Picture this: it’s 2005. Pre-pandemic days, and you’re right in between hundreds of people watching cars roll in a mall’s parking space. It’s car show weekend, and with ears honed through many rev battles you could probably tell what’s heading just by exhaust noise. It's a Lancer Evo...or is it? “Yeah, that’s an Evo”, you confidently tell your mate as the familiar low-rev burble is accompanied by a familiar face. Sharp headlights, ‘move over’ grin, three diamonds on the grille - yup, that’s the
Di Malaysia, masih terdapat ramai peminat kereta jenis wagon. Wagon merupakan jenis kereta yang semakin lama semakin pupus. Atas sebab inilah, harga kereta wagon semakin meningkat. Apa yang kami temui baru-baru ini lebih baik. Ini adalah Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wagon! Dibangunkan daripada rekaan Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX, varian wagon ini sememangnya jarang ditemui. Berapa jarang model Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Wagon ini dihasilkan? Hanya 2,500 unit kereta ini dihasilkan di seluruh dunia! W
Bayangkan ini: Tahun 2005. Hari pra-pandemik, dan anda benar-benar berada di antara ratusan orang yang menyaksikan kereta menyusur di tempat letak kenderaan di pusat membeli-belah. Ia adalah pertunjukan kereta hujung minggu, dan dengan telinga yang digerakkan oleh banyak pertempuran, anda mungkin dapat mengetahui apa yang akan tiba hanya dengan bunyi ekzosnya. Ia adalah Lancer Evo...atau adakah ia benar? "Yeah, itu ialah Evo", anda dengan yakin memberitahu pasangan anda kerana deruman putaran re
Along with the MI-Tech concept, Mitsubishi has also teased the Super Height K-Wagon, a concept kei car. Kei cars are popular in Japan for its price and convenience. Its boxy design maximizes interior space while the compact dimensions makes it easy to park. It features the MI-Pilot assistance for highway driving in the same-lane, forward collision mitigation braking, mis-acceleration mitigation and other advanced active safety systems. The Super Height K-Wagon and the MI-Tech will be exhibited a
Suzuki sekali lagi merasmikan model yang dihasilkan oleh perkongsian antara jenama. Kali ini, mereka melancarkan Suzuki Swace. Nama “Swace” dipercayai bermaksud ruang (space). Mengikut tradisi Suzuki yang lebih cenderung kepada nama yang cukup ikonik seperti “Swift”, mereka menggabungkan kedua-dua falsafah ini dan menjadikannya sebagai “Swace”. Secara dasar, ia merupakan sebuah Toyota Corolla Touring Sports wagon dengan lambang Suzuki. Namun begitu, ia hanya didatangkan khas untuk pasaran Eropah
Say hello to Suzuki’s latest Toyota rebadge, the superbly-named Suzuki Swace (possibly rhymes with “space”). It is essentially a Toyota Corolla Touring Sports station wagon with a Suzuki badge, exclusive only for the European market. Now, before you get excited about transforming your Corolla Altis with a Suzuki bumper, the Swace is only available as a station wagon. On the front, the Swace has a slimmer centre grille design with the Suzuki “S” badge placed above it. The Swace also has a large h
Siapa yang tak kenal dengan kereta ikonik Mini yang menjadi idaman para pemuda hipster atau peminat tegar kereta klasik? Kalau anda adalah salah seorang daripada golongan ini, kami telah menemui sebuah kereta yang sesuai untuk anda. Menurut sebuah hantaran di Facebook, sebuah Austin Mini Wagon tahun 1969 kini untuk dijual. Menilai daripada kualiti Mini Wagon ini, kami boleh katakan bahawa ini memang dah siap serba serbi. Pemilik baharu tinggal pandu sahaja kereta ini ke ekspo pameran kereta. Pem
Volvo, jenama yang terkenal dengan model sedan dan wagon setelah sekian lamanya akan berubah arah dan tunduk kepada trend SUV diseluruh dunia. Selepas pelancaran crossover elektrik sepenuhnya iaitu C40 Recharge, CEO Volvo, Håkan Samuelsson, berkata kepada Autocar bahawa syarikat dari Sweden itu akan memperkenalkan lebih banyak model SUV pada masa hadapan. “Secara tradisional, kita pernah ada sedan, wagon, dan SUV. Sekarang kita menjual sekitar 75% SUV, yang bermaksud kita memerlukan lebih banyak
Mitsubishi Motors sedang mengalami sedikit masalah di Eropah, walaupun ia tidak akan menarik diri daripada pasaran sana. Tetapi, Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) United Kingdom berdepan isu kewangan dan terpaksa melelong 14 model daripada koleksi warisan mereka. Menurut senarai ini, lelongan Mitsubishi Heritage Fleet akan bermula pada 1-April bermula tanpa sebarang harga permulaan tetap. Antara 14 kereta yang bakal dilelong itu bukan sahaja termasuk model kesukaan ramai rakyat Malaysia iaitu Lancer Evolu
There was a time when SUVs weren’t a big thing and were more of a utilitarian 4x4 than a trending crossover. None matches the bulletproof and macho 4x4 quite like the Mitsubishi Pajero, Isuzu Trooper, and the Toyota Land Cruiser. Out of those three, only the Land Cruiser managed to survive today with the Trooper being trooped out many years ago and the Pajero being discontinued in 2020. We’ve done a sort of eulogy for the Pajero but today, we’re celebrating the very first Pajero and how it came
