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Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. has officially announced the opening of a new Hino 3S centre which was recently upgraded to offer sales, services and spare parts. It is operated by Hino authorised dealer, Sumai Engineering Sdn. Bhd., which upgraded its operation centre to 3S status to offer a one-stop centre that spans the lifetime of the truck, from sale to maintenance.

HINO 3S Centre_Sumai Engineering Sdn Bhd_Kuala Terengganu_MalaysiaThe Hino 3S centre is a 1,404 sq ft facility strategically located at Lot 903 K, Kawasan Perindustrian Chendering, an industrial hub in Kuala Terengganu where many main warehouses and factories operate. To provide the best facilities to its customers, the centre is fitted with 10 service bays, a customer lounge with refreshments and free WiFi.

The new office is not only designed to increase the efficiency of all departments but to also reflect Hino’s innovative company goals that focus on delivering quality customer service. Hino Malaysia to-date has 37 3S centres throughout the country conforming to the company’s new standards and corporate image.

The opening of the new Hino 3S centre was officiated by the Board of Directors from both companies, Hino Malaysia and Sumai Engineering, together with the Guest of Honour, YB Tuan Haji Ahmad Amzad Hashim, Member of Parliament for Kuala Terengganu.

Hino_Rear Axle_Mud Guard_Truck“‘Total Support’ is Hino’s original unique concept where we place emphasis on ‘Caring for our Customers’ Business’ and aiming to contribute to their business needs and success throughout the lifetime of our products. Total Support also conveys a continuous building of trust to become true partner for our esteemed customers,” said Mr. Atsushi Uchiyama, the Managing Director of Hino Malaysia.

According to Uchiyama-san, the innovation in business strategy is more than product sales. What is equally important is the fortitude of the organization and also the support given to the valued customer.

“Creating an innovation system is not only required the improvement of product sales but also to provide quality services to our customers. Providing the best total support to customer experience is the utmost importance to our company and brand. We at Hino always aim to contribute and deliver the best to our customers’ businesses,” he added.

Chairman of Sumai Engineering, Tuan Hj Wan Hino 3S Centre_Sumai Engineering_Kuala Terengganu_Malaysia_Atsushi Uchiyama_Tuan Hj Wan Mahyuddin Wan Sulaiman said in his speech: “We succeed to penetrate the market which covered overall peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and Brunei. This eventually shows high demand to Hino truck and it is proven since ages, many customers confident with Hino QDR – Quality, Durability, and Reliability.

“To accommodate our business run, Hino has appointed Sumai Engineering as 2S (Services and Spare Parts) centre, and with the supports of our valued customers and Hino family members, Sumai Engineering now starts as the first Hino 3S centre in Terengganu,” he added.

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Proton 1 Tank Adventure_2019_Sabah_Malaysia_IrizThe weekend before last, the Proton 1 Tank Adventure covered Sabah for its second leg, taking participants on a scenic 525 km journey from Kota Kinabalu to the northernmost tip of Borneo island in Kudat, the town of Kundasang at the foot of Mount Kinabalu, before taking them back to the state capital. While the route allowed the participants to enjoy some truly scenic landscapes, it also delivered a strong message to its owners and media alike, about the performance of the Proton Iriz, Persona and Saga used in the 1 Tank Adventure.

This year’s 1 Tank Adventure was more challenging because of the longer distance covered; last year’s route was only 420 km. Despite the longer route, tougher driving conditions and the need to maintain a high average speed, all three models still managed to deliver impressive results while winning unanimous praise from the participants for the handling, comfort and safety features.

Proton 1 Tank Adventure_Sabah_2019_MalaysiaThe drive began in the state capital of Kota Kinabalu which is also port city. However, the roads leading in and out of it traverse over Mount Kinabalu’s terrain. Thus, any route that leads inland and away from the coast will invariably encounter steep terrain as the Crocker Range stands as a natural barrier for roads to go over.

