Kereta Kei adalah salah satu segmen kereta yang paling menarik dalam dunia automotif. Walaupun ia terpaksa patuh kepada undang-undang yang spesifik, tetapi zaman 90-an diwarnai dengan kemunculan beberapa kereta sport kecil yang unik lagi ‘kawaii’ (comel dalam Bahasa Jepun). Sejak ia diperkenalkan pada tahun 1949, kereta ‘keijidosha’ atau ‘Kei’ sepatutnya menjadi kereta rakyat Jepun dan segmen ini mempunyai undang-undang yang ketat – merangkumi ukuran panjang kereta hinggalah ke saiz enjinnya. Pa
Kei cars are some of the most fascinating segments of cars. Yes, they are restricted to certain regulations but the Nineties saw an explosion of some unique little sports cars. Ever since it was introduced in 1949, keijidosha or Kei cars are meant to be the Japanese people’s car and are strictly regulated, from the length of the car to the size of the engine. In 1990, Kei car engine regulations were increased to 660 cc with a maximum output of 64 PS. Coincidentally, Japan saw itself rising econo
Sebelum ini, Wapcar.my pernah melaporkan bahawa Suzuki berkemungkinan akan kembali ke Malaysia. Nampaknya, ramalanku benar belaka apabila beberapa unit Suzuki Swift Sport 2021 telah pun dikesan dalam perjalanan ke bilik pameran. Pembaca Wapcar.my, Emmanuel Shirley telah berkongsi beberapa imej dan video ketika beliau sedang dalam perjalanan dari Pelabuhan Klang. Adakah ini petanda bahawa Suzuki Swift Sport akan hadir sebagai sebuah unit CBU? Selain itu, 3 warna yang kelihatan ada pada trelar ada
Proton Ertiga Suzuki Indonesia telah mula mengeksport 140 unit MPV Suzuki Ertiga untuk pasaran Brunei. Eksport tersebut diadakan oleh Suzuki seiring dengan pembukaan Pelabuhan Patimban yang terletak di Subang di Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Pelabuhan Patimban akan berfungsi sebagai gerbang terbaru untuk kenderaan yang akan dieksport dari Indonesia. Suzuki Ertiga ketika saat ini dipasang di kilang Suzuki di Cikarang, Jawa Barat dan akan dieksport ke pasaran luar seperti Thailand, Timur Tengah, dan Amer
Production of the Suzuki Jimny started at Maruti Suzuki’s plant in Gurugram earlier this month, making it the second plant after Suzuki Motor's plant in Kosai, Japan to build the fourth-generation model. Now, the first 184 units are ready to be exported, with the initial markets to receive it being Peru and Columbia. Subsequent batches will find their way to African countries and the Middle East. But that’s not all. Reports from India also mentioned that Maruti Suzuki could be assembling a 5-doo
With rumours circulating that Suzuki could be returning to Malaysia under the Naza Group of Companies, let’s take a closer look at what models could be introduced here. Models that could sell well Suzuki Swift Our number one pick is the Suzuki Swift – a fun-to-drive and well-engineered hatchback that is currently in its third iteration. Globally, Suzuki offers the Swift with a wide range of powertrain options, including a naturally-aspirated unit, turbocharged unit, and a hybrid. Within the ASEA
Suzuki Indonesia has begun exporting 140 units of the Suzuki Ertiga MPV for the Bruneian market. This was held in conjunction with the opening of Patimban Port located in Subang (no relation with Subang Jaya) in West Java, Indonesia. Patimban Port will act as the latest gateway port for vehicles which will be exported from Indonesia. The Ertiga is currently assembled at Suzuki’s plant in Cikarang, West Java, and is exported to many markets including Thailand, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Naza has confirmed that it will be taking over the Suzuki distributorship in Malaysia. The Suzuki marque will be represented by a new company called Naza Eastern Motors Sdn Bhd. According to a press release by Naza, the newly-formed company will be the sole distributor for Suzuki in Malaysia. Naza Eastern Motors will provide after-sales service for new-generation Suzuki models only. SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman/CEO, Naza Corporation Holdings said, “It brings us great hono
