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.
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…)
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 1st 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
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 minuteupon 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.
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-speedDSG, 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
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.
Before we go, here’s another video on the new Tiguan during its launch a while back, from our friend Bobby Ang at #EVO Aurizn:
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSi Photo Gallery (Spec sheet / Brochure can be downloaded after the gallery)
Have you been looking for a place to get your car looked after since its warranty expired? If you think that henceforth post-warranty that your choices are limited to ‘cherry-tree’ workshops or small ones fashioned out of shop-lots, think again!
Wearnes Autohaus located in Segambut KL, is an independent 4S service centre and might just be the place you’ve been looking for. In addition to regular car maintenance for all types of cars, they also offer a wide variety of automotive-related services, check out this video of our recent visit there…
What blew us away was that in addition to the fact that Wearnes Autohaus also does crash-repair, as well as complete resprays of vehicles, they also provide a courtesy car for anyone getting their car resprayed there, for up to 10-days! We’ve never heard of such a thing.
Wearnes Autohaus calls itself a “One-Stop” Automotive Centre, which means that just about every facet of car maintenance can be taken care of, and if they really can’t, they’ll help you find a solution. Wearnes also will assist you to sell your car, should you require it, and if time just doesn’t permit you to do so yourself.
Tyres, alignment & balancing, car tint, detailing, and even Blaupunkt ICE and Akrapovic exhaust systems are to be had here. Here’s my final say on the Wearnes Autohaus experience! To find out more, log on to www.wearnes.com.my (more details after the photo gallery)
Balik Kampung Campaign… Starting from the 8th of May 2018 up until the 30th of June 2018, Wearnes Autohaus Service is having a “Balik Kampung Campaign” offering an engine oil change of BP Castrol 5W-40 fully synthetic for the following brands with amazing prices: Volkswagen – RM288 Audi – RM388 Volvo – RM388 Vellfire/Alphard – RM388 BMW – RM488 Mercedes Benz – RM488
Wearnes Autohaus Photo Gallery…
More on Wearnes Autohaus Service – Malaysia’s First Independent 4S Service Centre
Wearnes brings more than a century of experience in servicing various luxury marques into one highly professional independent 4S Service Centre in Kuala Lumpur, known as Wearnes Autohaus Service.
Situated in Segambut, strategically a stone’s throw from downtown Kuala Lumpur, Wearnes Autohaus Service is backed by the same expertise and understanding of customer needs gained from more than a century of experience with various premium automotive brands across the world.
From buying and selling, to servicing and repair, body and paint, even quality accessories, Wearnes Autohaus Service is the first independent 4S Service Centre to cater to every automotive need of even the most discerning of customers.
VIP Treatment, Yet Reasonable Prices
Whatever one’s purpose at Wearnes is, the customer can expect first-class treatment amidst cosy surroundings. The showroom floor building is fully air-conditioned and furnished in accordance to premium marque standards, and laid out to give a comfortable, spacious, and airy feel.
Owners waiting for their cars to be serviced can stay connected through the facility’s high-speed wireless internet system while relaxing at the customer lounge in which complimentary refreshments are served.
Customers walking into Wearnes can expect to be treated no different than those walking into 4S centres of premium marques. Yet, the experience comes at only a small expense, for Wearnes charges a fraction of labour costs compared to premium 4S centres whilst offering the same level of expertise and equipment. This gives motorists access to premium levels of service at reasonable prices.
Service by Experts
Leveraging from knowhow gained from maintaining premium vehicles of various makes, Wearnes Autohaus Service is staffed by highly-trained technicians working with the latest equipment ensuring that they are able to competently service, maintain, and repair even the most sophisticated vehicles.
From wheel alignment, mechanical servicing, major servicing, brakes, suspension, exhaust repair, through to body and paint work, Wearnes Autohaus Service has the equipment and manpower for the job. The tools and processes at Wearnes’ disposal meet even the most stringent standards set by premium marques such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.
Additionally, Wearnes works closely with many insurance companies and has acquired pre-approved status in some cases, meaning most accident repairs can commence immediately without the need to wait for the lengthy claim process. Prompt, and without hassle.
Wearnes Autohaus Service promises fast turnaround without compromise on quality from its line-up of fully-trained technicians.
All work is carried out on-site, ensuring quality of the servicing work. Depending on the customer’s preference, Wearnes only utilizes genuine or high quality OEM parts, covering repair works with unlimited mileage warranties of 12 or 6 months respectively.
Body & Paint – The Final Touch to Your Masterpiece
To those interested in changing their cars’ colour or even just a simple touch up from a minor scratch to a major repair can now look to Wearnes Autohaus Service. Highly trained staff are dedicated to ensure paints are mixed meticulously to satisfaction of the customer. All paint jobs are done inhouse to have a lock on the quality of the job is up to par as one can expect from an authorized service centre.
Trustworthy Pre-Owned Cars
Wearnes Autohaus Service offers a selection of the finest quality pre-owned cars in the market at the most competitive prices. Cars are subject to rigourous checking as well as meticulous restoration and repair before being put on the showroom floor.
For those looking to trade-in their existing cars, Wearnes Autohaus Service is a reputable and trustworthy company that guarantees a fair and hassle free selling experience. No charges are hidden, and owners are invited to drive in their vehicles for free on-site evaluations.
Quality Accessories
Owners seeking to enhance and personalize their vehicles have a variety of quality premium accessories to choose from at Wearnes Autohaus Service. A wide assortment of interior accessories complement a full selection of premium tinting films are on offer for any motorist seeking to add a touch of class to their vehicles.
Enthusiasts seeking a performance upgrade for their vehicles are offered sporty exhaust solutions from Akrapovic, for which Wearnes is an appointed official dealer of the brand in Malaysia.
Balik Kampung Campaign
Starting from the 8th of May 2018 up until the 30th of June 2018, Wearnes Autohaus Service is having a “Balik Kampung Campaign” offering an engine oil change of BP Castrol 5W-40 fully synthetic for the following brands with amazing prices: Volkswagen – RM288 Audi – RM388 Volvo – RM388 Vellfire/Alphard – RM388 BMW – RM488 Mercedes Benz – RM488
Location / Contact
Wearnes Autohaus Service is located along Jalan Segambut Tengah that is accessible from major roads such as Jalan Duta, Jalan Ipoh, and Jalan Kuching. Wearnes Autohaus Service Sdn Bhd 39 Jalan 2/57B, Jalan Segambut Tengah 51200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia T: +603 6259 8221 F: +603 6259 8225 E: wearnes.service@wearnes.com www.wearnes.com.my, www.facebook.com/WearnesAutohausService
About Wearnes
Established in 1906, Wearnes Automotive has built its reputation for excellence and best customer service in the automotive industry for more than one hundred years. The group specialises in operating as an authorized importer and distributor for select iconic luxury and premium passenger cars.
With successful operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Hong Kong and Vietnam, the group has established itself as one of the preferred premium Automotive Dealer Groups in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Now Wearnes is expanding the excellence of its services to new horizons by establishing its very first independent service centre in Malaysia – Wearnes Autohaus Service. Drawing on the company’s expertise and understanding of customer needs, this landmark new venture will continue our proud history of excellence, forged over the last century.
