive achievement. It reflects the quality of our after-sales teams who deliver our signature first class service to customers every step of the way,” said Cycle & Carriage Bintang CEO, Wilfrid Foo.
In early 2017, Cycle & Carriage’s Johor Bahru and Bukit Tengah service centres underwent an extensive facility and equipment upgrading process. In tandem with this, employees received specialised technical training and service process enhancement. Following which, both outlets were audited in the same year as part of the certification process, and were awarded the ‘Centre of Competence’ certification by Daimler AG. The Johor Bahru service centre spans over 32,000 sq ft and is equipped with 14 body and paint work bays, while Bukit Tengah is over 14,000 sq ft with five body and paint work bays.
Cycle & Carriage Bintang Batu Caves, the centralised body and paint collision repair centre for the Klang Valley, was first awarded the certification by Daimler AG in 2012. As part of the certification process, a re-audit was scheduled in November 2017. The Batu Caves Service Centre achieved the perfect score of 100 percent and is now recognised by Daimler AG as one of the highest-ranking centres for collision repairs in the world. Spanning over 45,000 sq ft with 22 body and paint work bays, the facility has the capacity to service 130 vehicles every month.
Cycle & Carriage Bintang’s network comprises 12 Autohauses nationwide which includes 10 After-Sales Autohauses across Malaysia. In 2016, Cycle & Carriage Bintang was awarded all top three spots in the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Service Excellence Award in South East Asia for demonstrating strong aftersales standards. More recently, Cycle & Carriage Bintang received the highest Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) rating for after sales for the second half of 2017 in Malaysia, with Cycle & Carriage Bintang (Northern) Sdn Bhd Bukit Tengah announced as the Champion in the competitor benchmark study.
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, is offering attractive promotions this Chinese New Year (CNY) 2018! Own a Mitsubishi ASX Compact SUV from as low as RM99,000*!
From now until 14 February, cash bonuses for all Mitsubishi models/variants are as follows:
No
Model/Variant
OTR Price without insurance GST inclusive (RM) in Peninsular Malaysia
Cash bonuses & Warranty
1
Triton VGT Adventure X
126,990.00
CNY bonus up to RM8,000
All Triton variants except Triton Quest: Five years warranty or 200,000km
Triton Quest: Five years warranty or 100,000km
2
Triton VGT AT Premium
116,300.00
3
Triton VGT AT GL
103,800.00
4
Triton VGT MT
107,600.00
5
Triton MT
93,920.00
6
Triton Quest
77,390.00
7
Outlander 2.4L (CKD)
155,000.00
CNY bonus up to RM4,000
Outlander 2.0L & 2.4L: Five years warranty/unlimited mileage
8
Outlander 2.0L (CKD)
139,988.00
9
ASX 2WD
119,100.00
CNY bonus up to RM20,000
All ASX variants: Five years warranty/unlimited mileage
10
ASX 4WD
134,300.00
11
ASX Adventure
(Limited Edition)
123,988.00
In conjunction with the festivities, MMM will also be hosting an ‘Xperience Mitsubishi’ contest with the following mechanics:
The Xperience Mitsubishi Contest
1. Go to any Mitsubishi showrooms and test-drive any Mitsubishi cars.
2. Take a video after your test-drive to describe your Mitsubishi drive experience.
3. Upload your videos either on Facebook or Instagram (please make sure it’s a public account) and hashtag #Mitsubishi4me
4. Mitsubishi Motors will select the best entries for a chance to win RM10, 000!
*Terms and conditions apply
That’s not all; Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia will also be having an exclusive ‘New Year New Ride’ Chinese New Year showroom event at this selected showrooms:
Date (Weekends)
Time
Mitsubishi Showrooms
27 January (Saturday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
Evatrend Sdn Bhd (Setapak)
28 January (Sunday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
Target Orion Star Sdn Bhd (Klang)
3 February (Saturday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
Ingress Motor Centre Puchong
4 February (Sunday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
Target Orion Star Sdn Bhd (Balakong)
10 February (Saturday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
EON Auto Mart Sdn Bhd (Glenmarie)
Test-drive any Mitsubishi model during the event day and stand to win RM888 cash prizes or Ralliart merchandise. Customers who place a booking during the event day will also receive a Ralliart dry bag and CNY money packet.
Visitors to the showrooms can also expect a whole lot of fun filled family activities and games such as Chinese dough doll making, Chinese calligraphy, paper cup piggy bank making, face painting, God of Prosperity appearances and lion dance performances.
· Prices are quoted on-the-road without insurance, GST inclusive for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia (not applicable in duty free zones).
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (HMSB) has announced the results of an outstanding year in 2017. The company recorded an astounding total sales of 109,511 units, the highest in the history of Honda Malaysia since it was established in 2003. This is also the first time that Honda Malaysia achieved sales of more than 100,000 units. This sales figure is also the highest that a Non-National brand has ever achieved in Malaysia.
The Central region contributed the highest number of sales at 47%, followed by Southern region and Northern region. The overall sales for 2017 increased by 19% compared to the 91,830 units recorded in year 2016.
Commenting on the outstanding year that Honda experienced, Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Toichi Ishiyama said, “The year 2017 truly was remarkable for Honda Malaysia. At the beginning of 2017, we challenged ourselves with a sales target of 100,000 units and in March 2017, we achieved a historical milestone with the 600,000th unit (CKD) production within the span of 14 years since Honda Malaysia started in 2003. At the end of 2017, based on internal data our market share was at 19%, an increase of 3.2 points from 2016. For the first time ever, we surpassed the 100,000 units sales achievement within a calendar year. We continue to maintain our No. 1 position for Non-National segment and No. 2 position in overall TIV of the automotive industry.”
“On behalf of Honda Malaysia, I would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to all Honda Malaysia customers for their faith and belief in our brand and for making Honda their vehicle of choice. This achievement would not have been possible without our valued customers as well as strong support from our business partners and the Malaysian government,” added Mr. Ishiyama.
Having reviewed an outstanding 2017, Honda Malaysia is all geared up to make 2018 another successful year with many exciting products and services in the pipeline.
(Like maybe this perhaps? Stay tuned! – Chris Wee)
