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MINI Malaysia Introduces the New MINI Cooper S Countryman and SE Countryman

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Haziq Asyraf

It’s finally here, the latest MINI Cooper S Countryman and MINI Cooper SE Countryman! MINI Malaysia solidifies its portfolio of locally assembled vehicles with two new vehicles within the Countryman range.

According to Harald Hoelzi, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, the MINI Countryman, assembled in Malaysia was introduced for the first time in 2018. It was an important milestone for the brand as Malaysia became the first market in the world outside the Netherlands to locally assemble the best-selling MINI vehicle. The MINI Countryman serves as the biggest and the most versatile member of the MINI model family. As the first model with an exterior length of more than four meters, four doors, a large tailgate, five seats and all-wheel drive, the MINI Countryman laid the foundations for the brand’s phenomenally successful advance into the premium compact segment. The New MINI Countryman sees a significant optimization in terms of space, versatility, functionality, and ride comfort, with its progressive character reflected in a model variant with a plug-in hybrid drive.

The Latest MINI Countryman Variants

Exterior

Both the New MINI Cooper S Countryman and the New MINI Cooper SE Countryman now feature the MINI ALL4 Exterior Optic. The differentiated front and rear bumpers with decorative elements and sump guard in aluminum matt provide a rugged look to the new variants. These two variants also feature auto LED headlights with cornering lights, bonnet stripes, roof rails and side sills.

The Union Jack Rear Light now represents an abstract interpretation of the Union Jack, with a more block-designed triangular surface, resulting in stronger lighting. The New MINI Cooper S Countryman is equipped with 19” MINI Turnstile Spoke with Run Flat Tires while the MINI Cooper SE Countryman is equipped with the 19” MINI Yours British Spoke with Run Flat Tires.

These two variants also feature Piano Black Exterior Optic where the headlight surrounds, rear lights, radiator grille, door handles, model lettering on the tailgate and side scuttles are finished in high-gloss black instead of chrome.  Owners can also enjoy the convenience of Comfort Access with Easy Opener, as well as take a brake from a long drive on the Picnic Bench which is available in both variants.

Interior

Moving on to the inside, both the variants feature:

5” digital instrument cluster

The updated 8.8” touchscreen display with MINI Navigation System

Head Up Display

12-speaker Harman Kardon HiFi Loudspeaker System

Built-in 4G SIM card with Intelligent Emergency Call, MINI TeleServices, Remote Services and MINI Concierge Service.

Safety

The MINI Cooper S Countryman and the MINI Cooper SE Countryman now include a Driving Assistant system as standard. Like a second pair of eyes, the camera-based driving assistance package enables digital high-beam assistant, speed limit information, person warning with light city braking function and approach control warning with light city braking function. The person warning and approach control warning will warn and safely brake in a speed range of approximately 10 km/h to 60 km/h. At higher speeds, it will warn the driver of potential collisions with vehicles ahead while preconditioning the brakes for a faster brake response and shorter braking distance. The braking functions help to reduce the impact speed if an accident cannot be avoided.

Engine and Performance

MINI Cooper S Countryman

A 2-litre MINI TwinPower Turbo engine sits at the heart of this car, enabling the vehicle to produce 192 hp and 280 Nm of torque which enables it to go from 0-100 km in just 7.5 seconds. This MINI variant is capable of a top speed of 226 km/h and is paired with a 7-Speed Dual Clutch Sports Automatic Transmission. Additionally, the coasting function is available in both MID and GREEN driving modes for the MINI Cooper S Countryman, allowing it to roll along at idling speed, free of any engine braking effect and at minimum fuel consumption.

MINI Cooper SE Countryman

This variant is a plug-in hybrid that is powered by a 1.5 litre MINI TwinPower Turbo engine and an electric motor, producing a combined power of 224 hp and 385Nm of torque and is capable of going from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds. The top speed of the MINI Cooper SE Countryman is 194 km/h.

The New MINI Cooper SE Countryman features the latest eDrive technology which includes a high-voltage lithium battery with a gross energy content of 10 kWh, providing the new plug-in hybrid a maximum electrically powered range of 48 kilometres. Additionally, the ALL4 all-wheel drive system provides a noticeable boost in terms of traction, driving stability and agility. With its fast and precise electronic control, the system ensures need-based distribution of power between the front and rear wheels in all road surfaces and weather conditions. The cutting-edge eDrive technology in the New MINI Cooper SE Countryman provides owners with three modes –

AUTO eDrive uses the intelligent energy management system to find the perfect balance between the TwinPower Turbo engine and electric motor.

MAX eDrive provides pure electric driving pleasure at speeds up to 120km/h.

Save Battery mode, which kicks in automatically when the battery charging status is low. The petrol engine is mainly used in this mode to charge the battery or maintain its charging status at 90%.

The New MINI Cooper SE Countryman can be charged at home by connecting it to a power socket via the home charging cable, which comes standard with the vehicle. Depending on the voltage of the household power grid, it takes approximately 5 hours @ 2.3kW to charge from 0-100%. Alternatively, the plug-in hybrid vehicle can be charged in one of over 300 public charging facilities across Malaysia, using the public charging cable. The 0-100% charging time with the Public Charging Station is approximately 3 hours 15 minutes @ 3.7kW.

MINI Malaysia will provide every MINI Cooper SE Countryman owner with a complimentary MINI Public Charging Cable and a one-year free subscription of unlimited charging at all ChargEV stations nationwide.

Colors
, Price and Warranty

These variants are 6 different colors – Chili Red, White Silver, Island Blue, Thunder Grey, British Racing Green and Sage Green. Both the New MINI Countryman variants are covered by MINI Malaysia’s 5 Years Roadside Assistance program, available for all new MINI vehicles with a comprehensive list of services.

The New MINI Countryman variants will be available at all authorised MINI dealerships nationwide from today onwards or make booking on the
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Mini Countryman Sports review – A Mini with Maxi Applications

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Since its revival by the BMW Group, the Mini brand has been an absolute hit. The new generation Cooper hatchback designed by Frank Stephenson was the start of an all-new stand-out design that had a thing for circular shapes and rounded edges. Of course the theme hasn’t changed since then. Mini soon rolled out the Cooper S, an “estate” Clubman model in 2008, a convertible a year later, and the first ever five-door crossover called the Countryman in 2011.

