Twenty years ago, when the MPV was still an in-thing, Honda launched the Stream. Three years later, in 2003, Toyota launched its own challenger into the ring, the Wish. Both these MPVs were a delight among families who wanted an MPV that gave off a sporty presence. They were once commonly seen on Malaysian roads, and perhaps some of you reading this might even grow up with one. Eventually, the idea of a car-like MPV evolved into crossover SUVs as both the Toyota Wish and Honda Stream saw sales d
Dec 5, 2020
20 tahun yang lalu, apabila kereta MPV tengah mencanak naik popularitinya, Honda melancarkan Stream. Tiga tahun selepas itu, pada tahun 2003, Toyota pula melancarkan pesaingnya iaitu Wish. Kedua-dua MPV ini menjadi kegemaran di kalangan keluarga yang mahukan sebuah MPV yang menonjolkan gaya ‘sporty’. Ia sering dilihat meluncur megah di jalanraya Malaysia, dan mungkin ada dikalangan pembaca yang membesar dengan kereta ini. Lama kelamaan, kereta seperti MPV berkembang menjadi SUV crossover. Angka
Dec 11, 2020
Tidak dinafikan, zaman kegemilangan MPV mula merudum tetapi ia masih belum berakhir. Akibat daripada kemuncak zaman emas MPV tersebut, beberapa MPV masih mempunyai penangan yang hebat sehinggalah ke hari ini. Antaranya, Toyota Wish! Dibangunkan sejak 20 tahun yang lalu, Toyota Wish mencapai kesempurnaan pada generasi kedua yang dilancarkan pada tahun 2009 di Jepun. Walaupun generasi ini tidak dibawa masuk secara rasmi, Toyota Wish tetap ligat berkeliaran di jalan raya Malaysia. Kini 12 tahun sel
Feb 6, 2021
20年前,当MPV还十分流行时,Honda不失时机地推出了Stream。在3年后的2003年,Toyota也推出了一款同级市场的竞争者——Wish。 对于那些想要一辆姿态更运动的MPV的家庭来说,这两款MPV都是很不错的选择。曾几何时,它们是马来西亚路上常见的一道风景,或许正在阅读这篇文章的你,就是从小跟着这辆车长大的。 最终,这个轿车型MPV的概念被跨界SUV所替代,而Toyota Wish和Honda Stream两者的销量都开始下降,并最终结束了其14年的历史。那么,这两款曾经大卖的MPV到底发生了什么呢? Honda Stream:一款7人座的Civic Honda Stream于2000年在日本首发,定位为运动型7人座车型。它在很大程度上是基于第七代的Honda Civic开发的,只不过为了放下第三排座椅,车身被拉长了。 第一代的Stream定位在Odyssey之下,它有着十分独特的造型,就像是发福了的Civic(或是超重了的Civic“面包车”)。 这款车于2001年引进大马市场,从印尼进行整车进口。大马规格的Stream有两具引擎可选,分别为一具1.7升的D17 VTEC
Dec 13, 2020
UMW Toyota Motor announced today that the All-New Toyota Corolla will be launched in Malaysia soon. Customers who wish to be the first to own the new sedan may place their orders at any authorised Toyota showroom nationwide starting today, 12th September 2019. There will be two variants of the All-New Toyota Corolla Altis available – 1.8G and 1.8E and the estimated on the road price is RM136,888 and RM128,888, respectively. The vehicle has been completely redesigned and re-engineered using the T
Sep 12, 2019
Toyota is on a roll with introducing new models lately (the Yaris Cross and Harrier are just two examples). Alongside the 2021 Toyota Venza, Toyota has also unveiled the all-new, fourth-generation Sienna. Like earlier-generation Sienna models, the all-new, fourth-generation Sienna is developed and built in the US. The US-made 2021 Toyota Sienna is built on the TNGA-K platform, similar to the eighth-generation Camry. That said, unlike the Camry’s range of petrol and hybrid powertrains, the 2021 S
May 19, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2014 Mazda 3 Skyactiv BM owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Zi Xuan Ong It was like 5 years 7 months back since I own my Mazda 3 BM model but it wasn’t my first choice. At the end of 2014, I was thinking to get myself a newer car, as my Hyundai Accent that time was already close to 10 years old. I know I am a pretty OCD person and driving a new car on busy roads in Penang is pretty stressful for me so a whole new
Aug 19, 2020
