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BIMS 2019: 10 Cars To Look Out For At The 40th Bangkok International Motor Show!

The Bangkok International Motorshow 2019 is coming! Set to begin on 26th March 2019 at the IMPACT Challenger Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, it’s the 40th installment of what is widely regarded as the best motorshow in the region. And here, in no particular order are the Top 10 Cars to look out for at BIMS 2019!

(ALL information, spec data and photos that follow are from GPI International, the organisers of Bangkok International Motorshow)

BMW Z4 M40i

Twin Power Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine
360 hp, 450 Nm of torque
8-speed Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h in 4.6 sec

MERCEDES-BENZ G63 AMG 2019

V8 twin-turbo engine
577 hp, 627 Nm of torque
9-speed Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0-96 km/h in 6 sec

MERCEDES-BENZ S 500E Plug-In Hybrid

2,996cc V6 twin-turbo engine
Engine output: 333 hp @ 5,200-6,000 rpm, maximum torque of 480 Nm @ 1.600 – 4,000 rpm
Motor output: 116 hp, 480 Nm of torque
Combined output: 442 hp, 650 Nm of torque
7-speed Automatic transmission; 7G-Tronic Plus

HYUNDAI KONA

Electric Vehicle
Official range of 415 km
64 kWh Lithium-ion battery
Produces maximum 201 hp, 394 Nm of torque

SUZUKI JIMNY SIERRA

K15B 1460cc 4-cylinder engine
maximum power of 102 hp @ 6,000 rpm, maximum torque of 130 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
4-speed automatic transmission, 4WD

MAZDA 3 KAI CONCEPT

1,993cc Atkinson-Cycle engine
Engine output: Maximum power 145 hp @ 6,200 rpm, maximum torque of 175 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Motor output (AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Electric Motor): 184 hp @ 5,000 – 6,000 rpm, Maximum torque of 315 Nm @ 0-2,000 rpm
Combined output: 215 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Automatic transmission E-CVT (3rd Generation)

ALL NEW HONDA ACCORD 1.5L Turbo

DOHC 4-cylinder Direct Injection Dual VTC petrol engine
Maximum power of 192 hp @ 5,500 rpm, maximum torque of 260 Nm @ 1,500 – 5,000 rpm
Automatic transmission CVT

ALL NEW TOYOTA SUPRA

Top Grade RZ: 0-liter inline 6-cylinder twin scroll turbo petrol engine
8-speed Automatic Transmission
Maximum power of 340 hp @ 5,000-6,500 rpm , Maximum torque of 500 Nm @ 1,600-4,500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3 sec
Not for sale

MCLAREN 720S SPIDER

1^st time in Thailand
Maximum power of 720 hp, Maximum torque of 770 Nm
V8 4,000cc engine
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 2.9 sec, Acceleration 0-200 km/h in 7.9 sec

ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE AMR PRO

5- liter V12 NA engine
Mid-shifted, Rear wheel drive
Energy Recovery System produces total 1,100 hp and a top speed at 360 km/h
Will be displayed on 7 days
Worth 300 million Baht

MITSUBISHI E-EVOLUTION CONCEPT

Three electric motors operate together with battery located under the floor mid-ship of the vehicle
4WD system with Dual Motor Active Yaw Control
Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) Technology
electric brake calipers

WEEKEND FEATURE: Honda HR-V Hybrid i-DCD Driven!

Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd has done it again! With the rise of numerous competitors in the compact SUV market, HMSB has introduced the first-in-segment Hybrid Compact SUV, in the from of the ever-popular Honda HR-V. Benefitting from the use of a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder internal-combustion engine paired with an electric motor, and on paper the HR-V Hybrid produces a combined 152Ps and 190Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, or i-DCD.

The HR-V Hybrid is not a PHEV (plug-in), it uses brake-energy regeneration as well as kinetic energy-loss during engine braking to recharge the battery. While driving, an animation on the instrument cluster constantly shows how the power is being used and distributed. In total EV mode – indicated by a green “EV” symbol – this HR-V runs in complete silence. Prodding the accelerator pedal unleashes all the 150 horses 190 Nm despatched by the engine and electric motor, producing the kind of acceleration that seems more suited for a 2.0-litre car.

That being said, during the Q&A session I did ask what’s been done to the suspension set-up given the added weight of the battery & electric-motor, and to my surprise, the engineers on hand mentioned that the suspension has been softened to cope with the added weight. This can actually be felt whilst seated at the back, where it can get a bit ‘bouncy’ especially in mid-corner undulations.

