Baru-baru ini saya perhatikan banyak netizen Facebook riuh rendah tentang trend kereta berprestasi Jepun dari zaman 80an, 90an, sehingga awal tahun 2000 yang dijual dengan harga melebihi nilai sebenar. Malah ada yang mencecah enam angka bagi casis bukan original model tetapi ‘convert’. Apa cerita? Kalau lihat bahagian komen, mesti ada yang meninggalkan komen seperti “mahal tak kena gaya”, “tak berbaloi sebab ‘convert’”, ataupun “kereta dah lama pun harga neraka ke?”. Secara peribadinya, saya ber
Jan 16, 2021
** This article is the personal experience of a 1996 BMW 328i (E36) owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Jack Lee “Why do you spend so much on a 16 years old car?” “What is the cents/km do you pay for the 2.8?” “How much do you spend on maintaining the car?” “You know, my road tax only cost me RM 60 a year.” I get asked these questions a lot when I bought a 1996 BMW 328i (E36). Especially for someone who was just about to exit his 20s and was supposed to buy a ho
Aug 15, 2020
The concept of buying a car on Lazada is still foreign to most of us, but now Volkswagen Malaysia has taken yet another unconventional step with an Instagram-exclusive car sale in conjunction with the 12.12 sale. 12 units of the VW Polo with JOIN accessories and 12 units of the VW Beetle with free spoiler and VW Tint will be up on sale on Volkswagen Malaysia’s Instagram profile with a RM 12,000 discount. Like the 12.12 sales on online shopping websites, VW’s 12.12 sales only run for 24 hours, st
Dec 11, 2019
The C-segment SUV market is surely one of the most competitive in Malaysia. With almost every major carmaker offering one, it’s not hard to see why these are gaining popularity among Malaysians. They are spacious and practical for a growing family, with some even offering 7 seats. Plus, with a higher driving position, it’s probably an ideal vehicle for those who wish to command more presence on the road. But while practicality and size are determining factors in getting a C-segment SUV, another
Jan 10, 2021
Nissan has taken the covers off the all-new 2020 Nissan Sylphy for the North American market, where the model is known as the Sentra. The model will make its public debut later this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The model will go on sale in the US early next year, making it the second major market after China to launch the Sylphy/Sentra. The all-new Sylphy gets a new 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine that does 149 hp and 198 Nm. The Nissan Sylphy was last sold in Malays
Nov 20, 2019
It appears that Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), the official importer and distributor of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia, will be introducing the new Nissan Terra in the near future, as spyshots of the model have surfaced. According to an anonymous reader that sent these photos in, the Nissan Terra was spotted somewhere along Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar. Our reader also added that this particular Terra is wearing a VL 4x4 emblem, indicating that it is a top spec 4x4 model. Power for the Nissan Terra co
Oct 2, 2019
If you’re in the market for the current-generation Nissan Almera, we reckon that you should postpone your purchase for a bit as the all-new Almera will be coming to Malaysia, with the soonest being late-2020 or early-2021. The all-new model was introduced in Thailand back in November 2019, replacing the previous model that has been on sale since 2012. Engine - Probably no turbo for us The all-new Nissan Almera is fitted with a new 1.0-litre turbocharged engine that does 100 PS and 152 Nm, mated
Mar 26, 2020
After much anticipation, the 2020 Nissan Almera is set to arrive in Malaysia with bookings announced today. While we can gush over the 1.0-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that could lighten the wallets on road tax, the Malaysian-spec Almera will also feature AEB. The Almera will be available in 3 variants; VL, VLP, and VLT. Interestingly, all 3 variants will be equipped with AEB which Nissan calls Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (IFCW) with Intelligent Forward Emergency Braking (IFEB)
Sep 4, 2020
The Nissan Z Proto has won itself many fans and the change in narrative is nice for a company that has been dragged through the mud by the legal tussle involving ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn. As much as we love the Nissan Z Proto, it is important to remember that the car has yet to enter production but keep your fingers crossed because Nissan has repeatedly mentioned that it is committed to producing the Z Proto. However what many forgot is that the new Nissan Z won’t be launched in Europe, or even the U
Sep 28, 2020
Remember the early 2000s when Nissan in Malaysia could go toe-to-toe with the kings of the era like Toyota and Honda? The 2020 Nissan Almera is somewhat of a callback to those times (it's a compelling purchase, read the review here) but Edaran Tan Chong Motor's (ETCM) fortunes might improve even more with the all-new 2021 Nissan X-Trail. Eh, this is the wrong car! It says Nissan Rogue! Hold on to your hats, this is the upcoming T33-generation Nissan X-Trail. It's called the Rogue in the United S