The first generation Mini Countryman. A lot has changed since.

The Countryman at the time, was a great choice for Mini lovers who wanted more space and doors without detracting too much from the Cooper design and that much loved ‘maximum go-kart’ feel and handling. Yet, considering that the brand now has a range that includes a hardtop, hatchback, convertible, coupe, roadster, clubman, and even five-doors on the Mini hatch, is it customary for any new Mini owner to get the hatch before exploring the range?

Could you choose the Countryman over the standard Cooper hatchback? We test out Mini’s latest Cooper S Countryman Sports and reach a verdict.

Launched about eight months ago in Malaysia, alongside the Cooper S E Countryman (better called the Countryman PHEV), the Countryman Sports and the plug-in are the first Countryman vehicles assembled locally. This makes Malaysia the first market in the world outside of the Netherlands to assemble these cars.

What Mini Malaysia has done with the Countryman line-up with the Sports and PHEV is replace the original Cooper and Cooper S launch models with better feature packed vehicles. Customer choices since are either a PHEV Mini, or the Countryman Sports which is Cooper S flavoured.

In terms of looks, we think the new second gen Countryman trims the plump with a leaner look compared to its predecessor. Here the Countryman Sports comes as standard with the John Cooper Works Aerodynamic kit. This wraps the front and rear bumpers with a more aggressive look (the front bumper has brake cooling ducts), slaps on a rear diffuser and finishes things off with 19-inch JCW Course Spoke alloys.

Inside, the treatment is peppered with JCW door sills, JCW steering wheel with paddle shifters, and is decked in the Mini Yours Piano Black trim and Cross Punch leather seats.

What did we like? Between the current offerings of the Countryman E and Sports, the latter gets more kit compared to the electrified model. These include the 8.8-inch touchscreen display running on the Mini navigation system professional, 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and a larger Mini touch controller. What we absolutely liked about the infotainment system is that it includes split-view, a fast and intuitive user experience and the icing on the cake is that it’s one of the first in the world to wireless Apple CarPlay.

Infotainment System & Distinct Mini Theme

There’s a lot to love here since the system is very responsive and is essentially BMW’s Professional unit that’s Mini flavoured.

For those unfamiliar with the colours and lights in a Mini cabin, the interior colour themes can be cycled through which also corresponds with the ring around the infotainment system.

The ring is also an indicator across various applications including adjusting the audio volume.

In terms of specifications, the Countryman Sports has a 2.0-litre turbo engine delivering 192 hp with 280 Nm of torque from 1,350 to 4,600 rpm mated to an 8-speed automatic. The exhaust note does have a deep grunt to it on engine start, and is pumped in through the speakers. Even on cruising speeds, you can get it to growl, but with the driving modes of Green, Mid and Sport, you can get the sound down with the modes.

Our driving experience with the Countryman Sport is greatly positive. Sound is the first thing you’ll notice when the engine starts, with that grunt continuing on when cruising at motorway speeds. The sound is rather prominent, as it is pumped in through the speakers. It gets throatier in sport mode should the driver want to get things loud. In terms of driving and cornering, Mini does get things right despite the increased size. The steering is a little on the weighted side for our liking, but still, the drive is something that will be a joy for casual or even the discerning of drivers.

The ride, thanks to the JCW badge and nature, is a little on the hard side because of the sports suspension. But it shouldn’t be a deterrent as damping is still easy over bumps and cracks. Not to forget the Head-up Display that puts the driving a priority as well.

Who is the Countryman Sports for?

Truthfully, you couldn’t go wrong with any Mini model currently on sale. The reason is due to the fact that Mini designs are so uniquely different from everyone else in the automotive industry, the ownership is what makes the Mini experience worth it.

Having gone through the Mini range, we feel that the Countryman is a great entry point into the Mini world as we feel it is the most practical Mini (in terms of size) for 4 adults and small luggage for a weekend. And with the latest Sport, it has enough equipment to make everything worthwhile.

So if you are into the Mini lifestyle, vehicle design, like standing out with colours, the Mini range is certainly happy to welcome you into their family.

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Buying a New Car? Here Are Some Mistakes You Should Avoid!

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Haziq Asyraf

Buying a car
, whether it’s your first car or not, is a long-term financial commitment and it should be a properly calculated decision. This decision requires consideration of all financial aspects, including your financial state after you make your purchase such as

monthly loan installments
, road tax, insurance, the cost of petrol, maintenance, and emergency repairs.

Table of Contents

Mistake 1: Thinking Used Cars Are Low in Quality

Mistake 2: Not Doing Your Research when Buying a New Car

Mistake 3: Not Knowing Your Needs & Wants in a Car

Mistake 4: Buying a Car through Love at First Sight

Mistake 5: Not Checking the Car’s History Report when Buying a Used Car

Mistake 6: Not Test Driving the Car

Mistake 7: Not Factoring in Other Costs When Buying a Car on Finance

Mistake 8: Buying a Car on Long-Term Financing

Mistake 9: Not Understanding the Auto-Finance Contract

Make Sweet Memories With Your First Car

So, before you head down to your nearest new or used car dealership, here are some mistakes you should avoid on your journey to buying your new car.

Mistake 1: Thinking Used Cars Are Low in Quality

There is a common misconception about buying a car – that used cars are unreliable and risky. This is why many car buyers tend to choose a brand new car over a used car as they think used ones are of poor quality and plagued with maintenance issues.

But that’s not true as used cars can be an excellent option. Not only are they more affordable, but used cars have also gone through their steepest (first five years) depreciation. This means by the time you purchase the car, it will suffer a slower depreciation. Its lower value also means that it has a lower used car loan amount and it requires a cheaper insurance coverage. Here are some of the differences between buying a new car and a used car for your comparison.

New Car

Used Car

Depreciation Rate

Depreciates faster (especially in the first five years).

Depreciates slower (the car has gone through the steep depreciation)

Overall Cost

Requires you to spend more on service and maintenance.

Do not require you to spend as much as the car chosen has been maintained well.

Insurance Coverage

Higher coverage.

Lower coverage.