Volvo is a brand that’s famous for its sedans and wagons, especially the latter. But following the rise in SUV sales, the Swedish brand might be cutting some sedan and wagon models in the future. Following the launch of the C40 Recharge crossover, Volvo’s first pure electric car designed from the ground up, the Swedish firm’s CEO, Håkan Samuelsson, said in an interview with Autocar that the company will focus on introducing more SUVs in the future. Also read: Volvo ramps up electrification with
Mazda cars were never known to be spacious and the same is true for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 Turbo. Let’s evaluate its interior space and practicality through our WapCar Ratings. The Mazda CX-5 is a 5-seater C-segment SUV in the same category as the Honda CR-V, Proton X70 and Subaru Forester. The second row is nowhere near as spacious as its main rivals but it is still acceptable for 3 adults abreast. For 175 cm tall adults, there is about 2 tennis balls of knee room and 1 tennis balls of headroom. A
Malaysia welcomes the newest addition to the 7-seater B-segment SUV market, the Mitsubishi Xpander. The Xpander has been sold in the ASEAN region since 2017. The newest iteration of the Xpander has been introduced in Indonesia in February and Thailand in October. The Xpander challenges current compact 7-seaters like the Perodua Aruz and Honda BR-V. The price of the Mitsubishi Xpander is yet to be announced, but we expect it to closely rival the Honda BR-V. All three B-segment SUVs are locally as
Launched in 2008, the Mitsubishi Triton is the closest rival to the Toyota Hilux in terms of price. The latest iteration is a facelift from 2019 which features Mitsubishi’s prominent dynamic shield up front. 4x2 Quest - RM 79,890 4x4 M/T - RM 100,200 4x4 A/T - RM 105,900 4x4 M/T Premium - RM 113,300 4x4 A/T Premium - RM 121,000 4x4 Adventure X - RM 137,900 *OTR price w/o insurance. SST exemption not applicable to commercial vehicles. Imported (CBU) from Thailand, the Mitsubishi Triton also rival
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or “G Wagon” has reached 400,000 units in production. The 400,000th model is on its way to a customer in Rhineland. The G-Class came to fruition in 1972 with a collaboration agreement between then Daimler-Benz AG and Steyr-Daimler-Puch in the Austrian city of Graz. “We are so proud to have produced 400,000 of these off-road vehicles. We’d like to thank our loyal customers and fans, plus our employees – not to mention our production partner in Graz, Magna Steyr. At pres
Malaysians are familiar with Proton’s ties with Mitsubishi Motors, its former technical partner in the ‘80s and ‘90s. We all know that the first Proton Saga was based on the Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore. What is less known however, was that back in the ‘80s, Chrysler had a 15 percent stake in Mitsubishi Motors, and was selling several Mitsubishi models, including the Lancer Fiore under Chrysler’s Dodge and Plymouth brands in the US. The relationship goes like this: Mitsubishi Lancer (Japan) = Mitsubi
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, together with authorised dealer Sing Kwung Jidosha unveils a new visual identity (VI) for its Mitsubishi Motors 3S Centre in Melaka recently. Sing Kwung Jidosha is the first showroom in Melaka with Mitsubishi Motors’ new corporate brand identity that embodies its global tagline ‘Drive Your Ambition’. With Sing Kwung Jidosha’s latest VI upgrade, there are now 20 showrooms nationwide with the new VI. Spa
Rakyat Malaysia semestinya sudah terbiasa dengan berita mengenai hubungan kerjasama antara PROTON dan Mitsubishi Motors. Mitsubishi Motors merupakan rakan kerjasama teknikal bagi PROTON dalam era 80-an dan 90-an. Umum juga pasti tahu bahawa Proton Saga keluaran pertama negara adalah berasaskan Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore. Namun begitu, apa yang umum tidak tahu ialah ketika era 80-an, Chrysler mempunyai 15% pegangan saham dalam syarikat Mitsubishi Motors. Tambahan lagi, Chyrsler juga telah menjual be
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Two weeks ago, we were invited to sample the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line on our road. Launched in August 2020 as a CKD model, the main highlights of the Allspace are the additional seat in the third row (effectively making it a 7-seater) and also a new 2.0-litre TSI engine similar to the Golf GTI. The Allspace is long overdue for our market, having been overshadowed by its other competitors. Now with more space and grunt, does the 2020 Tiguan Allspace R
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia, together with authorised dealer Auto Raya Timur cut the ribbons to a new Mitsubishi Motors 3S Centre (Sales, Service & Spare parts) in Temerloh, Pahang today. The new Auto Raya Timur showroom in Temerloh incorporates Mitsubishi Motors’ new corporate branding that represents the company’s global tagline ‘Drive Your Ambition’. The corporate mark is a powerful statement of Mitsubishi Motors’ commit
