JMC Vigus Pro pick-up to launch in Malaysia soon, CKD by Tan Chong

Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd (ATM) will be launching the JMC Vigus Pro pick-up truck in Malaysia real soon. ATM is a subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd, the latter backed by the resources of the Tan Chong Group.

This comes after the appointment of ATM by Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd (JMC) as the official distributor for JMC vehicles in Malaysia. Back in 1-July 2020, JMC granted ATM the sole right to manufacture, assemble, and sell the JMC Vigus Pro pick-up truck and related parts and components in Malaysia. Said pick-up truck will also be offered across 13 sales and service outlets nationwide.

Prices and detailed specifications of the JMC Vigus Pro are expected to be revealed later this month. Initial specifications include a 2.0-litre turbodiesel that does 141 PS and 340 Nm, mated to an eight-speed automatic. It also gets a BorgWarner 4WD system, with 2H, 4H, and 4L modes, as well as a rear diff lock by Eaton.

Tan Keng Meng, CEO of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd said, “We are pleased to announce that after more than 12 months of hard work, Angka-Tan Motor, in collaboration with Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd, is ready to introduce an exciting contender in the popular pick-up segment. The stylish and technologically advanced JMC Vigus Pro 4x4 pick-up truck has proven its mettle in the Chinese market and we can’t wait to share this new product with pick-up fans across Malaysia.”

Xiong Chunying, President of Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd added, “As a leading manufacturer and exporter of light commercial vehicles in China, we are thrilled to offer Malaysian consumers a versatile yet attractive pick-up truck engineered with the latest technologies. JMC has been standing as the second best-selling brand in the pick-up segment in China for many consecutive years. We would like to congratulate Angka-Tan Motor’s appointment as the official distributor of the JMC Vigus Pro 4x4 and to also express our appreciation to Warisan TC for their support in making this a reality.”