But before you head down to a used car dealership, you have to determine your budget including your used car loan amount, what you want in a car, and if the car suits your needs

Mistake 2: Not Doing Your Research When Buying a New Car

Besides getting advice or recommendations from friends and family, it’s best to do your own research as well. This means shortlisting the brands you want, the type of car you need, as well as other important factors such as boot space! There are different aspects to a car that you would have to factor in when you shop for the right car such as fuel economy, engine capacity, cabin space, safety features, and price.

There are plenty of articles and guides online on these important factors and even how to buy a car in Malaysia. Here are some of our guides that you can check out:

10 Tips to Follow Before Buying a Used Car

A Guide to Car Loan and Interest Rates in Malaysia

Car’s Market Value and Depreciation Rate

You can also check out
our

car reviews
 as a place to start. But always remember to base your research on your needs and wants when buying a car.

Mistake 3: Not Knowing Your Needs & Wants in a Car

You shouldn’t base your decision based on just how the car looks. Instead, plan out your budget and lifestyle needs. For instance, is the car for your family, are you buying a vehicle for work purposes, what terrains will you be driving on frequently, how much space do you need in the car, do you need the latest car, and so on. With these answers in mind, you can narrow down your car when you visit a car dealership, and you won’t be easily tricked into buying a car that’s beyond your budget and needs. Avoid getting persuaded to buy a brand new car or the latest car just because it’s cool, unless of course, it’s within your budget and plans to begin with.

So, when buying a car in Malaysia, consider your needs first, and everything else as extra.

Mistake 4: Love at First Sight

Have you ever set your eyes on a car and thought, that’s the car I want, even without knowing anything about it? Sure, it looks stunning and you might look good driving it, but what good would a two-seater car be when you have a growing family, or what good is an SUV if it’s just going to be a burden on your finances. Before you buy a car, always base it back to your needs, as you can always upgrade your car when you have the funds later on.

 Mistake 5: Not Checking the Car’s History Report When Buying a Used Car

A car that appears to be in good condition doesn’t always reflect the actual situation or the health of the car. This is why it’s important to check its history report, or the inspection report (Carsome discloses all details of its 175-point inspection on its listing!).  The history report shows you how well the car is maintained and if it has been serviced according to its schedule.

The inspection report would also show you if the car has been through any major accidents or has any frame damage. If you are not sure of what to look at when purchasing a car, bring along someone who is well-versed with cars to help you go through the reports.

Mistake 6: Not Test Driving the Car

Before you jump to buy the car, be sure to test drive it first. Test driving the actual car would allow you to test, examine and identify the overall quality of the car.

If possible, you should also test two or more cars that are similar in year, model, and make as they can vary in ride quality, performance, cabin noise, as well as options, among others. Whether you’re test driving a new car or a second-hand one at a used car dealership, pay attention to how it drives, sounds, and smells as you drive it. Anything unusual might mean that the car has some issues.

Read:

Your Ultimate Guide to Test Driving a Car

Mistake 7: Not Factoring in Other Costs When Buying a Car on Finance

When you buy a car, your overall budget should include more than the price of the car and what its monthly payment would be. You should also include costs like interest rates, additional warranties, maintenance costs, emergency services, petrol fees, yearly road tax, and insurance to your overall budget to get how much you would spend on your car throughout your ownership. Whether you’re buying your first car or have owned several before, this is a crucial step to avoid any financial disasters.

Mistake 8: Buying a Car on Long-Term Financing

Buyers, especially first-time car buyers are often attracted by longer car financing terms because of its lower monthly payments or zero-down-payment offers. However, and this applies to both used and new cars in Malaysia, be wary as these offers would tie you down to a higher interest amount. Though a longer loan term lowers your monthly loan payments, it indirectly increases the overall cost that needs to be paid.

For example, Ali buys a used car on finance for RM100,000. He takes a loan with a three percent interest rate and a 10 percent down-payment (RM10,000). Here is a breakdown of how much Ali would have to pay if he took a five-year versus a nine-year loan repayment period.

Loan Repayment Period

5 Years

9 Years

Loan Calculation Formula

Total Cost of Loan + (Total Cost of Loan x Interest Rate x Years) /Months

RM90,000 + RM13,500 (RM90,000 x 3% x 5) / 60 Months (5 Years x 12 Months)

RM90,000 + RM24,300 (RM90,000 x 3% x 9) / 108 Months (9 Years x 12 Months)

Monthly Installments

RM1,725.00

RM1,058.33

Total Interest Paid

RM13,500.00

RM24,300.00

From the calculations above, you can see that Ali would be paying RM10,800 more in interest if he takes out a nine-year car loan, compared to a five-year car loan – that’s 80 percent higher in interest to fork out! That being said, you should always consult someone who’s well versed in this matter and do your own research first.

Mistake 9: Not Understanding the Auto-Finance Contract

If you’re unfamiliar with how to buy a car in Malaysia, it always includes signing various documents or contracts outlining the details of the purchase. It’s always best to make sure you read and understand everything in the documents before signing them. If you buy your car on finance, this will help you avoid complications regarding your car loan down the road.

Make Sweet Memories With Your Car

Buying a car,

whether new or used, is truly an exciting experience, so take the time to do your research and buy the car that fits your needs and budget. If you’re afraid or unsure of what you’re doing, bring someone along who has been through the experience with you, and pay attention to the mistakes listed above.

To make things easier, you can always check out Carsome’s huge inventory of quality used cars. Covering 175 inspection points, used cars sold by Carsome are Carsome Certified, with no major accidents, frame, or flood damage. In fact, if you get your car through Carsome, you will enjoy a one-year extended warranty and a five-day money-back guarantee under the Carsome Promise. Good luck with purchasing your car!

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Mitos Petua Jimat Minyak Yang Tak Berapa Nak Menjimatkan!

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Pernah tak ada kawan-kawan anda yang pernah bagi nasihat atau petua ‘ajaib’ untuk jimatkan minyak kereta anda?

Petua ini kononnya boleh menjimatkan minyak dan juga duit anda. Walaupun ada sebahagian petua ini terbukti berkesan tetapi ada juga petua yang telah disahkan palsu oleh pakar tetapi masih ada lagi orang yang amalkan sehingga viral di media sosial!

Ini merupakan sebahagian daripada petua jimat minyak yang terbukti TIDAK berkesan jadi mudahlah anda tak mengamalkannya untuk menjimatkan masa dan tenaga anda.

