TC Euro Cars, sole franchise holder of Renault cars in Malaysia, has introduced a limited run Renault Fluence Formula Edition in the run-up to the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix and also in celebration of Renault’s return to Formula One as a works team.
The Fluence Formula Edition is dressed in decals representing the colors of the French flag as well as a body kit, muffler cutter and two-tone black alloy wheels. On the inside, the Formula Edition gets maroon-colored premium leather seats and gloss black trim.
The powertrain remains unchanged with a Nissan-based 2.0-liter engine and X-Tronic CVT (continuously variable transmission also from Nissan) and as such still gets 143 PS and 195 Nm of torque to the front wheels.
Other features of the car include Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with traction control (ASR), 6 airbags, smart entry and smart with automatic ‘walk away’ door locking, climate control with rear air vents, Renault R-Link multimedia system with 7″ touchscreen, Bluetooth, USB connectivity and navigation. For cargo, the Fluence boasts boot space of 530 liters, one of the biggest in the C-segment.
The Fluence Formula Edition sells for RM 126,688 on the road without insurance, in a choice of Black Metallic or White Pearl body colors. This Formula Edition is also covered by a 5-year full manufacturer’s warranty (unlimited mileage) as well as the 5inFluence package which includes 5-years (or 100,000 km) free maintenance, 1-year genuine parts warranty, complimentary pick-up for scheduled servicing and 48-hour Mobility Solution (courtesy car).
Honda Malaysia has issued a statement regarding the availability of the replacement driver front airbag inflator and it looks like the company has a handle on the situation. If you have not taken your Honda in for this recall exercise, please do so now.
Below is Honda’s statement ad verbum:
Takata Driver Front Airbag Inflators Stock Ready For Delivery To Honda Dealers and Hubs
Honda Malaysia would like to announce that parts availability for the Takata driver front airbag inflator is at 100% as of today. We would like to thank our customers for their kind patience and understanding during the parts waiting period. Honda Malaysia continues to urge affected customers to make an appointment at their preferred Honda authorised dealers or any of the Service Central Hubs, or visit the Mobile Hubs to have their affected airbag inflators replaced.
As at 17 August 2016, Honda Malaysia has completed 45% replacement of the recalled Takata airbag inflators, which translates to approximately 175,000 units of airbag inflators in affected vehicles. Over the past 3 weeks, Honda Malaysia has managed to replace more than 31,800 units of airbag inflators at our authorised dealers, Service Central Hubs and Mobile Hubs. Honda Malaysia will continue to urge affected customers to change the affected parts, aiming to improve the completion rate as much as possible.
Due to the global shortage of parts for Takata passenger front airbag inflators, Honda Malaysia is facing parts shortage and is unable to secure 100% stock availability. We will continue to work diligently to ensure that there will be sufficient parts for Takata passenger front airbag inflator replacements as well. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the delay in our procurement.
Customers of affected Honda vehicles can replace both Takata driver and passenger (based on parts availability) front airbag inflators by making an appointment with any Honda authorised dealers. We also encourage customers to call the Honda Toll Free number 1-800-88-2020 to make an appointment with any of the Service Central Hubs which are located at:
• Northern Hub (Next to S.M.J.K. Convent Dato’ Keramat School)
Address: No.401, Jalan Dato’ Keramat, 10150 Georgetown, Penang.
• Central Hub – Soo & Sons Metal Works Sdn. Bhd. (Next to Columbia Asia Hospital)
Address: Lot 15 Jalan 13/6, Section 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
• Southern Hub – Oriental Assemblers Sdn. Bhd.
Address: 99 & 99A-C, Jalan Tampoi, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
These temporary Service Central Hubs have been operating since 1st August 2016 and will be operational until 30th September 2016. The hubs open 7 days a week except public holidays , from 8am to 7pm. 1
To provide additional outlets for Takata airbag replacement activity, Honda Malaysia has also opened a total of 24 Mobile Hubs which are set up at 21 selected Petron service stations and three (3) Honda Family Road Trip locations. These Mobile Hubs have started operations since 5th August and will close on 25th September 2016. The Mobile Hubs are open from 8am to 7pm on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at three (3) different locations. Further details of the location of the Mobile Hubs are available at www.honda.com.my or www.productrecall.honda.com.my.
With the arrival of sufficient parts for Takata driver front airbag inflators and increased capacity for the replacement activities with 3 Service Central Hubs and 24 Mobile Hubs, Honda Malaysia would like to urge customers with affected vehicles to quickly have the replacement done.
Honda customers can check their vehicles recall status either by logging on to www.honda.com.my or www.productrecall.honda.com.my or by calling the Honda Toll Free number 1-800-88-2020.
If you have experienced buying new cars, you’ll know it’s quite a time consuming process. First you visit the showrooms of the different brands you’re considering, then you test drive all the models you’re interested in (you may also be tempted to test drive the other cars in the showroom since you’re already there), read media reviews and shortlist the model that you think best suits your needs and budget. This can take up a few weekends (unless you’re in desperate need of a car and buy the first available one).
Once you’ve shortlisted your ‘Want’ list to the one or two models that you fancy, you then speak to the Sales Advisors on the best discounts. So with one particular model, you could be visiting a few showrooms of the same brand to do just that. By the time you’re done visiting showroom after showroom and negotiating at every one of them, the thrill of getting a new car would probably have diminished a little.
This is where Tookar is stepping in. You will still have to go through the regular process of loan applications, registration, etc but Tookar, as an online platform for buyers of new cars, aims to save you time and petrol in visiting the different showrooms to negotiate a bargain, especially if you’re staying in a semi-urban or rural area where authorized dealers are few and far in between.
So after you have viewed the car, knocked its fenders, slammed the doors, kicked its tires and received permission from your better half to buy it, you simply visit the Tookar website, pick the model you want (all from authorized dealers) and the discount you’re looking for.
The Tookar platform will then match your request via a two-way auction paradigm (similar to how a stock exchange works) with an authorized dealer of said car model that offers the discount you want. The deal is sealed online with an online deposit and signing of the Vehicle Sales Order (VSO). Once the sale, loan and registration processes are done, the car will be delivered to your doorstep.
There is an algorithm that tells you how realistic your discount demand is so in reality asking for a RM 99,000 discount on a RM 100,000 car is probably not practical. You will also be able to see the range of prices / discounts the sellers and other buyers are asking for, to give you a fair idea.