The planned route for Sabah’s leg of the 1 Tank Adventure reflected this limitation while also throwing in another geographical feature – the northernmost point of Borneo. Combined, it set the stage for the toughest real world test yet faced by the participants.

Proton 1 Tank Adventure_Group photo_PROTON Harapan Maju_SabahThe convoy flagged off from Proton Harapan Maju in Kota Kinabalu, fresh off the 3S centre’s official opening, and returned to Proton Shirba Auto, also in Kota Kinabalu at the end of the journey. All participants successfully completed the 525 km course which is an impressive achievement given that the layout of the roads and heavy traffic encountered along the way challenged the driving skill of every participant.

Unsurprisingly, the results achieved were not as impressive as those posted in the first leg but there were still some noteworthy record-setting performances. Once again, the results were verified by scrutineers from the Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF), and the best ones recorded were: 6.06L/100km for the Proton Iriz, an event-best 5.75L/100km for the Proton Saga and a record-breaking 5.81L/100km for the Proton Persona (last year’s record of 5.85L/100km).

Proton 1 Tank Adventure_Fuel Station_Sabah_MalaysiaThe best theoretical maximum range achieved, based on the 40-litre fuel tank size of the cars used, was 601 km. It is not anywhere near the best theoretical range of the first leg run in West Malaysia (809 km) but it was nonetheless impressive given the mountainous terrain, narrow roads with traffic as well as the need to adhere to a higher minimum average speed to reach checkpoints in time.

Like the first leg, the 1 Tank Adventure participants also got the opportunity to experience of the selling points of Proton cars. Subsequent to the dynamic driving exercise, both media (not exclusive to automotive media only) and public participants praised the secure handling of the Proton models they drove, with many mentioning the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) of the Iriz, Persona and Saga as notable features.

Proton 1 Tank Adventure_Sabah_Queennera Francine Francis Kitingan_MalaysiaQueennera Francine Francis Kitingan, who is a celebrity radio DJ from Kupi FM, owns a Proton Saga FLX and was amazed by the fuel efficiency, style, stability and features of the new Proton Iriz she drove during the event. “I love my Proton Saga as it is easy to drive and park and has been very reliable, but having tested the new Proton Iriz over the last two days, I think I may have a new favourite Proton model. I really like the way it looks and drives because it feels secure yet fun. I also love the intelligent infotainment system as there are so many songs for me to choose from while the fuel economy is truly surprising. I would not hesitate to recommend this car to anyone as I think it’s very impressive,” she said.

Commenting on the successful completion of the second leg of Proton 1 Tank Adventure, Dr. Li Chunrong, CEO of Proton said, “The Sabah leg of this year’s 1 Tank Adventure was very challenging but we were confident of everyone completing the course safely. The participants also had an opportunity to test their cars in driving conditions that would allow them to experience the safety equipment and dynamic abilities of their cars, which proved that our cars offer the best value and driving experience among all vehicles in their class.”

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Petronas Sign_Logo_Malaysia_Service StationPetronas Dagangan Bhd has launched the new Mesra loyalty points redemption portal to offer Mesra card members a more convenient redemption avenue and choices aside from purchaing fuel and Kedai Mesra items.

Concurrently, the company has also expanded its network of merchants to over 81 brands giving Petronas Mesra card holders a wider variety of choices. These include lifestyle rewards such as shopping, getaways, food & beverages, beauty & wellness products and services from brands such as AirAsia BIG, Baskin Robbins, Inside Scoop, La Juiceria, Legoland, Llao Llao, San Francisco Coffee, Sunway Lagoon, Tealive, TGV Cinema and many more.

Petronas Dagangan_Dato Sri Zainal Abidin_MD_CEO“We are excited to introduce the new Mesra redemption portal, which has been designed to provide our members the convenience and flexibility to manage their points, and redeem them digitally, anywhere and anytime. With the increased number of merchants, we are now the only loyalty card with the most number of brands for instant redemption and this means there is something for everyone, be it foodies, moviegoers, holiday-goers or shopaholics,” said Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PDB.

