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Earlier this year, UMW Toyota Motor launched the new 2020 Toyota Hilux, which now comes with a more powerful 204 PS/500 Nm 2.8-litre common rail turbodiesel engine, plus an expanded set of safety features which now include Toyota Safety Sense, packing autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure alert, blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA) as well as adaptive cruise control. There’s also a 150 PS/400 Nm 2.4-litre engine for the lower variants – same power output as before but

Hans

Nov 20, 2020

The all-new Nissan Leaf is now available in Malaysia. Available in just one high-specification variant, the second generation Leaf is priced at RM 188,888. The fully electric (BEV or Battery Electric Vehicle) Leaf now comes with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, which gives it an ample 311 km driving range (when tested under the ECE R101 New European Driving Cycle, NEDC). Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor is keen to point out that most Malaysians don’t drive more than 200 km per day and thus

Robert

Jul 24, 2019

We’re all well acquainted with the Nissan Leaf, the first-ever mass-market electric vehicle (EV) with an unbeatable range and affordable price (at least not in Malaysia). In other words, a boring EV car. But Nissan is out to prove that the Leaf is not just more reliable than a Tesla but can be just as exciting with this very unique sprint race. In a video uploaded on Nissan’s official YouTube channel, the Nissan Leaf challenged mother nature’s fastest elements, the wind and fire, to a 0-100 km/h

Jerrica

Jun 19, 2020

Mazda has just dropped a teaser of the new-generation Mazda BT-50 pick-up truck, which will be making its debut on 17th June. The all-new third-generation Mazda BT-50 will be based on the recently-introduced third-generation Isuzu D-Max, a departure from the Ford Ranger-based second-generation model. As such, the new-generation Mazda BT-50 will be underpinned by the Dynamic Drive Platform, just like the Isuzu D-Max. Apart from being 23% stiffer than the outgoing model, the new platform also feat

Eric

Jun 10, 2020

Jika anda ada kereta bajet, besar kemungkinan kereta tersebut mempunyai tetapan ‘torsion beam’ (atau ‘twist beam’). Jika kereta anda kereta “premium” atau “performance”, ia barangkali menggunakan tetapan ‘multi-link suspension’. Maka, ‘torsion beam’ adalah jenis suspension yang kurang baik lah, kan? Tapi, kereta-kereta seperti Renault Megane RS dan FK2 Honda Civic Type R menggunakan tetapan ‘torsion beam suspension’. Mazda 3 pun beralih dari ‘multi-link’ ke ‘torsion beam’. Oleh itu, ia mungkin a

Mersita

Feb 12, 2021

Isuzu Thailand has just taken the wraps off the all-new D-Max, just a week after teasing the all-new pickup truck. From the exterior, the all-new Isuzu D-Max gets a redesigned front fascia, incorporating a massive front grille with the Isuzu nameplate sitting right on top. Depending on the variant, the front grille is finished either in matte black (D-Max V-Cross), black with chrome (D-Max 2- & 4-door) or grey (D-Max Spark). Bi-beam LED projector headlights are also available on upper variants o

Eric

Oct 11, 2019

The MG ZS EV has been seen a few times in Malaysia. We ‘re really hoping to see more of them soon. While electric car enthusiasts are still waiting for it in Malaysia, MG Australia has launched the MG ZS EV at a lower-than-expected price. MG Motor Australia’s CEO says it was MG’s vision to make EVs available for everyone at an affordable price. In Australia, the MG ZS EV will cost you AUD 40,900 (before on road costs) or AUD 43,900 (driveaway). For context, other electric cars in Australia like

Arif

Nov 26, 2020

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) unveiled the facelifited version of the locally-assembled (CKD) Toyota Hilux pick-up truck range in October 2020. We've said much about the new looks - imposing, intimidating, sharper, take your pick. But beside the reskin, there's a new variant too: the range-topping, RM 150k Rogue, now fitted with a beefier engine and a bunch of goodies. With this, Toyota goes for the jugular of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Mitsubishi Triton Adventure X, both long-time competitors in th

Sanjay

Jan 6, 2021

If you’re car shopping in the RM 300k range, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is likely to show up under your radar. Perhaps you’ve already been to the showroom, and one of the features highlighted by the salesperson was the Airmatic suspension. But what makes it a USP of the Mercedes-Benz C300? Airmatic Suspension is Mercedes-Benz’s term for their air suspension. Compared to traditional strut suspension, there are no coil springs or shock absorbers on air suspension systems. Instead, it uses bags made

Shaun

Dec 30, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has quietly revised the specifications of the Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line. Specifically, the Airmatic Suspension has been replaced by Sports Suspension, like the one in the C200 AMG Line. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Airmatic Suspension is Mercedes-Benz’s term for their air suspension. Compared to traditional strut suspension, there are no coil springs or shock absorbers on air suspension systems. Instead, it uses bags made of rubber and polyurethane filled with air. Drivers can