There are currently about 200 authorized dealers of various mainstream car brands nationwide who have joined the Tookar network and more are expected (currently only authorized dealers in Peninsular Malaysia are in the network). These authorized dealers will regularly update their product offerings, including model availability as well as distributor promotions (e.g. Merdeka deals, etc.) i.e. the discount that you ask for will include such promotional deals.
Dato’ Wei Chuan Beng, Co-founder and Angel Investor of Tookcar explained, “The way new cars are bought hasn’t changed much over the past century. The fun part is going to car showrooms to view and test drive various cars, and then comes the not-so-fun part – negotiating with multiple dealers to get the best bargain. We wanted to change this second part of the car-buying process. We thought ‘Hey, how can we skip all the unpleasant, stressful and tedious visits to multiple dealers, but yet get a great bargain on our dream car?’ This was the impetus for us to create Tookar – to offer prospective car buyers a fun, simple and hassle-free car-buying experience.”
To commemorate the launch, Tookar is offering RM 300 worth of Lazada vouchers to car buyers who use the Tookar service between 22 August and 16 September 2016. The vouchers will be given to customers upon delivery of their cars.
Shah Alam, 23 August 2016 – Under the launch theme “Experience the Evolution”, the all-new Proton Persona was launched today in a grand ceremony held at the Setia City Convention Centre, Shah Alam. The new Persona is the second in its generation and replaces the original Persona that was first introduced in 2007. After going through numerous face-lifts and a product life cycle of nine years, the introduction of the replacement is timely, and should create some excitement amongst Malaysian buyers.
The all-new Persona is targeted at the younger buyers, and is upmarket with loads of great features, including smart phone connectivity and it even has two USB chargers for the rear passengers.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Dato’ Ahmad Fuaad Kenali, CEO of Proton, said, “We would like everyone to experience the evolution of the all-new Proton Persona. The All-new Proton Persona has evolved significantly in terms of the features, advanced technologies, design and built including a more refined ride and handling as well as reduced noise vibration and harshness (NVH).”
The new Persona is marginally smaller than the outgoing model, but it certainly has a fresh new appeal, with a front that is in line with the current trend of Proton models that started with the Preve, i.e. a broad ‘smiling’ facia that stretches across the entire front, a high waistline, and smooth flowing lines. The new Persona has an overall length of 4,387mm, 60mm shorter than its predecessor, and wheelbase has been shortened by 45mm from 2,600mm to 2,555mm. As a comparison, the current Vios also has a wheelbase of 2,555 mm and is 4,410 mm long. The Honda City has a wheelbase of 2,600mm and is 4,440 mm long. From these comparisons, we can safely say the Persona is within the range of the B-segment cars in the market. Luggage space has been increased from the previous 430 litres to 510 litres.
The new Persona is marginally smaller than its predecessor.
The new Persona is equipped with Proton’s very own well proven and very reliable 1.6 litre DOHC engine that now comes with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) producing 107 HP @ 5,750 RPM and 150Nm of torque @ 4,000 RPM. Drive is to the front wheels through a CVT (Constantly Variable Transmission). Buyers have the option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
With electric power steering, the new Persona is claimed to give extremely good fuel consumption of 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres for the manual transmission model and 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres for the CVT models.
The new Persona retains the ever popular MacPherson strut suspension for the front, but the multi-link rear suspension has been replaced with a torsion beam. Similarly, the rear brakes are now drums.
There are four variants available – Standard MT denoting the manual transmission model with Standard specifications, a similar equivalent model to the Standard CVT which basically is the same car but with a CVT. Then there is the Executive CVT denoting a CVT-equipped model but with ‘Executive’ specifications, and topped up by the range leader, the Premium CVT.
Needless to say, the Premium CVT variant comes with all the goodies which include, amongst others, slightly wider 15-inch rims, 6.5JJ versus 6.0JJ for the other variants, leather upholstery, a touch screen audio system, push-start button, keyless entry, DVD player and GPS navigation system. In addition, the Premium CVT variant gets side airbags, curtain airbags and a reverse camera. The Executive CVT variant and the Standard variant still get a good complement of features, but not as high as the Premium.
Across the board, the new Persona gets mechanical seat height adjustability, electric headlamp levelling, and audio system with MP3 player with bluetooth connectivity.
In terms of safety features, all variants are equipped with ABS (with EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control (TC), and Hill Hold Assist (HA). Front airbags, ISOFIX and Top Tether, and immobilizer. The Persona has been awarded 5-Star Asean NCAP rating.
All in all, the all-new Proton Persona is a package that is really a great bang per buck, especially if you look at the prices, which stand as follows:
Just a little over 7 months after the launch of its range of premium SUVs, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia revealed the locally assembled version of the GLC 250 4MATIC as part of its strategy to reduce delivery time to customers. The GLC 250 marks the first SUV to be locally assembled at its Pekan, Pahang facility in semi knocked-down (SKD) form i.e. the vehicle comes in parts already welded and painted from Germany for assembly here. Completely knocked-down (CKD) production is planned at a later stage when the Pekan production facility is outfitted for such operations. The other models coming from Pekan are the C-Class and S-Class; local assembly of the E-Class is also on the cards.
The Pekan facility works to global Mercedes-Benz production and quality standards and is the German automaker’s first CKD facility in the world to implement a 2nd work shift. With the GLC 250, this will be the first vehicle with 4MATIC all wheel drive and 9-speed 9G-TRONIC transmission to be assembled locally.
The GLC 250 is tentatively priced at RM325,888, pending final approval from the authorities. At this price, it is RM 3,000 cheaper than the CBU (completely built-up) version of the AMG Line and sits at the price of the CBU Exclusive variant. But a cheaper price doesn’t mean a compromise in features.
This SKD GLC 250 is equipped with a touchpad with controller for the Audio 20 CD infotainment system, 13-speaker Burmester surround sound system, cabin ambient lighting, a stowage package which includes a collapsible box and net in the cargo area, stainless steel door sill panels, panoramic sunroof as well as hands-free tailgate access. These are complemented by the Artico leather seats, open-pore black ash wood trim, keyless entry and start.