“Ultimately, we want to make it a seamless and rewarding journey for our customers, one that is easy and instant. Towards this end, we will continue to enhance our loyalty programme and expand our reward offerings so that our customers can enjoy a Redeem Like Never Before experience,”  he elaborated.

Petronas Dagangan_Mesra CardThe Mesra portal also enables cash top-up options for members who do not have sufficient Mesra points for redemption. All rewards redeemed will be in the form of e-vouchers to be presented at the merchant’s store.

In conjunction with the launch, Petronas is holding the Mesra Rewards Festival at Sunway Pyramid (Blue Oval) from 27 – 29 September. Sign up for a free Mesra card at this festival and you will instantly receive 200 Mesra points. All members will also receive a token to participate in the Giant Capsule with over 1,000 prizes to be won daily.

Prizes include loyalty points from Mesra, Sunway Pals and AirAsia BIG, fuel vouchers and Petronas merchandise, Dyson vacuum cleaner, Dibea vacuum cleaner, Google Home Mini, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Vivo S1.

Throughout the festival, there will be a special Mesra Hour where lucky draws will be conducted. Winners get to redeem items with 100 Mesra points, including flight tickets and gadgets.

www.mymesra.com.my/mesrarewards

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Honda Malaysia Road To 900000th Campaign Grand Finale_Bukit Jalil National Stadium_2019The Honda Malaysia “Road to 900,000th Unit Milestone Campaign” Grand Finale will be held at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium this weekend (28 – 29 September). Honda Malaysia is inviting everyone to the open car park of the Bukit Jalil National Stadium to join in this milestone celebration.

“In July 2019, we launched the “Road to 900,000th Unit Milestone Campaign” with the tagline “Terima Kasih 900K”, to thank Malaysians for their unwavering support towards Honda Malaysia by giving away nine Honda models as a reward. I am pleased to note that the giveaway campaign is getting active participation from customers nationwide. We are also arranging a Grand Finale to celebrate the significant achievement with Malaysians as well as present the nine Honda cars to the lucky winners. On behalf of Honda Malaysia, I would like to invite all Malaysians to celebrate this meaningful occasion with us and join the activities at the Grand Finale, which are specially arranged for Malaysians, from kids to adults. At the event as well, we will be previewing the New Civic to the public,” said Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Toichi Ishiyama.

Honda will further extend the theme of “Frontier of Innovation” at the Grand Finale where visitors can experience Honda’s Next Generation Advanced Technologies such as Sport Hybrid i-DCD X-ray Scanner as well as the Sport Hybrid i-DCD and VTEC Turbocharged Game Tower.

Additionally, there will be various family-friendly games and activities for all to enjoy, such as the Giant Water Slide, Insta-Luminous displays, Pedal Cart, Racing Simulator, etc. Further, everyone (with a valid driving license) is welcome to test drive a variety of Honda cars at the event.

In this campaign, Honda Malaysia has been giving away cars as part a contest. It recently presented the campaign’s second lucky winner, Mr. Lim Hong Ngee from Setapak, with a Honda HR-V crossover at the Sri Utama Auto Sdn Bhd Honda dealership.

Management Of Honda Malaysia and Sri Utama Auto with Mr Lim Hong NgeeMr. Lim Hong Ngee had walked into the dealership with the forms he received to try his luck in the campaign. “I am very excited that I will be the owner of a new HR-V, which is my second Honda SUV. I particularly like the sporty exterior design and spacious interior as well as the convenience that it provides for family travel. Overall, I am very happy and looking forward to driving my new Honda car,” he said.

With two winners already announced, seven more Honda models are still up for grabs for lucky Malaysians to drive home. To register or for more information on the “Road to 900,000th Unit Milestone Campaign”, you can log onto the campaign’s website: honda.com.my/microsite/900k or visit the official Facebook page.

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Mazda CX-30

The first mass-production battery electric vehicle by Mazda Motor Corporation is expected to make its debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show (23 October – 4 November).