Mitos 1: Kena Panaskan Enjin Kereta Dulu. Tak Boleh Terus Jalan Lepas Dah Hidupkan Enjin! – PALSU!

Semua kereta zaman kini mempunyai enjin pancitan minyak (
fuel-injected
) dengan komponen Unit Kawalan Elektronik (ECU) untuk mengawal kemasukan campuran udara dan juga bahan api dengan optimum ke dalam enjin apabila ia dihidupkan. Ia juga boleh mengawal nisbah bahan api dan udara apabila enjin semakin panas jadi tak perlu pun untuk biarkan kereta melahu (
idle
) supaya enjin menjadi panas sebelum memandu.

Lebih baik sebenarnya untuk anda terus memandu dengan perlahan selepas enjin kereta dihidupkan. Apabila suhu enjin sudah cukup panas (lampu biru penanda suhu tidak lagi menyala apabila tolok suhu mencapai suhu optimum), barulah anda boleh memandu laju sedikit. Cuma janganlah terus tekan pedal minyak sampai lantai di awal-awal pemanduan. Tenang saja, mula memandu dan kereta anda akan tahan lama.

Mitos 2: Kasi Goyang Sikit Kereta Untuk Buang Angin! – Palsu!

Oh ya, teknik goyang dan goncang kereta semasa isi minyak. Sebab mengapa kereta digoncangkan adalah untuk membuang semua buih udara di dalam tangki minyak, secara teorinya.

Pengeluar kereta telah mereka tangki minyak kereta supaya ia boleh menampung jumlah udara dan bahan api yang betul. Kalau anda isi minyak sampai penuh, ia akan memberi kesan buruk kepada injap udara dan lubang saliran yang berfungsi untuk mengelakkan bahan api kereta menjadi tercemar.

Mitos 3: Pam Minyak Dah Berbunyi ‘Klik!’? Boleh Sambung Isi Lagi! – PALSU!

Kita sambung daripada poin sebelum ini bahawa kalau terlebih isi minyak boleh merosakkan Sistem Pelepasan Sejatan (
Evaporative Emission System-EVAP
) yang berfungsi menyimpan dan menyingkirkan wap bahan api. Nama pun ‘wap’ jadi jika ada apa-apa cecair yang masuk ke dalam sistem EVAP ini berpunca daripada terlebih isi minyak, kos membaikinya bukan murah.

Isi minyak sehingga terdengar bunyi ‘klik’ daripada nozel pam menandakan tangki dah penuh sangat digalakkan. Apabila dengar bunyi ‘klik’, terus berhenti. Jangan risau dengan pam bahan api dan jangan sesekali isi minyak sampai penuh dengan buang segala gelembung udara di dalam tangki. Jangan sesekali cuba.

Mitos 4: Minyak Yang Lagi Mahal Lagi Tahan Lama! – PALSU!

Mungkin anda pernah terdengar cakap-cakap orang yang mereka ini gunakan minyak RON 95 untuk pemanduan biasa dengan kereta biasa tapi tukar kepada RON 97 untuk perjalanan jauh. Ada juga yang amalkan isi minyak RON 97 untuk perjalanan harian walaupun tak memandu kereta berprestasi tinggi atau kereta mewah.

Jika kereta anda merupakan kereta standard tanpa sebarang ubah suai seperti ada turbo atau omboh bertekanan tinggi yang boleh ‘tekan-tekan preggy’, bahan api dengan rating oktana yang rendah yang dicadangkan oleh pengeluar kereta adalah selamat untuk pemanduan biasa bagi perjalanan jauh dan juga dekat. Isi minyak RON 97 atau lebih tinggi tidak akan buatkan kereta anda berjalan dengan lebih lancar ataupun jimat minyak. Anda takkan berjimat langsung!

Lain ceritanya jika anda memiliki kereta lama yang tidak mempunyai sensor ketukan atau ECU yang sempurna tetapi bagi kebanyakan kereta moden yang bukan kereta berprestasi tinggi atau telah diubah suai, guna saja minyak dengan nombor RON yang minimum dan sesuai untuk kereta anda pun sudah mencukupi.

Mitos 5: Isi Minyak Waktu Malam, Boleh Dapat Lebih Sikit Minyak! – PALSU!

Kita semua pernah buat benda ni, sekurang-kurangnya sekali – isi minyak pada waktu malam kerana ia lebih sejuk dan minyak tidak akan tersejat. Ini telah dibuktikan palsu banyak kali tapi kami tetap akan jelaskan sekali lagi kepada anda semua tentang ini.

Kesemua minyak disimpan di bawah tanah di mana suhu persekitaran tidak akan memberikan kesan kepada keadaan minyak. Suhu minyak tetap sama sekalipun anda isi minyak pada hari yang paling panas. Kalau anda isi minyak 10 liter, maka anda tetap akan dapat 10 liter minyak daripada pam minyak.

Beli Kereta Jimat Minyak daripada CARSOME (Ini Bukan Mitos!)

Kalau anda nak memandu dengan jimat, beli saja kereta yang jimat minyak dari awal. Ada banyak pilihan kereta cekap tenaga yang ada untuk anda.

Ada kereta cekap tenaga (EEV) seperti
Perodua Axia
 hinggalah kepada kereta separa hybrid dan juga kenderaan hybrid elektrik pasang masuk (PHEV), sama ada yang baharu ataupun terpakai, bergantung kepada bajet anda.

Nak pilihan kereta pramilik yang terbaik, hanya CARSOME pilihan terbaik untuk anda! Kesemua kereta CARSOME Certified turut disertakan dengan jaminan berikut:

Harga tetap
: Harga yang anda lihat di CARSOME merupakan harga sebenar kereta tanpa bayaran tersembunyi jadi anda tahu berapa yang anda bayar.

Jaminan pulangan tunai dalam lima hari
: Jika anda membeli kereta CARSOME Certified dan ingin mengubah fikiran, anda boleh mengembalikannya dalam masa lima hari untuk dapatkan pulangan balik tunai. Tiada soalan akan ditanya!

Waranti satu tahun
: Kesemua kereta CARSOME Certified mempunyai waranti lanjutan satu tahun dengan perlindungan menyeluruh, sokongan profesional, dan proses tuntutan yang mudah.