It’s fitted with AMG trim which includes 20″ AMG wheels, sporty bumpers with skid plates, twin exhausts and AMG flat-bottomed steering wheel. Other features include LED intelligent light system with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus. The puddle lamps shine the Mercedes-Benz emblem on the ground; not a necessity but fun to have.
Powered by a 2-liter turbocharged engine, the GLC 250 gets 211 hp and 350 Nm of torque between 1,200 – 4,000 rpm and boasts a 0-100 km/h time of 7.3 seconds. Torque is split 45% : 55%, front : rear. Safety features include Collision Prevention Assist Plus, Attention Assist, Pre-Safe system and Active Park Assist and 360º camera.
Agility Financing is also available for the GLC 250 and if Mercedes-Benz’s price gets the ok, a 3-year, 20,000 km mileage per annum financing plan works out to RM 3,258 a month; other mileage options are also available.
Just as the 2016 Olympics were winding down in Rio last weekend, so too did an event, deemed by members of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s after-sales personnel to be their very own Olympic games. And just like how the Summer Games showcase the best athletes a country has to offer, the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Skills Competition Grand Finals features the cream of the crop from Mercedes-Benz’s nationwide dealer network.
This biennial event hosted at Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Apprentice Training Centre saw 30 finalists shortlisted from 378 contestants nationwide, battle each other for prizes and more importantly, bragging rights as the best Mercedes-Benz technical team in the country. This Skills Competition is part of Mercedes-Benz’s strategy to strengthen its brand. By encouraging its personnel to excel in their respective fields in line with the company’s “lifelong learning” philosophy, this will build a strong and competent after-sales team which will ensure a better ownership experience which increases brand value.
Said Dr Claus Weidner, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, “The Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Skills Competition is a good example of the exceptional standards upheld by our certified after-sales personnel throughout our dealership network in delivering unparalleled customer experiences. At Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, we believe that our people are the bedrock of our long-term success. That is why we remain committed to ensuring their continuous development. We believe that in developing them to be the best that they can be, will ultimately result in delivering the best to our customers.”
The final 30 were shortlisted after a series of qualifying rounds which involved theory and practical tests on their technical aptitude and knowledge. The Grand Finals participants, who are products of the Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Training Program, competed in 6 categories (this competition began in 2008 with just 2 categories) – Qualified Maintenance Technician (QMT), Qualified System Technician (QST), Certified Diagnosis Technician (CDT), Qualified Parts Process Specialist (QPPS), Certified Service Advisor (CSA) and Automotive Mechatronic (AMT).
Most of these categories involve the ‘unsung heroes’ who are crucial to an automotive brand’s overall customer experience and showcase the range of job profiles within the Mercedes-Benz Cars Certification Programme C-Service. A team of Daimler AG-certified trainers and area-specific experts look over the contestants to make sure they’re meeting Mercedes-Benz standards and to decide the winners. A total of RM 99,500 in cash prizes were won this round.
Volvo Trucks’ super truck, christened The Iron Knight, is now the speed record holder for 500 meter and 1,000 meter distances. The record attempts were performed in a test track in northern Sweden. During the record runs, The Iron Knight ran the 500-meter distance in 13.71 seconds with an average speed of 131.29 km/h, and the 1,000-meter distance in 21.29 seconds and average of 169 km/h. The Iron Knight reached a top speed of 276 km/h.
These figures are even more impressive when you take into account that the truck weighs 4.5 tonnes. Naturally, a significantly modified D13 mid-mounted engine with water-cooled intercooler and four turbochargers with power output of 2,400 hp and 6,000 Nm of torque and giving it a power-to-weight ratio above 0.5 hp/kg helped a lot.
The Iron Knight is also fitted with the I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission which maintains torque delivery during gear changes. Apart from a reinforced clutch (the discs and pressure plates are made of a sintered material), The Iron Knight uses the same gearbox that is fitted to series-manufactured Volvo FH trucks.
“This shows that our I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission has enormous potential and that it does not let you down under extreme conditions. The fact that the world record-breaker uses the very same gearbox that is found in our series-built FH trucks is something that we’re really proud of,” says Claes Nilsson, President and CEO of Volvo Trucks.
Driving The Iron Knight to record times was Boije Ovebrink, who has more than 30 years’ experience in car and truck racing. He has previously beaten five speed records and in 1994 was European Truck Racing Champion. “Volvo Trucks’ The Iron Knight can be summarised in one single word: perfection. It’s beautiful to look at and is an unparalleled powerhouse when you floor the accelerator. This is the third record-breaking truck I’ve driven, and I can’t think of a better follow-up to Wild Viking and Mean Green,” said Ovebrink.
For the record-breaking attempts, The Iron Knight had its weight reduced by using a fiberglass cab and keeping only the crucial electronic components. Its software was also reprogrammed for high performance and its cab was aerodynamically optimized with side skirts and large air intakes.
“Specialists from several different Volvo Trucks departments worked closely together to develop a truck with unsurpassed performance. Apart from Volvo Trucks’ powertrain, which is the heart and soul of The Iron Knight, we’ve hand-built the truck from the ground up. The fact that we succeeded in securing not just one record but two is absolutely amazing,” says Olof Johansson, a technician at Volvo Trucks.
The runs were carried out at Skellefteå Drive Center, a former airfield outside Skellefteå in northern Sweden. The speed record was monitored and approved by the international motor sport association, the FIA. The truck covered the distance in both directions and based on these two runs, the average time and speed were calculated. The record result that the FIA presents is the average speed of the two runs.
2007 – ‘The Wild Viking’ (1,600 hp) beat the world record for the standing-start 0-1,000 m distance, with an average speed of 158.8 km/h.
2010 – The record for the same distance was beaten by ‘NH D16’ (1,800 hp) which reached an average speed of 166.7 km/h.
2011 – The hybrid truck ‘Mean Green’ (1,800 hp diesel engine plus a 300 hp electric motor) set new records for 0-500 and 0-1,000 m from a standing start, at an average speed of 115.3 km/h and 152.2 km/h respectively.
2012 – ‘Mean Green’ took on the 1,000 m flying-start category and set a new record with an average speed of 236.6 km/h.
BMW Group Malaysia is hosting the BMW Innovation Days Malaysia 2016 from 26 – 28 August at Desa Parkcity Waterfront Car Park 2 to celebrate the German premium automaker’s 100 years of innovation. Cars on display at the show include the classic BMW 2002 as well as the futuristic i8, as well as a collection of Motorrad motorcyles. Also available will be test drives of various BMW models.