This battery electric vehicle will be a completely new model, and will be the third installment in the Japanese automaker’s new-generation range. Mazda has been running test mules based on the CX-30 so very likely this all-new model will have a crossover style body. Mazda had also been testing a range extender EV featuring a small rotary engine, but seeing that the news is for a battery EV, the range extender could be saved for a later reveal.

Mazda_Logo_BadgeAs for the platform, Mazda has not been known to have a dedicated EV platform so it is likely that it will use its latest SkyActiv platform, which is used by the new Mazda3. Rest assured, the EV will also bear Mazda’s human-centric philosophy (Jinba Ittai) and make full use of the benefits of electric drive technology.

Other Mazda models slated for display at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show are the Mazda MX-5 roadster, Mazda3 Mazda CX-30, Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-8.

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Toyota Supra_GR Supra_A90_2019Call it what you want, but there is no denying that the Toyota Supra is legendary. And after laying low for nearly two decades (production of the fourth generation stopped in 2002), the iconic sports car is back. This time, it comes with the ‘GR’ branding which represents Gazoo Racing – Toyota’s push for a more motorsports-centric halo range.

Toyota Gazoo Racing is the umbrella organisation for Toyota’s global motorsports programme, involving itself in various endurance races and rallys. Gazoo Racing has thus far won the Le Mans 24 Hours FIA World Endurance Championship, the 2019 Dakar Rally, as well as the Manufacturer’s Championship of the FIA World Rally Championship.

GR Supra_Launch_UMW Toyota_Akio Takeyama_Tengku Djan_Shawn Lee_MalaysiaWith the launch of the all-new A90 Toyota GR Supra in Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor aims to further utilise the Gazoo Racing success in motorsports to help brand and develop a model range that leans on the sportier side, in addition to its regular range of vehicles, to appeal to a different set of customers.

 

Toyota GR Supra_A90_Gear Lever_Touch Pad Remote Controller_Centre Console_2019The GR Supra is the first GR model to be developed and produced by Toyota Gazoo Racing for the global market. The Malaysia variant is the Supra GTS which is fitted with a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine with twin-scroll turbocharger. This engine is paired to a quick-shifting 8-speed electronic automatic transmission and is good for sending 340 PS and 500 Nm of torque to the rear wheels (wheels are mixed size 19″). Using the launch control, you can take the GR Supra from zero to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.

Toyota Supra A90_Headlights_GR_Gazoo Racing_2019The GR Supra is equipped with Adaptive Variable Suspension, Electronically Controlled Limited Slip Differential (LSD), driving modes, head-up display, sports seats with lumbar support, dual zone climate control, keyless entry and start, adaptive LED headlights, LED tail lights, 8.8″ touchscreen display with touch pad remote controller, voice recognition, and a 12-speaker JBL audio system.

The GR Supra comes with Toyota Supra Safety which includes Forward Collision Warning with braking function, Lane Departure Warning with steering assist, Adaptive Cruise Control at all speeds, Adaptive High Beam System, Rear End Collision Warning and Speed Limit Info. Other key safety features include Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill-start Assist Control, Blind Spot Monitor, front and rear parking sensors, reverse camera, tyre pressure monitoring system, Emergency Stop Signal and ISOFIX anchor.

Toyota A90 Supra_GR_Gazoo Racing_Front Wheel_Brake Caliper_Headlight_Bumper_2019In a brief test drive of the GR Supra at the former Sungai Besi air base runway, we got a taste of the Supra’s acceleration potential as well as its 50:50 weight distribution. The level of front-end grip available as well as the predictable nature of the car’s lean into a turn inspires a lot of driving confidence. Top speed is rated at 250 km/h, but running on just section of the runway, I only managed to hit 210 km/h with no drama. It is no secret that the Supra is a joint development with BMW and it is a financially sensible move that has paid off. Despite using BMW hardware, Toyota has tuned the Supra to differentiate it from its continental step-sibling, the Z4.

