Car mats are one of the first few accessories Malaysians will buy upon collecting their brand-new car. The most common type of car mats that you find in accessory stores are rubber and coil. While they provide better protection compared to the standard carpet type, rubber and coil mats are not the best option for long term hygiene, safety, and protection. Trapo Classic Mark II Mats gives you the ultimate protection with none of the safety risk. Trapo mats are designed and tailored to each specif
Nov 13, 2020
As we drive our Ativa for more than two weeks, the excitement of owning a brand-new car has worn out. We’ve started to see more Ativas on the road too, and Cik Tiva doesn’t attract as much attention as she used to in the first few days. Worn out excitement aside, there are some little plus points that we find worth highlighting, in case the thought of buying an Ativa ever crossed your mind. The subject matter of its decent powertrain and suspension have been discussed multiple times, so now, let
Apr 10, 2021
Based on the X70 Premium Only 62 units available Priced from RM 126,100 Proton has just introduced the X70 Merdeka Edition, a limited-edition version of its popular X70, designed to commemorate Malaysia’s 62nd Independence Day celebration. As such, only 62 units will be made available, each priced from RM 126,100. Only 2 colours are available, namely Snow White and Flame Red. The X70 Merdeka Edition is based on the X70 Premium variant, but with the addition of these extra kit: Quartz Black paint
Aug 19, 2019
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the enhanced Mercedes-Benz C 200 Coupé AMG Line, with a new 2.0-litre 4-cylinder Turbocharged engine under its hood. The four banger churns out 204 PS of maximum power and 300 Nm of maximum torque. 0 – 100 km/h is achieved in just 7.2 seconds. The C 200 Coupé is now equipped with the Mercedes me connect – enhancing the connection between driver and the vehicle The connected car service is designed to make the lives of Mercedes-Benz owners easier and at ease,
Aug 25, 2020
Those who have always longed for the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé can now order one through Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. Prices of the CKD car start from RM 498,722.77 (OTR without insurance, until the end of the tax-free incentive period). From the outside, the AMG-specific radiator grille makes it obvious that this car belongs to the AMG family. Flanking the grill are Multi-beam LED headlamps with Adaptive High beam Assist Plus. The wheels are 21-inch light alloy wheels. High performance is
Nov 11, 2020
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) has added a new variant to its Ford Ranger range – the special edition 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor X, which is offered exclusively only in True Red colour. The model will join the standard Ford Ranger Raptor, which will continue to be offered in the same four colour options – Ford Performance Blue, Conquer Grey, Absolute Black, and Arctic White. Mechanically, the Ranger Raptor X remains unchanged from the standard Ranger Raptor that it is based on. It’s still powered
Mar 3, 2021
Just over a month ago Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) took the covers off the special edition 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor X. At that time, it was offered exclusively only in True Red but it seems that black will be an option soon. As far as these photos found on the Ford Ranger Raptor Malaysia group an offer a first impression, it looks like everything remains the same as it is on the red Ranger Raptor X. Also read: New 2021 Ford Ranger Raptor X is seeing Red in Malaysia, priced RM 6k more These in
Apr 13, 2021
It has been one week since we collected our Perodua Ativa and we have managed to cover more than 1,000 km on the odometer. We’ve been really good boys & girls during the first 1,000 km, following the instructions in the owner’s manual on the run-in (or break-in) period. The schedule has been busy for all of us at WapCar, and not everyone has managed to have a go with “Cik Tiva”. Those who have, however, seem very delighted and impressed. Cik Tiva has yet to travel beyond the borders of Selangor,
Mar 27, 2021
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has launched the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 S via online livestream. Yup, this is indeed the new normal. What we have here is the top-of-the-range S model in Edition 1 form, priced at RM 459,888 on-the-road without insurance. Mercedes AMG A45 Overview Against its more subdued sibling, the A35, there’s the more aggressive Panamericana front grille with vertical slats, canards on the front bumper, and quad exhaust tips. The Edition 1 package on the Mercedes-AMG A45 S adds t
Jun 1, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe, priced at RM 787,357 (OTR without insurance, inclusive of SST incentive). Engine comes in the form of an electrified 3.0-litre in-line 6 turbo with EQ Boost, making 435 PS/520 Nm. The AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed automatic transmission sends power to all corners via the fully variable 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system. 0-100 km/h is achieved in 5.3 seconds with a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Brakes are 400 mm discs at the
