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Hyundai Sonata gets N-plified with new N-Line equipment

Previously leaked on the internet, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line has officially made its official debut. Based on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, the Sonata N-Line will play the role as the entry point to the N-Brand for Hyundai’s mid-size sedan line-up. Featuring a different grille, larger 19-inch wheels along with dual-twin exhausts and a rear diffuser, the Sonata N-Line cuts a sporty figure. The chrome strip running across the Sonata’s shoulders to the headlights also further emphasised the sedan’s

JerricaJerrica

Sep 24, 2020

New 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line sport sedan teased

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra will soon be getting the N accessories treatment. Hyundai Motor Company recently released teaser renderings of how the new Hyundai Elantra N Line sedan. The renderings show that the Elantra N Line is distinguished by low and wide styling on the fascia by a cascading grille specific to the N Line cars. The sedan also sports a motorsport-inspired air intake, N Line side skirts and window accents that are finished in the signature glossy black. Hyundai has also installed la

JerricaJerrica

Jul 8, 2020

Leaked: 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line – 290 PS and 8-speed DCT

Exactly one week ago, Hyundai pulled off the covers for the Elantra N Line and at the end of the article, Hyundai has said that the Sonata N Line will be launched in late 2020. Just a quick recap, the Elantra N Line is a 204 PS turbocharged sports sedan mated to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. Looks like someone at Hyundai (or somewhere else) must’ve misread the memo and accidentally leaked some photos of the Sonata N Line online. According to Korean Car Blog (KCB), a video presenting the per

CY FoongCY Foong

Aug 21, 2020

Hyundai Kona N launch date revealed! 280 PS, 353 Nm,  8-speed DCT, yay or nay?

Hyundai's performance division, Hyundai N has released another video teasing its latest product, the Hyundai Kona N. Namyang's latest performance model has been teased previously in January this year, and the latest video points to the Kona N's world premiere, which is 27th of April , 2021. In this video, Albert Biermann, head honcho of Hyundai N, is seen having a text conversation with one 'N Man', Hyundai's in-house helmet-clad, racing driver (possibly inspired by the Stig from TopGear). The c

JasonJason

Apr 18, 2021

Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior debuts in Thailand with 190 PS, watch out Ford Ranger Raptor!

First revealed in Australia late 2019, the Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior will now make its way to pick-up lovers in South East Asia. Thailand will be the first to receive the special edition Navara as is seen at the 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show. Like the Australian counterpart, the Navara N-Trek Warrior gets the massive all-terrain 17-inch N-Trek Warrior alloy wheels and the special springs and dampers that lift the truck up by 40 mm. The N-Trek also bears the rugged front bumper with bo

JerricaJerrica

Jul 23, 2020

2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line debuts – 204 PS, 264 Nm

After teasing last month, Hyundai officially launches the 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line sports sedan. It promises to provide buyers an attractive entry point to Hyundai’s N Brand line-up of high-performance models. The Elantra N Line is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre GDI engine that produces up to 204 PS and 264 Nm. This is mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. Hyundai engineers have also improved the sport sedan’s suspension for a stiffer, grippier performance with the help of m

CY FoongCY Foong

Aug 14, 2020

Hyundai Elantra N Line 2021 dirasmikan - 204 PS, 264 Nm

Setelah meng-acah pada bulan lalu, Hyundai akhirnya merasmikan sedan sport mereka iaitu Hyundai Elantra N Line 2021. Ia menjanjikan model permulaan yang menarik untuk barisan model berprestasi tinggi dibawah barisan "N". Elantra N Line dikuasakan oleh enjin 1.6 liter turbo GDI yang menghasilkan sehingga 204 PS dan 264 Nm tork. Ia dipadankan dengan transmisi 6-kelajuan manual atau 7-kelajuan DCT. Jurutera Hyundai juga telah meningkatkan penggantungan sedan sport ini untuk prestasi yang lebih mant

FaisalFaisal

Aug 17, 2020

N for Namyang: The 2020 Hyundai i30N is a louder, faster Golf GTI

Priced from RM 298,888 Limited to only 20 units, only through Lazada 275 PS and 353 Nm (378 Nm with overboost) 6-speed manual, front wheel drive Hyundai Sime Darby Motors has launched the highly acclaimed Hyundai i30N in Malaysia. Priced at RM 298,888, imported from Korea. The Hyundai i30N is the first Hyundai product in Malaysia to carry Hyundai’s high performance N badge. N for Namyang, the location of Hyundai Motor’s R&D centre in Korea, Hyundai’s N brand is analogous to BMW’s M and Mercedes-