I also lamented the lack of rear aircon vents, and was informed that all HR-Vs have never had rear a/c vents, anywhere in the world. Speaking of which, Malaysia is the only country outside Japan that sells the HR-V Hybrid, how’s that for exclusive? Even Singapore doesn’t have this model variant.

Apart from that, the HR-V Hybrid, priced at around RM120,000 is surprisingly versatile, not just in terms of its powertrain, but also its useable interior space, as can be seen by the video above. The best part is, with the combination of the hybrid powertrain, the HR-V Hybrid returns an incredible 4.4L / 100km (claimed) fuel consumption figure during normal driving.

For more info on the Honda HR-V Range, click this link.

2019 Honda HR-V Hybrid Photo Gallery…

Honda HR-V 2019 – Kompak SUV terlaris Malaysia?

Honda Malaysia baru sahaja mengumumkan bahawa model kompak SUV mereka iaitu Honda HR-V 2019 telah menerima tempahan lebih daripada 8,500 unit setakat ini. Dengan pelancaran rasmi pada Januari 2019, tempahan meningkat dan mereka berjaya mencapai sasaran tiga bulan dalam tempoh satu bulan sahaja dengan hampir 4,000 tempahan. (more…)

Honda Jazz Mugen & BR-V Special Edition dilancarkan! Dari RM88,600

Honda Malaysia telah memperkenalkan dua model edisi terhad yang pasti akan menarik lebih ramai peminat kepada jenama pengeluar kereta terkemuka tersebut. Bagi 2019, Honda Jazz Mugen dan juga Honda BR-V Special Edition boleh didapati mulai sekarang. (more…)

Honda HR-V 2019 dilancarkan! Dari RM108,800

Honda Malaysia telah mengejutkan pasaran negara dengan melancarkan Honda HR-V 2019 hari ini. Terdapat empat varian menarik yang telah dilancarkan dan model yang paling dinanti-nantikan merupakan Honda HR-V Sport Hybrid i-DCD dan juga Honda HR-V RS selain dari model V dan E. (more…)

Honda Introduces Updated Civic Sport And It’s A MANUAL! (No, We Ain’t Getting It)

Yes, you read that right! Manual. 6-speed. Stick shift. Three pedals. Can we get a ‘dayummmm’ right about now?

Thanks to our friends at AutoIndustriya, here’s a few images of the updated 2019 Honda Civic Sport paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The only catch though is that it’s only available in the USA for now, and with only one engine option, the 2.0L petrol that produces 160Ps and 187Nm of torque.

If buyers want a manual Honda with a bit more oomph, there’s only the Civic Type R to opt for after this, which ain’t that bad either as we found out here.

For more details on the 2019 Honda Civic Sport 2.0L, read the full article here.

2019 Honda Civic Sport 2.0L (Images courtesy of AutoIndustriya.com)

HMSB Presents 7 Honda City To “Joy Of Buying” Contest Winners

Honda Malaysia has concluded the Joy of Buying contest with the prize-giving ceremony to present the seven grand prize winners with a brand new City each. Held from 1 September to 31 October 2018, the Joy of Buying contest was to celebrate Honda’s 70th Anniversary and Malaysia’s Unity. The contest also emphasizes the 3 Joys of Honda, which are Joy of Buying, Joy of Selling and Joy of Creating.

Honda Malaysia President and Chief Operating Officer, En. Roslan Abdullah (below) said, “This contest is an effort to show our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our beloved customers. It is the strong support of our customers that has enabled Honda Malaysia to be the No.1 brand in Non-National segment for three consecutive years. We would like to thank all our customers for believing in the Honda brand. We will continue to provide the Joy of Buying to our customers to meet their demand for greater customer satisfaction.”

The two-month Joy of Buying contest received more than 4,800 submissions nationwide, of which, a total of 301 winners have been chosen. In addition to the seven grand prize winners of a City each for 7 weeks, there are 17 winners in the second place who will receive a Sony Blu-ray Home Cinema System each and 277 other winners will be rewarded with Honda official merchandise.

En. Roslan also added, “This contest takes lead from our tagline, and seeks to find the most creative answer on “how the slogan ‘The Power of Dreams’ has changed the customer’s way of life.” The Power of Dreams has inspired Honda to what it is today, turning a dream into reality as we aspire to provide mobility solutions to make lives better.”

The City has maintained its leadership No. 1 position in the B-segment and it is Honda Malaysia’s best-selling model. This year, the model has contributed more than 30,200 units sold or 32% to the total Honda Malaysia sales from January to November, making it the highest sales unit contributor during this period.

For further information on the Joy of Buying winners, Honda models and its after-sales service, call the Honda Toll-Free number of 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my.