UMW Toyota Motor_Deputy Chairman_Chief Motorsports Officer_Akio Takeyama_Malaysia“This time, as never before in the past, so much attention has been paid to its handling capabilities. Our President demanded nothing less than the highest performance and the considerable engineering resources and experience of the company were all drawn upon to develop the all-new GR Supra. This is a sports car in its purest form, with no compromise,” said Mr. Akio Takeyama, UMWT’s Chief Motorsports Officer and Deputy Chairman.

The GR Supra is priced from RM568,000. Colour choices are Prominence Red, Lightning Yellow, White Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, Silver Metallic, Matte Storm Grey Metallic, Black Metallic and Ice Grey Metallic.

GR Garage_Gazoo Racing_UMW Toyota Motor_MalaysiaBesides the GR Supra, UMWT also unveiled the GR Garage. This is a shop-in-shop concept available at selected authorised dealerships to sell GR high performance products and merchandise. There are currently five GR Garage outlets i.e. three in the Klang Valley, and one each in the northern and southern regions. Malaysia is the first market outside of Japan to offer the GR Garage.

“The TGR Festival, Vios Challenge and Toyota Velocity Esports Championship have shown how Toyota is injecting more passion into its motorsports activities,” said Mr Takeyama. “However, we find that this is not enough to cater for car enthusiasts and motorsports fans’ needs in Malaysia. So we have come up with a new platform – the GR Garage, a place where they can gather and talk about their passion of cars… especially sports cars and motorsports,” he added.

More information about the A90 GR Supra and GR Garage locations can be found in toyota.com.my/vehicles/gr-lineup/supra.

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Proton seems to be moving forward in the Sabah state capital of Kota Kinabalu with the brand recently opening its second dealership in KK which carries its new corporate identity; the first Proton flagship 4S centre in Malaysia was also opened in KK recently.

Proton 3S Centre_Customer Lounge_ShowroomThis newly launched Proton 3S centre is operated by Harapan Maju Sdn Bhd at a cost of RM8 million. Harapan Maju is a new Proton dealer that sees great potential in the brand. Furthermore, Harapan Maju bucks the industry trend as it is led by a team of women who are actively involved in the daily operations of the business, overseeing sales, service and marketing.

“We took the opportunity to start a Proton dealership because we have a lot of faith in the brand. Currently the brand resonates well with the market. People are taking notice especially with the new line-up of exciting models. The technologically advanced features as well as the competitive pricing have also caught the attention of the public,” said Jovinia Wong Kyau Yun, Director of Harapan Maju Sdn Bhd.

L-R: Dr Ho Tuck Sum, General Manager, Network Planning & Development, PROTON, Tuan Abd Said bin Ombok – Executive Officer of Putatan, Mr. Lawrence Wong, Managing Director of Harapan Maju Sdn Bhd, YB Phoong Jin Zhe, Minister of Youth & Sports, Sabah, Mr. Cheng Seng Fook , Director of Sales & Marketing PROTON, YB Datuk Hj. Uda bin Sulai, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Law & Native Affairs, Sabah, YB Tuan Awang Husaini bin Sahari, Member of Parliament, Putatan, Sabah, En. Abdul Hamid Bin Sallehuddin, Regional Sales Manager, East Malaysia, PROTON
L-R: Dr Ho Tuck Sum, General Manager, Network Planning & Development, PROTON, Tuan Abd Said bin Ombok – Executive Officer of Putatan, Mr. Lawrence Wong, Managing Director of Harapan Maju Sdn Bhd, YB Phoong Jin Zhe, Minister of Youth & Sports, Sabah, Mr. Cheng Seng Fook , Director of Sales & Marketing PROTON, YB Datuk Hj. Uda bin Sulai, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Law & Native Affairs, Sabah, YB Tuan Awang Husaini bin Sahari, Member of Parliament, Putatan, Sabah, En. Abdul Hamid Bin Sallehuddin, Regional Sales Manager, East Malaysia, PROTON

This new 3S outlet has a built-up area of 1,686 square meters. It houses of 12 service bays and 6 service hoists; the parking lot can accommodate up to 50 cars. Amenities such as free WiFi, a coffee bar, laptop charging area, kids’ area as well as prayer room are available in the showroom.

