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Kia & Peugeot to say bye bye Naza, hello Bermaz?

The Naza Group has been pretty synonymous with Kia and Peugeot cars in Malaysia for years but it seems that partnership might be ending. According to a report from New Straits Times (NST), Naza Group is planning to give up its Kia and Peugeot distributorships amid the soft automotive market which is made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sources told the publication that Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) had emerged as the frontrunner to take over the South Korean and French marques with a larger interest i

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Oct 12, 2020

Kia poaches ex-BMW and ex-Infiniti designer Karim Habib

After a short and tumultuous two years at Infiniti (the fallout between Carlos Ghosn and Nissan), Karim Habib has now been confirmed to have taken up a new position at Kia. Habib will start his new position as Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Design Center in October, and will be based at Kia’s global design headquarters in Namyang, Korea. Habib will oversee the work of Kia’s exterior, interior, color, and material teams, and help determine the future design strategy and direction of the Ki

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Sep 10, 2019

Naza Kia Malaysia in limbo while Peugeot moves ahead with Berjaya Auto Alliance

Earlier last week, Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB), a new company formed between Bermaz Auto and Berjaya Corp announced that it will be the sole distributor of Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia, taking over from Naza’s Nasim. Nothing was said about Kia, another brand under the ailing Naza automotive group. Berjaya Auto Alliance has until today, distanced themselves for making any statements about Kia. At the same time, Naza themselves have said that it wants to let go of the Kia business alread

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Dec 7, 2020

Siapa akan ambil-alih Kia di Malaysia? Peugeot maju kedepan dengan Berjaya Auto Alliance

Awal minggu lepas, Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB), sebuah syarikat baharu yang ditubuhkan antara Bermaz Auto dan Berjaya Corp mengumumkan yang ia akan menjadi pengedar tunggal bagi kenderaan Peugeot di Malaysia – mengambil alih daripada Nasim Naza. Tiada kenyataan tentang Kia, iaitu satu lagi jenama di bawah naungan kumpulan automotif Naza yang semakin tenat. Berjaya Auto Alliance, sehingga ke hari ini, menjauhkan diri mereka daripada membuat sebarang kenyataan berkenaan Kia. Pada masa ya

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Dec 8, 2020

Owner Review: My Silver Tank - a 2003 Land Rover Discovery 2 Td5

** This article is the personal experience of a 2003 Land Rover Discovery 2 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Jack Lee As you have read the previous article written by me here, I have said that my BMW E36 328i probably has a tinier interior space than a Myvi. Using that as an excuse to add another car to my stable, I stumbled upon a 2003 Land Rover Discovery 2 Td5 at a famous Land Rover workshop located near Kampung Melayu Subang. The body of this Land Rover D

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Sep 1, 2020

Kia diselamatkan Bermaz, Kia Seltos dan Kia Carnival versi CKD bakal menyusul!

Akhirnya, setelah hampir setahun tidak yakin dengan pengedar tempatannya, Kia Motor Malaysia telah mengesahkan hari ini bahawa Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd sebagai pengedar baharunya untuk Malaysia, berkuat kuasa hari ini. Syarikat berkenaan dibentuk hasil daripada perancangan strategik bersama Bermaz Auto Berhad. Selain itu, syarikat baharu yang akan dikenali sebagai Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“KMSB”) juga akan dibentuk untuk tugas-tugas pemasangan model Kia yang secara tempatan (CKD). Dengan ini, Kia

HarisHaris

Apr 1, 2021

Naza Kia Malaysia working towards resuming sales of 2020 Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage

Following our earlier report that there are no more 2020 manufacturing year Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage models, Naza Kia Malaysia have reached out to us with a clarification on the matter. The company says the halt in sales is only temporary. The current situation - no 2020 models of Kia Sorento and Sportage - is due to a supply disruption affecting these two models but the company is unable to divulge further regarding the specifics behind the supply disruption. A company spokesperson says Naz

HansHans

Mar 18, 2020

Kia EV6 revealed, first dedicated EV from Kia

Images of the upcoming Kia EV6 have been revealed ahead of its world premiere. The EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated battery-electric car, sharing the same E-GMP platform with the recently-introduced Hyundai Ioniq 5. Details on its powertrain and battery will be announced during its premiere, but Kia has taken this “reveal” opportunity to shift the focus on its new design philosophy – ‘Opposites United’. Also read: Hyundai Ioniq 5 makes world debut ‘Opposites United’ takes inspiration from the contra

