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Top Holiday Destinations for a Budget Vacation in Malaysia

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Devan S

After a tough two years of travel restrictions, we can finally go on vacation to our heart’s content again. While many people decide to go overseas for their holidays, there’s also no shortage of excellent vacation spots in Malaysia. In fact, vacationing locally gives you less hassle and is often more affordable.

So, if you’re looking for travel ideas for a budget vacation in Malaysia, let us show you where to go.

1. Penang

Penang is widely known as the street food capital of Malaysia, and for a good reason. It’s home to amazing foods from diverse Malaysian cultures from nasi kandar to char kuey teow and more. Besides food, you also have gorgeous architectural and cultural spots that you can visit for free or for just a small entrance fee. Here are some things you can do in Penang.

Eat delicious foods:
 Some of the food spots you should visit in Penang include the original Nasi Kandar Hameediyah, Mee Sotong Hameed Pata at Esplanade Park Food Court, Padang Brown Food Court, and the Air Itam Asam Laksa. If you’re looking for a delicious budget weekend getaway, we reckon you’ll be happy just trying all the amazing food here.

Explore Georgetown:
 Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Georgetown is filled with colonial-era buildings with quirky murals dotted around the city. Here, you can take pictures with the murals, go cafe hopping, explore Penang’s Little India, and visit buildings like the Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion where a part of Crazy Rich Asians was shot.

Visit Popular Landmarks:
 Some popular tourist spots you should visit include Kek Lok Si Temple, Fort Cornwallis, Penang Hill, Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque, and The Top Penang which houses a theme park and a glass skywalk.

Go Hiking:
 When people think of Penang, they usually think of the beaches, but this island also has fun hiking trails worth checking out. You can go on a beginner-friendly hike at Bukit Jambul, stroll in the Youth Park (
Taman Bandaraya
), or take more challenging paths up Penang Hill.

Visit the museums:
 Penang also houses museums offering everything from historical exhibits to quirky art pieces. And most of the museums have cheap tickets, making them a must-visit when you’re on vacation in Malaysia. Popular museums include the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Colonial Penang Museum, Upside Down Museum, and the Penang 3D Trick Art Museum.

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2. Kuching, Sarawak

If you miss flying in a plane but still want a budget vacation in Malaysia, Kuching is the perfect place to visit. As the capital city of Sarawak, Kuching has plenty of malls, restaurants, and unique natural as well as cultural attractions. Here’s some of what you can do in Kuching.

Visit the various museums:
 If you’ve never been to Kuching, you should definitely visit its museums. There’s the Sarawak Museum, established in 1860, the Cat Museum which houses cat-related artifacts, and the brand new Borneo Cultures Museum opened in March 2022.

Sarawak Cultural village:
 Home of the annual Rainforest World Music Festival, the Sarawak Cultural Village also has authentic homes of the various local tribes including Iban, Bidayuh, Malay, and more. Besides visiting the homes and learning about the local lifestyle, there are also scheduled dance performances which you shouldn’t miss.

Try the local food:
 Kuching is home to the now well-known Laksa Sarawak, Kolo Mee, and Sarawak layer cake. However, you also shouldn’t miss trying other local foods such as Gula Apong ice cream made with local palm sugar and umai which is a fish dish similar to ceviche. To try authentic Sarawakian Dayak food, check out Lepau (halal) and the.Dyak (non-halal).

Kuching Waterfront:
 Located right in the heart of the city, the Kuching Waterfront is a scenic spot by the river where you can visit colonial structures like Fort Margherita, the Kuching Old Courthouse, and new attractions like the Darul Hana Bridge. Along the Waterfront is the Kuching Main Bazaar where you can get all your souvenirs from. After all, what is a Malaysian vacation without some souvenirs?

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3. Sekinchan, Selangor

Sekinchan is a small fishing village located a 1.5-hour drive away from Kuala Lumpur, making it a great destination for a budget weekend getaway. It’s best known for its huge, lush paddy fields. Though you could cover Sekinchan on a day trip, you can also head to nearby Kuala Selangor for more activities.

Visit lush paddy fields:
 No trip to Sekinchan is complete without visiting its beautiful paddy fields. The fields stretch as far as you can see and make for a gorgeous scene against the open blue sky. While here, you can visit the Paddy Gallery to learn about paddy cultivation and processing, besides buying souvenirs. The best time to see the paddy fields are in March, April, September, and October before they get harvested.

Drop by Kuala Selangor:
 For a proper weekend getaway even on a budget, you can drop by Kuala Selangor to visit the Sky Mirror and see the fireflies. During low tides, the ground at the Sky Mirror reflects the sky, looking like a perfect mirror, making for excellent photo opportunities. In the evening, you can go on a fireflies boat tour along the mangrove forest.

Image source: skymirrormalaysia.org

Enjoy fresh seafood:
 Both Sekinchan and Kuala Selangor are known for fresh, delicious seafood. If you’re on a vacation here, make sure to visit one of the many restaurants as the food here is not only tasty but also more affordable than in other places.

4. Cherating, Pahang

Cherating is a beautiful, coastal town that’s probably best known for housing the premium Club Med Cherating hotel. However, there are plenty of budget vacation attractions here that are sure to occupy your weekend getaway schedule. Besides having a swim or picnic on the beach, here are other things to do in Cherating.

Visit baby turtles:
 Cherating has a turtle sanctuary where you can see baby turtles and learn about the local turtle conservation efforts. If you’re lucky, you can even join the staff in releasing baby turtles back into the sea.

Go surfing:
 One of the very few surfing spots in Malaysia is located at Cherating. The swells here measure over four feet high and can run for up to 500 meters. If you’re a beginner and have always wanted to surf, you can visit Cherating Point Surf School to learn how to surf. The best time to surf here is during the North-East monsoon season from November to March.

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Eat authentic Terengganu food:
 Cherating is only a short drive away from Kemaman, where you can find tasty Terengganu cuisine including keropok lekor, otak-otak, mee calong, and of course, seafood.

Tour the mangrove river:
 The Cherating River cruise is a popular attraction in the area. You can spot animals like monkeys, snakes, and monitor lizards on the daytime river cruise, while the evening fireflies river cruise lets you experience glowing fireflies up close. Fun fact – the fireflies in Cherating are of the
Pteroptyx bearni
 variety which glow unsynchronized to each other, unlike the ones in Kuala Selangor which flash in sync.

5. Johor Bahru, Johor

Image source: legoland.com.my

When people think of a budget vacation in Malaysia, Johor Bahru rarely comes to mind. To the unfamiliar, it may look like any other Malaysian city. However, JB actually boasts a diverse list of attractions from its heritage street to the Legoland theme park.

Visit LEGOLAND:
 LEGOLAND Malaysia is one of the top local theme parks right now with over 15,000 LEGO models in eight themed areas, a water park, and a marine aquarium. Besides marveling at lifelike LEGO recreations of major cities, there are tons of rides to try out and fun performances to enjoy with the family.

Go on a shopping spree:
 JB is also home to shopping destinations with excellent deals. At the Johor Premium Outlets, you have over 150 luxury branded outlets such as Coach, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, and Adidas that offer discounted merchandise. Another place to visit is Pasar Karat, a large flea market that sells everything from street food to clothes, and even refurbished electronics, all at affordable prices. The Pasar Karat opens every night except on Mondays.

Image source: thestar.com.my

Try the local food:
 Just like other cities, JB has its own food culture with tasty cuisines. A budget vacation in Johor isn’t complete without trying its food, so don’t miss visiting Meldrum Walk to feast on street food including fried oysters, mutton soup, satay, and much more. If you’re looking for old-school pastries, check out Salahuddin Bakery where they have been selling flaky curry puffs, bread, and various cakes since 1937.

Explore Johor Bahru city:
 There’s no shortage of things to see here, so make sure you explore the city. Places worth mentioning include the Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Street with its antique shop houses, the Istana Besar which was the former home of the Johor Sultan, and Danga Bay which is a scenic waterfront with a recreational park and seafood restaurants.

We hope we’ve inspired you to plan your own fun vacation in Malaysia. Of course, Malaysia has loads more interesting destinations you can visit on a budget so don’t forget to explore the country and see all that it has to offer!

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Devan S
Devan believes written content is here to stay despite our depleting attention span and the rise of short videos. He loves four and two-wheeled vehicles, and movies of all makes and models.


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Vaksin AstraZeneca: Pandu Sendiri atau Guna Pengangkutan Awam?

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Tempahan untuk mendapatkan vaksin AstraZeneca secara sukarela telah dibuka secara rasmi kepada penduduk di sekitar Lembah Klang (Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur) bermula 12 tengah hari, 2 Mei 2021 yang lalu. Pendaftaran vaksin melalui laman web
Jawatan Kuasa Khas Jaminan Akses Bekalan Vaksin Covid 19
 ini dilakukan berdasarkan kaedah
first-come, first-served
. Sebanyak kira-kira 100,000 permohonan janji temu untuk mendapatkan suntikan vaksin AstraZeneca direkodkan dalam tempoh kurang daripada 90 minit selepas sistem dibuka untuk orang ramai.

Vaksin COVID-19 AstraZeneca (AZD1222) – Apa yang Anda Perlu Tahu?

Secara amnya, program vaksinasi bertujuan untuk memberikan perlindungan terhadap jangkitan wabak Covid-19. Vaksin Covid-19 AstraZeneca menunjukkan kadar keberkesanan yang tinggi dalam ujian klinikal di United Kingdom, Brazil, Afrika Selatan dan Amerika Syarikat. Ia berkesan mencegah dan mengelakkan gejala yang serius serta kematian disebabkan oleh wabak ini. Vaksin COVID-19 AstraZeneca telah diluluskan oleh Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara untuk penggunaan orang dewasa berumur 18 tahun dan ke atas.

Kesan sampingan biasa termasuk sakit atau sengal di tempat suntikan, keletihan, sakit kepala, sakit otot, demam dan berasa sejuk (biasanya 1 hingga 2 hari).

Selain itu, ada kemungkinan penerima mendapat kesan sampingan dikenali sebagai sindrom thrombosis dengan trombositopenia (TTS).

Namun begitu, kesan sampingan ini sangat jarang berlaku dan dianggarkan bahawa sebanyak 9.3 kes bagi setiap satu juta dos telah dilaporkan.

Tiada faktor risiko yang spesifik untuk TTS. Data sedia ada menunjukkan lebih banyak kes dilaporkan dalam kalangan orang dewasa di bawah umur 60 tahun dan golongan wanita
–
sumber

Pandu Sendiri atau Guna Pengangkutan Awam ke Pusat Pemberian Vaksin?