“We are delighted that many are taking up Proton dealerships. The fact that they are happy to be associated with the brand says a lot about the future of the company,” said Dr Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of Proton.

Year-to-date sales for East Malaysia had increased by 22% compared to the same period a year ago, while in Sabah, that increase is 32%.

The launch of the Harapan Maju Proton 3S Centre was officiated by YB Phoong Jin Zhe, Minister of Youth and Sports Sabah and Cheng Seng Fook, Director of Marketing, Proton.

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Perodua Axia AV_2019_MalaysiaPerodua has launched its updated A-segment hatchback, the Axia. The 2019 Axia is available in six variants i.e. E, G, GXtra, SE, AV, as well as a new STYLE variant, with prices ranging from as low as RM24k to RM43k.

Perodua Axia_2019_Rear ViewTo break it down, the base Axia E (only available in MT) costs RM24,090; Axia G, RM33,490; Axia GXtra, RM34,990; Axia STYLE, RM38,890; Axia SE, RM38,890; and Axia AV, RM43,190. All the variants beyond Axia E are automatic transmission. The prices quoted are on-the-road before insurance for Pen. Malaysia. The Axia is covered by a 5-year or 150,000 km warranty (whichever comes first).

Perodua Axia_AV_ASA_Push Start Button_2019The range-topping AV variant is now equipped with the Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) version 2.0. This system uses stereo cameras to enable driving assistance features such as Pedestrian Detection (effective up to 50 km/h), Pre-Collision Warning (up to 100 km/h), Pre-Collision Braking (up to 80 km/h), Front Departure Alert, and Pedal Misoperation Control. These features help to mitigate and reduce the impact of collisions so it does not mean that collisions won’t happen (it is still up to the driver to operate the vehicle responsibly).

From the GXtra and up, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control are available. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) are found in every variant except the base E. However, ISOFIX anchor points are standard across all variants. Additionally, the SE and AV also come with solar and security window film.

Perodua Axia_STYLE_Front_2019New to the Axia is the STYLE variant, which is primarily a dressed-up Axia. It features rugged looking front and rear bumpers with skid plates, body cladding, roof moulding, rear spoiler, and tail lights in clear lens. It is also fitted with larger 15″ five spoke alloy wheels and comes with a variant-exclusive Sunrise Orange body colour.

Perodua Axia STYLE_Dashboard_Steering Wheel_2019On the inside, there are some differences in the trim, and other than the addition of a push-start button, it is very similar to the GXtra.

“The new Perodua Axia STYLE embodies the desire to be different, to unleash the fun and active side that exists in all of us. It is upbeat and trendy, and at the same time retains all the hallmark Axia qualities of practicality, spaciousness, clever design and ease to drive,” said Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad, Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer.

Perodua Axia AV_Dashboard_2019According to Dato’ Zainal, Perodua has thus far received over 5,000 bookings for the 2019 Perodua Axia since it started taking orders on 22 August. “For over a quarter of a century, Perodua has mobilised Malaysia with quality compact vehicles that offer practicality, dependability, ease to drive and low overall ownership costs. For these reasons and more, the Perodua Kancil and Viva were popular choices for an entire generation of Malaysians buying their first car,” commented Dato’ Zainal.

“The 2019 Perodua Axia carries on that spirit while offering Malaysians much more in an entry-level vehicle than ever thought possible. It offers major advances in safety and style never seen before in this segment and yet retains its affordability,” he added.

The Axia has a rated fuel efficiency of 22.5 km/l (manual), 21.6 km/l (auto) and 20.8 km/l (STYLE, due to the larger wheels and additional weight).