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Mar 15, 2021

Kia Carnival baru bakal dilancarkan? Imej acah dipertontonkan oleh Kia

Kia Grand Carnival Kia telah mula memberi gambaran awal tentang rekaan terbaru Kia Grand Carnival generasi ke 4. Minivan yang terkenal dengan tempat duduk penumpang yang ramai ini mungkin akan dilancarkan sekitar suku ketiga tahun 2020. Kia Grand Carnival turut dikenali dengan nama Kia Sedona bergantung kepada tempat. Imej acah yang dipratontonkan menunjukkan rekaan gril ‘tiger nose’ Kia yang sinonim dengan model ini. Dengan 2 juta unit terjual di seluruh dunia sejak generasi pertama, Kia Grand

HarisHaris

Jun 18, 2020

Kia Sorento dan Kia Carnival bakal dilancarkan di Indonesia tahun 2021, tiada perancangan Malaysia?

Model-model kereta keluaran Korea kini semakin rancak di Indonesia. Antara model yang sudah tiba di Indonesia bagi model Kia adalah Kia Seltos dan Kia Sonet. Terbaru, Kia Sorento dan Kia Carnival pula dilihat bakal menyusul. Khabar angin berkenaan bermula apabila Kia Sorento dan Kia Grand Carnival (kedua-duanya model terbaru) didaftarkan di SAMSAT, sistem pendaftaran automobil di Indonesia. Kia Grand Carnival sebelum ini didaftarkan di bawah nama Kia Grand Sedona di Indonesia. Kia Sorento sebelu

HarisHaris

Feb 8, 2021

Kia debuts Kia Stinger facelift; New ADAS, 304 PS, 422 Nm

2021 Kia Stinger facelift officially makes its global debut after the unveiling earlier last month! The new Stinger will come with a new 2.5-litre turbocharged engine, new larger infotainment and plenty of new ADAS features. Other than its sleeker new looks, Kia has also further refined the engines that powered the Stinger. The performance sedan will still be powered by an updated Lambda 3.3-litre T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) V6 engine and Theta 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. K

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Aug 28, 2020

Last chance to buy Kia Sportage and Kia Sorento - to be discontinued in Malaysia soon

After the discovery that Naza Kia Malaysia has discontinued sales of the Kia Picanto, our radar also picked up that sales of the Kia Sportage and Kia Sorento will soon been discontinued in Malaysia too. At the moment, you can still purchase a brand-new Kia Sorento but only in the range topping 2.2-litre TCI Diesel engine guise. But once the remaining units of the 2.2-litre diesel are sold out, Naza Kia Malaysia will not be importing anymore new units. Some dealers still have stock of the Sorento

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Mar 13, 2020

Electric Kia CV to be first to wear new logo, 2021 Kia Seltos to follow

Following the announcement of its new brand logo, Kia today confirmed at an online media Q&A session with the international press that the first model to wear the new Kia logo will be an electric crossover, which is still currently under development with the codename CV. The electric crossover was previewed in 2019 as the Imagine by Kia concept. The production version of the car will make its global debut within the first quarter of this year. As for models sold in developing markets, the new lo

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Jan 15, 2021

Owner Review: A Dad's take on a Soccer Mom's Car - 2013 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid

** This article is the personal experience of a 2013 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid C26 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: EZ Wong About My Car It's actually my CFO’s car & I will narrate it as my own :) The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid was originally registered at the end of 2013 & we bought it at a very good price as a Nissan Pre-Reg unit in February 2015. The C26 is powered by a MR20DD 2.0-liter engine with 147 PS and 210 Nm (figures are from the engine alone, excluding 5

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Jul 15, 2020

Leaked! New pictures of Kia Picanto facelift

Advertising materials of the new Kia Picanto facelift has surfaced on the internet overnight, giving us a closer look at the cosmetics changes on Kia’s entry level car. The facelift Kia Picanto sports a new front bumper, redesigned headlights, and chrome fog light housing. The Picanto’s grille is also slightly different from other Kia models with a chrome strip running across the middle. From the rear-end image, the tail lights were the most significant difference from the current model. Paired

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Apr 29, 2020

Kemunculan Kia Sonet 2020: SUV terkecil Kia yang mempunyai pelbagai ciri untuk pasaran yang hangat