Dec 7, 2020
Malaysians are bound to welcome a slew of new pick-up trucks this year, and one of them is the 2021 Nissan Navara NP300 (D23) facelift that was spotted recently. The photo - shared to us by a WapCar.my reader - gives us a closer look at the updated pick-up truck. Looking at the chrome grille garnish and dual-tone wheels, this appears to be the VL 4WD variant. Another clue to that is the '4WD' decal on the rear quarter panel - a trait we noticed on the last spyshot. Also read: Spied: 2021 Nissan
Mar 9, 2021
** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic information 1991 Nissan 300ZX Z32 Reasons why I bought this car I had a Subaru Impreza version 8 and Subaru forester SG9 STi and you can’t deny the fact that the symmetrical AWD is such a fun thing to have in both the cars. But when I received a good offer on the Forester STi, I decided to let it go. While searching for another car I stum
Dec 6, 2020
First launched in October 2007, GT-R is now 12 years old Nissan has no plans to replace the R35 GT-R Company undecided on a suitable concept – hybrid, electric or regular combustion engine Future of 370Z also uncertain First revealed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, the Nissan GT-R is more than a decade old and Nissan is still undecided on the model’s future. The fact that the GT-R is one of the oldest car on sale doesn’t bother Nissan, as the company is in no hurry to replace the model and Nissan
Aug 29, 2019
Nissan Indonesia isn’t done yet with 2020 as they have just teased the pending arrival of the new 2021 Nissan Magnite. The Nissan Magnite is a sub-4-metre compact SUV that slots below the Nissan Kicks and powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine. Though Nissan did not clearly confirm that the car in question is the Nissan Magnite but considering that the Nissan Kicks is already on sale in Indonesia, the only other compact SUV the company currently has in their arsenal is Magnite. Other than th
Dec 17, 2020
The Nissan Z sports coupe (or known as Fairlady Z in Japan) is one of Nissan's successful rear-wheel-drive sports car line ever produced, spawning a legacy of over 50 years. Currently, the Nissan 370Z on sale is well over 11 years old and has passed its glory days against more modern and established rivals in the market. Last month, Nissan reportedly filled a new trademark featuring the letter Z in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which sparks rumours of an all-new Z-car on the work. The logo
Apr 17, 2020
If you haven’t heard of Pablo Escobar, then here’s a quick history lesson. Escobar is the wealthiest criminal in history and was viewed as a Robin Hood-like figure by residents in his town. With that amount of wealth, you can expect the man to have a stable full of epic cars. One of those cars, a 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR IROC race car, is on sale. The asking price of the car? An eye-watering $2.2 million! As its name suggests, the 911 was used in the now-defunct International Race of Cha
Mar 17, 2021
After decades of sitting out on the pick-up truck market, Hyundai is planning to launch not one but two pick-up trucks for international markets. The first will be a full-size truck aimed at the North American market, competing against the Ford F-150. This model will be based on the Santa Cruz concept. However, it is not relevant to our market. Instead, we will be getting a smaller mid-size pick-up truck, the sort of trucks that’s popular in our part of the world, a market that’s dominated by th
Dec 3, 2020
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Momentum, a more affordable entry-level model, has been launched in Malaysia. As the most entry-level model in the XC90 series, the XC90 T5 abandons the previous version T8's hybrid combination and adopts the power configuration of the pure gasoline engine, which further reduces the price to RM373,888 with lower price threshold for customers to purchase. In terms of appearance, XC90 T5 is basically similar to the T8 version, except that the water tank cover has a different colo
Jul 22, 2019
If you haven’t decided on getting a brand-new Honda City from Honda’s 12.12 sale, then you’re in luck. Honda Malaysia has announced that it is extending its All-New City 12.12 Special Sale to 31-December 2020! This sale entitles customers to get a rebate worth RM 2,000 by booking and registering their new City by 31-December. This special rebate only applies to the S and E variants of the City. Honda has stated that there have been 11,000 bookings received for the all-new City and 5,800 units ha
Dec 11, 2020
The pick-up truck battle rages on with the introduction of the facelifted 2021 Nissan Navara in November 2020. The outgoing D23-generation Navara is almost sold out in Malaysia, and the new 2021 model is expected to be launched here soon. Sources close to the matter at hand have informed WapCar.my that stocks of the current-gen Navara here are almost sold out, which is an indication that the refreshed version is coming. The current-gen Navara is currently the oldest model in the segment, being l
Jan 27, 2021