Secara amnya, vaksin AstraZeneca tidak mempunyai kesan yang diketahui terhadap kemampuan penerima untuk memandu dan menggunakan mesin. Namun begitu, kesan-kesan sampingan seperti lenguh-lenguh pada bahagian tangan, demam, pening dan lemah tubuh badan boleh mempengaruhi kemampuan dan keupayaan seseorang individu untuk memandu atau menggunakan mesin. Kesan sampingan selepas menerima suntikan vaksin adalah berbeza bergantung pada individu.

Sumber: Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN)

Oleh itu, anda tidak disarankan untuk memandu atau menggunakan apa-apa peralatan mesin jika anda berasa tidak sihat selepas menerima suntikan vaksin. Carsome menyenaraikan tips berikut untuk anda yang bakal menerima vaksin AstraZeneca:

Kesan vaksin adalah berbeza ke atas setiap individu. Jika perlu, bawa peneman untuk menunggu dan menemani anda ke pusat pemberian vaksin yang ditetapkan;

Selepas menerima vaksin, jangan terus memandu. Tunggu di ruangan yang disediakan sekurang-kurangnya selama 30 minit untuk menghilangkan pening atau mengenal pasti sama ada terdapat sebarang kesan sampingan;

Jika perlu, sediakan panadol atau makanan ringan sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga;

Selain itu, anda juga boleh mengg
unakan pengangkutan awam seperti kenderaan
e-hailing,
LRT, bas atau MRT
untuk pergi dan balik dari pusat pemberian vaksin. Anda boleh mempertimbangkan alternatif berikut jika anda memilih untuk menggunakan pengangkutan awam:

1. Universiti Malaysia

🚌 RapidKL 782, 821 dan T791

🚂 Keretapi Tanah Melayu – KTM

🚈 LRT Ampang Line, LRT Sri Petaling Line, LRT Kelana Jaya Line, MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line

🚗
e-hailing
 atau teksi

2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

🚌 RapidKL 430

🚂 Keretapi Tanah Melayu – KTM

🚈 MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line

🚗
e-hailing
 atau teksi

3. Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC)

🚌 RapidKL 772 dan 780

🚂 KTM Seremban Line

🚈 LRT Ampang Line, LRT Sri Petaling Line, LRT Kelana Jaya Line,

MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line

🚗
e-hailing
 atau teksi

4. Ideal Convention Centre Shah Alam (IDCC)

🚌 RapidKL 751 dan SA01

🚂 Keretapi Tanah Melayu – KTM

🚈 LRT Ampang Line, LRT Sri Petaling Line, LRT Kelana Jaya Line

🚗
 e-hailing
 atau teksi

Kebenaran Rentas Negeri atau Daerah untuk Mendapatkan Vaksin Covid-19

Berikutan pengumuman Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan di Malaysia, individu yang perlu merentas negeri atau daerah untuk mendapatkan suntikan vaksin hanya perlu menunjukkan butiran janji temu yang boleh didapati dalam aplikasi MySejahtera, laman web atau SMS semasa melalui
sekatan jalan raya
 tanpa perlu memohon kebenaran rentas negeri atau daerah daripada pihak polis.

Soalan Lazim Berkaitan Vaksin Covid-19

Selain itu, Carsome turut menyediakan soalan lazim berkaitan vaksin Covid-19 seperti berikut untuk panduan anda:

1. Apakah itu Covid-19?

Coronavirus
 (Covid-19) adalah penyakit berjangkit yang berpunca daripada virus
 corona
 yang dikenali sebagai SARS-CoV-2. Individu yang terdedah kepada virus ini mungkin mengalami gejala-gejala seperti berikut:

sesak nafas;

keletihan;

sakit otot atau badan;

sakit kepala;

kehilangan deria rasa atau bau;

sakit tekak;

kesesakan atau hidung berair;

demam atau menggigil;

batuk;

loya atau muntah;

cirit-birit.

2. Siapakah golongan berisiko tinggi yang terdedah kepada jangkitan Covid-19?

Golongan berisiko tinggi adalah kanak-kanak, warga emas berusia 65 tahun ke atas, pesakit dengan penyakit kronik dan daya ketahanan badan yang rendah serta wanita hamil.

3. Apakah kepentingan mengambil vaksin Covid-19?

Vaksin Covid-19 diberikan untuk mengawal penularan wabak Covid-19. Semakin ramai penduduk menerima suntikan vaksin, ia secara tidak langsung membentuk Imuniti Kelompok atau
Herd Immunity.
Ia bukan sahaja dapat mengurangkan risiko jangkitan yang lebih serius, malah dapat melindungi golongan yang berisiko yang tidak layak menerima vaksin.

4. Bagaimana saya boleh mendapatkan maklumat lanjut mengenai vaksin?

Anda boleh mendapatkan maklumat lebih lanjut berkaitan vaksin dengan bertanya kepada pegawai atau petugas kesihatan yang bertugas atau melalui laman web rasmi yang tepat dan boleh dipercayai.

5. Apakah vaksin yang akan digunakan di Malaysia?

Terdapat beberapa jenis vaksin yang akan digunakan di Malaysia, antaranya:

mRNA keluaran Pfizer-BioNtech;

Viral vector
 keluaran AstraZeneka;

Inactivated
 keluaran Sinovac;

Recombinant viral vector
 keluaran Cansino;

Viral vector
 keluaran Gamaleya.

6. Apakah yang perlu dilakukan selepas menerima suntikan vaksin Covid-19?

Setelah menerima suntikan vaksin COVID-19, penerima vaksin perlu:

1. Berada di ruang pemerhatian yang ditetapkan sekurang-kurangnya selama 15 hingga 30 minit. Maklumkan kepada petugas kesihatan atau dapatkan rawatan segera sekiranya mengalami tanda-tanda berikut selepas menerima vaksin Covid-19
–
Kesukaran bernafas, muka, bibir dan tekak membengkak, denyutan jantung yang sangat cepat, ruam teruk timbul di seluruh badan, pening dan lemah tubuh badan.

2. Dalam tempoh empat (4) hingga 30 hari selepas divaksin, dapatkan rawatan sekiranya anda;

Mengalami sakit kepala yang baru dan teruk serta tidak dapat dikawal dengan ubat tahan sakit atau bertambah teruk;

Sakit kepala yang bertambah teruk ketika berbaring atau tunduk;

Sakit kepala luar biasa yang disertai dengan:

Penglihatan kabur, loya dan muntah;

Kesukaran bertutur;

Rasa lemah, mengantuk atau sawan;

Terdapat tompok merah baru di bawah kulit, lebam atau pendarahan yang tidak dapat dijelaskan;

Sesak nafas atau sakit dada, kaki bengkak atau sakit perut berterusan.

3. Penerima vaksin perlu sentiasa mengamalkan norma baharu dan mengikuti langkah pencegahan penyakit Covid-19.

4. Anda perlu menyimpan kad vaksinasi yang diberi oleh anggota kesihatan. Kad vaksinasi ini juga akan menunjukkan tarikh dos kedua vaksin yang perlu diambil.

7. Apakah yang perlu dilakukan sekiranya saya mengalami kesan sampingan selepas suntikan?

Sekiranya anda mengalami kesan sampingan selain yang dinyatakan di atas, anda disarankan untuk melaporkan kepada klinik kesihatan terdekat dan mendapatkan rawatan dengan segera. Ini kerana kemungkinan terdapat kesan sampingan lain yang belum dilaporkan.

8. Adakah saya dilindungi sepenuhnya setelah menerima vaksin Covid-19?

Vaksin mula menunjukkan keberkesanan melalui peningkatan antibodi dalam badan bermula dari hari ke-12 selepas dos pertama diberikan. Pembentukan antibodi akan meningkat secara mendadak selepas pemberian dos kedua. Ini bermaksud, seseorang akan dilindungi secara optimum selepas menerima kedua-dua dos vaksin.

Namun begitu, penerima vaksin masih disarankan untuk mengamalkan langkah pencegahan dengan mempraktikkan 3W (
Wash, Wear, Warn
) serta mengelakkan 3C –
Confined Space
 (Sempit),
Crowded
 (Sesak) dan
Close Conversation
 (Sembang dekat).

Nota:
 Jika anda mempertimbangkan untuk
membeli kereta terpakai

atau
menjual kereta lama
 anda, layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut. Carsome merupakan platform
jual beli kereta terpakai

t
erbaik
 di Malaysia.

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


4 Tips to Turn Your Car into a Romantic Mobile This Valentine’s Day

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4 Tips to Turn Your Car into a Romantic Mobile This Valentine’s...

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Devan S

People rarely pay attention to their cars when they go out on a date. However, most of us spend a lot of time driving with our significant other, whether it’s driving each other to the office, to do the groceries, or to a fancy dinner. With Valentine’s Day coming up, now is the perfect time to turn your car into a romantic space and impress your partner. Below are some tips to turn up the romance factor in your car and set the mood for the perfect date.

1. Add Some Fragrance with a Car Air Freshener

Scents can evoke powerful emotions and help set the tone for a date or a night out, even more so on Valentine’s Day. So make sure you keep your car smelling good when you pick up your date. If you know what your significant other’s favorite scent is, you can use an air freshener with that scent in your car. You can even keep some of your favorite essential oils in your car to elevate the atmosphere even more. Just be sure to not overdo it – you wouldn’t want to overwhelm your date with strong smells and suffocate them.

2. Create a Playlist with Your Favorite Songs

Just like scents, music can trigger positive emotions and memories. So instead of just listening to random songs on the radio this Valentine’s Day, why not curate a playlist of songs you both enjoy? You could include songs from your first dance, your favorite karaoke tunes, or any other song you think your partner would enjoy. Have a mix of songs in your playlist and not just romantic ones. That way, you both can have an impromptu karaoke session and possibly lots of laughs.

3. Get Some Cozy Cushions

Whether you’re going on a long road trip or just having a conversation in your parked car, some plush cushions can provide extra comfort and turn your car into a cozy place. Even if you can’t use the cushions when you’re driving, your partner could always use one to get more comfortable. You could get cushions in your and your partner’s favorite colors, have them covered in patterns you both love, or even get extra fluffy and huggable cushions. You could even keep a plush toy in the car like a teddy bear of your partner’s favorite animal to make your car romantic and inviting.

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4. Hide Little Gifts and Surprises in Your Car

Everybody loves surprises, especially if they’re gifts. This Valentine’s Day, you can show that you appreciate your significant other by hiding little treats or gifts in your car and having them find the items. Plus, it’s fun and exciting for both of you. You could hide a nice box of chocolates, gift cards, or even conversation starter cards with fun questions. Then, you can use these cards to play a fun question-and-answer game with your partner.

To turn up the romantic factor, you can even create a card detailing your itinerary for date night and surprising your partner with it. Also, be sure to hide these in your car’s designated storage spaces like the glove box or center console, as loose items in the cabin can create a safety issue.