Setelah berbulan menunggu selepas konsepnya dipaparkan pada bulan Februari, Kia akhirnya mempersembahkan Kia Sonet 2020 melalui persembahan digital. Sonet dibangunkan bersama Kia Motors India dan pusat R&D Kia di Korea Selatan, dan dihasilkan di kilang miliknya di Andhra Pradesh, India. Tiga pilihan enjin disediakan semasa pelancaran – enjin 1.2 liter beraspirasi natural, enjin 1.0 liter berkuasa turbo (kedua-duanya bertenaga petrol) dan unit 1.5 liter diesel. Angka kuasa akan diumumkan kemudian

FaisalFaisal

Aug 10, 2020

2021 Kia Carnival interior officially revealed

Kia has just revealed the interior of the 2021 Kia Carnival. Based on these images, it definitely gives off a premium vibe just like we expect from last week's spy shots. The spacious and futuristic interior design is based on the ‘Spatial Talents’ interior design concept. The dash itself looks similar to the latest Sorento. Both the 12.3-inch digital driver’s instrument panel and the 12.3-inch infotainment screen are linked by one single glass panel. Kia has also confirmed that there will be 7,

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Jul 13, 2020

Kia opens new 3S centre in Tampoi

Naza Kia Malaysia has launched a new 3S outlet in Tampoi. Operated by Supreme Priority Sdn Bhd., the dealer is Kia’s sixth outlet in Johor, and its 45th nationwide. Located along Jalan Tampoi in Tampoi New Village, the 3S Centre has a built-up area of 18,000 square feet with the capacity to display a total of 7 vehicles in the showroom while the two-service bay workshop is able to accommodate over 100 cars per month. “With the new Kia Tampoi 3S Centre, we have altogether six Kia outlets in Johor

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Sep 9, 2019

The Kia Picanto is no more in Malaysia

Kia’s popular A-segment hatchback, the Kia Picanto is no longer on sale in Malaysia. This has been confirmed by multiple dealerships around the Klang Valley. Naza Kia introduced the Picanto in 2013, but it wasn’t until 2015 when Naza Kia Malaysia introduced a new generation before the car’s nimble drive and spunky 1.2-litre engine gained widespread attention. The Kia Picanto has always been a sleeper hit as, to many small car buyers, the Picanto was the only non-national option when shopping in

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Mar 13, 2020

Spied: Kia Sonet testing ahead of global debut

The upcoming Kia Sonet has been spied testing in Indonesia ahead of its global launch. The Sonet is the subcompact sister to the much-awaited Kia Seltos. In these spyshots provided by autonetmagz.com, we could see that the Sonet’s overall proportions and camouflage is akin to this leak spotted by Cardekho in India recently. The Sonet shares a platform with the Hyundai Venue and is expected to feature the same engine and gearbox choices: 1.0-litre turbocharged engine (83 PS / 114 Nm) 1.2-litre na

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Jul 28, 2020

AmInvest: Bermaz to conclude Kia deal by April 2021

It seems that Kia's Malaysian operations are set to go under new ownership as early as April, as hinted by an investment report. AmInvestment Bank's report from earlier today hints that Bermaz Auto are potentially the ones taking over Kia's operations here, stating the company's "potential win of Kia's manufacturing, assembly and distribution rights, possibly by April 2021". Kia Malaysia in limbo? Kia's Malaysian operations have been embroiled in an ownership limbo since last year, when we first

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Mar 11, 2021

Intipan: Kia Cerato dipandu uji, bakal dilancarkan tahun 2020?

Kelibat Kia Cerato 2020 serba baharu dilihat sedang dipandu uji di Malaysia.Terdapat kemungkinan bahawa Naza Kia Malaysia akan melancarkan model itu di sini tidak lama lagi. Mula dipertontonkan di Pameran Motor Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2018, perancangan awal Naza Kia adalah untuk menjual Cerato pada tahun 2019, namun pelan itu tidak kesampaian. Baru-baru ini, Naza Kia Malaysia dilihat sedang memandu uji model Cerato ini di Pulau Pinang seperti yang dilaporkan oleh rakan media Careta. Adakah ini

HarisHaris

May 21, 2020

Kia extends warranties for cars in 142 countries including Malaysia

Kia is the latest car brand that has announced a global warranty extension programme for its vehicles. The Kia Promise programme is designed to support Kia customers whose movements are limited and are not able to service their cars during the Covid-19 lockdown in their respective countries, Malaysia included. All Kia vehicles whose original Kia warranties that will expire between February 1 to April 30, 2020 are included in the Kia Promise programme. Their warranties will be collectively extend

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Apr 14, 2020

Kia KY bakal diperkenalkan pada tahun ini, saingan Perodua Alza?