The highlight at today’s gathering was the launch of the 330e, a plug-in hybrid version of the compact premium executive sedan. With the government’s EEV (energy efficient vehicle) incentive, BMW is offering the 330e at RM 248,800 (on the road without insurance). This places the car in between the 320i Sport (RM 228,800) and 330i M Sport (RM 268,800).
The BMW 330e comes in Sport trim, with black kidney grilles, black chrome twin tailpipes and black trim on the B-pillar and window bar of rear doors as well as on the front and rear bumpers. The wheels are 18″ light alloy V-spoke with mixed size tires. Other than the eDrive and 330e badges and the charge port lid on the front passenger-side fender, it looks like any other F30 3 Series.
The 330e is powered by an eDrive synchronous electric motor which produces 65 kW and 250 Nm of torque from 0-2,500 rpm and a 2-liter, 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine which produces 187 PS and 290 Nm from 1,350-4,250 rpm. The two powerplants combine to produce 252 PS and 420 Nm, allowing the 330e to go from 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and have a top speed of 225 km/h.
The electric motor is integrated with the 8-speed automatic transmission (with Steptronic) and obtains power from the lithium-ion battery. The lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 7.6kWh from the 80 cells collected in 5 modules at the rear of the car; this reduces the cargo space to 370 liters (from 480 liters). In full electric mode, the car can reach top speed of 120 km/h. Combined fuel consumption is claimed at 2.1 liters / 100 km.
As a plug-in hybrid, a home charger is included with the car which allows the battery to be charged via the domestic power socket in 5 hours. You can also opt for the BMW i Wallbox Pro which can charge the battery in 3.5 hours.
The hybrid eDrive system allows for 3 driving modes i.e. AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE and SAVE BATTERY. In AUTO mode, the intelligent energy management system selects the optimal drive combination and ensures a balanced driving character which combines sportiness and efficiency. In MAX, the system prioritizes electric drive and the combustion engine starts working only when more power is needed. The electric motor also acts as a generator during braking and coasting to charge the battery. On full charge, the battery is capable of up to 37 km in full electric mode. Meanwhile, SAVE BATTERY mode aims to conserve or replenish the battery. In this mode, the petrol engine can also charge the battery up to 50% to enable all-electric driving at a later time.
Like the regular 3 Series, Driving Experience Control allows you to switch between COMFORT, SPORT and ECO PRO modes which change the steering, transmission and chassis functions.
“The launch of the new BMW 330e is a testament to both the legacy of the BMW brand and future oriented mobility. Since its inception, the BMW 3 Series sedan has been challenging boundaries and standards in its class without forsaking its identity as an iconic driving machine. Today, the BMW 330e continues to drive the future of mobility with pioneering hybrid technology and cutting-edge engineering,” said Mr. Han Sang Yun, MD & CEO of BMW Group Malaysia.
The BMW 330e is equipped with full LED headlights and fog lights, dynamic braking lights, run-flat tires and flat tire indicator, Dakota leather upholstery, Sport leather steering wheel, sunroof, keyless entry and start, 9-speaker audio system, iDrive Touch Controller, 8.8″ display and full-color head-up display. Other features also include Parking Assistant with automatic steering for parallel and perpendicular parking as well as BMW ConnectedDrive which includes the latest generation Navigation System Professional, Intelligent Emergency Call, Teleservices, Concierge Services and eDrive Services.
The iconic Volvo showroom along the Federal Highway / Jalan Syed Putra has been replaced by a swanky new joint nearby. Located on the Ground floor of Menara MBMR at 1, Jalan Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur, the new showroom speaks the Volvo Retail Experience language, with a strong hint of Scandinavia.
Owned by Federal Auto Cars Sdn Bhd, which began in the 1960s as Volvo’s first distributor of its passenger cars, the new showroom covers 16,685 sq ft and cost RM 10 million to build. As Volvo Car Malaysia, a subsidiary of Volvo Cars Corporation in charge of sales and marketing is continuously strengthening its local product portfolio with such models as the XC90, S60, XC60 & V40, etc, and with new models slated to be introduced, Federal Auto is preparing itself to provide improved after-sales service.
“The Volvo Retail Experience is just one of our strategies to strengthen and close the gap with our competitors. As we continue to introduce products that are well-designed, luxurious and safe, we strive to extend the same feeling to our customers from the very moment they enter our retail environment. With this new showroom, we look forward to continually engage with our fans and win over new ones,” said Lennart Stegland, MD of Volvo Car Malaysia.
The new showroom boasts a large display area which covers about 60% of total space. The remaining 40% of the place is ‘transformed’ into a living room with Scandinavian styling and furnishings. WiFi, snacks and coffee come standard.
The old landmark showroom which sits nearby has been converted into a service area.
“The former showroom was an icon and a landmark in its own right but the establishment of this new Volvo Retail Experience showroom is necessary to keep the brand competitive. Albeit, it will still maintain the same sense of familiarity that our customers are accustomed to,” said Encik Aqil Ahmad Azizuddin, Chairman of Federal Auto Holdings Bhd.
This Volvo showroom is open from 9 am – 7 pm, Mondays – Saturdays and 9:30 am – 5 pm on Sundays and Public Holidays. Contact is : (03) 2260 1411.
In its effort to expand its sales and after-sales coverage for Subaru vehicles, Motor Image Malaysia, the authorized distributor in Malaysia has launched its first 4S centre in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Motor Image hopes that the new Cheras 4S Centre will further enhance the Subaru ownership experience and expand its brand presence.
Located at Lot PT 4523 (D) 4½, Jalan Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, the 3,417 square meter 4S centre is a nod to the Subaru brand’s growing appeal among Malaysians and affirms the distributor’s continued commitment and confidence in the Malaysian market.
The Cheras 4S Centre offers a full range of 4S facilities consisting of Sales Showroom, Service, Spare Parts, and Spray and Body Paint. Customers will not only be able to see the full range of Subaru line-up at the showroom but also experience extensive after-sales services at the workshop and a comfortable customer lounge.
Notably, the 4S centre houses the spare parts warehouse that carries a wide range of inventory for all Subaru vehicles to ensure sufficient supply to meet customers’ needs. With 12 service bays, up to 48 cars can be serviced daily.