Fun Car Date Ideas

A typical date for most people would be dinner at a nice restaurant, going to the movies, or a romantic getaway. However, with the increasing COVID-19 cases, many of us would understandably be hesitant to spend much time in public places. Luckily, with just a little creativity, you can have a fun date anywhere, even in your car. Here are some fun date ideas you can have in your car:

1. Go For a Scenic Drive

Sometimes, the journey is just as good as the destination. Instead of going to a crowded place, you can plan a short getaway with your partner and go for a leisurely drive on a scenic route. You can either drive around the city at night to enjoy the lights or go out of town to enjoy the sights of nature along our highways and old trunk roads. Either way, you can have a good time as long as you have the right person by your side.

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2. Have a Parked Car Heart-to-Heart Chat

If you’ve ever had a conversation in a parked car, then you know that it’s just more fun and intimate, especially if you do it with your significant other. You can do this parked outside your house, at a nearby parking lot, or even at a scenic spot atop a hill. The small space and quietness in your car can create a romantic atmosphere that makes it perfect to get to know each other better.

3. Have an In-Car Dinner or Picnic

If you prefer to not dine in public, why not pack some food and have dinner in your car? You can grab a drive-thru meal from your favorite place or even pack a homemade meal and have a picnic in the backseat. While you’re dining, you can enjoy some music or do some traffic-watching in the comfort of your car.

As you can see, there are a lot of things you can do to make your car romantic. These tips are not only simple to do, but work great even outside of Valentine’s Day. That said, having the right car is also important for a smooth drive on date nights and when running daily errands.

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CARSOME Certified car
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Furthermore, each CARSOME Certified car gives exceptional value with the following:

Professional inspection:
 We put all CARSOME cars through a 175-point inspection to ensure they are free from major accidents and flood damage.

Professional refurbishment:
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One-year warranty:
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Why you should invest in Toyota Vios 2019

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Haziq Asyraf

Toyota is a brand that is no stranger in the automotive world in Malaysia. Toyota Malaysia rolled out their upgraded invention – the
Vios 2019
, equipped with a brand-new facelift.

Just to be clear, though this Vios may look all new, it is not a new generation car (it is still part of the
3rd generation Vios
) but an upgrade from the previous generation (think the iPhone 4 upgrade to an iPhone 4S!). Some of the main upgrades that can be seen includes the exterior frame of the car, the brand new engine and its safety features.

What is New?

The All-Powerful Engine

This third generation Vios is powered by an all new 1.5L 4-cylinder Dual-VVTi engine with a codename 2NR-FE that produces 107PS and 140 Nm of torque. IT is linked to a CVT with 7 virtual ratios that replaced 1NZ-FE VVT-i used in all the previous models. This engine makes driving and accelerating smoother, gives the car better fuel efficiency as well as equipped with valve timing systems that vary on the input valves and exhaust valves.

Although the engine is said to be similar to the previous models, the Dual-VVTi engine is paired with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with a 7-speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic mode and there is a drive mode switch for Eco, Normal and Sport which makes this car even better. The combination of the new engine and the CVT gearbox offers fuel efficiency up to 18% compared to the other models. It goes along with the Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEV) recognition that the car received as well.

The Specifications and Safety Features

As said previously, the safety features for the Toyota Vios 2018 has also been optimized and your peace of mind is their priority in creating this car. The engineers went the extra mile to ensure that everyone that rides the car are kept safe.  All the different variations are equipped with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) that detects understeering or oversteering while cornering, Traction Control (TRC) that detects wheel spin on slippery road surfaces and helps by adjusting braking force, Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) that maintains brake pressure and prevents the car from rolling backwards on a slope, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Daytime Running Lights, Parking Sensors, Follow Me Home function and 7 SRS airbags (driver, front passenger, side, curtain and driver’s knee).

Some additional specs that can be found in the 1.5G variation includes Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) that can detect vehicles that may not be visible to the driver when changing lanes, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). Other than that, both the 1.5G and the 1.5E is also equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) that gives the driver a detailed 360 degree view of the car for maneuvering in tight spaces, Front Digital Video Recorder (DVR) to record your journey for your protection and the Multi- information Display (MID) that can be switched between different displays such as Eco Wallet, fuel economy record and fuel economy rank.

The third generation Vios is offered in 3 different variations – Vios 1.5J, Vios 1.5E and Vios 1.5G. The price for 1.5J starts from RM 77,200 while the 1.5E starts at RM 81, 200. The most expensive variation, the 1.5G is sold at a starting price of RM 87, 300. All these prices are the ‘on the road price’ (OTR) and come without insurance. The warranty for the Vios 2019 is for 5 years and all the variations can be found in 5 different colors which are Dark Blue Metallic, Red Mica Metallic, Altitude Black, Silver Metallic and Super White II

The Interior and Exterior

The interior design of the Vios 2019 showcases its news design, one that is more elegant and trendy. The dashboard and the aircon control are re-designed and replaced with digital and auto-air-conditioning. Other than that, the back seat passengers can charge their mobile devices with the USB charging port that is found in the Centre Console Box while enjoying the great music that comes from the 6 speaker systems all around the car and various storage spaces.  The 1.5G variation is equipped with an Optitron Meter with Multi-information Display (MID) and a DVD-AVX infotainment system. The addition of reverse camera, LED back lights, fog lights, parking sensors and auto-folding side mirrors makes this model perfect.

Other than that, the car is also furnished with Electrochromic Rear-View Mirror, projector headlights, and stylish 16-inch alloy rims in all its tires. The seating area for the 1.5G has leather seat covers while the 1.5E and 1.5J uses fabric seat covers.

In conclusion, the Vios 2019 can be classified as the perfect model in the middle-sized sedan category. While maintaining some great specs that can be found in the older generation, the upgrades in this Vios gives this car the best value for your money. So, if you are looking to buy the Vios 2019 and want to sell your current car, do check out
Carsome
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Toyota Vios 2019: Serba Lengkap, Serba Baharu

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Jenama Toyota merupakan sebuah jenama yang tidak asing lagi dalam pasaran di Malaysia. Baru-baru ini, Toyota Malaysia telah melancarkan ‘facelift’ Vios 2019 serba lengkap, serba baharu. Model ini tampil lebih elegan berbanding model sebelumnya yang kini sudah memasuki generasi ketiga. Ia bukan sahaja menerima perubahan baharu pada reka bentuknya, malah ciri keselamatan untuk pemanduan juga turut dipertingkatkan. Model Toyota baharu ini tampil dengan reka bentuk yang lebih ‘sporty’ dan sangat sesuai untuk golongan muda.

Prestasi dan Enjin

Model Toyota Vios baharu ialah hadir dengan enjin 2NR-FE 1.5 liter empat silinder Dual VVT-i  yang menggantikan enjin 1NZ-FE VVT-i yang digunakan dalam model-model sebelumnya. Ia sekali gus menjadikan pemanduan dan pecutan lebih lancar, cekap bahan bakar dan mampu menghasilkan kuasa 107PS dan tork 140Nm. Selain itu, enjin ini juga turut dilengkapi sistem pemasaan injap bervariasi pada injap kemasukan dan injap ekzos.

Walaupun enjin ini dikatakan memiliki kuasa yang lebih kurang berbanding model enjin sebelum ini, enjin ini sesuai untuk model ini kerana ia dipadankan kotak gear CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission, CVT) tujuh kelajuan dengan mod Sport Sequential Shiftmatic yang menggantikan kotak gear automatik empat kelajuan model sebelumnya. Gabungan enjin baharu dan kotak gear CVT ini menawarkan penjimatan bahan api sehingga 18 peratus berbanding model sebelumnya. Ia selari dengan pengiktirafan
Kenderaan Cekap Tenaga
 (Energy Efficient Vehicles, EEV) yang diterimanya.

Spesifikasi dan Ciri Keselamatan

Ciri keselamatan bagi model Toyota Vios 2019 ini turut dipertingkatkan. Kesemua varian dilengkapi Kawalan Kestabilan Kenderaan (
Vehicle Stability Control
, VSC), Kawalan Cengkaman (
Traction Control
, TRC), Kawalan Bantuan Mula Mendaki (
Hill-start Assist Control
, HAC), Sistem Brek Antikunci (
Anti-lock Braking System
, ABS), Pengagihan Brek Elektronik (
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
, EBD), Lampu Nyalaan Siang (
Daytime Running Lights
) dan turut menerima tujuh beg udara SRS.

Varian 1.5G pula menerima penambahan spesifikasi iaitu Paparan Titik Buta (
Blind Spot Monitor
, BSM) dan Amaran Lintasan Trafik Belakang (
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
, RCTA). Selain itu, varian 1.5E dan 1.5G turut dilengkapi dengan Paparan Pandangan Panoramik (
Panoramic View Monitor
, PVM) dan Perakam Video Digital Hadapan (
Front Digital Video Recorder
, DVR).

Model Vios generasi ketiga ini ditawarkan dalam tiga varian – Vios 1.5J, Vios 1.5E dan Vios 1.5G. Varian 1.5J ditawarkan pada harga RM77,200, manakala varian pertengahan 1.5E pula dijual pada harga RM81,200. Varian tertinggi 1.5G pula dijual pada harga RM87,300. Kesemuanya adalah harga atas jalan dan tanpa insurans, didatangkan dengan waranti selama lima tahun tanpa had perbatuan. Kesemua varian ini hadir dengan lima pilihan warna iaitu biru metalik, merah metalik, hitam, perak dan putih.

Bahagian Dalaman dan Luaran

Rekaan dalaman Vios 2019 baharu tampil dengan rekaan yang lebih elegan dan trendy. Papan pemuka dan kawalan pendingin hawa direka semua dengan penggunaan kawalan pendingin hawa digital dan automatik. Selain itu, terdapat tambahan pengecas USB pada bahagian konsol tengah untuk penumpang belakang, enam pembesar suara dan pedal penukar gear. Varian 1.5G turut dilengkapi dengan meter jenis skrin paparan pelbagai maklumat jenis Optitron dan sistem infotainmen DVD-AVX. Kamera undur, lampu belakang LED, lampu kabus, sensor parkir dan cermin sisi auto-lipat menambahkan lagi kesempurnaan model ini.

Selain itu, ia turut dilengkapi Cermin Pandang Belakang Elektrokromik (
Electrochromic Rear View Mirror
), lampu utama projektor dan rim aloi 16 inci. Bahagian kabin tempat duduk pula dibaluti kulit, kecuali varian 1.5E dan 1.5J yang menggunakan balutan fabrik. Secara keseluruhannya, Vios 2019 boleh dikatakan sebagai pemilikan yang berbaloi bagi kategori sedan bersaiz sederhana.
Toyota Vios
 masih mengekalkan ciri-ciri terbaik yang ada pada model Vios sebelum ini dan menambah baik beberapa aspek lain, sekali gus menjanjikan nilai wang yang lebih baik untuk penggunanya.