It’s bound to happen. There are already after-market Lexus ‘spindle grille’ conversions for various Toyota models, from a Hilux to a Fortuner, and even Camry! At the moment, Lexus only has one minivan model, the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire-based Lexus LM. Lexus has no plans to introduce another minivan but that hasn’t stop Instagram user sugardesign_1 from rendering a smaller, mid-range Lexus minivan based on the recently launched Toyota Sienna. The Toyota Camry-based Sienna is only for the US marke
May 27, 2020
All it took was 7 minutes and a group of Malaysians to lift a Toyota Wish that double parked and blocked a Perodua Myvi from coming out of its parking space. From the video, it appears that the Myvi driver got the attention of one passerby, who later got more help from other passersby. Amazingly, the group of men found lifts to lift the Toyota Wish and repositioned the MPV, allowing the Myvi to exit. Watch the full video here.
Nov 14, 2019
Unitedstar Corporation Sdn Bhd, an authorised Toyota dealership located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, has upgraded its outlet to ‘3S’ status, offering both sales and aftersales services. Previously only providing sales of new vehicles, the upgrading process sees the facility extending its range of services available to customers. “Unitedstar Corporation has been an authorised Toyota dealership since 2005, with just a showroom for sales at Aman Suria, Damansara followed by the new 3S centre at Tama
Sep 19, 2020
With the outgoing Nissan Navara NP 300 (D23) almost sold out in Malaysia, it is only a matter of time before we get the facelifted 2021 Nissan Navara. Well, a spyshot that was posted in the Navara NP300 Malaysia Club (Official) Facebook group might prove that notion. In the photo, we see the rear quarter of the refreshed Mother Trucker and it appears that there are at least two locked up behind a gate. According to the post uploaded by Raymond Lok Twe, the photo was taken at the Semenyih Hi-Tech
Feb 8, 2021
Toyota Camry merupakan antara sedan yang digemari oleh golongan veteran kerana ia cukup selesa. Malah keselesaannya boleh memalukan kereta yang berada di segmen premium. Ditambah pula dengan ruang kabin yang cukup luas dan senyap, Toyota Camry memberikan pengalaman seperti sebuah kereta eksekutif walaupun ia berada di segmen konvensional. Di Malaysia, populariti Toyota Camry meningkat secara mendadak sejak generasi XV30 beransur dimana ia menampilkan sentuhan kabin seperti Lexus. Jika anda masih
Dec 27, 2020
Sejak enam tahun lalu, Honda kekal kukuh sebagai jenama kereta bukan nasional No. 1 di Malaysia. Honda Malaysia ialah salah satu daripada pejabat jualan Honda yang berada pada posisi lebih tinggi daripada Toyota. Walau bagaimanapun, posisi itu bakal berubah dan masa depan Toyota kini semakin cerah. Rangkaian model utama Toyota yang diperbaharui iaitu Toyota Vios, Yaris, dan Hilux berjaya menepati citarasa banyak golongan konsumer. Toyota kini semakin lama semakin merapatkan jurang antara mereka
Apr 4, 2021
Our fellow media friend Tom Goh from zerotohundred.com will once again be participating in Season 4 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Malaysia Vios Challenge. Once again, Tom will be racing in car #33, in the mid-tier Sporting Class, under Team S&D Tama Motorsports. S&D Tama, better known as Toyota Penang, is a Japanese Toyota dealer that has expanded to Malaysia. It’s the local arm of Netz Toyota Tama, which has been operating in Japan for nearly 60 years. The first round of Season 4 will take p
Mar 26, 2021
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, continues to enhance its customer enhance services in providing an additional test drive option through its Home or Office Delivery Test Drive for its vehicles. With this added option, customers considering a Ford can now have the test drive vehicle delivered to their home instead of having to visit a physical dealership if they wish to. This service is available within a 10km radius of the customers chosen dealership.