This new 4S center replaces the existing 3S center in Cheras. There are currently 29 Subaru sales and service outlets nationwide.
Like its literal meaning, Uber is going over and beyond its conventional ride-sharing service. Firstly, it is working with Swedish carmaker, Volvo Cars, to develop next-generation autonomous driving cars. Both companies are chipping in US$ 300 million each to this effort which will see Volvo manufacture the base vehicle and Uber add its own autonomous driving system to the vehicle. The Volvo vehicles will be purchased by Uber for use in its fleet; Volvo will also use the same base vehicle in its autonomous car strategy.
The new base vehicle will be based on Volvo Cars’ modular Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform which is one of the most advanced car architectures in the world. It is currently used on Volvo Cars’ top-of-the-line, multiple-award-winning XC90 SUV, as well as the S90 premium sedan and V90 premium estate.
SPA was developed as part of Volvo Cars’ US$ 11 billion global industrial transformation program, which started in 2010, and has been prepared from the outset for autonomous drive technologies as well as hybridization and electrification.
The development work will be conducted by both Volvo Cars and Uber engineersand will further add to the scalability of the SPA platform to include all needed safety, redundancy and new features required to have autonomous vehicles on the road.
Travis Kalanick, Uber’s chief executive, said: “Over one million people die in car accidents every year. These are tragedies that self-driving technology can help solve, but we can’t do this alone. That’s why our partnership with a great manufacturer like Volvo is so important. Volvo is a leader in vehicle development and best-in-class when it comes to safety. By combining the capabilities of Uber and Volvo we will get to the future faster, together.”
In addition to its collaboration with Volvo, Uber has also acquired Otto, a technology start-up that is changing the delivery and trucking business. Otto is like the haulage version of Uber, matching truck drivers with the right loads. It is also creating self-driving trucks to help increase driver and road safety i.e. truck drivers can rest while their trucks are moving; this cuts delivery time while still maintaining safety.
Anthony Levandowski, Otto’s co-founder and creator of Ghostrider, the autonomous motorcycle, will join Uber’s management team and lead all Uber / Otto’s self-driving efforts across passenger transportation, delivery and trucking in Pittsburgh, Palo Alto and San Francisco.
Bermaz Motor will be holding the Mazda Mega Sale Carnival at Mazda Glenmarie Showroom next weekend (3-4 September 2016) from 10 am – 5 pm.
At the Mazda Mega Sale Carnival, customers will stand a chance to win Mazda Bonanza Vouchers worth up to RM10,000. Any Mazda model sign-up will entitle customers to receive an instant gift.
There will be games and activities for all including the Mazda Paper Craft Challenge (Winners will receive Mazda merchandise + Starbucks gift card worth RM 200), face painting, photo booth and clown performances; refreshments will be served.
Also participating in this carnival is the Mazda Anshin Pre-Owned Car Centre which will offer pre-owned Mazda vehicles from as low as RM 55,000.
All new Mazdas enjoy an absolute 3-year or 60,000 km (whichever comes first) free scheduled maintenance according to manufacturer’s standards, which means you will not need to pay for anything, not even for labour, parts and lubricants (except the BT-50 pick-up).
The Mazda Glenmarie Showroom is located at 7 Jalan Pelukis U1/46, Temasya Industrial Park, Section U1 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.
The four Lexus owners who were winners of the recent Lexus Golf Invitational 2016, which saw about 200 Lexus owners tee off, will be sent by Lexus Malaysia to participate in the regional Lexus Cup 2016 in Vietnam.
The tournament in the northern region was held at Bukit Jawi Golf Resort, Penang on 20th July 2016 while the southern region was at the Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club, Nusajaya, Johor on 2nd August. The central region game was held in Tournament Players Club, Kuala Lumpur last week, on 25th August.
The champions of each region were Mr. Tham Kim Seng (North), Tan Yeow Kwang (South) and Mr. Moh Chee Leong (Central). This year, Lexus Malaysia also acknowledge the best runner-up for stableford points for the central region who is Mr. Chai Khoon Khow.
Source: colinmontgomerie.com
The four will join Lexus owners from other Asian countries at the famous Montgomerie Links in Da Nang, Vietnam on 10th September for a friendly practice game, before proceeding to the Lexus Cup Tournament the following day. They will also have the opportunity to play and mingle with line-up of stellar female LGPA golfers, namely Alison Lee, Jessica Korda, Azahara Munoz, and Beatriz Recari.
Montgomerie Links, designed by 2010 European Ryder Cup Captain and 8-time European Tour Order of Merit winner, Colin Montgomerie, is rated as one of the best golf courses in Vietnam.
Da Nang is Vietnam’s third largest city and is located on the Eastern Sea coast. The city itself has its fair share of sights and is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Imperial City of Hue making it one of the most popular vacation spots in the world.
The winners of the Lexus Golf Cup 2016 will get to stay in one of the world’s leading luxury resorts, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, while indulging in the luxurious Lexus experience. This resort was acknowledged by World Travel Awards in 2015 with their French Restaurant having been awarded 3 Michelin Stars, which is a hallmark of fine dining quality around the world.
This will be the 6th year of the Lexus Cup since its inaugural tournament in 2012. It is hosted by the Asia Pacific Division of Lexus in partnership with its regional distributors. In 2015, participants from Malaysia were the country champions at the event held in Bali.
Yes, you read it right. The ten thousandth Bezza. To be precise, there are 10,200 units of the new Bezza sedan sold as of the morning of 30th August 2016. This impressive figure comes just a little over a month after since the Bezza’s official launch, on the back of an expected soft market.
Today, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director, Dr Zahari Husin presented a mock key to the 10,000th Bezza buyer, Puan Zetty Aswani Fazwin at a simple ceremony at Perodua Sentral in Petaling Jaya. “We thank Puan Zetty for choosing Perodua as your brand of choice and Bezza as your car of choice. We are currently working to ensure timely delivery of all our models to our valued customers,” Dr Zaharin said.
Puan Zetty accepting delivery of her Perodua Bezza
Puan Zetty is part of the 44% of Bezza buyers who picked the 1.3L Advance variant. The other popular model is the 1.3L Premium X automatic (43%). According to Perodua, over 25,000 bookings for the Bezza have been received since it started accepting bookings on 16 July. Yet despite the overwhelming response to the Bezza, Perodua reported that it only has a minor impact on the sales of their other models like the Axia and Myvi.