Jika anda mempertimbangkan untuk memiliki
kereta Vios terpakai

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6 Benda yang Adam Daripada Carlist Suka Pada Toyota Vios Baru 2023!

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Haziq Asyraf

Toyota Vios baru 2023
 yang dilancarkan pada bulan Mac yang lalu telah memikat hati ramai penggemar kereta disebabkan reka bentuknya yang sangat moden dengan ciri-ciri keselamatan yang praktikal dan prestasi yang mantap.

Baru-baru ini, Adam daripada Carlist berpeluang melihat dan memandu sendiri
Toyota Vios
 baharu ini, jadi di sini kami senaraikan 6 benda yang Adam suka mengenai kereta tersebut menurut video TikTok yang dihasilkan oleh carlist.my.

@carlistmy
 Toyota Vios 2023 – Nampak macam Camry!
#toyota

#vios

#toyotavios

#langkawi

#camry

#hondacity

#fastback

♬ original sound – Carlist.my

1) Rekaan Bampar Hadapan Yang Garang

Perkara pertama yang semua orang akan perasan apabila melihat Toyota Vios baru 2023 ini adalah rekaan bampar hadapan yang menonjol dan kelihatan agak sama seperti bampar hadapan Toyota Camry.

Sumber:
Toyota.com

Selain daripada rupa yang garang, reka bentuk bampar hadapan ini juga mempunyai ciri-ciri praktikal yang membantu memberi aliran udara yang mencukupi untuk menyejukkan enjin bagi memastikan prestasi enjin yang optimum semasa dipandu.

2) Tayar Continental Contact 17 Inci

Tayar Continental Contact bersaiz 17 inci yang didatangkan dengan Toyota Vios baru varian G  menjamin perjalanan yang senyap dan selesa, lebih-lebih lagi apabila digabungkan dengan bentuk badan
fastback
kereta tersebut. Ia juga direka untuk memberi anda cengkaman yang baik semasa memandu di atas permukaan jalan raya sama ada dalam keadaan basah atau kering. Gabungan kedua-dua komponen ini menjamin pemanduan yang lebih mantap untuk Toyota Vios baru ini.

Sumber:
Toyota.com

3) Pemegang Cawan

Walaupun kedengaran seperti sesuatu yang remeh, pemegang cawan adalah salah satu ciri penting yang perlu ada dalam kereta, terutama sekali bagi mereka yang kerap memandu jauh.

Sumber:
Toyota.com

Dengan menyediakan tempat yang sesuai untuk meletakkan minuman, keselesaan pemandu dan juga penumpang dapat dijamin di samping memastikan air takkan senang tumpah atas lantai kereta dengan pemegang cawan ini. Jadi, kereta akan sentiasa bersih daripada sebarang kesan tumpahan.

4) Reka Bentuk Kereta
Fastback

Toyota Vios baru 2023 ini datang dalam reka bentuk kereta
fastback
yang membuatkannya nampak lebih bergaya dan moden berbanding generasi sebelumnya. Sedan dengan bentuk
fastback
lazimnya mempunyai bumbung condong yang memanjang hingga bahagian but kereta, yang menjadikan kereta kelihatan lebih
sporty
.

Sumber:
Toyota.com

Satu lagi kelebihan utama reka bentuk kereta
fastback
ialah aerodinamik yang dipertingkatkan, yang membantu meningkatkan kecekapan penggunaan bahan api dan juga prestasi kereta apabila dipandu.

5) Peresap Belakang
(Rear Diffuser)

Selain daripada reka bentuk yang aerodinamik, Toyota Vios baru 2023 juga dilengkapi dengan peresap belakang – satu panel pada bahagian bawah bampar belakang kereta yang dapat membantu melancarkan pengaliran udara di bawah kereta semasa dipandu.

Sumber:
Toyota.com

Dengan aliran udara yang lancar, pemanduan akan menjadi lebih stabil terutamanya apabila membelok dan pada kelajuan yang tinggi. Selain itu, kecekapan penggunaan bahan api juga akan menjadi lebih baik.

6) Lampu Isyarat Membelok Belakang Berurutan
(Rear Sequential Turn Signal)

Dalam usaha untuk menjadikan Toyota Vios baru 2023 ini kelihatan lebih moden, ia turut didatangkan dengan lampu isyarat membelok belakang berurutan bagi varian G, yang biasanya hanya boleh didapati pada kereta mewah.

Sumber:
Toyota.com

Bila memandu dengan lampu isyarat berurutan yang ada pada Vios baru ini, memang nampak lebih mewah! Selain daripada menjadikan kereta kelihatan lebih menarik, lampu isyarat begini juga mampu memberi manfaat dari segi keselamatan di jalan raya. Ia akan menyala dalam corak berurutan, yang boleh membantu pemandu lain mengenal pasti arah membelok anda dengan tepat.

Dapatkan Toyota Vios Pramilik Berkualiti di CARSOME

Memang tak dapat dinafikan yang Toyota Vios baru 2023 ini adalah sebuah kereta dengan rekaan yang moden, ciri keselamatan yang canggih, dan prestasi pemanduan yang mantap. Tetapi, harganya juga lebih mahal berbanding dengan generasi sebelumnya.

Jika anda sedang mencari sebuah kereta sedan pada harga mampu milik, mungkin anda boleh pertimbangkan Toyota Vios generasi sebelumnya yang menawarkan pemanduan yang sangat selesa dan kecekapan penggunaan bahan api yang tinggi. Tambahan pula, anda boleh dapatkan sebuah
Toyota Vios pramilik
 dengan harga bermula daripada RM43,000 di CARSOME!

Layari
carsome.my
 atau
muat turun aplikasi mudah alih kami
 untuk dapatkan
Toyota Vios pramilik berkualiti
 yang telah dibaik pulih secara profesional untuk memastikan keselamatan melebihi taraf, keselesaan sepenuhnya, dan estetik yang telah dibaik pulih.

Artikel ini ditulis berdasarkan video “
5 Benda Saya Suka – Toyota Vios 2023
” yang diterbitkan di halaman
TikTok carlist.my
.

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2019 Supra Racing Concept: Get Ready For An Explosive Comeback!

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It’s here. The Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept is a modern racing concept that showcases the brand’s commitment to bring its iconic sportscar back to life! It is rumoured that the production Supra’s reveal could be at next year’s Detroit Auto Show, the same event where Toyota unveiled the FT-1 concept years ago. Developed by the go-faster Toyota Gazoo Racing division, the concept signals the return of the legendary Supra that ended production in 2002. The Supra will be sharing the same platform with the next-gen BMW Z4, as the final production model will be available only in the “Gran Turismo Sport” for PlayStation 4 next month.

With the 2019 GR Supra, the emphasis is placed on lightweight materials, windscreen and side windows made out of plastic. The doors are lined with carbon fibre panels with the cabin stripped down to the fundamentals. Compared to the glorious 2014’s FT-1 concept, the GR Supra will have a cabin very much focused for competition, a racing dashboard, OMP driver’s seat and safety harness.

The Toyota Supra still enjoys an iconic status among sports car aficionados all over the world. Rewind the years, the Supra gained further popularity from its feature in the Gran Turismo® driving simulator video game as well as the ‘movie car star’ driven by Brian O’Conner (played by Paul Walker) in the first film in
The Fast and the Furious
 global action movie franchise.

The original Supra badge was first seen in 1978 known as the A40 before three generations continued the tradition – the A60 in 1981, A70 in 1986 and A80 in 1993. Thereafter, the front engine; rear-wheel drive GT sportscar remained fully in production until the final generation in 2002 where it was Toyota’s most powerful production model.

The development of the GR Supra is one that is true to the beliefs of Kiichiro Toyoda, founder of Toyota. He believed that the challenges of performance and durability can directly help Toyota’s development in building better cars, and generate interest and excitement among motoring fans. By bringing in employees into racing garages and the pit lane, it improves their observational skills, personal development aspects in working under extreme, and highly-pressured environments.

Here’s what’s interesting. The new fifth-generation Supra is a joint project with BMW, the Supra’s project chief Tetsuya Tada mentioned during an interview with
BBC’s Top Gear
, he admits that working with BMW was very different to working with Subaru on the 86 and BRZ project.

When speaking with
CarAdvice
, he added “I can give you one example: the 86 and BRZ – you know about this sports car now – the reason why we decided to jointly develop 86 and BRZ with Subaru was because, sports cars are extremely difficult in terms of business case, special parts, investment. So when working together with Subaru, the initial understanding was that we would seek out as much common parts as possible, the only differences was badge and colours.”

As a badge that is dominant in the All-Japan GT or Super GT series – winning the GT500 class four times, the Toyota Supra also competed in American IMSA sportscar racing in the 1980s and twice appeared at Le Mans in 1990s.

Will this car solidify and make their mark again in the new age?

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Top 4 Best Dashcam Brands in Malaysia & How to Choose One

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Haziq Asyraf

According to
this report by the New Straits Times
, Malaysia recorded a whopping total of 418,237 traffic accidents
 back in 2020.
This indicates that investing in a dashcam should be a priority among drivers in order to ensure their safety.

A dashcam might not save your car from an accident but at least having a record of the encounter will be useful to protect your safety, prove your innocence, and it might save you some money too. Here are four best dashcam brands in Malaysia and how do you choose one for your car.

1.
70Mai
 (RM175 – RM 619)

Tons of features, clear output, and inexpensive pricing makes 70Mai the top brand when it comes to the preferred dashcam choice in Malaysia. Offering an extensive range of dashcams from beginner models to premium models with 4K resolution and driver-assistance system, they’ve got you covered with all your dashcam needs.

Their best selling model, t
he
70mai Dashcam Pro Plus+ A500S Car Recorder
 has a built-in GPS system, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), as well as a 1944p super high resolution, all for a low price of RM309!

2.
DDPai
 (RM149 – RM1799)

A high end dashcam brand that focuses on stylish designs to blend in with your car,  and a superior visual quality, DDPai’s dashcams have superior visual quality and are an impressive piece of equipment that all cars should have.

At just RM249, the
DDPAI Z40 1944P Dash Cam
 is their highly sought-after model with all the basic features such as 1944P Full High Definition (FHD) resolution, IPS monitor, and a loop recording function. If you’re aiming for the extra features such as the built-in GPS and Sense Reality Function, you will have to splurge a bit for a more advanced model – the top of the line
DDPai X2SPro Dashcam
 will cost you around RM899, but it is highly worth it.