Jun 26, 2020
BMW Credit Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a vehicle financing subsidiary of BMW Group Malaysia, is now offering customized solutions for customers affected by the Covid-19’s Movement Control Order (MCO). As BMW Credit Malaysia’s financing options are far more varied than a bank’s traditional hire purchase, the solutions available will vary from one customer to another, depending on their individual contract with the company. Customers who wish to apply for greater flexibility with regards to month repaymen
Mar 29, 2020
The 1951 Nash Rambler is on display at Publika (Ends Sept 16), in KL. If you are in KL, then you should seize the last chance to the Hari Malaysia and Publika Art Show to see rare national artefacts! The Hari Malaysia exhibition is a collaboration between Publika and the National Archives of Malaysia. Among all, the 1951 Nash Rambler is particularly eye-catching. The car exhibited was used by Tunku Abdul Rahman to announce the country’s independence in Melaka on Feb 20, 1956. The story behind th
Sep 16, 2019
This article is contributed by the former editor of Malaysian Evo magazine, Daniel Wong, who currently resides in Australia. You can find more of his musings and articles on the motoring world at The Motor Muse. If there is one good thing about 2020, is that it is turning out to be a landmark year for the hot hatch. Earlier last week Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched its 421PS Mercedes-AMG A45 S and 310PS A35. One can assume it will only be a matter of time till BMW Malaysia responds with its thir
Jun 7, 2020
Though all operations have returned to full capacity for Mitsubishi Motors showrooms, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is still taking further safety steps by introducing a new Test Drive 2U online service. The new service is part of MMM’s continuous efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). Test Drive 2U will see dedicated MMM sales consultants bringing the Mitsubishi vehicle you wish to test drive right to your doorstep. This will ke
May 19, 2020
Renault Malaysia celebrates the return of the Renault Megane R.S. 280 Cup with a special night time track day at the Sepang International Circuit. A total of 30 Renault Sport owners participated in the Renault Sport Track Day. Drivers were all eager to beat their own personal time record with their Megane R.S, Clio R.S and even the limited edition Megane R.S. 275 Trophy R. Prior to the track event, participants and guests alike were invited to witness TC Euro Cars set a new track record for the
Oct 16, 2019
Industri komersil sering bergantung kepada trak pikap kerana ia memiliki pelbagai kegunaan. Antara trak pikap yang paling digemari sejak turun temurun ialah Toyota Hilux. “Hailak” cukup dikenali ramai terutama di kalangan industri komersil kerana kebolehannya yang pelbagai. Dengan sifat tahan lasak yang luar biasa, Toyota Hilux sering digunakan oleh masyarakat dalam urusan harian mereka seperti mengangkut barang, melalui kawasan yang mencabar, dan memuatkan 5 orang secara memadai. Sifat boleh di
Dec 15, 2020
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, today announced its Service Promotion for the year end starting 23 November 2020 to 15 February 2021. SDAC customers can take advantage of savings up to 20 % on vehicle maintenance on selected parts and engine oils. A savings of 10 % on labour fees for lubricant, brake and timing belt packages can also be enjoyed. Furthermore, customers can benefit from a 27-point vehicle inspection conducted by Ford-certified technicia
Nov 24, 2020
Subaru XV Subaru XV adalah antara model Subaru paling laris di Malaysia. Hal ini kerana ia merupakan sebuah model pengenalan (entry level) bagi mereka yang teringin merasai enjin boxer pada harga yang mampu milik. Subaru XV adalah sebuah crossover dalam kelasnya yang tersendiri. Enjin boxer dan sistem Symmetrical AWD adalah antara 2 ciri mekanikal yang premium dan sangat memuaskan pada sebuah jentera Subaru. Hanya jauhari yang mengenal manikam, mereka yang pernah merasai enjin boxer pastinya tid