Sudah lebih lima bulan berlalu sejak Suzuki Malaysia memaparkan imej 'teaser' lampu hadapan sebuah model mirip motosikal moped Raider 150 Fi di laman Facebook rasmi syarikat berkenaan. Tetapi malangnya, tiada perkembangan baharu atau susulan mengenai imej berkenaan yang disertakan dengan keterangan gambar "The King is Back" (Raja Sudah Kembali) itu. Kepada sesiapa yang tidak tahu, Raider 150 Fi adalah generasi terbaharu bagi Suzuki Belang 150 yang pernah dijual di pasaran tempatan satu ketika du
Suzuki Malaysia baru sahaja mengumumkan bahawa mereka bakal kembali ke pasaran Malaysia secara rasmi. Berdasarkan layaran Facebook yang dimuat naik, Suzuki mengumumkan bahawa mereka akan kembali namun tidak mendedahkan sebarang maklumat lanjut mengenai perkara tersebut. Alamat Suzuki Malaysia yang baharu juga merupakan alamat yang sama digunakan oleh Kawasaki Motors Malaysia, menguatkan dakwaan bahawa Suzuki bakal bernaung di bawah Kawasaki Motors Malaysia untuk mengedar motosikal Suzuki. Jika b
The Berjaya Group could be reviving the Suzuki marque in Malaysia, three years after the Japanese brand exited the Malaysian market. The Berjaya Group’s most successful automotive ventures to date were with Hyundai and Mazda. The former (Hyumal) was sold to Sime Darby Motors in 2005 while the latter (Bermaz) has since been spun off in 2016 under a lucrative management buyout offer. News of Berjaya’s interest in Suzuki was first uncovered by the New Straits Times, which reported that Berjaya Grou
Pasaran model hatchback segmen B pernah diserikan dengan model Suzuki Swift yang menawarkan dinamik pemanduan yang terbaik dalam segmennya. Walaubagaimanapun, Suzuki tidak lagi menjual kereta di Malaysia sejak tahun 2015. Walaubagaimanapun, ura-ura mengenai kebangkitan jenama Suzuki telah lama dilaporkan oleh Wapcar.my. Di samping itu, rakan media kami di Thailand juga berkesempatan untuk berkongsi gambar Suzuki Swift di Bangkok International Motor Show 2021. Apa kata sambil cuci mata, sambil ba
Hot hatch enthusiasts rejoice, as the 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport has been spotted in Malaysia ahead of its official debut! Thanks to Emmanuel Shirley, we can now safely confirm that the hot hatch will be re-introduced in Malaysia after a 5-year hiatus. These spyshots also seemingly confirm the colour variants of the upcoming Swift Sport, which includes Prime Burning Red, Metallic Speedy Blue, and Pearl Pure White. That said, it remains to be seen if the Swift Sport’s signature Champion Yellow will
Kei cars have always tickled our “cute” bones, I mean we’re all huge fans of cars like the Suzuki Cappuccino, Daihatsu Taft, and even the Nissan Dayz. But what makes them even cuter, is when car companies decided to downsize them for our pets! Yes, Nissan Motor Co. introduced a downsized adorable mini version of the Kei car, the Nissan Dayz, for our beloved cats to take out for a spin. Translated to Nyasan Days, probably to distinguish it from its full-size counterpart, the little electric car e
The all-new fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny made its global debut in July 2018 and gradually made its way to various markets a few months later. It was introduced in Thailand in March 2019, with prices ranging from THB 1.55 million to THB 1.65 million (that's roughly RM 205k, mind you). For context, the CBU Japan Suzuki Jimny is priced more than the Honda Accord (THB 1.475 million onwards) and Honda CR-V (from THB 1.369 million) in Thailand. Despite these prices, all 90 units allocated for Thaila