HansHans

Nov 28, 2019

Touch ‘n Go to waive parking surcharges by Q1, eWallet reloadable cards planned

Touch ‘n Go has reiterated yet again that it will soon remove all parking surcharges. This time, the company says the removal will be completed within this quarter, reports The Star. Commitments to remove parking surcharges, which has been common complain among users, is not new, as Touch ‘n Go have been talking about it since 2019. Speaking to the English daily, group CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid said: “I’m very happy to say that by the end of the first quarter, we’ll take away all parking surcharg

HansHans

Jan 29, 2021

77% orang Jepun melihat Honda City Hatchback sebagai pengganti Honda Civic generasi pertama!

Walaupun rakyat Malaysia masih berbelah bagi dengan keputusan Honda untuk menghentikan penjualan Honda Jazz di rantau ini (kecuali Singapura) dan menggantikannya dengan Honda City Hatchback, peminat kereta daripada tanah air Honda sendiri Jepun telah memberikan respon yang positif terhadap hatchback ini. Juga baca: 3 sebab utama Honda Jazz keluar dari pasaran Malaysia! Dalam tinjauan yang dilakukan oleh Kuruma News, 76.9 peratus pembaca penerbitan Jepun bersetuju bahawa City Hatchback kelihatan

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Mar 12, 2021

传统AT vs DCT:在拥堵时,你应该挂在D档还是N档?

开自排车遇上堵车,你是应该挂着D档踩住煞车,还是换到N档拉手煞车呢? 不同的人有不同的答案 之前,有很多人都认为应该挂在D档上,而且要避免车子在D档和N档频繁切换,因为这样会对传动系统造成不必要的换挡冲击。 但在我们今天的这种交通状况下,这种说法还适用吗?而且,现在的自排变速箱,也已经与25年前的完全不同了。 自排变速箱已经发展出了多个种类,这就带来了一个问题:这些旧观点是否仍然正确呢? 当下有3类主要的自排变速系统——扭力转换器、无级变速和双离合自排。 扭力转换器是最常见的一种类型。 尽管扭力转换器已经是“老技术”了,但这类变速箱依然很受高端车型的欢迎,因为它们能够承受很大的扭力输出。除非有特别说明,在大部分情况下,自排指的就是扭力转换器变速箱。 无级变速器(CVT)最适合城市通路车。 这种变速系统备受日本制造商的青睐,在走走停停的城市路况中,这类变速箱有着最平顺的动力输出(Proton Iriz和Persona上顿挫的CVT是例外),并且也很省油,但这种特性也让它缺少了一点驾驶乐趣。 双离合变速箱(DCT)则很受德国制造商的喜爱,它的换挡时间很短,有着十足的驾驶乐趣。不过,在走走停

RaxRax

Jan 12, 2021

Here's why you shouldn't use D or N while driving downhill in an auto transmission

Recently, one of our readers posed a very interesting question: How to drive downhill correctly in an automatic transmission? Actually, the basics of how engine braking works has been covered here previously, and it applies to all transmission types. Therefore, we will not go into technical details of downhill driving. Instead, let's discuss the dos and don'ts of downhill driving, seeing that this activity is indeed quite a favourite pasttime of Malaysian drivers. Also, the focus will be on the

JasonJason

Jan 16, 2021

Want a turbocharged Kona? Wait for the Hyundai Kona N Line, coming to Malaysia

Surprise, surprise - at the back of the facelifted 2021 Hyundai Kona reveal today, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) confirmed that the hotter Kona N Line will be joining the line-up soon. But temper your expectations a bit as this isn't the full-on crazy Hyundai Kona N - this is a slightly tartier version of the naturally-aspirated Kona range we currently have here. As the tease shows (linked below), expect a racier exterior - complete with aggressive front and rear bumpers complemented with dua

SanjaySanjay

Apr 16, 2021

Honda City - Should you buy one now or wait for the new one?