Mitsubishi Motors Thailand has a storied 60-year history in the country, and yesterday they've hit another milestone - they've built their 6 millionth unit at their Laem Chabang, Chonburi plant. The lucky car to get this honour is this strikingly-orange Mitsubishi Triton Athlete. "The six million-unit production celebration is another important milestone for Mitsubishi Motors Thailand. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in Thailand, the six million-unit production we have achieved is also a ce
The Mitsubishi Outlander has been on sale in Malaysia since 2017 and calling it a little long in the tooth is an understatement. The model itself has been in its third generation since 2013 and looking at the spec sheet, we have to say that the 7-seater C-segment SUV is in serious need of an overhaul. But spec sheet aside, is the Outlander still worthy of your consideration? When you say 7-seater C-segment SUV, the Outlander rarely comes to mind over competitors like the Nissan X-Trail and the K
Joining the field of budget people-carriers this year is the 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander, challenging the Honda BR-V and Perodua Aruz. To look at the Mitsubishi Xpander objectively, we shall put it through our standardised WapCar Rating system. Will the Xpander pass with flying colours? Let's see. 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander: Driving Performance - 28/50 pts, Not the most powerful in its segment 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander - Facts and Figures Engine 1.5 L 4-cylinder MIVEC Transmission 4-speed automatic Power
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia, together with authorised dealer Ingress Motors Centre (IMC) has a new Mitsubishi Motors 3S Centre (Sales, Service & Spare parts) opening in Petaling Jaya (PJ), Selangor recently. This is IMC’s fourth Mitsubishi Motors showroom in Malaysia with the first three in Puchong, Bangi and Shah Alam respectively. Including the new showroom in Petaling Jaya, all four of IMC’s showrooms incorporate Mitsubi
As confusing as the title sounds, it really is a coupe with four doors and is able to transform itself into a wagon. Suzuki says that the Waku Spo will be enjoyed by families among three generations, combining the driving fun of a coupe and the practicality of a wagon. The interior is also able to change its appearance in a Bentley-like fashion. In standard mode, a simple wood grain design displays only the necessary information. Switching to sport mode will turn the wood grain into a large moni
As a company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) have seen better days. Yes, the company still enjoys a strong market presence, especially in 4x4s and it’s still the only brand that’s in a position to challenge the Toyota Hilux's dominance, but it’s safe to say that company have long passed its peak. More than 100 ago, Mitsubishi Motors’ predecessor, the Mitsubishi zaibatsu conglomerate built Japan’s first series production car – the Model A, which was a copy of the Fiat Tipo 3. At its peak, th
Now that Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has introduced the 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander in Malaysia, the question on some people’s mind is: should you get the Xpander over a B-segment sedan like the Honda City, Nissan Almera, or Toyota Vios? Before you point out that they don't compete with each other as they belong to different segments, keep in mind that potential buyers will end up cross shopping as these models are priced very close together. Let’s dive in and see which model suits your needs better.
Volkswagen has just launched the new 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace in Malaysia. With that, Volkswagen’s popular crossover SUV has expanded itself to compete with other 7-seater SUVs, most notably the Mitsubishi Outlander and Mazda CX-8. Let's see how the Tiguan Allspace R-Line go against its Japanese rivals. Powertrain – Interested in a 7-seater Golf GTi? Yes. You read that right. The Tiguan Allspace R-Line has the highest power output among the three with 220 PS and 320 Nm from its 2.0-litre
Dahulu kala, SUV bukanlah sesuatu kehangatan. Malah ia lebih kepada kereta yang serbaguna. Disebabkan itu, Mitsubishi Pajero, Isuzu Trooper, dan Toyota Land Cruiser telah menjadi satu ikon di dalam dunia pacuan empat roda. Diantara ketiga-tiga model ini, hanya Toyota Land Cruiser sahaja yang masih ada sampai sekarang. Isuzu Trooper telah dihentikan beberapa tahun yang lalu, manakala Mitsubishi Pajero baru sahaja dihentikan pada tahun ini. Oleh itu, mari kita belajar sedikit sebanyak mengenai asa
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is sees hybrid models in Southeast Asia as a key component of their electrification strategy to stay competitive in the region, Chief Executive Takao Kato told Reuters recently in an interview. While some Southeast Asian countries are promoting adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as a way to cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, Kato said that conventional petrol-electric and plug-in hybrid systems are "probably a more realistic choice for the region for now"
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