Malaysia remains an attractive destination for foreign investors and reports alleging that Malaysia is losing out in foreign direct investment (FDI) is wrong, says MIDA (Malaysian Investment Development Authority). The MITI agency also adds that references to data from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) must be read in the correct context. On Thursday, Singapore’s Straits Times published a scathing report alleging that Malaysia is losing its attractiveness to foreign
Ketika musim COVID-19 masa kini, pelbagai asbab yang boleh mendorong kita untuk merentas negeri walau apa pun yang terjadi. Bagi yang sedar akan risiko dan hukuman yang bakal menimpa, niat itu pasti dibatalkan saja. Bagi yang tak sedar dan sudah jauh melayang fikirannya ke awana, hatinya sudah terpujuk, “redah sajalah!” Kisah si kumbang bertemu si bunga tanpa permit terbongkar apabila sebuah kereta Hyundai i10 berwarna hitam dinaiki seorang lelaki bersama kekasihnya dikesan oleh kereta peronda p
Semakan di laman web Hyundai Malaysia mendapati bahawa Hyundai Ioniq telah digugurkan daripada barisan produk Hyundai di Malaysia. Model sedan hibrid tersebut adalah antara model yang menjadi pilihan bagi peminat kenderaan hijau di Malaysia. Walaubagaimanapun, tiada sebarang maklumat mengenai pengganti model ini atau sekurang-kurangnya ia masih dalam fasa perancangan. Untuk pasaran panduan sebelah kanan (RHD) model facelift kepada Hyundai Ioniq telah dilancarkan di Singapura dan Australia. 2 neg
Hyundai Malaysia has teased us with an image of the new Hyundai Elantra. Following the launch of the Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Sonata, it seems that Hyundai Malaysia is bringing in another addition to its current line-up. Known as the Hyundai Avante in South Korea and Singapore, the new Hyundai Elantra might be coming to our shores soon. Worldwide, the Elantra/Avante is available with several drivetrain options (gasoline, hybrid, LPG) but the Malaysian version will most likely be a 1.6-litre Smar
This week we witness the launch of two B-segment SUVs in Malaysia – one Malaysian and the other Korean, but both were virtual. Today, Hyundai Malaysia has launched the 2020 Hyundai Kona starting at RM 115,888. This is a special introductory price as the normal price is expected to start at RM 123,888. Do take note that the Kona we receive in Malaysia is the pre-facelift version. The facelifted version is only available in LHD with exception for the Kona electric. The version we get is a little m
The price of the 2020 Kia Grand Carnival with 11 seats has been revealed to be RM 175,088 on the road without insurance. But what’s more surprising is that the 11-seater will replace the Grand Carnival with 8-seats entirely so there is only 1 variant. As predicted, the 11-seater Grand Carnival will be powered by the same 2.2-litre diesel engine that dispenses 200 PS and 440 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed conventional automatic gearbox. This means that the Grand Carnival will sit
After suddenly showing up undisguised on Ara Damansara streets last week, the 2020 Hyundai Kona is now officially open for booking per Hyundai Malaysia's website. It's welcome news for Malaysians who have been eagerly waiting for this Korean B-segment SUV, since the last time any of us got a glimpse of it was at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS). What is the Hyundai Kona? Long story short, the Kona is Hyundai's answer to the Honda HR-V and the Proton X50. Hyundai quotes pric
Hyundai Malaysia telah memuat naik imej acah gambar Hyundai Elantra yang baru! Dengan pelancaran Hyundai Kona dan Hyundai Sonata, nampaknya Hyundai Malaysia betul-betul nak ‘fight’ kali ini. Dikenali sebagai Hyundai Avante di Korea Selatan dan Singapura, Hyundai Elantra baru ini mungkin akan hadir di Malaysia. Hyundai Elantra/Avante mempunyai opsyen trenkuasa seperti petrol, hibrid, dan LPG di pasaran antarabangsa, tetapi pasaran Malaysia mungkin akan mendapat enjin 1.6 liter SmartStream G1.6 pe
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
Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has officially launched the all-new fully imported from Korea (CBU) 2020 Hyundai Sonata in Malaysia after a few years of being absent from the market. This is launched alongside the Hyundai Kona. The all-new Sonata is only available with a single variant with a special introductory price of RM 189,888 inclusive of tax savings for the first 50 units. The D-segment sedan competes with the likes of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. What are the features of the all-
So here it is - we've taken a gander at the Malaysian-spec Hyundai Kona, and Hyundai really, really wants you to think Kona = good times. Part of that effort is putting on a beach-themed plinth and plastering fun adjectives everywhere! Interesting... How much of that it successfully pulls off though, you tell us in the comments. On with it then... Exterior As you know, Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) will be bringing in the pre-facelift version, so the styling is a little busier compared to the
Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Malaysia has just dropped a teaser of the upcoming Hyundai Kona on its Facebook page, hinting that the launch is just around the corner. The caption simply said, “A glance of the "upcoming" interior. You Drive it. You Define it.”, posted together with the interior of the Kona. Now, the Hyundai Kona has been a long time coming – the car was earmarked for Malaysia since 2017 and HSDM previewed it at the 2018 Kuala Lu
When Hyundai Motor Group first announced plans to build their first factory in Indonesia, many saw it as just the company expanding their business in the ASEAN region. But when Hyundai followed up with an announcement that the plant focuses on sedans, compact SUVs and compact MPVs, this has sparked speculation that the South Korean brand has plans to introduce of new models in the region as well. That has caught our attention as Hyundai does not, currently, have any of their compact SUVs on sale
The latest 8th-generation 2021 Hyundai Sonata 2.5 aspires to capture buyers who are looking at the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Being a fully imported (CBU) model, the Sonata loses out on the price factor with a hefty price tag of RM 206,888 (OTR without insurance & SST). No powerful turbocharged engine nor ADAS in this all-new Sonata but there are some interesting features that may appeal to buyers. As mentioned in the video, the Sonata is going to sell for its novelty. Quirky features like t
In the first two months of 2021, the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)’s domestic cars market share in Korea, including that of Kia, reached 78.5 percent. After including imported cars, the combined market share of Hyundai and Kia in Korea stands at 65.4 percent. In 2015, when there was more competition from other domestic manufacturers like Renault-Samsung, GM Korea, and Ssangyong, HMG’s domestic car market share stood 12 percent lower, at 66.5 percent. The Korean government, along with several academi
Peminat Kona dan Sonata boleh siap-siap tunggu hari Jumaat ini kerana Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) baru saja mengesahkan yang Hyundai Kona 2020 dan Hyundai Sonata 2020 serba baharu akan dilancarkan pada 30 Oktober 2020! Pelancaran tersebut akan dijalankan di laman Facebook rasmi Hyundai Malaysia pada pukul 3 petang. HDSM membuat pengumuman ini menerusi satu video acah yang menarik untuk menarik perhatian peminat bagi pelancaran rasmi Kona dan Sonata sekaligus. Hyundai Kona bukanlah satu-satunya SUV
Mark your calendars as Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has just confirmed that the all-new 2020 Hyundai Kona and all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata will both be launched on 30 October 2020! The launch will be held on Hyundai Malaysia’s official Facebook page at 3 pm. HDSM made the announcement via a sleek video teaser, inviting fans to witness the official launch of the Kona and Sonata at the same time. The Hyundai Kona is not the only B-segment SUV that will be launching the following week, the highl
A week after previewing the all-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra in Malaysia, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) has launched the new C-segment here. Introductory prices start from RM 158,888 for the sole 1.6 variant. Now in its seventh-generation, the all-new Hyundai Elantra competes against rival C-segment sedans such as the Honda Civic, Mazda 3 Sedan, and Toyota Corolla Altis. The all-new Hyundai Elantra is now imported (CBU) from Korea. Compared to its rivals, the Hyundai Elantra is priced closer to th
Hyundai sangat komited dengan potensi pasaran Indonesia dimana mereka telah membina tempat pemasangan kereta di Cikarang. Walau apapun, mereka harus bersaing dengan "raja" sekiranya mereka ingin menguasai pasaran di sana. Pasaran MPV di Indonesia sangatlah besar dan Toyota Avanza sering menjadi pilihan sehinggakan ia menjadi kereta yang paling laku di sana. Maka itu, segmen ini dipenuhi dengan barisan pesaing yang sengit untuk mengungguli takhta tersebut. Berdasarkan maklumat daripada Otodriver,
Selain daripada Toyota, Hyundai juga sibuk mengeluarkan model crossover baharu. Malaysia cuma ada 3 crossover Hyundai iaitu Santa Fe, Tucson, dan Kona yang akan datang tak lama lagi. Di luar negara pula, beberapa model crossover seperti Creta dan Venue yang bertubuh kecil sedikit, Nexo yang ‘fuel-cell-powered’, dan juga Palisade yang sasa dan besar. Memandangkan Hyundai di Malaysia semakin menempa nama, jiran kita di selatan juga semakin rapat dengan jenama ini sejak pengumuman dibuat tentang pe