Honda took the covers off the all-new, fifth-generation City in Bangkok back in November 2019. If you’ve been eyeing one, you may have to wait a fair bit longer, as the soonest the new model could be introduced in Malaysia is late-2020 or early-2021. Not only has changes in the tax structure and Open Market Value (OMV) calculations delayed car launches a fair bit, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic isn’t helping matters as well. As such, the current fourth-generation City is still a viable option. Wa

EricEric

Mar 25, 2020

You can make your 2020 Proton Saga quieter with one easy step

Potential owners of the 2020 Proton Saga Anniversary Edition can opt for an optional package when they purchase the car, which includes a number of upgrades. One of the upgrades is what Proton calls an “NVH Guard”, which is essentially insulation foam placed on the underside of bonnet and boot of the car. The jury is out on the effectiveness of the insulation foam, but for a low price of RM 70 (yes, you can purchase it separately), we reckon it’s worth a shot. Other accessories include front and

EricEric

Jul 10, 2020

77% of Japanese see the Honda City Hatchback as successor to G1 Civic

While Malaysians are still divided over Honda’s decision the discontinue the Honda Jazz in this region (except for Singapore), replacing it with the Honda City Hatchback, Japanese car fans observing from afar have responded to the City Hatchback in an oddly positive way. In a survey conducted by Kuruma News, 76.9 percent of the Japanese publications' users agree that the City Hatchback looks like a successor to the original first generation Honda Civic. The current FC generation Honda Civic is s

HansHans

Mar 10, 2021

Sayonara Honda NSX - Honda discontinues the hybrid supercar in Japan

The Honda NSX is coming to an end, at least in Japan. According to Japanese media, Honda has announced that it is discontinuing sales of the reborn supercar in the Land of the Rising Sun. This doesn’t mean that the second-generation’s time is up. The current NSX is still being produced at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, USA. The second-gen NSX was launched in 2016 after numerous concepts were shown. Though it is powered by a V6 engine like its legendary predecessor, tha

CY FoongCY Foong

Mar 17, 2021

Jangan guna D atau N untuk turun bukit dengan kereta auto! Ini sebabnya.

Dalam entri kali ini, kami ingin menjawab satu soalan yang diajukan oleh pembaca WapCar.my: "Apakah cara terbaik untuk pandu turun bukit menggunakan kereta automatik?" Kami sudahpun kupas tentang bagaimana brek enjin berfungsi dalam entri terdahulu dan ia boleh diaplikasikan pada semua jenis kotak gear. Oleh itu, kami tidak akan bincangkan butiran teknikal secara terperinci bagi pemanduan turun bukit di sini. Sebaliknya, kami akan jelaskan perkara yang harus dan tidak harus dilakukan ketika mema

MersitaMersita

Apr 18, 2021

Toyota Vios vs Honda City: Which one has better resale value?

It doesn’t matter who you ask – both Toyota Vios and Honda City owners both insist that their cars have superior resale value over the other. But who is actually correct? Thanks to Carsome, they’ve compiled data for some of Malaysia’s best-selling cars, which includes both the Honda City and Toyota Vios. Earlier, we compared the resale values of the Proton Saga and Perodua Myvi. Bear in mind that Carsome’s data is most accurate as the values calculated are based on the actual transaction prices

EricEric

Jul 27, 2020

Mercedes-AMG A45 S is slower than FK8 Honda Civic Type-R, despite AWD – Why?

The Mercedes-AMG A45 S set 7:48:8, while FK8 Honda Civic Type R is faster at 7:43:8 Factors such as tyre, car layout, track ambiance play a role Done in 3 to 5 laps max, unlike Honda Nürburgring Nordschleife, affectionately known as "The Ring" or "The Green Hell" has been the epicenter of motor racing, automotive development and as a Mecca for cars enthusiast. Those who dare challenge the 25.95 km racetrack, must agree to face steep elevation changes, unpredictable weather conditions on certain

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Mar 25, 2020

Buying Guide: Honda Civic 1.8 NA vs 1.5 Turbo – Which one to go for?

Ever since the Honda Civic FC was launched in 2016, it has become a big hit among Malaysians. Things aren’t slowing down for sure with the facelift model selling more than 2,900 units since it was introduced here in February. Clearly, even when the world is moving towards crossovers and SUVs, the Civic is still a very favourable car among Malaysians. That’s probably the power of the H badge. With 2 engine options available across 3 variants, which Civic would suit you best? On one hand, many wou

CY FoongCY Foong

Sep 6, 2020

From foggy roads to congested cities, Honda Civic’s Sensing is one of the best

Last week, our driving instructor colleague Jason shared his thoughts on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), that driver assistance features are as its name implies, merely an assistive feature. It is not a be-all and end-all for car safety, because ultimately it is the behaviour of the idiot behind the wheel that matters the most. Yes ADAS has its benefits, but it is important to remember that not all ADAS are the same. In our typical KL traffic, some ADAS are more annoying than they are

HansHans

Jul 24, 2020

Proton X50 vs Nissan Kicks vs Honda HR-V – Which one is more practical?