3.
GOQ
(RM75 – RM288)

For the budget conscious, the GOQ brand dashcam offers all the necessary features in a package that’s light on your wallet without sacrificing quality. The low price tag means you will have to give up on advanced features such as built-in GPS and night time recording.

The
GOQ D90 3-Way Record Car Camera Dashcam
 is their most successful model and it is equipped with a 170 degree wide angle front lens, a 720p front camera video resolution, and a G-Sensor that enables the dashcam to automatically start recording when it detects a crash. Priced at only RM89, it is definitely a steal for bargain hunters out there who are looking for a no nonsense dashcam.

4.
VIOFO
 (RM404 – RM1791)

From action cameras to dashcams, VIOFO aims to create products that are premium, practical, and reliable for the masses. Staying true to their brand, they offer mid range to premium dashcams with a discreet design and innovative system that is packed with benefits for you.

Their top of the line model, the
VIOFO A129 Pro Duo 4K Dual Dash Cam
 will set you back RM936, but you have to take into consideration that you are getting a front camera with 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) resolution, Sony Exmor R Starvis image sensors, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity over its native app that allows you to quickly download your footages to your phone for editing and sharing.

How to Choose a Dashcam

Image Quality

Even if you have a recording of an accident happening, there is nothing you can do if the image is blurry and you are not able to identify the plate number of the car involved.

This is why it is best to choose a dashcam with a resolution of at least 720p to ensure you will end up with a clear image. If you can stretch your budget, a dashcam with 2K or 4K resolution will provide you with an even sharper image that could help you win an argument or two in the future.

Additionally, a higher resolution dashcam means you will need a bigger storage to store your videos. So, don’t skimp out on memory cards. One minute of footage recorded in 4K will require about 450MB in memory, it is recommended that you get a memory card with a capacity of 128GB just to be safe. After all, you don’t want your precious dashcam footage to be overwritten when you need it most.

Mounting Options

When it comes to mounting your dashcam, there are three ways to do it, depending on the mounting options that comes with your dashcam.

Adhesive Mount

The first and most common is by using an adhesive, mainly a double sided tape that is fixed on the dashcam’s surface and your windshield. This mounting method is the most secure and long lasting but you need to be precise when applying the adhesive.

Getting the right angle using the adhesive mount is quite difficult and you also might risk staining your windshield if the adhesive is reapplied too many times. But if you can get it right, your dashcam will not be as noticeable as using the other methods.

Suction Cup Mount

The second way to mount your dashcam is by using a base connected to a suction cup that is attached to your windshield. A suction mount is so flexible to use that you can freely reposition it to get the right angle.

Unfortunately, this mount type does not last very long and it also takes a lot of space on your windshield. Over time, it will lose its sturdiness and the holding power of the joints will also loosen, causing your dashcam to limp around if not properly secured.

Bracket Connected to Rear View Mirror

The third method you can use to mount your dashcam is by using a bracket to affix your dashcam to the back of your rear view mirror. Mounting your dashcam using this method is very easy and it also creates a low profile look for your dashcam, as it blends in with your rear view mirror.

But its major downside is that the angle for your dashcam’s view will be limited to the angle of your rear view mirror. This way, you will not be able to get a proper recording of what is happening in front of you. It is best to use this mounting method with a dashcam that has a large field of view.

Parking Mode

Some dashcams include a Parking Mode feature where it is able to start recording automatically when activity is detected while the car is parked and the engine is off. It acts like a surveillance camera that uses G-sensors and/or motion detectors to determine when to start recording.

The downside of this feature is that it requires the dashcam to draw power from the car’s battery constantly. To avoid draining your car battery while using this function, you can choose to either use a modern hardwiring kit to connect it to your car’s fuse box or by using an external battery pack to power your dashcam.

Connectivity

Another great feature you should look out for when choosing a dashcam is the connectivity options. While most dashcams requires you to access its footage through the memory card only, some dashcams make this easier for you with a built-in bluetooth or wi-fi connection.

All you have to do is connect your phone to the dashcam via an app (which varies according to the brand) and you’ll be able to view and manage the videos in real time. Although dashcams with this feature included usually have  a more expensive price tag, it allows a quick and easy access to your footage, which is very useful during an emergency.

Even if you have the most sophisticated dashcam installed, it will not prevent accidents from happening. Please remember that you should always drive with caution. Obey the speed limit, use your turn signals, and focus on the road ahead when driving.

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Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Is The New All-Electric VW Bus

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A production version of the award-winning I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle has been announced by Volkswagen. “For me, the I.D. Buzz concept is the most beautiful and most exciting electric car in the world,” said Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management for the Volkswagen brand, in Pebble Beach, California.

The I.D. Buzz is the second EV concept that VW has put forward for production after the original I.D. concept. Slated to enter production around 2019 as a 2020 model, this new electric VW SUV is matched with the I.D. Crozz concept by appearance. All three use VW’s Modular Electric Drive kit (or MEB in short for its German acronym). The MEB is a group of components and chassis parts engineered to maximize the potential of electric drive and future technology.

“These cars will offer everything – and even more – than you have seen from other electric carmakers,” said Diess. “And they will be much more affordable. It took you everywhere with your friends, it was a car but also a home on wheels, it was both reliable and unconventional, it was highly emotional. It was and still is a wonderful car.” says Diess. .”

Designed to recall the original Type 2 Microbus without mimicking it, The I.D. Buzz concept has won several awards in the months since it was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show. The front V in the bodywork calls back to the two-tone predecessor on the original Bus, but in the I.D. Buzz carries a light strip that surrounds the vehicle and gives it a unique visual signature. The I.D. Buzz managed to look modern and timeless with its near-zero body overhangs and 22-inch wheels as the LED headlights also have hexagonal segments that act as “eyes” to communicate the vehicle’s status.

Interestingly, the first VW Bus sold in the United States in 1950 had just 30 hp. The I.D. Buzz concept boasts a 369 hp from electric motors on each axle, has all-wheel drive and the 111 kWh battery pack that provides an estimated 483 km of range. The VW fast-charge system can recharge about 80 per cent of its energy capacity at 150 kW in 30 minutes.

The I.D Buzz concept also offers a futuristic autonomous technology namely its fully automated “I.D. Pilot” mode that could go into production by 2025. It continues from the fold-away steering wheel and pop-up laser scanners in the roof to a heads-up display that integrates augmented reality. The design and engineering of the I.D. Buzz concept and MEB platform provides an ample space for passengers or cargo, with a expansive view of the surroundings.

“The iconic car of the electric age must be a Volkswagen”  -Dr. Herbert Diess

The new I.D. Buzz will be the seventh generation of the bus. Over time, the vehicle evolved in style but always retained its character, versatility, and ability to draw or carry a crowd. To add on, the exterior I.D. Buzz harkens to that first generation make which sports a two-tone V-nose, rectangular windows, a hint of a windshield sunshade, and a gesture at the rear side air vents that characterized the original.

The Volkswagen Passat’s signature is the brand’s latest modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform.
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Impikan Volkswagen Jetta Terpakai? Ini Perkara Yang Anda Perlu Tahu

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Volkswagen Jetta (
VW Jetta
) terpakai merupakan alternatif yang terbaik untuk menjimatkan wang anda daripada membayar ansuran bulanan yang tinggi. VW Jetta menawarkan pemanduan penuh
trendy
 yang menggabungkan elemen
sporty
, elegan, keselamatan dan penggunaan bahan api yang efisien. Malah, reka bentuk VW Jetta yang menarik dan klasik, dipadankan dengan elemen moden seperti rim aloi bersaiz 16 inci, gril krom dan ekzos berkembar menambahkan lagi ciri
sporty
 model ini.

Namun begitu, tanpa pengetahuan dan ilmu yang betul mengenai kereta terpakai, anda mungkin terbeli ‘masalah’ yang mungkin membebankan anda. Kereta yang sepatutnya menjadi penyelesaian kepada masalah pengangkutan anda mungkin menjadi beban tambahan yang memeningkan kepala anda.

Panduan Pembelian Kereta Volkswagen Jetta Terpakai

Sebelum membuat keputusan untuk membeli model Volkswagen Jetta terpakai, anda disarankan untuk mempertimbangkan perkara-perkara berikut. CARSOME menyenaraikan 13 garis panduan berikut untuk anda yang mungkin berminat untuk memiliki kereta VW Jetta terpakai dan perkara yang perlu diberi perhatian semasa memandu uji model kereta ini.

#1 Pandu Uji Pada Waktu Siang

Anda disarankan untuk melakukan pandu uji pada waktu siang. Anda disyorkan untuk melakukan pemeriksaan kereta pada waktu siang supaya lebih senang untuk anda mengesan sebarang kerosakan, kesan kemik, calar dan sebagainya pada kereta yang mungkin sukar untuk dilihat pada waktu malam. Peruntukkan masa yang bersesuaian untuk memandu uji kereta anda untuk mengelakkan anda daripada tergesa-gesa.

#2 Pemeriksaan Berkala

Sebelum membeli mana-mana kereta terpakai, pastikan terdapat rekod servis yang lengkap dan jadual penyelenggaraan yang diikuti dengan baik oleh pengguna sebelumnya. Hal ini kerana, terdapat sesetengah pemilik kenderaan yang tidak mengikuti jadual penyelenggaraan yang disarankan oleh pengeluar kereta.

#3 Penukaran Minyak Berkualiti

Penukaran minyak hitam yang berkualiti penting bagi model VW Jetta dengan caj turbo (
turbocharge
). Secara amnya, penggunaan minyak yang berkualiti dan selang penukaran minyak yang sesuai berupaya memanjangkan jangka hayat cas turbo. Periksa rekod servis kereta oleh pemilik sebelumnya untuk info lanjut.

#4 Periksa Enjin

Periksa sama ada terdapat karat atau hakisan pada bahagian enjin atau mana-mana komponennya. Selain itu, pastikan tali sawat berada dalam keadaan baik, tidak haus dan longgar.

#5 Prestasi Transmisi Automatik

Periksa sama ada transmisi automatik beralih dengan lancar atau tidak. Selain itu, dengar sama ada terdapat bunyi kuat yang luar biasa terhasil daripada enjin kereta.

#6 Prestasi GLI atau 2.0T Turbo Charged

Untuk model VW Jetta dengan enjin gas, tiada pemeriksaan visual untuk mengenal pasti kerosakan yang berlaku tanpa membuka enjinnya. Walau bagaimanapun, anda boleh mengesan sebarang kerosakan pada kereta dengan melihat petunjuk kerosakan yang menyala pada papan pemuka. Selain itu, anda juga boleh mengesan kod ralat semasa menggunakan pembaca OBD kerana adakalanya kerosakan tidak memicu petunjuk kerosakan.