Beli kereta idaman anda hari ini di
CARSOME
!

*Artikel ini merupakan terjemahan daripada artikel asal “
Car Fuel Economy Myths – Don’t Believe Them!
” yang diterbitkan di laman
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Anda Rasa Anda Tahu Segalanya Tentang Kereta? Jom Bongkar Beberapa Mitos Kereta

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Haziq Asyraf

Pasaran kereta terpakai merupakan sebuah dunia yang samar-samar dan penuh misteri bagi para pembeli kereta. Akibatnya, banyak mitos dan buah mulut yang timbul mengenainya. Walaupun sesetengah daripadanya adalah berasaskan fakta, kebanyakan dari mitos dan cerita tersebut langsung tidak munasabah.

Bersama kami membongkar mitos kereta terpakai yang biasa anda dengari di sini untuk meningkatkan keyakinan anda semasa membeli kereta terpakai.

Kereta Terpakai Adalah Kereta Buruk

Tidak dinafikan bahawa ada yang menjual kereta mereka kerana ia sudah lama. Tetapi, ramai orang menjual kereta mereka bukan kerana ia sudah menjadi besi buruk, sebaliknya mereka mungkin cuma mahu menaik taraf kepada kereta yang lebih besar atau mahu membeli kereta yang lebih kecil untuk menjimatkan kos.

Kereta moden telah direka untuk digunakan selama bertahun-tahun lamanya, jadi jangan teragak-agak untuk mempertimbangkan kereta terpakai yang mungkin baru berumur beberapa tahun.

Kereta Terpakai Tidak Selamat Seperti Kereta Baharu

Kereta terpakai mempunyai semua ciri keselamatan moden seperti beg udara sisi, brek antikunci, dan kawalan kestabilan. Kebanyakan ciri-ciri ini telah diwartakan wajib untuk disertakan dalam kereta-kereta baharu. Keselamatan juga merupakan salah satu ciri yang diutamakan oleh pengedar kereta selama bertahun-tahun. Jadi, melainkan anda membeli kereta yang sudah berusia puluhan tahun, anda tidak perlu risau tentang keselamatan.

Kereta Dengan Jarak Perbatuan Tinggi Adalah Tidak Elok

Walaupun jarak perbatuan tinggi bermaksud kereta sudah berjalan jauh, ia tidak bermakna anda perlu mengelakkan kereta tersebut. Jarak perbatuan yang tinggi mungkin menunjukkan bahawa pemilik kereta lebih banyak melakukan pemanduan di lebuh raya, yang kurang memberi tekanan kepada kereta berbanding dengan pemanduan di bandar. Selagi kereta diservis dengan kerap, jarak perbatuan yang tinggi tidak akan memberi anda masalah.

Kereta Terpakai Rendah Nilainya

Ini adalah mitos yang langsung tidak betul. Anda mungkin pernah dengar bahawa kereta baharu akan hilang nilainya sebaik sahaja ia keluar dari pusat pengedar. Walhal, kereta terpakai sebenarnya mempunyai nilai yang baik kerana cuma pemilik asal yang menerima kesan susut nilai, yang boleh mencapai sehingga 20% pada tahun pertama. Penyusutan nilai ini merupakan tawaran hebat bagi anda sebagai seorang pembeli kereta terpakai.

Harga Kereta Terpakai Berbeza-beza

Memang benar bahawa harga kereta terpakai akan berbeza bergantung kepada tahun, jarak perbatuan, dan keadaan kereta walaupun antara model yang sama. Namun, dengan adanya platform kereta terpakai dalam talian, pengguna kini lebih berpengetahuan dan hal ini disedari oleh pihak pengedar kereta terpakai. Oleh itu, terdapat banyak insentif untuk membuat penyeragaman harga. Syarikat insurans juga menggunakan penetapan harga yang standard berdasarkan tahun dan model untuk mengira harga premium insurans.

Namun begitu,
pandemik COVID-19 telah mendorong peningkatan harga kereta terpakai
 kerana keperluan untuk memandu semakin meningkat dan bekalan kereta baharu pula semakin berkurangan.

Anda Tidak Boleh Memohon Pembiayaan untuk Kereta Terpakai

Dalam permohonan pembiayaan kenderaan, tiada perbezaan ketara antara kereta terpakai dengan kereta baharu. Seperti semua pinjaman, pihak bank akan menyemak gaji dan skor kredit anda untuk menentukan kelayakan anda dalam mendapatkan pinjaman serta kadar faedah yang akan dikenakan.

Carsome menawarkan pembiayaan untuk kereta Carsome Certified melalui
Carsome Capital
, yang dapat mengurangkan beban kewangan pemilikan kereta dengan tempoh pinjaman sehingga sembilan tahun dan margin pembiayaan yang tinggi.

Tiada Waranti untuk Kereta Terpakai

Ini tidak semestinya benar. Kereta baharu biasanya disertakan dengan waranti selama lima tahun. Jika ia dijual lebih awal daripada tempoh itu, anda masih boleh memanfaatkan baki tempoh waranti yang masih ada.

Usah Risau Tentang Mitos Bila Anda Carsome Je Lah

Di Carsome, kami bukan sahaja menepis mitos, kami juga mengamalkan ketelusan dengan setiap kereta yang kami jual. Semua kereta yang disenaraikan di Carsome disertakan dengan gambar yang terang dan jelas, manakala kereta yang terpilih turut disertakan dengan pandangan 360 darjah untuk bahagian dalaman dan luarannya. Tambahan pula, laporan pemeriksaan 175-titik yang lengkap juga disediakan untuk memastikan anda boleh membeli kereta idaman anda dalam talian dengan tenang.

Kereta Carsome Certified merupakan standard tertinggi untuk semua kereta terpakai kami. Sebab itulah semua kereta Carsome Certified didatangkan dengan Carsome Promise kami, yang termasuk:

Jaminan pulangan wang lima hari:
Apabila anda membeli kereta dari Carsome dan ia tidak menepati keperluan anda atau anda tidak berpuas hati, anda boleh pulangkannya kepada kami dalam lima hari untuk mendapatkan pulangan wang penuh. Tanpa sebarang soalan!

Pemeriksaan professional:

Semua kereta Carsome Certified telah lulus pemeriksaan 175-titik yang menyeluruh untuk memastikan mereka bebas dari kemalangan dan juga kerosakan rangka, kebakaran, dan banjir.