While everyone is focused on the lack of a six-speed manual on the recently-introduced 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport, not many actually realized that Malaysia has launched the Swift Sport ahead of bigger / more influential (for Suzuki) neighbours. Indeed, Malaysia got the Swift Sport ahead of markets where Suzuki has a larger presence, like Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. At the moment, the only other market to offer the Swift Sport officially in this region is Brunei, but their market is too smal
Naza telah mengesahkan bawah mereka bakal mengambil alih hak pengedaran Suzuki di Malaysia. Jenama Suzuki akan diwakili oleh syarikat baru bernama Naza Eastern Motors. Menurut siaran media dari Naza, syarikat baru ini akan menjadi pengedar tunggal untuk Suzuki di Malaysia, serta hak untuk menjual kenderaan Suzuki yang baru dan saluran perkhidmatan selepas jualan. Pusat 3S Suzuki yang pertama akan berada di Naza Automall, Petaling Jaya. Model pertama yang bakal dilancarkan oleh Naza Eastern Motor
Suzuki Jimny generasi ke-4 serba baru membuat debut global pada Julai 2018, dan menembus masuk beberapa pasaran lain di dunia beberapa bulan selepas itu. Jimny pula diperkenalkan di Thailand pada March 2019 dengan harga bermula dari THB 1.55 juta sehingga THB 1.65 juta. Untuk konteks, Suzuki Jimny CBU dari Jepun berharga lebih tinggi daripada Honda Accord (bermula daripada THB 1.475 juta) dan Honda CR-V (dari THB 1.369 juta) di Thailand. Tetapi ini tidak menghalang para pembeli, kerana kesemua 9
At the ongoing 2021 Bangkok International Motor Show, Suzuki Motor Thailand is showcasing its entire line-up of vehicles, including the recently-updated 2021 Suzuki Swift facelift. Visually, you’ll be hard-pressed to tell the pre-facelift model from the facelift model apart – it’s that subtle. Changes include restyled 16-inch alloy wheels and a revised front grille. Blink and you’ll miss it. Also Read: New 2021 Suzuki Swift facelift launched in Thailand: 1.2L DualJet, CVT, 23 km/L Inside, upper
Suzuki telah melancarkan model SUV Across baharu berasaskan Toyota RAV4, berikutan perjanjian di antara kedua-dua pengeluar untuk berkolaborasi pada model-model terpilih. Model ini adalah kereta pertama yang lahir hasil daripada pakatan strategik tersebut. Selain itu, model ini turut memberi petanda bagaimana kedua-dua syarikat berusaha untuk membezakan versi model masing-masing. Suzuki Across mirip dengan Toyota RAV4 tetapi perbezaan paling utama adalah rekaan gril hadapan besar Suzuki. Rekaan
Enthusiast cars are getting rarer by the day, especially in Malaysia. We used to see a variety of brand-new hot/warm hatches being offered such as the Ford Fiesta ST or even the Suzuki Swift Sport. Now though, they are all but extinct. Thankfully, there’s still the used car channel and myself was lucky enough to get a hold of a stock 2015 Suzuki Swift Sport - codenamed ZC32S - in manual, no less. Out of the box, the Swift Sport is already known to punch above its weight. In the twisties, it keep
Sudah hampir lapan bulan sejak Suzuki Motor Malaysia melancarkan 'teaser' mengenai kehadiran semula model yang disifatkan sebagai 'Raja' di laman Facebook rasmi syarikat berkenaan. Tetapi selepas penat menunggu, tiada khabar lanjut atau berita baharu membabitkan teaser berkenaan yang menunjukkan bahagian lampu hadapan sebuah motosikal yang nampak seperti model Satria F150 yang dijual di pasaran Indonesia itu. Sekalipun masih menanti, perkembangan itu tetap mengujakan terutama buat peminat jenama
Naza Eastern Motors telah rasmi membawa pulang jenama Suzuki di Malaysia. Di samping itu, ia juga telah mengumumkan kehadirannya dengan 2 model jualan iaitu Suzuki Swift Sport dan Suzuki Jimny. Bagi mereka yang berminat, Suzuki Swift Sport dilaporkan sudah dibuka untuk tempahan. Menurut penasihat jualan, Aravin Naza Sales, Suzuki Swift Sport akan ditawarkan pada harga sekitar RM 145k. Sebelum ini, Wapcar.my telah menerima gambar intipan Suzuki Swift Sport di mana ia sedang dibawa dari Pelabuhan