Jan 17, 2021
With MCO 2.0 truly underway and upon us, most of us will be spending most of our time at home. That also means our cars won't be driven as often as usual. But that is no excuse to sideline our precious set of wheels. In fact, this could be the perfect time for the DIY project that you never got started with! WapCar has come together with Lazada to make your car care DIY a cinch this MCO period. Here are some recommended products from online retailers that you can find in Malaysia's leading e-com
Jan 22, 2021
MINI Australia has received an overwhelming response on its city electric runabout – the MINI Cooper SE. All 100 units that were pre-ordered by MINI Australia have been sold out without the car being physically seen or driven. Those who wish buy a MINI Cooper SE in Australia now will have to wait until 2021 to get their cars. MINI Australia general manager Brett Waudby says the response was not expected since Australians love big V8s. Hence the small 100-unit pre-order by MINI Australia. Between
Jul 23, 2020
Bukan selalu kita dapat melihat modifikasi-modifikasi mahupun ‘livery’ yang sesuai dengan kenderaan. Sebelum ini pun, Yamaha NMax pernah hadir dengan seragam bertemakan Star Wars tetapi kali ini pastinya lebih menarik lagi. Melalui sebuah hantaran laman facebook Near Miss Club, 2 buah Yamaha R25 telah digayakan dengan seragam bertemakan Power Rangers. Adiwira yang menjadi kegemaran kanak-kanak tahun 90 an tersebut menggunakan tema warna dominan dan neutral yang kemas, sesuai untuk menjadikan Yam
Oct 23, 2020
Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd atau MODENAS telah memperluas rangkaian pusat perkhidmatan lepas jualannya di Negara ini dengan pembukaan pusat “Service Plus” yang kedua khusus di wilayah Pantai Timur. Terletak di Kuala Terengganu, ianya merupakan cawangan pusat “Service Plus” yang ke-37 di Negara ini yang dikendalikan oleh wakil MODENAS, DRZ Motorsport. untuk memenuhi keperluan pelanggan di negeri Terengganu dan juga di wilayah Pantai Timur. Majlis perasmian pembukaan pusat “Service Plus”
Sep 21, 2020
Estimated to launch in March 2021, the Perodua D55L might just be the future ubiquitous car. Being based on the exisiting Toyota Raize, an aftermarket TRD body kit is already available for those who wish to stand out. The TRD kit is a purely cosmetic upgrade consisting of: Front spoiler Side skirts Rear bumper spoiler Front bumper garnish Side decals Back door decal Sun shade Door handle protector Luggage mat Push start switch There is an official distributor of TRD parts in Malaysia (Wing Hin M
Dec 25, 2020
It has been 10 years since Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), sole authorised importer and distributor of Porsche cars and parts in the country, was launched here in Malaysia. To celebrate the occasion, they are holding a special selfie contest to give away this special 911 GT Edition 1:18 diecast model. Interested? Then you’re going to have to flex your creative mind to come up with the most creative congratulatory wish selfie to SDAP with a Porsche vehicle. Don’t worry if you don’t have a Por
Aug 18, 2020
Doesn’t matter you identify as a male, female or a non-binary person, you can’t argue against that the Daihatsu Copen is one of the cutest roadsters out there. Everything was made better when Toyota’s in-house tuning arm, GR Sport worked their magic on the little roadster. Displayed at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show (TMS) is the souped-up Daihatsu Copen GR Sport in all its top-down glory. Let’s talk about styling first. The Copen GR Sport rides on shiny 16-inch BBS wheels to go match the racier looki
Oct 29, 2019
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