“For the month of July, we delivered over 2,600 Bezza in the 10-day period it was launched. So far in August, we have delivered 7,400 units and we will maximize delivery for the convenience of our customers,” added Dr Zahari.
In the first seven months of 2016, Perodua sold 112,500 vehicles, accounting for 35.4% of the total industry volume (TIV) of 317,900 vehicles.
At the presentation ceremony, Perodua also took the opportunity to wish all Malaysians ‘Selamat Hari Merdeka’.
TC Euro Cars, the sole franchise holder of Renault cars in Malaysia, just showed off the fully imported Koleos SUV which comes at an attractive price of RM 172,800.
The Koleos has a length of 4,672 mm sitting atop a 2,705 mm wheelbase and is a D-segment-sized 5-seater SUV designed for multiple markets across the globe and hence its equipment are adapted to suit different climates. As a product of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the Koleos shares its underpinnings with the well-known Nissan X-Trail but has been tweaked to Renault’s own standards. It is manufactured in the group’s plant in Busan, South Korea. The 2.5L engine (170 PS & 226 Nm) and X-Tronic CVT are also shared; 200 Nm of the engine’s torque is available from as low as 1,800 rpm for better response at low and mid-range engine speeds.
The Koleos is touted to have a comfortable cabin, with dimensions claimed to be the best amongst its rivals. Its body is built out to maximize shoulder room, head room and leg room; knee room is 289 mm. Variable density foam is used for added comfort and insulation. The boot boasts 550 liters of volume and the rear seats fold 60:40 to accommodate larger items. The ‘Easy Break’ handles in the boot allow you to fold the rear seats without needing to open the rear doors. Other storage areas include a 7-liter cubby in the center console and an 11-liter glove box.
Elsewhere in the cabin, there is wide use of scratch-resistant, soft-touch materials and satin-finish chrome trim for a more upmarket look. The seats are leather and the driver’s seat is powered with 6-way and lumbar adjustments. The LED ambient lighting allows for different colors to suit your mood.
The conventional analog meters has been replaced by a 7-inch color display to show driving data. The layout and colors are configurable via another highlight of the interior – the 8.7″ touchscreen display that’s part of the R-LINK 2 multimedia system. The size of a tablet computer, this touchscreen offers the same tactile functions as one i.e. page scrolling, 2-finger zoom, drag and drop, etc. There is built-in navigation, customizable homepages, Bluetooth connectivity, USB port, 3.5 mm jack and SD card slot. Voice recognition is also available for phone and navigation use; it also reads out your emails so you don’t have to. Instead of a key fob, the Koleos comes with a key card.
The Renault Koleos gets its styling from the Renault’s large family saloon, the Talisman. The sides of the Koleos has relatively clean lines as most of the design elements are at the front and rear. The front gets a prominent chrome grille flanked by the full LED Pure Vision headlamps and daytime running lights while the rear gets the wide horizontal ‘Edge Light’ tail lamps to accentuate the width of the SUV. Chrome inserts at the bottom of the rear bumper mimic twin exhaust openings.
Safety equipment includes electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, hill-start assist, blind spot warning system, rear camera and front and rear parking sensors. It also has 6 airbags – 2 adaptive front airbags that inflate according to the type of impact and the occupant’s position, 2 lateral thorax / shoulder airbags for front occupants and 2 curtain airbags. Other safety features include anti-submarining front seats, anti-whiplash front and rear headrests, seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters as well as rear ISOFIX anchors for i-Size child seats.
There are 4 body colors to choose from i.e. Universal White, Grey Metallic, Black Metallic and Meissen Blue. The Koleos is covered by a 5-year full manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage and is expected to arrive in showrooms in October. In the meantime, a unit will be on display at the Mid Valley Megamall Centre Court from 7 – 11 September.
Honda Malaysia has introduced the limited edition models for the City and Jazz known as City X and Jazz X. Both models carry the X emblem to showcase the ‘eXclusivity’ of these X Edition models and are fitted with Half-Leather Seats that carry the X emblem. The X Edition models also come with Trunk Tray for storage convenience. Additional features such as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are also available.
Honda Malaysia hopes to create ‘eXcitement’ with these value-added offerings for the Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certified models and to continue to ‘eXcel’ by being the best-selling models in their respective segments.
The City and Jazz are popular Honda models in Malaysia contributing 50% of total sales for Honda Malaysia in 2016. Since its launch in 2014, close to 87,000 units of City and more than 34,000 units of Jazz has been sold as at July 2016. Both models continue to maintain a lead in their respective segments as of July 2016.
The City X and Jazz X are powered by 1.5L SOHC i-VTEC engine paired with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) that was developed under Honda’s proprietary Earth Dreams Technology for smooth acceleration and better fuel efficiency.
The Jazz X features the signature Ultra Seats which can be flipped into four different versatile modes to meet the varying needs of the owner’s lifestyle while the City X boasts a 536L Trunk Space which is the biggest in its segment. Both the X Edition models maintain all the other features offered in the City and Jazz such as Smart Entry and Push Start Button for convenience as well as safety features such as Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) for a peace of mind and USB Ports and power sockets.
The City X and Jazz X are priced at RM 86,100 and RM 82,500 respectively (on the road with insurance). Waiting period for the X Edition models is one month and there are only 400 units of City X and 300 of Jazz X available. The City X is available in Modern Steel Metallic and Dark Ruby Red Pearl while Jazz X comes in Modern Steel Metallic and Carnival Red.
Both models get 5 years warranty with unlimited mileage, extended service interval to every 10,000 km and 6 Free Labour Services alternating with paid service till 100,000 km.
The X Edition models can be viewed at any of the 88 Honda authorized showrooms nationwide.
Last Saturday night saw the Proton Suprima S driven by Malaysia’s Drift King, Tengku Djan Ley Tengku Mahaleel and a combination team of professional and celebrity drivers win the 2016 Sepang 1000 Kilometres Endurance Race at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). This is Tengku Djan’s second overall crown.
Sharing driving duties with Malaysia’s top racer Keifli Othman and celebrities Zizan Razak and lady driver Faye Kusairi, the quartet from Mayhem-FX Tune Racing completed the 181-lap battle around the 5.543km Formula 1 track in 8 hours 31 minutes 35.819 seconds.