Shaun

Nov 9, 2020

** This article is the personal experience of a 2017 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLT T6FL owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: Fu Shun Wong First Encounter My first encounter with a 4x4 was after watching a Camel Trophy Documentary when I was young and from that day onwards, I always told myself that I would one day own one. Fast forward to 2017, I sold my first car (Proton Persona – 5 years of ownership) and bought myself a Ford Ranger 2.2 XLT T6FL of around RM 108k. I initi

Owner Review

Jun 22, 2020

As one country prepares to launch a much-awaited model, Malaysia longingly sits on the bench - this is a trend that's repeated with the all-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max (RG-series), now spotted in Vietnam. The pick-up trucks - seen sitting in a dockyard - will go on sale in the country after Chinese New Year (12-February 2021). Sources mentioned that dealers have begun accepting deposits, with deliveries slated to begin in April. It's also reported that Vietnam is bound to receive three variants: LS 1.9

Sanjay

Feb 4, 2021

Recently, I was ranting about how new cars are becoming increasingly uncomfortable. However, it seems unfair to only attribute one component of the car - which, in the aforementioned article, was wheel size - to a car having a bone-jarring ride. A car's ride and handling are chiefly determined by two things, wheel size and also suspension tuning. Today's question is very simple, have carmakers lost the art of suspension tuning? Think about it, when did you last sat in a new car and felt the ride

Jason

Feb 16, 2021

Sometimes it really feels like the more we learn, the less we know. In this case, it’s about the types of suspensions used in a car. At first, we learnt that torsion beam sits at the bottom of the suspension hierarchy. A means to save cost as well as maximizing interior space. In torsion beam setups, both sides of the axle are linked together and when one wheel goes through a bump for example, the other is affected, which disrupts the ride. Although there’s a certain degree of flexibility in the

Shaun

Dec 11, 2019

The 2020 Proton X70 CKD (locally assembled) brought about a number of surprises for consumers. Not only did it got a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and improved kit list, Proton has also revised the suspension on the X70 CKD for better ride and handling. In the fully imported (CBU) units of the X70, it received high praises for its stellar ride comfort. It absorbed and filtered road undulations like nothing else in the segment. However, the flip side of the slack suspension is that i

Adrian Chia

Feb 12, 2020

Penyerap hentakan (shock absorbers) ialah satu komponen penting dalam kereta anda dan ia adalah antara komponen yang agak pendek jangka hayatnya (bergantung pada gaya pemanduan, kondisi jalan raya yang sering dilalui, dll.) dan perlu ditukar. Antara soalan yang sering ditanya: Apa tanda absorber rosak? Apa tanda absorber belakang rosak? Berapa kos ganti absorber baru? Tak ramai yang betul-betul beri perhatian pada komponen kereta ini. Dalam entri kali ini, kami ingin kupas satu-persatu tanda-tan

Mersita

Jul 23, 2020

New to the 2020 Toyota Vios facelift is the addition of the GR-Sport (GR-S) variant, sitting on top of the G variant. The Toyota Vios GR-S adds a few goodies like a reprogrammed CVT with 10 virtual ratios, sports-tuned suspension, and 17-inch wheels just to name a few. Trade in User's Car Form If you’re pondering on whether to fork out another RM 8k over the G variant – we’ve listed pros and cons to help on your buying decision. Pros Superb suspension tuning Aggressive exterior styling Cons Slow

Shaun

Apr 12, 2021

Sometimes you think your shock absorbers are fine but the tyre shop tells you otherwise. They say they need replacing. Are they telling you the truth? How do you even tell that your shocks need to be replaced? You've never really paid attention to your shock absorbers and that's normal for the majority of car owners. When purchasing a used/recon car, it is common to get a car with bad/shot/leaking shock absorbers. If they’re not yet broken, they usually are the moment you pay the money. If you h

Arif

Jul 18, 2020

Launched in April this year with an estimated price of RM 279,900, BMW Group Malaysia have now confirmed that the all-electric i3S will be priced at RM 278,800 excluding insurance. The model will be sold by selected BMW dealerships, specifically the ones that carry the BMW i branding. To recap, the i3S is the highest specification variant of BMW’s i3 range. The four-seater hatchback is powered by a 184 hp/270 Nm electric motor - that’s 14 hp/20 Nm more than the standard i3 (not sold here). The s

Robert

Aug 5, 2019

Baru-baru ini, kami ada 'complain' tentang betapa tak selesanya kereta-kereta serba baru masa kini. Namun, tak adillah kiranya jika kami letakkan kesalahan ini pada satu komponen kereta sahaja, dimana dalam artikel terdahulu ia disebabkan oleh saiz tayar. ‘Ride and handling’ atau keselesaan pemanduan dan pengendalian kereta sebahagian besarnya bergantung kepada dua benda, iaitu saiz tayar dan juga penalaan suspensi. Soalan kami kali ini ialah: Adakah pembuat-pembuat kereta sudah kehilangan seni

Mersita

Mar 6, 2021

A museum’s purpose is to preserve parts of history and to educate the public. If a museum is interesting enough, it makes a city or town more attractive and might even bring in foreign tourists. The Louvre Museum in Paris is a famous example. Having a successful museum is great for the economy, but the main purpose of the museum still remains the same – preservation of history and public education. If we talk about famous automotive museums, you might think of the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museu