Sep 11, 2020
During our first look at the 2020 Proton X50, Adrian noted that the manual tailgate is a little heavy to use, just like on the Geely Binyue donor car. The good news, however, is the Proton X50 can be specified with a powered tailgate. The powered tailgate is available as part of two accessory packages – Urban and Utility. The Urban package bundles the powered tailgate, built-in toll reader, coil mats, and magnetic sunshades. All these for RM 3,500. The Utility package on the other hand, includes
Oct 28, 2020
Alongside the long-wheelbase BMW 330 Li M Sport, BMW Malaysia has also launched the BMW X3 sDrive20i – a new variant of the BMW X3 lineup. It’s locally-assembled (CKD) and priced at RM 286,674 (OTR without insurance, with SST discount and extended warranty + service package). The BMW X3 sDrive20i is powered by a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 184 PS at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm and a peak torque of 300 Nm at 1,350 – 4,000 rpm. It’s capable of a century sprint in 8.2 seconds, and records a top
Apr 9, 2021
Sime Darby Swedish Auto Sdn Bhd, which was appointed Volvo Car Malaysia’s dealer-partner in October last year, today unveiled its new Volvo 3S (Sales, Service & Spare Parts) Centre in Ara Damansara. The four-story facility is part of the Sime Darby Motors City in Ara Damansara. The 3S Centre was built in adherence to Volvo Car’s retail standard – the Volvo Retail Experience (VRE). It is the first 3S Centre to be equipped with a VR Studio (Virtual Reality Studio) and a RATC Bay (Reception at The
Jan 13, 2020
Ford Thailand has just launched the 2021 Ford Ranger FX4 Max, and you might call it a budget Ranger Raptor or as the Blue Oval puts it “Ranger Raptor-inspired”. The inspiration is mostly visual enhancements which include the FORD-lettered front mesh grille with a dark grey surround. This colour scheme is also applied to the exterior mirror caps, door handles, wheel arch mouldings, and rear tray surround. This buff stance continues around the rear bed with a full-length tubular sports bar, finish
Mar 12, 2021
Over the years of owning your car, the interior would have picked up a fair bit of dirt, in addition to the usual wear and tear. Here’s some quick and low-cost tips on how you can refresh your car’s interior and maximixe your car's value. A good cleaning does wonders First things first. You should give the interior a good cleaning. Take a microfibre cloth soaked in mild soap water and gently clean the plastic surfaces of your car’s interior. Afterwards, wipe the areas you washed earlier with a d
Apr 4, 2021
The wait is over. The 2020 Proton X70, now rolling off the Tanjung Malim plant, is officially launched and prices start from RM 94,800 to RM 122,800. There are 4 variants for the locally assembled 2020 Proton X70 CKD: Standard, Executive, Premium and Premium X. Standard - RM 94,800 (-RM 5,000) Executive - RM 106,800 (-RM 3,000) Premium - RM 119,800 (replaces AWD Executive, previously priced at RM 115,800) Premium X - RM 122,800 (-RM 1,000) What's new? For starters, there is a new colour named Sp
Feb 12, 2020
The first locally-assembled (CKD) M-Performance model, the 2020 BMW M340i xDrive has just been launched in Malaysia. Priced at RM 402,355 (with SST exemption until 31-Dec, on-the-road prices without roadtax and insurance), it’ll bring the fight to the Mercedes C43 AMG. It launches alongside the BMW 330e M Sport. Powertrain It’s got an ‘M’ in front, so power is there in spades: 387 PS and 500 Nm from it’s 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six. xDrive denotes that it’s an all-wheel drive model, and
Oct 22, 2020
Michael Mauer is Porsche’s head of design since 2004. He’s the man responsible for pretty much all Porsche models you see today, from the Porsche Cayenne to the 918 Spyder. As we’re all under the Movement Control Order (MCO), perhaps you’ve been thinking of attempting some car sketches of your own. But where do you even begin? Well, Michael Mauer is sharing some of the tricks. First you start with the wheels. One of the challenges of drawing a car is defining the wheelbase and the correct propor
Apr 17, 2020
There's been much ado recently and it's not about nothing - the 2020 Proton X50 has very clearly won Malaysia's popularity contest since its October launch. But popularity isn't the only thing Proton's latest B-segment SUV's got in common with A-list celebrities. As waiting lists extend up to 6 months, the X50 was caught in controversy following allegations that dealers were forcing customers to buy optional accessories. A lot of the hubbub is due to pricing: at RM 3,300 for the Utility Package
Dec 7, 2020
Mitsubishi Malaysia jacks up the Triton Adventure X variant with special accessories. The Mitsubishi Triton Knight is limited to only 120 units and has an asking price of RM 137,900. The Triton Knight is distinguishable with a grey coated front bumper garnish, an aggressive hood protector and side window deflectors further complimented with Knight body stickers. On the inside, the Knight sports unique scuff plates and exclusive red-stitched carpet mats with Knight embroidery. Other than that, th
Dec 10, 2019