It was a race till the end between the two leading teams with Mayhem-FX Tune Racing, which had Proton R3 Motorsports as its Technical Partner, finishing a lap ahead of the defending champion Honda Malaysia Racing Team (HMRT)’s partnership of former Malaysian A1GP driver Aaron Lim and Farriz Fauzy in a Honda Jazz.
In winning the 2016 race, Tengku Djan Ley, who won the title with Syafiq Ali and Proton R3 Motorsports in 2014, denied HMRT’s quest for a hat-trick. HMRT had won the title in 2015 and 2013. The seasoned partnership of Desmond Yee and Winson Eu in a Proton Satria Neo took third place for N1 Racing Team, completing four laps behind the winner.
Commenting on their victory, Keifli said it was a bonus as the team did not expect to be on top of the podium. “We are very happy. We actually did not expect to win. It was a bonus, and sincerely, I am speechless. Today, the car simply was perfect and I would like to congratulate and thank each and every member of the crew for preparing a superb race car. We did not have any problems at all and everything just went smoothly,” said Keifli, who won the crown for the first time.
Meanwhile, Aaron said he was happy to finish second behind Tengku Djan Ley and team. “We are happy as we did what we could do. We pushed all the way and tried to get as close as possible. But Djan and his team were just out of reach. We hope to come back stronger next year,” said Aaron, who also hopes to compete in the Sepang 12-Hours in December.
Echoing his teammate’s sentiments, Farriz said they had both pushed the machine to limit. “I would like to congratulate Djan and his team for their awesome performance. We tried to get close, but they managed to continue to stay ahead. We just did not have the speed today and were always a few seconds behind,” said Farriz.
Team Dream Chaser, which won last year’s Independent Cup – took a commendable fourth place with the partnership of Frenchman Jean Charles Dahout, Ong Chee Yong and Lim Yeh Siang, completing 173 laps in their Proton Satria Neo.
This year’s Independent Cup was won by an all-Singaporean team of Gerald Tan, Hong Tsui and Shawn Peh, which finished fifth overall with 171 laps in their Suzuki Swift machine.
Flagged off by Malaysian Motorsports Commission chairman Tan Sri Mohammed Azman Yahya at 100pm, the pre-race favorite Sakura Tedco Racing was seen maximizing its pole position to take charge in the early stages.
The Indo-Malaysian partnership of Fitra Eri and Mark Darwin, however, effectively lost any chance of winning their first ever S1K crown after their Proton Prevé machine encountered problems with its power steering system and wheel alignment on Lap 25, forcing an early pit stop which lasted more than 45 minutes to repair the damage.
That handed the advantage to Honda Malaysia Racing Team and Mayhem-FX Tune Racing Team, which had started from second and third on the grid respectively, allowing them to take control of the battle as they exchanged leads to continue the race down to its exciting finish.
Spurred by their motto #RefuseToLose, the Sakura Tedco Racing partnership bounced back from their setback in spirited style to finish 12th overall with 121 laps completed – 20 laps fewer than the victorious Mayhem-FX Tune Racing team.
Here are the results of the 2016 SEPANG 1000 KILOMETRES ENDURANCE RACE
TOP FIVE FINISHERS
1. Tengku Djan Ley/Keifli Othman/Faye Kusairi/Zizan Razak (Proton Prima S) – 181 laps (8:31:35.819s)
2. Aaron Lim/Farriz Fauzy (Honda Jazz) – 180 laps
3. Desmond Yee/Winson Eu (Proton Satria Neo) – 177 laps
4. Lim Yeh Siang/Jean Charles Dahout/Ong Chee Yong (Proton Satria Neo) – 173 laps
5. Gerald Tan/Hong Tsui/Shawn Peh (Suzuki Swift) – 171 laps
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has launched the Triton pick-up truck updated with a newly designed 2.4L turbo diesel engine; the superceded engine was a 2.5L. This is the first pick-up truck to offer an aluminum diesel engine.
The 2.4L MIVEC turbo diesel engine with VGT (variable geometry turbo) intercooler is now more powerful and fuel efficient. By using aluminum instead of cast iron for the engine block, Mitsubishi shaved off 30 kg while still maintaining reliability. The new engine has lower compression and produces 181 PS and 430 Nm of torque and thanks to the lighter weight, is up to 15 percent more fuel efficient.
The new Mitsubishi Triton was tested on local highways and roads and recorded an average economy of about 16 km per liter. According to MMM, the Triton works with both Euro 2M and Euro 5 diesel. It also uses a timing chain rather than a belt to reduce maintenance cost and lengthen service lifespan.
Mr Yang Won-Chul, CEO of MMM said “About 15 years ago, the Mitsubishi L200 was the first pick-up truck in Malaysia to be offered with an automatic transmission. In 2008, the Mitsubishi Triton raised the bar by being the first to offer a 3.2-liter engine, and in 2012 the Triton VGT became the first truck in Malaysia to use Variable Geometry Turbo.”
The new Triton comes in 6 variants. The flagship Triton Adventure X variant priced at RM 125,005 (on the road without insurance) comes with rugged accessories like the shield extender for the front bumper, new Sports bar with fullbox and dual tone 17″ alloy wheels. It also has 2 new colors – Impulse Blue and Titanium Grey.
The current Triton VGT AT (RM 109,446) & VGT MT (RM 102,619) variants have also been upgraded with the new engine and improved NVH (noise, vibration & harshness). Additionally, there are automatic bi-Xenon HID headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights and rear fog lamps. The VGT MT also gets an upgraded 6-speed manual transmission. Another variant, Triton VGT Adventure (automatic) is priced at RM 118,198. Other features such as keyless operation, push start button, tilt and telescopic steering and paddle shifters remain.
Naturally all Triton 4×4 variants use Mitsubishi’s Easy Select 4WD system which optimizes torque distribution between the front and rear axles. The 4WD selector allows for switching from 2WD to 4WD-Hi at speeds up to 100 km/h.
The non-VGT Tritons are priced at RM 88,997 (4×4 manual) and RM 73,438 (Triton Quest 4×2 manual).
The Mitsubishi Triton is fully imported from Thailand and comes with 2 years’ free maintenance and 3 years’ / 100,000 km factory warranty.