Peminat Kia boleh menjangkakan sebuah MPV kompak 7 tempat duduk yang baru pada tahun ini. Menurut dokumen yang telah tular, ia dikenali sebagai Kia KY. Berdasarkan media di India, penularan fail pembentangan ini menunjukkan pelan Kia untuk tahun 2021. Walaupun belum ada butiran yang lanjut, Kia KY dikhabarkan memegang konsep MPV kompak 7 tempat duduk – seperti Perodua Alza. Pada masa yang sama, terdapat khabar angin yang mengatakan bahawa Kia KY akan diasaskan oleh MPV Hyundai Staria yang akan d

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Jan 7, 2021

All-new Kia Carnival teased, due on-sale Q3 2020

Kia has teased the brand’s fourth-generation Kia Carnival flagship minivan today. Released in Korean specification, the all-new Carnival will be sold in many markets worldwide as the Kia Sedona. So far, we think it looks a bit like the new Kia Seltos. The Carnival aims to appeal to progressive young families with its combination of innovation, flexibility, and style. The new model builds on its predecessors’ heritage in the mid-sized MPV segment, following more than two million Carnival sales wo

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Jun 18, 2020

Jenama Kia bakal bernaung di bawah Bermaz menjelang April 2021?

Mungkin ramai yang ternanti-nanti mengenai nasib Kia di Malaysia yang sedang mengalami proses pengambilalihan. Operasi Kia Malaysia pula nampak berjalan seperti biasa malah baru sahaja melancarkan Kia Seltos. Lebih menarik lagi, laporan daripada AmInvestment Bank memberi petanda bahawa proses pengambilalihan hampir dimuktamadkan. Memetik laporan surat berita (newsletter) daripada AmInvestment Bank, "hak pembuatan, pemasangan dan pengedaran kenderaan jenama Kia berpotensi dimuktamadkan menjelang

HarisHaris

Mar 12, 2021

In Brief: Kia Picanto – What else can you ask for?

(2019 Kia Picanto Price and Specs | Gallery) The Kia Picanto has been a value-for-money preposition since the TA generation was introduced here back in 2013, as it was generously equipped for not a lot of money. Fast forward to 2018, Kia Malaysia introduced the all-new third generation Kia Picanto, which remains as the benchmark for how small and cheap cars should be. How Much Is It? Kia Malaysia offers two variants of the Picanto: the 1.2 EX and 1.2 GT-Line. The 1.2 EX is priced from RM 49,888,

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Nov 21, 2019

Kia to use Seltos-based MPV to fight Suzuki Ertiga

Kia Motors is planning to re-enter the compact MPV market come 2021. The Indian media reported that Kia has recently given the green light for their compact MPV project to proceed. The compact MPV will likely be built on the Kia Seltos platform and will go up against the Suzuki Ertiga in India. News of a compact MPV project from Kia broke in February. The compact MPV will fit between the Kia Seltos SUV and the Kia Carnival MPV that are already on sale in India. As mentioned, the MPV will likely

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Jun 3, 2020

Undisguised! 2021 Kia Carnival looks good inside and outside!

Last month, Kia revealed the official pictures of the 2021 Kia Carnival. We definitely agree that it is a very good-looking Grand Utility Vehicle (Kia doesn’t want you to call it an MPV), and we really can’t help but wonder if it looks as good in real life. Well, wonder no more! We got the inside scoop from our friends at Korean Car Blog who shared images of the fourth-generation Carnival doing some tests around the Namyang R&D Center completely undisguised! From these few images, it’s safe to s

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Jul 8, 2020

New revised price list for Kia, Peugeot, Citroen, and DS

Naza Automotive Group, the automotive division of Naza Group, announced a new pricelist for vehicles under its automotive brands in line with the Government’s announcement. The new price list is recalculated in accordance to the sales tax exemption for locally-assembled vehicles and tax reduction for imported cars until year-end as part of the national economic stimulus plan, Penjana. The revised pricelist will be effective from 15th June 2020 until 31st December 2020, and covers the wide range

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Jun 15, 2020