Waranti satu tahun:
 Untuk ketenangan minda anda, kami akan memberikan anda waranti satu tahun untuk memastikan kereta anda dilindungi pada tahun pertama pembelian.

Harga tetap:

Harga yang dipaparkan adalah harga sebenar kereta yang anda perlu bayar, tanpa kos atau caj tersembunyi yang akan membebankan anda.

Bila anda Carsome Je Lah, tiada lagi mitos untuk dirisaukan – cuma ada pengalaman membeli kereta terpakai yang mudah dan senang.
Cari kereta idaman anda dengan kami sekarang!


Do You Need Android Auto or Apple CarPlay on Your Car Infotainment System?

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By

Amarnath

If you’re a frequent motorist on local roads, there are probably times when you felt that an enraged, brutish alter ego inside you might take over. Much in the same light as the Incredible Hulk, driving on Malaysian roads, especially during rush hour, can be an extremely infuriating experience that evokes anger within us.

This is precisely the reason a good infotainment system is necessary these days. It can be an excellent balm as it keeps us entertained and connected while on the road. After all, music soothes the savage beast, doesn’t it?

Nonetheless, it’s pertinent to remember that infotainment is a portmanteau word formed from the blending of information and entertainment.

The humble entertainment source in a vehicle has had to rapidly expand to include all the necessary information related to the vehicle, its subsystems, and be connected to our smart devices as well.

Simply put, connectivity is now the foundation of a vehicle’s infotainment and has risen in importance to become a key consideration for many car buyers. After all, many of the non-mechanical functions such as music, navigation, and calls are all controlled via the infotainment system.

Nowadays, most new cars come equipped with some sort of in-house developed infotainment interface but many of them lack the user-friendliness and simplicity that most users desire.

The primary purpose of a good infotainment system has to be user-friendliness and minimizing distractions. Drivers need to be able to access the key functions quickly without taking their eyes off the road.

Furthermore, most of us carry a smartphone with us at all times anyway and the device is essentially the nerve center for all the aforementioned functions. Logically speaking, the smartphone should be the best interface for a vehicle’s infotainment.

Enter Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

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What Are Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?

As the name implies, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are software developed to harness the apps on your smartphone and interface them with the vehicle’s infotainment screen. Generally, it places an emphasis on the core apps used when on the road, such as navigation (Google Maps or Waze), music (Spotify), calls, and voice recognition (Google Assistant or Siri).

This is very different from mirroring your smartphone on the vehicle’s screen as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay present the apps in a layout that aims to reduce distraction from driving and is easily accessible.

How Do They Function?

If the vehicle already comes equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, accessing it is as simple as plugging in your phone via a wired USB connection. This will launch the program or prompt you to activate it if you wish to.

Recently, wireless connections for both have been developed but you’ll need to check if the version you have supports it.

The smartphone itself needs to be able to support either program as well. Any Android device running on Android 10 or 11 should have it fitted as standard. Fret not if your Android device is running on an older version of the operating system though, you can install it manually by downloading the right Android application package (APK) and running it on the smartphone. Be sure to download the file from a trusted source and not load up a virus on your device. Alternatively, if Android Auto is supported in your region, the Google Play Store will carry it.

For iPhones, anything running iOS 7.1 or newer will have Apple CarPlay.

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What Are Their Benefits?

Connectivity is a key aspect of almost every facet of our lives and most of it is done via our smartphones. This also applies to driving or being on the road. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay fundamentally make it easier, but more importantly, safer, to access apps closely related to driving.

This comprises Google Maps or Waze for navigating, Spotify for music and so much more. As mentioned before, digital voice assistants like Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri can now make interfacing with your apps an almost hands-free experience.

Remember when we mentioned earlier that the best infotainment interfaces are ones that minimize distractions and the time that you take your eyes off the road? Thus far, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay appear to be the best at that.

Seeing that our smartphones are constantly updated with the latest versions of the operating system or apps, you’ll most likely always have the latest and best versions of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on hand. On the other hand, an in-house infotainment interface from the carmaker wouldn’t be as straightforward as systems that don’t have over-the-air updates (OTA) will likely require a visit to an authorized service center to do so.

My Car Didn’t Come with Either One. Can I Upgrade to It?

Seeing that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay require licensing from the developer, it used to be available only on more premium vehicles. However, we love ourselves some economies of scale, and over time, more carmakers have begun to integrate the interface in their vehicles.

Now, you can find entry-level vehicles such as the
Honda City
 and
Toyota Vios
 that support Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

If your vehicle didn’t come with either one or is a much older model that has a traditional single-DIN or double-DIN head unit, there are aftermarket options you can upgrade to.

Firstly, we’ll elaborate on vehicles that don’t support either interface but come with an in-house infotainment interface. The aftermarket does have options that allow installation of the software into the vehicle’s infotainment system. This isn’t something that is possible for all vehicles so you’ll need to shop around and find a reputable party that can verify if it’s possible and carry out the necessary coding. If this isn’t possible, you’ll have to install an aftermarket head unit that supports it.

For vehicles with a more traditional DIN head unit, the aftermarket does sell double-DIN players that support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The reason most of the aftermarket options are double-DIN sized is to accommodate the touchscreen display.

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How Much Will It Cost to Upgrade?

Generally, going with an aftermarket double-DIN head unit won’t be on the affordable end of the pricing spectrum as licensing fees see these head units easily surpass the RM1,500 mark and are usually closer to RM2,000.

On the chance your vehicle’s existing infotainment can support aftermarket installation of the software, things could be a lot easier on the wallet with prices ranging in the hundreds depending on the requirements.

What about Those Android Head Units for Sale Online?

You’re probably referring to Android Automotive. As confusing as the names can be, this is very different from Android Auto in the sense that Android Automotive is a base Android platform running directly on your vehicle’s hardware that serves as the vehicle’s infotainment system.

Think of the open-source system as an operating system for your vehicle’s infotainment housed directly in your vehicle. It’ll support all Android apps.

The primary difference between Android Auto and Android Automotive is that the former was designed with safety, minimal distraction, and user-friendliness in mind. Its user interface makes the usage of your phone apps while driving much easier.