Body colour choices for the Axia are: Ivory White (also the only colour for E variant), Glittering Silver, Midnight Blue, Lava Red (only for GXtra, SE & AV), and finally Sunrise Orange (STYLE only).

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The New BMW 330i M Sport_Malaysia_2019BMW Malaysia has unveiled the new BMW 330i M Sport to add to its locally assembled portfolio. This 3 Series is locally assembled at its facility in Kulim, Kedah which also assembles eight other BMW models, with a total of ten variants. The 330i M Sport is priced at RM288,800. The retail price (on the road, without insurance) includes BMW Group Malaysia’s latest 5 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty, Free Scheduled Service Programme and BMW Tyre Warranty Programme.

According to Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, “We introduced the seventh generation of the world’s best-selling premium sports sedan earlier this year, raising the bar yet again in its segment. While the fully imported variant has seen over 350 new owners in merely six months, the locally assembled BMW 330i M Sport introduced today is set to continue writing the success story of the ultimate sports sedan.”

“Beyond providing our customers a wider mix of products in addition to our offering of fully imported models, we are pleased to once again deliver on our promise to growing our investments in the country as Malaysia continues to grow as a hub for the BMW Group in South East Asia,” Hoelzl added.

The New BMW 330i M Sport_Wheel_MalaysiaThe locally assembled BMW 330i M Sport comes with 18″ M light alloy wheels in Double-spoke style 790 M bi-colour Orbit Grey with mixed tyres, complete with blue-painted M Sport calipers. This sports sedan also features adaptive LED headlights with Bi-LED technology. Other highlights include the notably larger kidney grille and slim, three-dimensional taillights fitted in an L shape with emphasis on the use of smoked glass.

The New BMW 330i M Sport_Rear View_ExhaustAt the rear, you get the aerodynamic spoiler lip affixed to the rear along with two distinct 90 mm tailpipes for the sporty look.

The BMW 330i M Sport has a 2.0L TwinPower Turbo petrol engine which puts out 258 hp and 400 Nm of torque from 1,550 – 4,400 rpm. Paired with an updated 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission, the official 0 – 100 km/h time is 5.8 seconds. Speed tops out at 250 km/h.

This sports sedan has a drag coefficient of 0.23. Aiding its best-in-class aerodynamics is a lighter (down by 25 kg) yet more rigid body. The rigidity levels of the body structure and suspension attachment have been greatly enhanced, with a 50:50 axle load distribution and a low centre of gravity. The M Sport suspension will highlight BMW’s first-ever lift-related dampers that exemplify an innovative damping system.

The New BMW 330i M Sport _Dashboard_Malaysia_2019Inside, the BMW 330i M Sport is fitted with the M Sport leather steering wheel with multi-function and shift paddles and ambient interior lighting. Other key features unique to its segment are the Intelligent Personal Assistant and Digital Key, as well as the safety innovation offered in the form of the Park Assist and Reverse Assist, afforded by the Parking Assistant system.

 

The New BMW 330i M Sport_Control DisplayFurther, The BMW Live Cockpit Professional is also available, combining the customisable and situation-linked displays on a digital 12.3″ instrument cluster and 10.25″ Control Display touchscreen running the latest BMW Operating System 7.0.

Body colour choices for the BMW 330i M Sport include Alpine White, Black Sapphire, and Mineral Grey. The Portimao Blue will be available beginning January 2020 while Sunset Orange will be available starting March 2020. Meanwhile, the interior comes with a choice of Black Vernasca leather upholstery or Cognac Vernasca leather upholstery.

Owners of the BMW 330i M Sport will experience the complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience which includes:

  • BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service Programme
  • BMW 2-Year/ 24 Month Tyre Warranty Programme for its Run Flat Tyre offering and services
  • BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
  • The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW White Card
  • BMW Service Online

Dynamic Financial Programme

The New BMW 330i M Sport_LED HeadlightThe Balloon Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia allows for ownership of the BMW 330i M Sport with monthly instalment plans starting from RM3,298 (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a five-year tenure).

 

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