Want that dream car of yours but can’t afford to buy new? The used car market is one solution. If you are shopping for a used car, here are the list of things that you should look out for. 1. Check paintwork, body panels, engine bay, and underneath of the car First impression matters. The outlook of the car is what makes you attracted to it in the first place, so naturally, this will be the first thing you should look at. Always inspect the car in daylight, because the sun's reflection can tell
May 15, 2020
The new 2021 Perodua Ativa is set to blaze the Malaysian roads on fire with its appealing price and equally appealing features. But for those who think the SUV needs a gruffer and sportier look to match its active-inspired name, Perodua also offers Gear Up accessories for the Ativa. The Ativa starts from RM 61,500 and the Gear Up accessories are offered on all three variants. These accessories include a bodykit that gives the Ativa a sporty look to challenge other cars on the road, including the
Mar 3, 2021
Let’s face it, the Mazda 3 is not for everybody. If you are going to compare it against its segment rivals like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis, then it means that you can’t afford it, because the Mazda 3 will never make sense if one is to compare it that way. The Mazda 3 is at least RM 20,000 more expensive than an equivalent Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla Altis. In what universe will this constitute as a recommended buy? There’s no logic to purchasing a Mazda 3. Actually, apart from
May 3, 2020
When the Proton X70 was launched, it garnered tremendous attention. It was Proton’s first SUV and the first Proton car with the “Hi Proton” feature. There’s quite a lot of things to like about the X70 too – the interior is decent, the range-topping variant gets power seats up front, and the price is rather attractive when compared to its rivals. There is however, one thing we don’t quite like about the Proton X70 and that is the boot/tailgate. What is there not to like about the Proton X70’s boo
Aug 13, 2020
We’ve seen various attempts at innovation by Proton such as the Arena, Juara, and Savvy. As an automaker, Proton is actually quite young considering Hyundai was founded in 1967 and Volkswagen was founded pre-World War 2. Proton was founded in 1983. Now, one car you might remember from Proton is the Proton Tiara. It was an oddball since it was Proton’s only collaboration with a French automaker. The Tiara had a 1.1 L 4-cylinder engine that only made 57 PS of maximum power. The transmission was a
Jun 19, 2020
This is it - BMW's huge new grille trend has finally reached Malaysia with today's launch of the all-new 2021 BMW (G22) 430i M Sport Coupé. Prices for the fully-imported (CBU) sports car starts from RM 405,600 sans extended warranty and service package. In case you haven't heard, BMW's prior 5-year warranty and service package is now optional. Should you pick this option, then the 430i M Sport will be priced from RM 418,800 for you. What is the 430i M Sport Coupé? BMW terms this, uh, controversi
Feb 26, 2021
The hot Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan has just landed in Malaysia, with prices starting from RM 348,888. Power is derived from a 2.0-litre M260 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that does 306 PS at 5,800 rpm and 400 Nm from 3,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm. Drive is transferred to all four wheels via the 7-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive system. The compact sports sedan completes the century sprint in just 4.8 seconds, before reaching an electronically-li
Sep 24, 2019
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) and its latest dealer partner, Sime Darby Swedish Auto has just officiated their latest Volvo 3S Centre in Sime Darby Motors City in Ara Damansara. The new 4-storey facility has a built-up area of 50,742 sqft encompassing a showroom on G floor, 8 repair and service bays on 2nd & 3rd floor and a wheel alignment and balancing zone on the 4th floor. Dealer principal of Sime Darby Swedish Auto, Mr Jeremy Cheong said that their new 3S centre is able to service up to 396 Volvo
Feb 20, 2020
To commenmorate Mazda's 100 years anniversary this year, Bermaz Motor has introduced this 2020 Mazda CX-3 Limited Edition. Besides the additional cosmetic bits, the CX-3 Limited Edition also get a stiffer chassis set up. Developed by Bermaz's own MazdaSports division, only 25 units of this commemorative CX-3 will be made. Mazda CX-3 Based on a standard CX-3, the CX-3 Limited Edition gets additional parts as follows: Exterior: Front lip spoiler Rear bumper diffuser Larger rear exhaust tips Piano
Jun 28, 2020
As part of Proton’s aggressive push to export overseas, the company has launched the Proton Saga in Pakistan. Five variants are available in Pakistan, with prices ranging from PKR 1,975,000 (~RM 54k) for the Saga Standard MT to PKR 2,225,000 (~RM 60k) for the Saga Ace AT. In addition to the regular variants, Proton’s Pakistan arm is also offering the Saga R3 there. Only 100 units of the kitted-up Saga are offered. Unlike Malaysia whereby the model is sold exclusively with a four-speed automatic,
Apr 5, 2021
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