#7 Periksa Sistem Minyak

Pastikan anda memeriksa sistem minyak untuk mengesan sama ada terdapat kebocoran minyak atau tidak. Langkah ini penting untuk mengelakkan anda daripada mengeluarkan belanja yang besar untuk membaiki sistem minyak pada masa akan datang.

#8 Bunyi Luar Biasa

Tutup kipas, radio dan peranti lain yang ada semasa memandu uji kenderaan yang ingin dibeli untuk mengesan sebarang bunyi luar biasa dan pelik yang terhasil pada kelajuan yang berbeza: semasa berhenti, semasa memecut dan semasa menghidupkan enjin. Kemudian, hidupkan kipas dan ulang langkah yang sama. Kebiasaannya, bunyi yang terhasil menunjukkan terdapat kemungkinan kerosakan pada kereta anda.

#9 Periksa
Sunroof

Kereta dengan
sunroof
 boleh dikatakan sebuah ciri yang sangat ‘
cool
’ terutamanya buat golongan muda.
Sunroof
 secara tidak langsung menjadikan kereta anda tampil lebih berkarisma dan seksi! Namun begitu, perlu diingatkan bahawa jika anda ingin mendapatkan mana-mana kereta terpakai yang mempunyai
sunroof
, pastikan anda buka dan tutup
sunroof
berulang kali dan periksa sama ada terdapat bunyi geseran besi atau plastik. Jika ada, ia menandakan terdapat serpihan pada trek laluan yang boleh menjejaskan prestasi motor
sunroof
.

#10 Uji Pengelap Cermin Depan (
Wiper
)

Pengelap cermin depan sangat penting jika anda tinggal di Malaysia yang terkenal dengan cuaca panas dan lembap sepanjang tahun. Oleh itu, semasa memandu uji kereta anda, hidupkan pengelap cermin depan dengan kelajuan yang berbeza. Adakalanya, pengelap cermin depan tidak berfungsi disebabkan oleh sistem pendawaian elektrik dan motor pengelap cermin depan yang sudah rosak. Anda mungkin tidak mahu mengetahui tentang kerosakannya semasa memandu dalam musim hujan, bukan?

#11 Periksa Tayar dan Rim Aloi

Bunga tayar yang telah haus perlu digantikan untuk mengelakkan risiko berlaku kemalangan yang lebih serius. Pastikan juga kesan haus pada tayar adalah sekata. Jika kesan haus tidak sekata, ini bermaksud terdapat masalah pada bahagian
suspension
 kenderaan anda. Selain itu, periksa juga sama ada terdapat kerosakan, karat dan sebagainya pada bahagian rim kereta. Periksa dengan pengedar sama ada kereta yang ingin dibeli masih dilindungi oleh waranti karat daripada Volkswagen untuk penggantian.

#12 Kempen Panggil Balik (
Recall Campaigns
)

Minta pengedar anda untuk menyemak nombor VIN melalui sistem komputer untuk mengenal pasti sama anda terdapat
kempen panggil balik
 yang tertunggak bagi model yang ingin dibeli ini. Kempen panggil balik merupakan perkara biasa yang dilakukan oleh mana-mana pengeluar kereta di seluruh dunia sekiranya ia melibatkan risiko keselamatan kenderaan, pemandu dan penumpang.

#13 Waranti Kilang

Semasa membeli VW Jetta terpakai, sahkan status dan pembatasan (
limitation
) waranti kilang bagi model kereta yang ingin dibeli tersebut.

Dengan pengetahuan yang betul mengenai kereta terpakai, kita boleh menjimatkan banyak wang berbanding mendapatkan kereta baharu. Namun begitu, jika anda merasakan proses yang perlu dilakukan terlalu banyak dan terlalu rumit untuk difikirkan, anda boleh mendapatkan model
Volkswagen Jetta terpakai

idaman anda tanpa memeningkan kepala di
CARSOME
 – dijamin bebas banjir dan bebas kemalangan serius! Malah, kereta terpakai yang dijual di CARSOME menjalani pemeriksaan menyeluruh dengan 175 titik pemeriksaan dijalankan oleh pemeriksa profesional dan bertauliah. Menarik, bukan?

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Volkswagen Jetta, The Cheapest Model Ever Manufactured

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Volkswagen, many might not know the exact way to pronounce it( it’s Folks-wagen!) but everyone knows just how smooth and sleek these cars are on the road. If you are in the field of buying a car, why not look for THE car that would make a difference?  We totally meant the Volkswagen Jetta, a compact sedan that combines modern advancement with its trademark qualities of sleek, subtle styling and dependable operation. Better yet, buying a used VW Jetta comes with all that amazing features but at a fraction of price.

Jetta was introduced by Volkswagen back in 1979 when they noticed that the traditional sedan would sell better in the US than the Golf hatchback. 6 generations later, VW rolled out their latest Jetta, the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta, making this their most advanced model yet as it packs some great features that would make every car enthusiast excited. Some of the features include:

The starting price of a used VW Jetta starts at RM 30, 000 which is about 1/4 of the original price of a brand new Jetta.

Its super economic fuel consumption (5.0L /100km) making the Jetta the most fuel-efficient VW available,

The 10-colour LED ambient lighting system that can be adjusted based on the driver’s liking

A Digital Cockpit, a 10.25-inch display that shows the gauges which can also be turned into a full-screen navigation map.

image source: Volkswagen

Rerouting Your Driving Style with Volkswagen Jetta

If these features are not enough to lure you over to the VW’s side, then here are some other reasons why you should totally get a Volkswagen Jetta, or better yet, a used Volkswagen Jetta.

It’s a Volkswagen

Just mentioning the brand name itself is enough to “wow” everyone as they are known throughout the world for their great quality, style and the great German engineering innovations. The VW Jetta is jam packed with these qualities that you will find yourself taking the longer route just to do about anything. Also, just dropping a “I drive a Volkswagen” into a conversation lets those around you know that you are a person of discerning taste.

The Car is All About YOU

Sit inside the car and you will realize that there is no doubt that the car is all about you, the driver. The center of the dash is clearly angled towards the driver’s seat and there is definitely plenty of attention given to personalization for the driver like the 6 ways you can adjust your seat to the colour of the interior ambient lighting that can be adjusted to suit your current mood.

A Car of Great Descent

The VW Jetta is manufactured by the same company that makes Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley. Doesn’t that just scream innovative technology, luxury, and style? When you buy a Jetta, you get the benefit of a car that shares the same innovation with these other brands. Volkswagen was also awarded the “World Car of the Year” more times than any other automobile manufacturers and they didn’t do it just by being the second best.

A Sound System that “Beats” All Other

image source: Volkswagen

Volkswagen Jetta is manufactured to be equipped with the all new Beats premium sound system as they ushered in a new partnership with Beats by Dre. The upscaled audio system distributes 400 watts across 7 speakers, including a subwoofer that is located in the spare wheel well, ensuring an incredibly clear sound with extra bass. Beats claimed that they tuned the system to create a sound that is similar to that which is heard in the studio. With this system, you would definitely not want to go back to the 4-speaker system.

Out of this World Technology

The Volkswagen Jetta has an amazing range of technological features that helps and informs you in case of any emergency. Should you be in an unfortunate situation like a car crash, the Jetta will automatically unlock the car doors, turn on the hazard warning lights and send a message to summon assistance. If the car gets stolen, the Jetta will allow you and the law enforcement (with your permission) to track it. If your car is being used by your kids, you can check where they currently are and what speed they are going at all while they are driving. All this done via a smartphone.

A More Refined Styling

Compared to the previous generations, the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is definitely sportier and sleeker. It has an extra degree of refinement. New front-end styling gives the Jetta a smoother profile while the LED head and tail lights gives the car a more standard look. The R-Line trim comes with a racier look, outfitted with a large set of 17-inch alloy wheels and a sportier grille. Some of the colours that you would be able to find a Volkswagen Jetta in include Habanero Orange Metallic, Platinum Gray Metallic and Tornado Red.

If the above information has definitely rerouted you to the VW side, then you should definitely check out Carsome’s list of used Volkswagen Jetta
here
. Not only are they at a slashed price (compared to buying a brand new one), each used Jetta goes through a thorough check-up (175 inspection points to be exact) before they are sold out. So, you are definitely getting your money’s worth at Carsome when you purchase a used Volkswagen Jetta. Not only is it a solid compact car with modern technological features, this car is easy to drive, it’s efficient and is one of the most comfortable cars Volkswagen has ever manufactured.

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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Comfortline Review – The New Transporter

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Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Comfortline Review - The New Transporter

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We’re a little disappointed with the fact that we hardly see Volkswagen’s latest (B8) Passat on the roads. Reason being is how it ticks all the right boxes when it comes to comfort, refinement, driving and how it is priced in comparison to the other continental marques. How does it fare? Read on to find out.

As the eyes can see, the exterior design is the first thing that draws you in. Volkswagen themselves call the new Passat design as “a combination of stylish clarity with a high degree of power.” They continue on to say that it’s a design that isn’t simply fashionable, but contemporary; not whimsical but expressive, and a design where every line has a purpose. Thanks to the brand’s latest modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, the proportions include a lower body, longer wheelbase and larger wheels while maintaining that Passat signature.

What you’ll instantly notice is the Passat’s new rounder edges compared to its predecessor. The front bold grille is now wider and sweeps into the headlamps, providing a more executive front. Its business side and rear profile when in motion showcases the Passat at its best – with the signature daytime running lights and LED’s at the back. You’ll notice a lot more inspiration from the brand’s subsidiary Audi on the new look.

We recommend getting the App Connect for the Comfortline that adds Mirrorlink apps, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the unit. At time of publication, users can optionally upgrade their Passat’s with App Connect for a limited time for RM 699 or RM 400 off the regular retail price.

While the interior might feel eerily like the last one, you aren’t wrong. The design has the Volkswagen essence as with the central head unit, air conditioning controls, gear shifter and analog meter combinations. What we liked with the new dashboard is the uninterrupted horizontal vent that elevates the overall cabin appeal. With the Comfortline as tested, the trim features the brand’s named Silver Diamond inserts across the dash and door panels. But should you opt for the Highline, the interior will be decked with the Brilliant Pine Wood inserts and fully digital 12-inch Active Info Display for the driver.

Power for the 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine on the Trendline and the Comfortline as tested is specified at 178hp with 250Nm of torque at a low 1,250 to 5,000 rpm. All this is mated to the 7-speed dual clutch automatic. What you’re probably thinking is whether the 1.8-litre unit is capable enough? Here’s what happened. When comparing the Passat against a more powerful D-segment sedan with a larger 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and over 60 more horsepower, the differences between each century sprint times, is a mere half-a-second more for the competitor. Here numbers don’t mean anything. It is the application that matters.