On the other hand, the latter might be akin to having your Android smartphone integrated into the vehicle but it isn’t as easy to navigate while driving.

Nonetheless, being open source means that Android Automotive head units are much more affordable, usually under RM500.

Conclusion

So, in the end, it boils down to the cardinal question of “Is Android Auto and Apple CarPlay really necessary?”

Based on our experience, the answer is a resounding yes. Seeing that connectivity is fundamental to the driving experience and the source of said connectivity is via the smartphone, having an interface designed around easy usability while driving is paramount to safety and convenience.

You’ll be fine without it but if possible, it’s best to have it.

CARSOME has a wide selection of pre-owned cars that are equipped with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay for a smooth journey. You can browse these models on our website.

Buy CARSOME Certified for Peace of Mind

Here at CARSOME, we believe in creating an end-to-end buying journey to eliminate the concerns common in a traditional used car buying experience.
CARSOME Certified
 is the new standard of buying pre-owned cars backed up by our
175-point inspection
 together with our
CARSOME Certified Refurbishment Process
. By creating a trusted used car ecosystem, CARSOME Certified guarantees trust, transparency, and choice.

Check out our CARSOME Certified Cars
here
.

Amarnath


The New Mitsubishi XPander 2021 – Price in Malaysia, Specs and Reviews

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Haziq Asyraf

There are many mid-size SUVs in the market today and it does not come as a surprise that these cars sell really well here in Malaysia because family always comes first and comfort while driving around with your family comes right after that.

But if you don’t want to spend a large amount of money to get a comfortable and practical SUV, we got the next best choice that is pretty affordable and delivers on those two criteria. The Mitsubishi XPANDER is the car to look out for as it has a bit more space and practicality of an SUV but at an affordable price.

Why the Mitsubishi XPANDER Is Perfect for You

Though we might not know when exactly will the Mitsubishi XPANDER be launched in Malaysia, just seeing it live in Mid Valley during its teaser preview on the 8
th
 to the 13
th
 of September was enough to make our heart skip a beat in excitement.

This car, being the very first car to be manufactured locally by the brand, is created to fight against the Honda BR-V, its worthy competitor. It was originally built and introduced in Indonesia back in 2018 and was supplied to various ASEAN countries like Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam. It has also sold over 256, 000 models ever since which is not surprising as it is again, affordable, comfortable, and practical.

Some great aspects of this car that would make the public pick this rather than the versatile Honda include:

Size –
The obvious first reason. Just looking at the Mitsubishi XPANDER, and you would be able to see that it is not only wider but is also longer and taller than the Honda BR-V. This generally bigger SUV converts into bigger interior space and its long wheelbase allows 7 people to sit in it comfortably.

This XPANDER is 4,475 mm long, 1,750 mm wide, and 1,730 mm tall and it is 205 mm above ground, which makes it elevated enough to handle potholes and bumpy roads. It also has a larger boot, and the back seats can be folded down to make more space.

Engine
 – Powering the Mitsubishi XPANDER is a 1.5-litre in-line 4 DOHC, 16-valve with MIVEC engine churning out a maximum power of 105 PS at 6000 rpm and a peak torque of 141 Nm at 4000 rpm. The engine has a good power delivery, which suits the SUV’s character. The refinement level is also good.
For transmission, it is mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox or a 5-speed manual that sends the power to the front wheels. Speaking about the fuel economy, the 1.5-litre unit returns an impressive mileage of 22.9 kmpl.

Exterior
 – Comparing it to its rival, the XPANDER will definitely win in a beauty contest. The front of the car looks like a baby Mitsubishi Triton thanks to the facelift that it would be receiving, giving Malaysians the latest updated vehicle.

The sporty aura of this car can be seen from the Dynamic Shield front grille, sleek daytime running lights and the edgy front bumper. The bumper is also embedded with headlamps and this combined with the LED tail lamps gives the car a more futuristic look.

Technology
 – The Mitsubishi XPANDER is built with a large 7inch infotainment system with a touchscreen display that features USB, AUX, Bluetooth and MirrorLink connectivity. The new Malaysian model is also expected to have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. The 6 speakers’ sound system with 2 tweeters gives you a chance to blast your music out loud without compromising on the quality. Other technologies that can be found include a 360-degree camera, GPS navigation system, push to start/stop button, and 12V power outlet in the center console.

Safety
 –
Like all the other Mitsubishi models, the XPANDER is also a tough car built on Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body with enhanced collision safety performance. The Malaysian-spec XPANDER would most likely receive a whole lot of safety features including dual SRS airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, hill start assist, active stability & traction control, parking sensor, ISOFIX child anchor, Immobilizer with security alarm, auto door relock system and lane change turn signal system.

Summing up, you cannot get a better SUV that is packed with all the above goodies than the
Mitsubishi
 XPANDER. If you would like to be the first one to know when the car will be officially sold in Malaysia, you can fill up a form on the
Mitsubishi website
 with your contact details. Till then, do check out all our other great used SUVs on Carsome. You can also
sell off your current car
 to make space for the new XPANDER to
Carsome
 as well. Do check out the website to know more.


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Nak Tukar Kereta? Kereta Baru 2022 Paling Dinanti-nantikan, Ditunggu-tunggu

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Tahun 2022 dijangka akan menjadi tahun kebangkitan semula industri automotif dengan pelancaran dan pengenalan beberapa model kereta baru 2022 selepas terpaksa ditangguhkan dan ditunda akibat pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan yang dilaksanakan Mac tahun lalu. Kebanyakan pengeluar automotif dijangka akan memperkenalkan dan melancarkan beberapa model kereta terbaru 2022 ini. Honda Civic, Perodua Alza dan beberapa model lain merupakan antara model kereta yang dijangka akan memasuki pasaran tempatan tahun ini.

Tahun Baru, Kereta Baru: 5 Model Kereta Baru yang Dijangka Akan Dilancarkan Tahun 2022

Carsome menyenaraikan lima (5) model kereta baru 2022 yang akan membuat kemunculan pada tahun 2022 ini. Semoga perkongsian ini dapat membantu anda sekiranya anda merancang untuk membeli kereta baru 2022 dan menjual kereta lama anda.