Two new kids on the block versus the current king on the throne. This is the age-old banter of SUV practicality, and we have a worthy opponent to the formidable Honda HR-V: the 2020 Proton X50 and 2021 Nissan Kicks. However, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, Nissan Kicks e-Power will not be here till 2021, while Proton X50 launch has been delayed later this year. 2018 Honda HR-V Gallery Honda HR-V Before we go into detail, let’s start with the king. The Honda HR-V has been enjoying tremendous sal

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Mar 31, 2020

Daihatsu bakal melancarkan kereta hibrid sepenuhnya pada 2021 – Perodua seterusnya?

Daihatsu, anak syarikat kereta kompak Toyota akan melancarkan kereta ‘kei’ (mini) hibrid baru dalam tahun kewangan 2021, lapor Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun dari Jepun. Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun juga berkata kereta elektrik bateri pertama (BEV) Daihatsu akan mula dijual pada tahun 2022. Tidak seperti hibrid ringan, hibrid penuh dapat memecut dari statik menggunakan tenaga elektrik sahaja. Ia menawarkan pengalaman pemanduan yang lebih lancar dalam keadaan trafik di bandar. Motor elektrik yang lebih kuat juga m

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Dec 30, 2020

Perodua Bezza triggered by Honda City ad, tries to prove them wrong but fails

We suspect that this Perodua Bezza is triggered by a certain Honda ad that called out all its competitors, so the driver decided to prove it wrong! All jokes aside, this is why you should refrain from overtaking slower cars when driving on a narrow winding road. In this viral dashcam footage, the Bezza is seen attempting to overtake 3 cars in one go on a narrow mountainous road. After driving pass the car with the dashcam, instead of sliding back into the lane it continued driving in the wrong d

JerricaJerrica

Aug 17, 2020

Daihatsu to launch full-hybrid kei car in Japan in 2021, how will this affect Perodua?

Toyota’s compact car specialist subsidiary Daihatsu will launch a new full-hybrid ‘kei’ (mini) car within financial year 2021, reports Japan’s Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. The business daily also added Daihatsu’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) will go on sale on year later, in financial year 2022. Unlike mild-hybrids, full-hybrids can accelerate from standstill using electric power alone, thus offering a smoother driving experience in stop-go traffic. The stronger electric motor also delivers bet

HansHans

Dec 29, 2020

RIP to one of the best modern kei cars, the Honda S660 could be discontinued soon

The Honda S660 was first introduced in 2015 and received its mid-life update in January 2020. Now in its sixth year of production, it appears that Honda could be discontinuing the pint-sized roadster before the year ends. According to a report from Japan, Honda appears to be winding down production of the S660, as evident by a notice on the S660’s Japanese model page, mentioning “Some variants and colours may not be available. Please contact the sales company for details”. This comes as no surpr

EricEric

Jan 18, 2021

2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 – Which one should you buy?

UMW Toyota Motor has just introduced the all-new 2020 Toyota RAV4 in Malaysia. The new model competes against the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 in the C-segment SUV market. Powertrain – Can the Dynamic Force engine compete against its turbocharged rivals? From now till 31-December, these are updated prices for the Honda CR-V: CR-V 2.0 2WD: RM 144,629.66 CR-V 1.5 TC 2WD: RM 157,243.00 CR-V 1.5 TC AWD: RM 162,871.46 CR-V 1.5 TC-P 2WD: RM 168,465.73 As for the Mazda CX-5, these are the updated prices:

EricEric

Jun 19, 2020

2020 Honda City vs 2020 Nissan Almera, which one should you wait for?

The B-segment sedan market will get interesting when the 2020 Honda City and 2020 Nissan Almera arrive here in Malaysia. Details on local specifications for both cars have yet to be divulged, so we’ll take the Thailand-spec range-toppers for both as reference in this Nissan Almera vs Honda City comparison. Nissan Almera vs Honda City Powertrain - No turbo for us, sadly It is unlikely for the Honda City's 1.0-litre turbo to make its way here due to cost and lack of incentives. Instead, the 1.5-li

ShaunShaun

May 21, 2020

New Honda CR-V bookings see 180% jump in one month, the preferred SUV in Malaysia?

Honda Malaysia has announced that the new Honda CR-V has seen a 180% increase in bookings within a month since its official launch in November 2020. The new Honda CR-V has exceeded expectations, receiving more than 1,700 units of bookings to-date. The 1.5L TC-P 2WD is the most popular choice among customers, contributing 46% to the total booking. . Central region contributed the highest number of bookings (45% of the total booking). Southern region and Northern region contributed to 20% and 19%

ArifArif

Dec 9, 2020