Kini, sudah hampir 3 bulan sejak Hyundai Indonesia melancarkan Hyundai Kona Electric sekali dengan Ioniq Electric. Walau apapun, penemuan baru-baru ini menjelaskan beberapa intipan Hyundai Kona Electric facelift di negara tersebut. Menurut Instagram Indra Fathan, intipan ini diambil di markas Hyundai di Indonesia. Berdasarkan maklumat yang sahih, model facelift akan hadir dengan ciri yang lebih lengkap. Selain perubahan eksterior, Kona Electric facelift dijangka hadir dengan pilihan warna hitam
The Hyundai Elantra is a pretty left-field choice if you’re looking for a C-segment sedan. However, if you’re interested to get one brand-new, tough luck as it appears the model has been dropped from the Malaysian market. A quick check on the Hyundai website confirms this notion. An unnamed source further confirmed our suspicion. Could this mean that the all-new seventh-generation Elantra is coming into Malaysia very soon? The outgoing sixth-generation Elantra was launched in Korea in 2015 befor
Hyundai is committed to the Indonesian market by setting up a new plant in Cikarang. But if it really wants to capture Indonesian buyers, it’s gonna need to fight against the king of Indonesian roads. The MPV market is huge in Indonesia and the Toyota Avanza is the model rivals want to topple for the top spot. It’s also the best-selling car in Indonesia. According to Otodriver, Hyundai has plans to introduce its own Avanza-rival sometime in February 2022. A source that wishes to be unnamed told
The launch of the all-new 2020 Hyundai Kona has been a long time coming. Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) first previewed the pending arrival of the car at 2018, but since then news about the car has gone quiet until back in August 2020 when 2 units were spotted on the roads with trade plates on. We’ve already let slip a few details, but what else do you need to know? Q: Is it imported or locally assembled? A: The 2020 Hyundai Kona will be fully imported (CBU) from Hyundai’s Ulsan plant in Korea
The new Hyundai Elantra offers an alternative option if you’re shopping for a C-segment saloon. Being a CBU import from Korea, it is a bit tougher for the Elantra to compete with the CKD Honda Civic. A CBU rival of the Hyundai Elantra would be the Japan-made Mazda 3 Sedan 1.5. The Hyundai Elantra is now open for booking, but prices are yet to be announced. We expect the price to be around the price of the Mazda 3 sedan 1.5, which is around RM 137,660. One Korean and the other Japanese, we figure
As an answer to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s call to safeguard the welfare of employees during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) announces their proactive measures by offering subsidies for dealers and sales consultants to alleviate their financial constraints. HSDM will provide a special monthly Hardship Allowance for sales consultants from April to June 2020. This subsidy is only applicable to sales consultants who have been in service for t
We previously reported that the Hyundai Elantra is no longer on sale in Malaysia, now we have received confirmation that the Hyundai Tucson has also been discontinued in our country. The Hyundai Tucson is Hyundai Sime Darby Motors’ (HSDM) representative in the C-segment SUV market. It was most recently updated in 2018 featuring a revised fascia, more upmarket interior, and techy upgrades like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. According to our sources, as of yet, HSDM has no plans to launch the all
** This article is the personal experience of a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport 1.6T owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Joshi Immanuel When C-Segment Sedans are mentioned the first thought that comes to people's mind is the Honda Civic FC, Toyota Corolla Altis E210 and Mazda 3 BP. The Hyundai Elantra AD will unlikely be meat and potatoes of the conversation. However, in this story, it will. I still remember vividly the first time I saw the spy shots of the Hyundai E
A recent post by Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) previewing the upcoming Hyundai Kona has an interesting teaser, in the form of the all-new Hyundai Sonata. Yes, HSDM has teased the all-new Hyundai Sonata, hinting that they want a share of the D-segment market. While we did spot the all-new Hyundai Sonata some time last year, that car belongs to Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), which has nothing to do with HSDM. This is due to the fact that HMC operates the Hyundai Training Academy in Mutiara Damansa
It's been a long time coming - since KL International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2018 - but the Korean contender to the Proton X50, the Hyundai Kona, launches tomorrow. What do we know about the Kona? We've been charting it around its trips, from a first drive in New Zealand and closer to home, a preview and quick review in Malaysia. To recap, the B-segment SUV will have three variants at launch, with the range-topper having a different engine from the rest and also a host of advanced driver assistance
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