Shell Malaysia has introduced the specially designed, limited edition packs for four variants of its best-selling Shell Advance motorcycle engine oils – Shell Advance Ultra with PurePlus Technology 10W-40 (1L) and 15W-50 (1L), Shell Advance AX7 10W-40 (1L) and Shell Advance AX5 Scooter 15W-40 (0.8L).
“This Shell Advance limited edition series is a timely reminder of Shell’s continuous innovation as a market leader as we celebrate our 125th year of fueling Malaysia’s progress this year. The designs of our flagship Shell Advance Ultra with PurePlus Technology 10W-40 and 15W-50, in particular, pay tribute to our 18-year partnership with Ducati on the racing tracks. Owners of motorcycles, regardless of type and model, can enjoy every ride as some of the world’s most advanced lubricant technology goes into each bottle of Shell Advance,” said Shell Malaysia Local Senior Downstream Representative Shairan Huzani Husain.
The fully synthetic Shell Advance Ultra with PurePlus Technology is the only motorcycle engine oil in the market today with an ultra-clean base oil made from natural gas.
Shell’s patented PurePlus Technology is a revolutionary gas-to-liquid (GTL) process that converts natural gas into crystal-clear base oil. GTL base oil combined with the unique Active Cleansing Agent delivers higher levels of cleansing and superior wear and corrosion protection.
In conjunction with the upcoming 2016 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix in late October, every purchase of any of the Shell Advance products stated above (Limited Edition or normal pack), including Shell Advance AX5 15W40 (1L) from now until 15 October 2016, will give you a chance to win 2 Main Grandstand tickets to the race in Sepang. To be among the 500 lucky winners, just complete the entry form by answering a simple question, attach your purchase receipt and submit it by hard copy at participating outlets. You can also submit your entry online at www.shell.com.my/motogp along with a photograph of your receipt.
The upcoming 2016 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix will see Shell Malaysia as the title sponsor for the second consecutive year, further cementing the company’s long-standing involvement at the forefront of world motorcycle racing.
The title sponsorship of the Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix is especially important. It provides Shell with a global stage to showcase innovative products including Shell Advance Ultra (lubricant) and Shell V-Power (fuel). It also provides the ideal platform to engage with motorcyclists within the Asia region and the world over.
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has officially launched the Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix 2016 (Malaysia MotoGP), which will happen at Sepang from 28 to 30 October. The penultimate race of the 18-leg 2016 MotoGP World Championship is also the 26th edition of the Malaysia MotoGP.
The event launch at Nu Sentral (venue sponsor for the launch) was officiated by YBhg Dato’ Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, accompanied by YBhg Dato’ Razlan Razali, Chief Executive Officer of SIC and Shairan Huzani Husain, Shell Malaysia’s Local Senior Downstream Representative.
“Following a record-breaking sellout event last year – with over 150,000 spectators attending the three-day race weekend, we are again looking forward to another high turnout this year. The excitement and anticipation generated by the promising performance of our Malaysian riders in Moto3 and Moto2 as well as the fierce rivalry between the riders in the premier class has been a boon for us. We’re anticipating a surge in local fan interest and well as a healthy percentage of international fans attending the race. A mutual passion for motorsports makes brothers from strangers, thus inspiring our theme for this year – semangat brotherhood. Certainly, this event would not have achieved its level of success without the passionate support of fans, so come over in your numbers and make your voices heard,” said Dato’ Razlan.
“With the Malaysia MotoGP being the penultimate round of the championship, stars such as Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will be the centre of attention, not to mention the Ducati riders who may spring more surprises. This will certainly boost international exposure for the race. We’re also hoping that the home circuit advantage will help our boys onto the podium. I’m sure we’re all aware of the exploits of Khairul Idham Pawi, the two-time champion in Moto3 in Argentina and Germany this year, our very own DRIVE M7 SIC Racing Team in Moto3 with Adam Norrodin and Jakub Kornfeil and also Hafizh Syahrin in Moto2. We’re hoping for a good race from all of them, not forgetting Ahmad Idham Khairuddin and Izam Ikmal in the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup support race. I urge all Malaysians to make your way to Sepang during race weekend to cheer on our boys in the spirit of patriotism and brotherhood,” he added.
Dato’ Razlan said the Malaysian talent development pipeline has seen promising results with the rise of riders such as Khairul Idham Pawi, Hafizh Syahrin and the formation of the SIC Racing Team, but there was still much work to be done to one day have Malaysian champions riding in the MotoGP class. He also thanked the Ministry of Youth and Sports for their unflagging support for talent development in motorsports.
The MotoGP weekend will be filled with programs such as the Riders’ Autograph Session, Bike Stunt Show, Safety Car Ride, Public Pit Lane Walk and the Mega MotoGP Carnival. New to the program line-up are a riders’ cycling activity, sports match between the top MotoGP riders against Malaysia’s top athletes, Riders’ Fan Forum, a special Watch the Race from the Sky activity, and a two-day Rockaway Malaysia MotoGP Weekend concert featuring bands like Scorpions, Wings and Wolfmother.
Tickets for choice seats are selling out fast (F Grandstand and Club Suite passes are already sold out). Still available are tickets ranging from RM 318 for a Premier Roving pass to RM 42.40 for a C2 Covered Hillstand ticket. Tickets for the Main Grandstand and K1 Grandstand are priced at RM 212 and RM 116.60 respectively.
You can also support your favorite rider with fellow fans at the special tribune areas. Tickets for the Marc Marquez Tribune and VR46 Tribune are selling for RM 265 and RM 169.60 respectively, while tickets for SIC’s very own DRIVE M7 SIC Racing Team Tribune are selling for RM 74.20.
For fans preferring more luxurious settings, there are MotoGP VIP Village passes available. This year, fans can also have the option of purchasing F&B as well as transportation packages together with their race tickets. For those wanting to secure a parking spot in their preferred parking zone, parking tickets are currently available for purchase online at a reduced price, starting from only RM 10. There is also a 50% discount for disabled* spectators at accessible seating zones.
Leading up to race week, SIC will be organising fun activities including live viewing sessions of MotoGP races complete with contests and prize giveaways. This will be held at The Podium by Daun in Sri Hartamas.
The Fluence Formula Edition is dressed in decals representing the colors of the French flag as well as a body kit, muffler cutter and two-tone black alloy wheels. On the inside, the Formula Edition gets maroon-colored premium leather seats and gloss black trim.