Arif

Sep 21, 2020

Make no mistake, the Volkswagen Tiguan is an excellent SUV. It’s an excellent daily companion and a first-rate cruiser on highways. But like every other car, it isn’t perfect. Yes, it lacks any form of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). There’s no autonomous emergency braking or even a blind spot monitor. To some, this would be the deal breaker, and understandably so. Volkswagen Tiguan But personally, ADAS isn’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to buying a car. It’s nice to have but

Shaun

Jul 20, 2020

Proton X70 memang antara salah satu SUV yang hensem di pasaran kita sekarang. Dengan harga yang mampu milik, ditambah pula dengan ciri-ciri dan kelengkapan yang padu, maka tak hairanlah betapa banyak X70 di jalan raya kita. Semestinya, akan ada pemilik yang ingin membuat kereta meraka tampak lain daripada yang lain. Azalinya, memang banyak rakyat Malaysia yang kreatif, terutamanya bab kosmetik kereta. Berbekalkan minat dan cinta terhadap kereta, pemilik X70 unik ini iaitu Khairul Anuar telah bek

Zamil Syaheer

Oct 19, 2020

The AMG variant of the facelifted W213 Mercedes-Benz E Class is finally here. With improved aerodynamics and comfort, the new AMG E63 sits in the league of big powerful saloons like the BMW M5. The estate version of the AMG E63 rubs shoulders with the V8 Twin Turbo Audi RS6. Both the AMG E63 and Audi RS6 are capable of 0 – 100km/h times of under 4 seconds. The V8 twin scroll bi-turbo remains The new AMG E63 retains the V8 twin scroll bi-turbo 4.0 L engine. Producing 612 PS of maximum power and 8

Arif

Jun 19, 2020

Zaman 90-an merupakan era kegemilangan Proton. Kita dapat menyaksikan bagaimana Proton mencipta pelbagai model berdasarkan platform Proton Wira seperti Satria, Putra, dan kereta yang kita ingin fokus dalam rencana ini iaitu Arena. Ini adalah cubaan pertama Proton setakat ini untuk mereka sebuah pikap bersaiz kompak. Dilancarkan pada tahun 2002, Proton mengubahsuai bahagian penumpang belakang sebuah Wira kepada 'cargobed'. Maka itu, Proton Arena hanya boleh memuatkan 2 orang sahaja. Sebagai sebua

Faisal

Dec 5, 2020

Sekarang kan musim hujan. Faham-faham sajalah, banjir kilat boleh terjadi di mana-mana. Secara amnya, kami tak sarankan anda untuk berani-berani redah banjir atas pelbagai sebab. Tapi, kalau betul-betul terpaksa, anda boleh baca tip kami di sini. Apa-apa pun, topik kita kali ini adalah untuk menyenaraikan kereta-kereta yang mempunyai kedalaman peluncuran atau 'wading depth' yang paling tinggi. Kenderaan yang dicadangkan dibawah ada dijual di Malaysia dan anda boleh pertimbangkan pilihan-pilihan

Mersita

Nov 25, 2020

Monsoon season is here and you know what that means – floods. Generally, we don’t recommend driving through floods for numerous reasons but if you have to, we’ve listed a few tips here. Anyway, let’s move on to the main topic at hand – cars with highest wading depth that are currently on sale in Malaysia. If you live in an area that is prone to floods and want a vehicle that is capable of wading through them, we’ve rounded up 5 of them for you. 1. Land Rover Discovery, 900 mm Land Rover is prett

Shaun

Nov 19, 2020

You know by now that a new, facelifted 2021 Toyota Vios is on its way - but seemingly out of nowhere, it's the new 2021 Toyota Yaris facelift that takes bookings first. You've been asking about what happened to the upcoming Vios and for that, we have some info of the upcoming Vios GR Sport! Vios GR Sport details Here's the information gathered on what the spicy Vios will have: CVT with 10 virtual ratios Stabiliser bars as standard GR Sports suspension Sportier wheels So far, prices have not been

Sanjay

Nov 2, 2020

Nampaknya Malaysia sekali lagi memberi laluan kepada negara serantau untuk melancarkan dahulu sesebuah model. Kini, Isuzu D-Max 2021 serba baru (siri RG) akan dilancarkan di Vietnam tidak lama lagi. Untuk maklumat anda, trak pikap ini akan mula dijual di negara tersebut selepas sambutan Tahun Baru Cina (12 Februari 2021). Pengedar Isuzu di Vietnam juga sudah membuka tempahan secara rasmi. Malah, pembeli yang menempah awal boleh mengambil kenderaan mereka seawal April ini. Isuzu D-Max 2021 serba

Faisal

Feb 8, 2021

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has extended its efforts to reconnect with Mother Earth through its series of Nissan Nurtures Nature (NNN) campaign in the BodyMindSoul Festival at Setia City Convention Centre from 29th November to 1st December 2019. Nissan Nurtures Nature (NNN) was introduced since 2018 with the aim to gather customers and their families, business partners, non-profit organizations, as well as employees to join hands in creating positive and meaningful changes to the envir

Hans

Nov 29, 2019