Yes, you read right, Honda Malaysia is having a special 12.12 sale for the fifth-generation all-new 2020 Honda City E and S variants. From 1 to 12 December 2020, customers who put in a booking for a Honda City E or S variant will receive a rebate worth RM 2,000. Known as the All-New City 12.12 Special sales, customers who placed their booking within the first 12 days of the month will have until 31 December to fulfil the booking and registration requirements at any Honda authorised dealerships n
Dec 1, 2020
Manual drivers rejoice, as Nissan has confirmed that the upcoming Nissan 400Z will be fitted with a three-pedal option. Over the past week, Nissan has dropped a slew of teasers for its new Z-car, including one that has the 400Z’s manual shifter in view, as well as glimpses of the new car’s headlights and wheels. Nissan’s design boss Alfonso Albaisa also posted a sketch of the Z-Car’s rear-end, hinting that the model will get horizontal tail lights – much like the 300ZX. Power is expected to be d
Sep 11, 2020
Nissan today unveiled the all-new 2021 Nissan Note in Japan. It’s a B-segment hatchback rival to the Japanese market Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz (Fit) but unlike the previous generation Note, this model is only available with the e-Power series (full) hybrid engine. Unlike a regular parallel hybrid like a Honda City RS e:HEV, or even a series-parallel one like a Toyota Prius, the Nissan e-Power series hybrid’s engine doesn’t drive the wheels directly. Instead, the 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally
Nov 24, 2020
Nissan Malaysia follows in the footsteps of their global brand experience with the introduction of the new Nissan Retail Concept (NRC). Nikaijaya Resource (KL) Sdn Bhd is the first of Nissan Malaysia’s dealers to adopt the new concept. Nissan’s signature red tablet greets customers as they approach on the outside while the sales and consultation areas are decorated with the “Nissan Drive” theme. The showroom spans a total of 6,556 square feet, it can easily display up to 5 cars in the sales floo
Oct 14, 2019
Nissan Almera Secara jujurnya, Nissan Almera yang ada pada jalan raya sekarang bukanlah sebuah model yang boleh dibanggakan oleh ETCM. Model ini dilihat sekadar sebuah kenderaan yang sesuai untuk bergerak dari titik A ke titik B tanpa sebarang ciri-ciri yang menonjol. Penawaran hanya 2 beg udara dan rekaan yang langsung tak menarik membawa kepada sentimen-sentimen yang tidak baik untuk dibincangkan. Model generasi ke 3 ini sememangnya kalah dalam persaingan Honda City dan Toyota Vios yang jauh l
Aug 13, 2020
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has just teased the imminent arrival of the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera in its latest ad. The overarching theme in the 1-minute video is “challenge all beliefs”. What is the belief that Nissan wants consumers to challenge? Set to go head-to-head against upcoming Honda City RS when it goes on sale later this year, the hero colour for the all-new Nissan Almera is red – in this case, Radiant Red. Coincidence much? To recap, ETCM held a preview event for the all-new Niss
Oct 5, 2020
The Nissan Note is a tall-ish hatchback, B-segment rival to the Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris. In Europe, the Note is classified as a mini-MPV, together with the Jazz, despite it being a 5-seater, but that’s just how European consumers sees any tall-ish hatchback. This applies to the Mercedes-Benz B-Class and Volkswagen Golf Sportvan too. Naturally, you would expect the Note to have a higher ground clearance than a sports car, but you’ll be surprised to know that the opposite is true, as noted by
Nov 27, 2020
Nissan's car manufacturing history dates back to 1914, making it one of Japan’s oldest. Between the ‘60s until the ‘90s, Nissan was Japan’s most technologically advanced. When Toyota and Honda entered the car business in 1936 and 1962 respectively, Nissan was No.1. Today, it’s the weakest in Japan. It's a sad turn of events for the company that made the first Japanese car fast enough to beat a Porsche – at the 1966 Japanese Grand Prix, two R380s took the top two spots, ahead of three Porsche 906
Aug 9, 2020
Nissan Almera Logo Nissan yang lama sangat dikenali di seluruh dunia. Logo lama tersebut menggunakan rekaan 3D untuk memberikan kesan timbul supaya tampak sama apabila kita melihat kereta dengan logo tersebut. Untuk logo Nissan terbaru ini, Nissan menggunakan rekaan yang rata dan minimalis, sesuai dengan zaman 2020. Logo tersebut menampilkan perkataan Nissan di antara separa bulatan, sama sahaja dengan logo lama namun tanpa kesan 3D. Nissan telah melancarkan logo baru pada bulan Julai 2020. keti
Sep 2, 2020
The all-new fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail has been spotted testing on the road, revealing a more muscular silhouette and new front and rear LED headlight design according to international source. Starting from the front, there is the familiar Nissan’s V-Motion design language, with a boomerang-shaped light on top which works as a daytime running light (DRL), along with a more conventional horizontal LED headlight in between and finished off with a LED fog lamp below. The rendering below from
Mar 16, 2020
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