The driving characteristics is not as sharp as the Highline’s 2.0-litre unit with the Golf GTI engine and Dynamic Chassis Control, with the immediacy of turn in’s and direction change but is still an admirable performer. The sense of confidence that the Passat provides on the road, is one that you can push around hard when needed and remain calm and composed for most of the everyday commute to work. Body roll doesn’t lean in too much but is noticeably present while dampers will soak up the unevenness on our cratered Malaysian motorways.

Park Assist is available on the Comfortline and Highline variants that enables semi-automatic parking.

Standard Equipment for the Comfortline includes Cruise Control, the Composition Media 6.5-inch touchscreen display with USB, SD Card, Bluetooth and AUX connectivity, Driver Profile Selection, Paddle Shifters and Park Assist to help you with that parking woes. When it comes to keeping safe, six airbags ESC, ABS, Brake Assist, Intelligent Crash Response System, Isofix and more keeps safety passively in check.

Truth be told, we really like the new Passat. The Trendline is a great introduction to the executive sedan, with the Comfortline providing that additional creature comforts you’d really require from a vehicle of this class. But honestly, if the budget is not a concern, we’d recommend the Highline for its driving dynamics and Active Info Driver Display.

If you’re in the market for one, the recent introduction of the
Passat Plus for the Trendline and Comfortline
 provides customers with additional upgrades worth RM8,000 and RM12,000 respectively on top of the standard offerings. What’s even better is that with every registration from now until 31
st
 August 2017, VW will knock off RM15,000 on every Trendline, Comfortline and Plus variant. That places the
Trendline at RM144,990
 and the
Comfortline Plus at just RM169,980!
 What’s more to ask for?

If you’re free on the 11th to 13th August 2017 weekend, just head on to the Volkswagen Fest 2017 to celebrate everything Volkswagen!

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Volkswagen’s 8th Generation Golf Is The Most Progressive Ever

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Volkswagen has premiered the all-new eighth generation Golf in Wolfsburg, Germany. It is hard to imagine that since its debut in 1974, over 35 million units have been sold globally. This makes the Golf the most successful European car for more than four decades.

As the Golf enters a new era, the latest model is digitalised, connected and intelligent; on top of having a hybrid and safety offensive unlike before. The new Golf will be the first Volkswagen to launch onto the market with five hybrid versions and will also be the first VW with Car2X communication fitted as standard.

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Hybrid Drivetrains

This new debut will see a belt starter generator, 48V lithium-ion battery and the latest generation of efficient TSI engines form a new mild hybrid drive in the eTSI. The benefits here is that consumption has been reduced by up to 10 per cent. VW will offer the Golf in three eTSI output stages, a 110 PS, 130 PS and 150 PS.

Two plug-in hybrid variants will also join the mild hybrids, with a new efficiency version generation 204 PS while the sporty GTE delivers 245 PS. Both Golf’s with plug-in hybrid drives will launch with a new 13 kWh lithium-ion battery on board that enables larger electrically powered ranges of approximately 60 km, turning the Golf into a zero-emissions vehicle temporarily.

Efficient Petrol and Diesels

The full range includes a petrol (TSI), diesel (TDI) and natural gas drive (TGI). For the TSI, variants of the smaller 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engines with 90 PS and 110 PS will lead the entry range, followed by a bigger 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo with 130 PS and 150 PS. The new TSI’s have low consumption values and emissions thanks to elements including the innovative TSI Miller combustion process.

The diesels on the other hand will feature a new standard 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbos with 115 PS and 150 PS. Most importantly, the TDI powertrains uses twin-dosing technology (two SCR catalytic converters) to significantly reduce nitrogen oxide emission (NOx) by up to 80 per cent; additionally, TDI consumption is lowered by up to 17 per cent compared to its predecessor.

Completing the range is the natural gas driven 1.5-litre TGI engine with 130 PS.

Digital Controls

The minimalist design has made almost everything digital. From the 10.25-inch digital driver’s display and instrument cluster available in either 8.25-inch or 10-inch sizes, controls for the temperature, connectivity and radio are all in the infotainment unit.

Depending on drive positions, the controls to the vehicle’s lighting has been replaced with buttons opposed to the wheel in the predecessors. The Automatic transmission units now have a much smaller gear knob as opposed to a lever, akin to that on the latest Porsche 911.

Always Connected and Car2X

Thanks to an online connectivity unit, systems are linked to each other and features an integrated eSIM that links to “We Connect” and “We Connect Plus” online functions and services. If you are wondering what Car2X is, it is a system where signals from the traffic infrastructure and information from other vehicles up to 800 metres away are notified to the driver via a display. On the road, the Golf will share these warnings with other Car2X models, connecting to the environment, and sharing intelligence for the next phase in traffic safety, and is a first for the model.

It doesn’t stop there. Semi-autonomous driving technology called ‘Travel Assist’ takes over steering, acceleration and braking at speeds of up to 210 km/h. The driver will still be required to place their hands on the wheel, but we are certain the future is near.

More information about the latest Golf will be released when it is set for launch next year.

Watch the World Premiere here

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th
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Volkswagen’s updated Passat will premiere IQ.Drive

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For Volkswagen, the Passat is one of the brand’s most popular vehicles to date. With the 30 millionth Passat on track to leave the assembly line this spring, the updated eighth generation Volkswagen Passat will see major technical improvements in the brand’s line of innovations. The highlight of the assistance systems now comes under an umbrella brand called IQ.Drive. The new assistance systems include Travel Assist, Emergency Steering Assist and ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) with Predictive cruise control.

Travel Assist

This feature is a world premiere in the Passat and follows similarly with Traffic Jam Assist. Here the ACC and Lane Assist work together to automate the vehicle forwards and to the sides. However, unlike the predecessor system that was available up to a maximum of 60 km/h, Travel Assist will have partially automated driving up to 210 km/h.

The system can be activated through the steering wheel in a matter of seconds and works on Level 2 of the spectrum of automation between 0 and 5. However for safety reasons, the capacitive steering wheel will still require a touch from the driver to recognise that he or she is still controlling the vehicle by means of ‘hands-off detection’. Should there be an absence of touch for more than 10 seconds, a series of visual, acoustic and braking jolt warning is applied before Emergency Assist is activated and the vehicle is brought to a stop.

ACC with predictive cruise control

How predictive cruise control extends from the Adaptive Cruise Control system is by combining the ACC radar system with the navigation system and Dynamic Road Sign Display to react to variable parameters such as speed limits. The integrated sensors calculates vehicle position on the route and GPS data and reduces the vehicle speed before reaching bends, roundabouts, junctions, speed limits and towns. Used together with the new generation front camera, the speed limit also comes in to control the vehicle speed across road sections.

Emergency Steering Assist

This new assist system will be available for the first time ever in a VW. Should the radar sensor at the front recognise a collision, such as being behind a vehicle that suddenly brakes ahead, the evasion by the driver will be more agile and controlled due to targeted braking intervention from the assistance system. The vehicle is also stabilised when quickly pulling back into lane and potential turning in is prevented within the system limits.

But the list of features does not stop here. The brand has also included IQ.Light LED Matrix headlights as an option, and are loaded with 32 individually controllable LEDs on a printed circuit. This is further joined by the turn signal, daytime running light and side lights which are also LED units.

The rear units have six element angles which are better known as wings. At night when the units are illuminated, the units switchover to an opposing set of units – creating a recognisable forwards and back effect when braking.

Third-generation Modular Infotainment Matrix

At the top of the MIB3 range, which is the Discover Pro 9.2-inch unit with maximum navigation, the system will now come included with an online connectivity unit with an integrated SIM card. The advantages include access to online services in the We Connect as well as streaming services for music without a paired smartphone. Because of the connectivity, natural voice control is available with a call to “Hello Volkswagen” through the system, and when paired to a smartphone, text messages can be dictated and received messages read out.

Excited about the new Passat? It will come later this year in Europe and hopefully reach our shores soon.

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Volvo Lancarkan Kereta Elektrik Penuh Baharu, 2021 Volvo C40 Recharge

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Pengeluar automotif Sweden, Volvo Cars hari ini melancarkan model kereta elektrik terbaharunya, C40 Recharge menerusi laman web rasmi Volvo. Tidak seperti model SUV Volvo lain, C40 Recharge dibina berdasarkan platform CMA, tampil dengan reka bentuk yang lebih rendah, moden. Meskipun berada dalam platform CMA yang sama dengan model
XC40 Recharge
 sebelum ini,
crossover coupe
 baharu ini hanya tersedia sebagai kereta elektrik penuh sekali gus menjadikan ia model kereta elektik penuh Volvo yang pertama dalam sejarah.

Reka Bentuk C40 Recharge

Bahagian belakang C40 Recharge menampilkan reka bentuk belakang yang menyerlah dengan roof line yang lebih rendah. Manakala, reka bentuk hadapan pula menampilkan wajah baharu Volvo elektrik dengan lampu hadapan dengan teknologi piksel yang canggih. C40 juga merupakan model pertama yang menggunakan wajah baharu Volvo yang merupakan rekaan eksklusif untuk pengeluar kereta elektrik.

Berdasarkan profilnya, C40 mempunyai banyak persamaan dengan XC40 – bahagian cermin sisi,
moulding
 sisi dan bahagian belakang kereta yang hampir sama. Selain itu, C40 Recharge juga turut dilengkapi dengan
spoiler

jet-style
, sayap integrasi pada pintu belakang dan lampu belakang LED penuh.

Bahagian Dalaman C40 Recharge

Bahagian dalaman C40 Recharge pula mengoptimumkan pengalaman pemanduan dan keselesaan pengguna. Ia menampilkan
high seating position
 yang menjadi pilihan kebanyakan pengguna Volvo. C40 juga turut tersedia dalam pelbagai pilihan warna dan
interior
 khusus untuk model ini. Selain itu, C40 juga merupakan model Volvo pertama yang tidak menggunakan sebarang material kulit dalam rekaannya. Sistem infotainmen kereta elektrik ini juga dilengkapi dengan unit kepala berasaskan Android yang sama seperti XC40 Recharge.

C40 Recharge hadir dengan pilihan infotainmen terbaik dalam pasaran, dikembangkan bersama Google berdasarkan sistem operasi Android. Ia sekali gus memberikan pengguna akses penuh terhadap aplikasi dan perkhidmatan Google seperti
Google Maps, Google Assistant
 dan
Google Play Store
. Malah, setiap pembelian C40 Recharge turut termasuk akses data tanpa had yang membolehkan kemas kini perisian dilakukan secara mudah.

