Fresh from the hype of the newest-generation of Nissan’s Z car, the Nissan Z Proto, some of us in the media were invited for a virtual roundtable discussion with Nissan’s Chief Designer, Alfonso Albaisa. In the discussion, the Cuban-American designer talked about what inspired the Z Proto, and from the overall looks, the most obvious inspiration was the first-generation 240Z (S30). Those of you who spent some time and money at the arcade would recognise the 240Z as the infamous "Devil Z" in the
Sep 17, 2020
Nissan baru sahaja selesai mesyuarat pemegang saham pada Isnin lalu. Buat pertama kalinya selepas 11 tahun, Nissan telah kerugian sebanyak USD 6.3 billion (RM 27 billion) bagi tahun fiskal 2019 yang berakhir pada bulan Mac. Malahan, CEO Nissan Makoto Uchida merancang untuk memotong separuh dari gajinya untuk menyelamatkan Nissan selepas penutup kilang di Sepanyol dan Indonesia. Sayangnya, cadangan beliau itu dilihat tidak memberi kesan kepada masalah yang paling utama. Makoto Uchida turut menyal
Jun 30, 2020
The Nissan Z Proto is a perfect mixture of past Z cars (or as Chief Designer at Nissan, Alfonso Albaisa called it, memories) and the future of Nissan. Some people might say it is merely an evolution of the 370Z but clearly, there is more to that. In fact, it is probably a better reworking of what Nissan had done a little over 20 years ago with a Z concept also known as the 240Z Concept. Things weren’t doing so well financially for Nissan in the late nineties. Sure, the Skyline GT-R was about to
Sep 20, 2020
We’ve covered the Nissan Z Proto when it was unveiled last week and had a roundtable discussion with its designer, Alfonso Albaisa. Clearly, the upcoming 400Z has taken a lot of inspiration from the S30 240Z and the Z32 300ZX. But there are a few inspirations taken from the modern Z cars, the 350Z and 370Z. Alfonso was part of the design team of the 350Z and it became a gateway Z car and was somewhat of a fan favourite. It lasted for 6 years before it was replaced by the 370Z. Unfortunately, the
Sep 21, 2020
Sejak dipertontonkan secara samar dalam video acah pada bulan Mei yang lalu, ia telah menjadi perbualan hangat terutama buat warisan kereta sport "Z". Ia bakal dikenali sebagai Nissan 400Z. Buat masa ini, Nissan hanya mempertontonkan Nissan Z Proto yang bakal menjadi kereta Z yang baru. Seperti namanya, ia masih sebuah prototaip. Malah Nissan juga belum memanggilnya sebagai 400Z. Secara keseluruhan, reka bentuk Z Proto mengambil inspirasi daripada beberapa kereta Z yang terdahulu. Ia kelihatan m
Sep 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
** 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
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd. (ETCM) has officially launched the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera in Malaysia today, along with prices that starts from RM 79,906 (sans SST). As we know, three variants are on offer - namely the base VL, mid-range VLP and the range-topping VLT. Without further ado, here are their prices: 2020 Nissan Almera price in Malaysia Variant VL VLP VLT Price w/o SST, until 31-Dec. 2020 RM 79,906 RM 85,715 RM 91,310 Price w/ SST RM 83,888 RM 89,888 RM 95,888 As expected, the pr
Nov 1, 2020
UPDATE for July 2023: For a limited time period, CARSOME is offering an additional 1+1 year warranty for selected units of Nissan Almera. Find out more here. ------------------------ After 8 years on the market, the Nissan Almera is finally starting a new generation cycle. We say finally as the Almera is looking very long in the tooth considering how Honda and Toyota introduced 2 new generations of the Honda City and Toyota Vios and a few major updates in between during the years the Almera was
Oct 25, 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
Jul 24, 2019
The Nissan Kicks e-Power is now Indonesia’s most affordable hybrid SUV at Rp 449 million (that’s RM 126,000). Like in Thailand and Singapore, the Nissan Kicks comes only in a hybrid option and features the full suite of ADAS. Unlike most hybrids, the Nissan Kicks e-Power is a series-hybrid that is primarily powered by the EM57 electric motor while the 1.2-litre 3-cylinder combustion engine serves as a generator for the batteries. Combined, the Kicks’ hybrid powertrain crunches out 129 PS and 260
Sep 3, 2020
The wait is over - Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has released the specifications for the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera, and all you need to know about it is right here! Powertrain and handling Three variants will be available off the bat - VL, VLP, VLT - and all will be powered by a three-cylinder, 1.0-litre turbocharged engine paired to a CVT, good for 100 PS and 152 Nm. Nissan claims that their new B-segment sedan fighter can return a fuel efficiency figure of 5.4-litres/100 km and in turn, trave
Sep 4, 2020
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
Back in July, Nissan launched its new redesigned logo which made its debut on its first fully-electric crossover, the Ariya. As such, the logo is seen on various mediums, both digitally and physically. Malaysia will follow suit alongside the soon-to-be-launched 2020 Nissan Almera Turbo. However, this doesn’t mean that the new logo will be on the Almera Turbo, but rather Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) will introduce the redesigned logo in stages across different mediums such as letterheads, social
Sep 2, 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