The fourth-generation Suzuki Swift was introduced in late-2016 and went on sale in most markets by 2017. Unfortunately, the fourth-generation Swift was never offered in Malaysia, as Suzuki exited the Malaysian market in 2016. Seen here is the new 2021 Suzuki Swift facelift, which is expected to go on sale in Japan later this year. Changes are minor – from what we can tell, the restyled Swift gets a new front grille with a horizontal chrome strip and new dual-tone alloy wheels. Apart from that, t
Walaupun Suzuki Swift generasi keempat tidak dibawa masuk ke Malaysia secara rasmi, pewarisnya dikhabar sedang dalam pembangunan. Menurut BestCarWeb, Suzuki Swift generasi seterusnya akan membuat debut pada Julai 2022. Selain itu, terdapat laporan yang mengatakan bahawa ia akan menggunakan platform baru. Walau bagaimanapun, Suzuki Swift sekarang sudahpun guna platform yang baru yang digelar Heartect. Maka itu, Suzuki Swift generasi seterusnya mungkin diasas oleh platform yang sama tetapi dinaik
Suzuki Malaysia baru sahaja mengacah lampu hadapan Suzuki Raider F150 melalui sebuah hantaran di laman Facebook Rasmi Suzuki Malaysia.Sekilas pandang sahaja sudah boleh menjangkakan bahawa Lagenda Motosikal Underbone, Suzuki Belang bakal menerjah ke pasaran tidak lama lagi. Suzuki Belang atau lebih dikenali sebagai Suzuki Raider F150 di pasaran Thailand, Vietnam dan Filipina adalah sebuah motosikal jenis underbone bawah 150 cc. Enjin yang dipadankan adalah enjin 147.3cc berkuasa 18.5 PS kuasa ku
Dengan pelbagai sumber yang mengatakan bahawa Suzuki Jimny akan dipasang tempatan di Indonesia, Autonetmagz turut melaporkan bahawa tempoh menunggu untuk tempahan Suzuki Jimny boleh mencecah 60 bulan atau 5 tahun. Dianggarkan bahawa tempahan untuk Suzuki Jimny setakat ini telah mencecah 3,000 unit. Malangnya, Suzuki Indonesia hanya mampu menyerahkan sebanyak 50 unit sahaja untuk setiap bulan. Hal ini disebabkan oleh undang-undang import yang ketat di Jepun. Ini bermaksud pembeli Suzuki Jimny di
While Malaysians haven’t had the opportunity to experience the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift (via official channels, at least), Suzuki is already gearing up for the fifth-generation Suzuki Swift. According to BestCarWeb, the all-new Suzuki Swift is expected to debut in July 2022. It is also reported that the next-generation Suzuki Swift may adopt a newly developed platform. However, since the fourth-generation has already adopted a new platform (named Heartect), the next-generation Swift could
One week after announcing their return to Malaysia, Naza Eastern Motors, the company representing Suzuki in Malaysia, has launched the 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport. Only one variant of the Swift Sport is offered in Malaysia, priced at RM 139,900. The price is on-the-road, without insurance. Also Read: Suzuki officially returns to Malaysia, Jimny and Swift Sport coming soon Powertrain – Swift Sport gets turbo power For the uninitiated, the fourth-generation (ZC33S) Suzuki Swift Sport drops its high-re
With talks of the Suzuki Jimny being locally assembled in Indonesia, Autonetmagz mentioned that the waiting list for the Jimny has reached 60 months or 5 years. It is estimated that orders for the Suzuki Jimny have exceeded 3000 units, and Suzuki Indonesia is only able to fulfill 50 of them per month due to import restrictions (the Suzuki Jimny is currently imported from Japan). This gives a rough calculation for the waiting list of around 60 months or so. To refresh, the Suzuki Jimny is powered
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