Kuasa Enjin C40 Recharge

Model ini dilengkapi dengan
powertrain
 elektrik yang sama dengan XC40 Recharge. Ia terdiri daripada motor elektrik berkembar – satu motor di bahagian gandar hadapan dan satu motor di bahagian gandar belakang. Selain itu, ia turut dikuasakan oleh bateri yang sama dengan XC40 Recharge iaitu bateri
lithium-ion
 78kWh. Pengecasan boleh dilakukan menggunakan sambungan Jenis 2 yang memakan masa kira-kira 7.5 jam jika dipasang pada outlet tiga fasa 11 kW. Pengecasan pantas pula boleh dilakukan menggunakan outlet DC 150 kW (menggunakan sambungan CCS) yang hanya memakan masa kira-kira 40 minit untuk pengecasan sehingga 80 peratus.

Namun begitu, masa pengecasan ini adalah bergantung pada suhu luar, suhu semasa bateri, peralatan pengecasan, keadaan bateri, kereta dan lain-lain. Selain itu, ia turut menawarkan jarak perjalanan dengan pengecasan penuh sekitar 420km (dijangka akan dipertingkatkan dari semasa ke semasa melalui kemas kini perisian dalam talian) dengan kelajuan tertinggi terhad kepada 180km/j.

Pembelian C40 Secara Online

Seperti yang diumumkan awal hari ini, kereta elektrik penuh C40 Recharge ini hanya tersedia dan boleh dibeli secara
online
 atau dalam talian sahaja. Ia selari dengan matlamat Volvo untuk mengurangkan kerumitan dalam penawaran modelnya dan memfokuskan penawaran varian prapilihan menarik. Selain itu, pelanggan juga turut akan dilengkapi dengan pakej penjagaan mudah termasuk item seperti servis, waranti, bantuan di tepi jalan serta pilihan insurans dan pengecasan di rumah dengan pembelian C40 baharu ini.

C40 Recharge dijangka akan dilancarkan pada suku ketiga tahun ini yang akan dibina bersama dengan XC40 Recharge di kilang pembuatan
Volvo Cars

di Ghent, Belgium. Berikutan pengenalan model XC40 dan C40, Volvo Cars juga turut merancang untuk melancarkan beberapa model elektrik lain, sejajar dengan hasrat untuk menjadikan 50% daripada jumlah penjualan globalnya terdiri daripada kereta elektrik sepenuhnya menjelang 2025. Apa pendapat anda mengenai C40 Recharge baharu ini? Nyatakan pendapat anda dalam ruangan komen di bawah.

Selain itu, jika anda berminat untuk mendapatkan mana-mana model
kereta Volvo terpakai
, layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut. Carsome merupakan platform
jual beli kereta terpakai
 dengan pelbagai pilihan kereta terpakai terbaik, berkualiti pada harga yang berbaloi.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 Launched in Malaysia on 25th February 2021

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Haziq Asyraf

It’s finally here, the Volvo XC40 Recharge T5! Volvo Malaysia officially launched this new model on their
official Facebook page
 at 11am today. The XC40 is a plug-in hybrid of the brand’s compact SUV that is exclusively designed for the city and for the rest of the world.

This beautiful Scandinavian car was first introduced back in 2018 and is not to be confused with the fully-electric XC40 which is also called the “
XC40 Recharge
”. Volvo decided to include the word “Recharge” in all models that feature any sort of electrification. In the XC40 Recharge T5 configuration, it features an electric motor and a petrol engine that works harmoniously together to provide you the perfect balance between on-demand power for performance with low fuel consumption while cutting CO2 emissions.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Engine

The Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 is powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine with a maximum speed of 180 km/h (178hp) at 5,800 rpm and 265 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 3,000 rpm and can go from 0-100 km in just 7.3 seconds! It is also mated to a 7-speed wet Dual Clutch transmission and an electric motor.

The 10.7-kwh lithium-ion battery, placed between the engine and the 7DCT allows an electric driving range up to 44km when the battery is fully charged. This can be achieved by using the 3.7-kW onboard AC charger and a Type 2 connector cable. With a regular three-pin, 2.3-kW socket, it takes five hours to reach a full charge, while by using a more powerful 3.7-, seven-, or 22-kW charging station, that time is reduced to three hours. From the launch, we found out that, for every purchase of the XC40 Recharge T5 model, a XXX wallbox will be included in the purchase.

Design wise, this car includes the charging port on the left fender, while the Recharge script on the C-pillars is located at the rear. In Malaysia, we get the R-Design Package, that includes a gloss bloack grille with pin-like inserts, along with window and bumper trims finishing in black, creating a truly distinctive look. Other standard features include a sport chassis, full-LED headlamps with Active High Beam and Active Bending Lights; LED fog lamps and taillights; along with a set 19-inch five-double-spoke matte black diamond cut alloy wheels (235/50 profile tyres).

Stay Connected with Volvo’s latest Plug-in Hybrid

On the inside, here are some of the unique features of this car –

Sensus Connect with 9” Portrait Integrated Colour Touchscreen

High Performance Audio System 8 Speakers (250W Output)

Bluetooth® Hands-free System with Audio Streaming

2 USB Port S S USB Type-C Port in Rear End Tunnel Console

Apple Carplay & Android Auto

R-Design Seats in Leather / Nubuck Textile

R-Design Cutting Edge Decor Inlay

High-Level Interior Illumination Package

Recharge Front Tread Plates

Memory for Driver Seat including Exterior Mirrors

Keyless Entry & Drive

From a brand known for prioritising safety, on the Volvo XC40 Recharge T5, you can expect to find:

City Safety suite (collision avoidance & mitigation with intersection support; pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection)

Front and rear collision warning and mitigation support

Driver Alert Control

Lane Keeping Aid

Run-Off Road Mitigation with Road Edge Detection

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Steer Assist

Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) with Autobrake

7 Airbags

Adaptive Cruise Control

Pilot Assist

Park Assist Front & Rear

This car is available in 5 colours –
Crystal White Pearl, Bursting Blue Metallic, Black Stone, Coral Red Metallic and Glacier Silver Metallic.
 Prices start at RM 241,997 and you can expect on-the-road with insurance with a factory warranty that covers 5 years/unlimited mileage and 8 years/160,000km for the plug-in battery.

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Haziq Asyraf
A self-proclaimed foodie and gamer whose passion for food and games has recently extended to cars.


Volvo’s XC60 T8 Inscription Plus is the best featured SUV you can buy today

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Volvo’s XC60 SUV has been a success for the brand. It has been nine years since the introduction of the first, and since then became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with almost a million units sold worldwide – representing about a third of the brand’s global sales. In Malaysia, both generations have been proudly assembled locally and today, Volvo Cars Malaysia offers the current XC60 in three variants, a T5 and two T8’s in Inscription and Inscription Plus trim.

Good Looks Outside…

The new XC60 is built on the brand’s scalable product architecture seen on the larger XC90 sibling as well as the S90 sedan and V90 estate. On this mid-sized SUV, Volvo has applied the same signature design and attention as its 90-series cars; interior included. Slightly distinguishable from the XC90, the front end does feature sharper bumper lines and with the head lamp Thor Hammer DRLs, connect the units with the centre grille.

At the rear, the L-shaped tail lamps do strike similarities to the V90s, except the inner design is distinctly separate from the estate. Those with a keen eye to the previous generation will notice the rear-half side profile window kink that accentuates the shoulders.

… and in

The interior isn’t a stranger to anyone who’s seen the current generation vehicles. The similar minimal input of buttons on the centre console, clean lines, Sensus Connect and ease of use is dominant here. On this Inscription Plus CBU unit tested, the mesh metal inlay is a standard trim. Locally assembled units have the Driftwood décor inlay instead.

The illuminated Orrefors Crystal gear selector sets this variant apart from the T5 and the inclusion of the 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system with the yellow Nautilus Kevlar drive units puts the Plus right at the top.

Ride and Power

As with hybrid powertrains, the combined output of this 2.0-litre turbo and supercharged T8 is at a whopping 407 hp and 640 Nm of torque (320 hp and 400 Nm from the engine, and another 87 hp and 240 Nm from the electric motor) for a menacingly fast 5-second car. While that doesn’t seem like an impressive achievement, the XC60’s kerb weight at 2,151 kg isn’t the lightest.

Ride on the CBU is Air Suspension, which is different from the standard springs that is on the CKDs. As comfort goes, this is as good as it gets without filtering out the necessary on the road feel.

Driving Impressions

Those that drive this generations Volvo should know that the driver display and Sensus Connect are meant to separate delivery of information from the necessary now and the others later. The beauty and ease of user experience here is at its best thanks to the smartphone like navigation and clearly labelled items.

Manoeuvring this SUV around is the definition of what a Sports Utility Vehicle should be. Albeit the Sports, (not that we’re saying it isn’t sporty) the XC60 is able to get to your destination quick, and with the range of six drive modes, electric motor assist and light steering, this SUV has enough power to tame even the speed hungry. The eight-speed automatic does the changes smooth and manageable but we did feel the need to charge the vehicle. Not doing so forces the combustion engine to shut off at traffic stops, and even worse, when crawling in the everyday jams. Oh, and we also forgot that the head-up display does make driving that much focused.

Music To The Ears

Volvo and Bowers & Wilkins worked together in the development of the audio system. For the XC60, the system features a 10 channel Class-D amp, 1,100W of power and 15-speakers set up. The three modes of Studio, Individual Stage and Concert Hall are part of the experience, but during our tests, we liked the complete surround, clarity and power that the Individual Stage option provided.

The sound produced by this set up is easily the best audio experience we’ve ever had in a vehicle. With options to tune the treble, bass, subwoofer and equalizer, we realised that the sound production here is sharp and bright (in fact too bright at times) enough to individualise instruments, vocals, beats and rhythm, yet harmonises the overall sound into something truly remarkable.

Detail here is the most obvious difference between other systems in a standard audio system. When listening to the radio, or our Spotify tracks, some tracks stood out so prominently that the experience could differentiate music that was recorded in a studio, versus one that was played live.

Specifications

Volvo

XC60 T8 Inscription Plus

Power

320 hp (combustion engine)

87 hp (electric motor)

407 hp (combined)

Torque

400 Nm at 2,200 to 5,400 rpm (combustion engine)

240 Nm (electric motor)

640 Nm (combined)

Engine Capacity

2.0-litre 4-cyl turbocharged and supercharged

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.3-seconds

Price

RM 324,664 (without GST)

Verdict

We dare say that the sound system alone for the
RM 324,664
 price (without GST) is the best PHEV vehicle and Volvo on sale now. That together with the good looks, Volvo’s list of safety features, comfort, power and more, the XC60 ticks quite a number of boxes that not many other vehicles can.

Click here
 to read why we think Volvo’s V90 estate should be your everyday car.

Japanese perhaps?
Read on
 to find out why we really liked Mazda’s CX-5 SUV!

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