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BMW Malaysia Introduces The Exclusive BMW M Performance Editions + CNY 2019 Promo!

BMW Malaysia recently introduced the BMW 330e M Performance Edition and BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition, each equipped with BMW M Performance Accessories to offer avid BMW motorsports enthusiasts the ultimate driving pleasure. Only 300 units are offered for each of these exclusive BMW M Performance Editions.

Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia (below) said, “We are constantly looking for ways to add to the exclusivity of our premium vehicles while maintaining the unparalleled driving dynamics and performance of the BMW brand. By carefully selecting two highly collectible models and offering them with our motorsports-inspired BMW M Performance parts, we are proud to have crafted a unique on-road motorsports experience for our customers. Through perfect dynamics and captivating visual features, they can now enjoy the best of both worlds and experience BMW’s motorsports DNA come to live while on the road.”

Drawing from BMW’s extensive skills and experience in motorsports, the BMW M Performance Accessories are built with the same passion and craftsmanship as with the iconic BMW M models. With the M Performance aerodynamic kit seamlessly blended into the best-selling premium Plug-in Hybrid Electric models, the BMW M Performance Editions of the BMW 330e and BMW X5 xDrive40e have been transformed with an athletic edge, combining the best of BMW driving dynamics with benchmark performance and efficiency.

The BMW 330e M Performance Edition.

The now enhanced BMW 3 Series Hybrid with eDrive Technology comes with sportier aerodynamics and aesthetics, which include M Performance side skirts, side sill foils, and front grilles in high-gloss black, as well as the lightweight M Performance Carbon mirror caps for the side mirrors. The vehicle features a front attachment in Matt Black, a rear spoiler and a rear diffuser, in addition to the aggressive M Performance dark tail lights that round up the dynamic look. The interior meanwhile features M Performance stainless steel pedals and footrests. The exterior colour offerings for the BMW 330e M Performance Edition include Sunset Orange, Black Sapphire, Estoril Blue or Alpine White; while the interior is furnished with Black Dakota Leather.

The retail price (on the road, without insurance) for the BMW 330e M Performance Edition is RM 258,800.00. With the Easy Drive Programme from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the BMW 330e M Performance Edition can also be owned with monthly instalment plans starting from RM 3,278.00 (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a four-year tenure, with a mileage capped at 20,000km per year).

The BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition.

The exclusive BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition is also equipped with M Performance side skirts, side sill foils, and front grilles in high-gloss black, along with M Performance Carbon mirror caps for the side mirrors. Both ends of the vehicle are framed with a Carbon front attachment and a rear spoiler in high-gloss black and Carbon rear diffuser. The stainless steel pedals add a striking motorsports feel to the interior. The BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition comes in Carbon Black, Mineral White or Space Grey. All exterior colour offerings are paired with Black Dakota Leather, whereas Carbon Black offers an additional option of Terra Dakota Leather.

The retail price (on the road, without insurance) for the BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition is RM 390,800.00. With the Easy Drive Programme from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition can also be owned with monthly instalment plans starting from RM 4,878.00 (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a four-year tenure, with a mileage capped at 20,000km per year).

Complete Premium Ownership Experience.

New owners of the BMW M Performance Editions can also experience the complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience which includes:

BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service Program
BMW 2-Year/ 24 Month Tyre Warranty Program for its Run Flat Tyre offering and services
BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW White Card
BMW Service Online

Customers may view, enquire or place orders for the limited BMW M Performance Editions at any nearby BMW dealership.

CNY@BMW

Celebrate this Chinese New Year at BMW with attractive promotions, rebates and competitive financing solutions starting from 0.88% across a wide range of BMW models, at all authorised BMW dealerships. New owners of the BMW 530e, BMW 740Le and BMW X5 xDrive40e will receive a complimentary BMW i Wallbox Plus and BMW i AC Fast Charging Cable at no additional cost*, through the BMW i Wallbox Promotion.

With any purchase of BMW Plug-In Hybrid vehicles, new owners can also take advantage of the BMW ChargeNow Promotion which offers a complimentary BMW i AC Fast Charging Cable and BMW ChargeNow card. In collaboration with GreenTech Malaysia, the BMW ChargeNow card offers owners unlimited, complimentary access to the ChargeNow mobility services via the ChargEV platform for an entire year. The CNY@BMW campaign ends on 31^st March 2019.

* The promotion excludes installation costs of the BMW i Wallbox.

BMW 318i Luxury, BMW 530i M Sport, BMW 630i GT and the BMW X1 sDrive 20i Sport

Just in time for the New Year of the Earth Boar, BMW Malaysia also took the opportunity to announce the new pricing of the BMW 318i Luxury, the BMW 530i M Sport, the BMW 630i GT and the BMW X1 sDrive 20i Sport. The BMW X1 sDrive 20i also receives new designed wheels in the form of 18” Y Spoke Style 566 Alloy Wheels as well as a new Exterior Trim and Roof Rails in Satinated Aluminum.

The new retail price (on the road, without insurance) for the BMW vehicles are as below.

BMW 318i Luxury RM198, 800.00

BMW 530i M Sport RM 372,800.00

BMW 630i GT RM 430, 800.00

BMW X1 sDrive 20i Sport RM 220, 800.00

Volkswagen Alor Setar Upgrades 4S Centre With Addition Of Body & Paint Workshop

Volkswagen Alor Setar, operated by Lee Motors Autohaus Sdn Bhd has upgraded their dealership from a 3S centre to a 4S centre with the addition of a Body & Paint facility. This brings the total of Volkswagen 4S centres in the country to 10.

Volkswagen Alor Setar is a one-stop centre that spreads over three floors. Spanning over 35,352 square feet, the showroom is located on the ground floor, aftersales service on the second floor and the latest addition of Body & Paint on the third floor. The outlet is strategically located at Aman Central which is the main business hub for the state of Kedah.

The new Body & Paint workshop offers services such as accident repair, paint touch-up and respray, panel knocking recovery, chassis alignment and paint mixing. The facilities available are a spray booth, two preparation bays, a polishing and finishing bay, as well as a two-post hoist bay. A Car-0-Liner alignment bay is available and manned by trained professional panel beater and painters. Volkswagen Alor Setar also uses one of the world’s best water-based paints – Cromax Pro Waterbase, at its new Body & Paint workshop.

Additionally, the 4S outlet is equipped with cargo lifts, diagnostics tools as approved by Volkswagen Germany as well as a special CCTV system where customers can watch their cars being serviced from the comfort of the customer lounge.

Eugene Lee, Director and Dealer Principal of Lee Motors Autohaus said that Lee Motors is fully committed to serving customers with the best service offers and convenience. “Our goal is to serve as a one-stop centre for all things Volkswagen in the region, and to continue building trust amongst our customers and enhance the overall ownership experience.”

Erik Winter, Managing Director Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (above) also congratulated Lee Motors on the upgrade. “Lee Motors have been part of our dealer network for 5 years, and we commend them on their commitment to ensure that high quality and standards are met for our customers. Together with our other dealer partners, we will continue to uphold our Volkswagen Cares promise to increase the joy of ownership of our owners.”

Volkswagen Alor Setar 4S Centre operates from Sunday to Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm and is closed on Saturdays and on public holidays. Working hours are applicable to sales, service and body & paint.

For more information, please visit an authorized Volkswagen dealership or go to www.volkswagen.com.my

PROMO: Fancy A French Theme This CNY? Check Out These ‘Ong’ SUV Deals From TC Euro Cars!

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.

Malaysia Is The Only Country Outside Japan To Introduce The New Honda HR-V Hybrid i-DCD!

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