The all-new 2020 Nissan Almera has been caught undisguised in Malaysia, shortly after the all-new Honda City was sighted on the AKLEH highway. Previously, our friends over at Careta posted a photo of a taped-up Almera, but this time around, we can see the car without any camouflage, giving us a good look at Nissan’s upcoming B-segment sedan. This particular unit appears to be the mid-to-upper range variant, as it gets the 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels (expect lower variants to get 15-inch units
Aug 10, 2020
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
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
The Tan Chong Motor Group is the oldest surviving motor vehicle trading company in Malaysia. Established in 1957 as a distributor of Nissan (then known as Datsun) vehicles, the company is as old as Malaysia itself. Yes, Cycle and Carriage is technically older, having established in 1899 but the Cycle and Carriage today is not the same company founded by the Chua brothers as the Federal Stores in Kuala Lumpur more than 120 years ago. Today, Cycle and Carriage is headquartered in Singapore and sin
Mar 19, 2020
Yoshihiko Matsuo, designer of the iconic Datsun 240Z (or Fairlady Z in Japan), passed away on 11 July 2020. He was 86. Matsuo was born in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture in Southern Japan on July 10,1934. Before he landed his job in Nissan, Matsuo was part of the team that designed the Daihatsu Midget, while he was still a student at the Nihon University College of Art, cited Japanese Nostalgic Car. Upon graduating, Matsuo went straight to Nissan. Amongst the cars he was tasked with designing was the D
Jul 17, 2020
While Honda Malaysia is busy teasing the all-new City on Facebook, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is quietly working on the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera with some hidden surprises. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Malaysian-spec, all-new 2020 Nissan Almera will be fitted with the same engine as its Thai sibling – the 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine that does 100 PS and 152 Nm. This engine is mated exclusively to a CVT-type automatic. With the new turbocharged engine i
Aug 3, 2020
A recent report from headlightmag has mentioned that Nissan Thailand has sent out a memo to its dealerships announcing that they have ceased production of the Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Sylphy, and Nissan Teana. The dealers were told to dispose of all of their brochures and marketing materials pertaining the three models. The memo from Nissan also mentioned that the company is putting more emphasis on subcompact cars, small multi-purpose vehicles, commercial vehicles, and vehicles utilizing alternat
Sep 9, 2020
(2019 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid Price and Specs | Gallery) When shopping for a family MPV, the biggest deciding factor should be the availability power sliding doors, as this feature is a blessing for parents with young kids. The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid is the only sub-RM150k MPV to offer this feature. How Much Is It? Two variants of the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid are available in Malaysia- 2.0 Highway Star and 2.0 Premium Highway Star, priced from RM 131,888 and RM 141,888, respectively. Opting for the
Nov 15, 2019
Nissan has pulled the covers off the all-new, fourth-generation 2021 Nissan X-Trail. The model was leaked via patent images back in April, subsequently bared all two weeks later. Exterior – Boldness is key Sold as the Nissan Rogue in the US, the all-new Nissan X-Trail gains a completely redesigned exterior, featuring a two-tier headlight design that is reminiscent of current Nissan models like the all-new Juke and Serena S-Hybrid. It also gains a more angular V-Motion front grille and cleverly-h
Jun 15, 2020
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
Nov 26, 2020
We’ve seen their beautiful weave patterns. Expensive as they are, they could get rarer as renowned wheel manufacturer, BBS, filed for bankruptcy a couple of days ago according to Hypebeast’s report. Currently owned by South Korea’s NICE Holdings Co., the brand has specifically filed for a bankruptcy in Germany. According to the translated filing, this will “give the company breathing space” and cites the bankruptcy is due to falling demands and strain from COVID-19. Acquired by the South Korean
Jul 18, 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
Nissan Kicks We were talking about the Nissan Kicks e-Power last week and how Nissan Thailand had to delay the launch due to Covid-19, but these recent photos of a few production-ready Nissan Kicks e-Power has been spotted at Thailand. Originally, the Nissan Kicks e-Power launch was rescheduled to be launched regionally in Thailand in the latter part of 2020, but Nissan Thailand has been doing an ongoing online campaign promoting the crossover. Additionally, there are rumours saying the Nissan K
Apr 9, 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
We’ve seen a few interesting updates on electric cars in Malaysia this year. A new addition to the electrified news this year would be this Polestar 2 electric car in Malaysia (the one and only?). We have officially welcomed the MINI Cooper SE electric car and Porsche Taycan to our shores. We’ve also seen glimpses of an MG electric car. Now for something Sino-Swedish - the Polestar 2 in Malaysia. If we’re not mistaken, this is the only Polestar 2 in Malaysia right now and it is for sale at Visio
Nov 13, 2020
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