1. Kereta Perodua Baru: Perodua Alza

Model generasi kedua ini bakal menggantikan model
Perodua Alza
 generasi pertama yang dibina berasaskan platform Daihatsu Boon Luminas. Meskipun model Alza generasi pertama telah melalui beberapa fasa
facelift
 atau naik taraf kosmetik setelah lebih 12 tahun bertapak dalam pasaran tempatan, ramai dalam kalangan peminat Perodua Alza masih menanti-nantikan kehadiran model baharu ini. Model
Perodua Alza D27A
 generasi baharu ini dikatakan bakal dilengkapi dengan enjin 1.5 dual VVT-i, transmisi Dual Mode CVT dan dibina berasaskan platform Daihatsu New Global Architecture – turut berkongsi platform yang sama dengan Toyota Avanza dan Daihatsu Xenia.

Pelancaran model kereta terbaru Perodua Alza ini pada mulanya dijadualkan pada suku pertama 2022. Namun begitu, pelancarannya telah ditunda kepada suku kedua 2022 disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor antaranya masalah kekurangan bekalan komponen dan cip komputer daripada pembekal.

2. Honda Baru 2022: Honda BR-V

Berdasarkan spesifikasi untuk pasaran Indonesia, model Honda BR-V ini dikuasakan oleh enjin empat silinder 1.5 litre i-VTEC dengan DOHC. Enjin ini berupaya menghasilkan 121 PS pada 6,600 rpm dan 145 Nm tork pada 4,300 rpm. Model SUV kompak baharu ini dijangka bakal memberi saingan sengit kepada model popular Malaysia seperti Perodua Aruz, Toyota Rush dan Mitsubishi Xpander. Model
Honda BR-V
 baharu ini juga turut dijangka akan dilengkapi dengan teknologi
Honda Sensing
 seperti ciri brek kecemasan autonomi, kawalan pemanduan adaptif, bantuan pengekalan lorong dan banyak lagi.

Selain itu, model ini juga turut mencatatkan skor ujian keselamatan ASEAN NCAP yang baik. Harga Honda BR-V 2022 dianggarkan dijual pada harga sekitar RM 86,726 hingga RM 93,420 (tidak termasuk
 cukai jualan kereta (SST)
 atau mungkin lebih tinggi bergantung pada situasi pasaran semasa.

3. Proton Baru 2022: Proton X90

Terdapat desas-desus dalam kalangan peminat automotif bahawa
Proton
 X90 akan membuat kemunculan pada tahun ini. Ia berdasarkan kelibat
Geely
 Haoyue atau Geely Okavango (nama untuk pasaran antarabangsa) yang dilihat dipandu uji di jalan-jalan utama di ibu kota baru-baru ini. Model ini dikatakan bakal menjadi asas bagi model Proton X90 baharu. Haoyue merupakan model SUV tujuh tempat duduk (turut menampilkan varian lima tempat duduk) terbesar dalam
lineup
 Geely. Berdasarkan spesifikasi untuk pasaran Filipina, Geely Haoyue dikuasakan oleh enjin 1.5 liter turbo tiga silinder. Model kereta ini dijual di Filipina pada harga sekitar 1,208,000 peso (RM102,000) hingga 1,328,000 peso (RM112,100).

4. Kereta Toyota Baru: Toyota Avanza

Toyota
 Avanza generasi ketiga telah dilancarkan di Indonesia menggantikan model generasi kedua yang sudah pun lebih sedekad berada dalam pasaran. Model MPV baharu ini dibina berasaskan platform Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) yang turut menyokong model-model kereta lain seperti Toyota Raize, Daihatsu Rocky dan
Perodua Ativa
. Apa yang menarik,
Toyota Avanza
 generasi baharu ini merupakan varian pertama yang menggunakan pacuan roda hadapan – model generasi sebelum ini menggunakan pacuan roda belakang sahaja.

Selain itu, ia turut menampilkan pilihan enjin yang sama dengan varian sebelum ini. Model ini dilengkapi dengan enjin empat silinder DOHC 1NR-VE 1.3 liter aspirasi semula jadi dengan Dual VVT-i. Ia berupaya menghasilkan 98 PS pada 6,000 rpm dan 121 Nm tork pada 4,200 rpm. Ia juga turut dipadankan dengan transmisi manual lima kelajuan.

5. Kereta Honda Baru: Honda Civic

Honda Malaysia kini membuka tempahan untuk Honda Civic 2022 serba baharu untuk pasaran Malaysia yang dijangka akan dilancarkan pada suku pertama 2022. Honda Civid generasi ke-11 ini bakal menggantikan Civic generasi ke-10 yang popular di Malaysia. Model ini menyasarkan pengguna dalam pasaran sedan segmen C di Malaysia. Dari segi keselamatan, Honda Civic baru dilengkapi dengan teknologi Honda Sensing termasuk brek kecemasan autonomi, kawalan pemanduan adaptif dan beberapa ciri lain.

Selain itu, ciri baharu iaitu
Lead Car Departure Notification System
turut diperkenalkan untuk model ini. Ciri ini berfungsi memberi amaran kepada pemandu jika kereta di hadapan sudah bergerak setelah berhenti.

Kereta baru 2022 manakah yang paling anda tunggu-tunggu? Anda boleh ikuti kami di sini untuk ketahui lebih lanjut tentang harga kereta dan spesifikasi model kereta baru yang dijangka memasuki pasaran Malaysia 2022 ini. Selain itu, tempah slot janji temu dan bawa kereta lama anda ke Carsome untuk
pemeriksaan dan penilaian kereta secara percuma
 sekiranya anda merancang untuk menukar kereta lama anda kepada kereta baru 2022 ini. Inspektor kereta terlatih akan menjalankan 175 titik pemeriksaan ke atas kereta anda sebelum harga akhir ditawarkan kepada anda. Layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut.

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


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7 Model Kereta Paling Dinantikan Tahun 2021

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Walaupun tahun 2020 tidak seperti yang dirancang (kehilangan pekerjaan, pertumbuhan ekonomi perlahan, dsb), pengumuman insentif dalam Pelan Jana Semula Negara (Penjana) termasuk pengecualian cukai kepada sektor automotif telah menyaksikan pemulihan dan berjaya merangsang semula ekonomi yang terjejas teruk akibat pandemik Covid-19. Selain memberikan pengalaman dan amalan norma baharu yang lebih mencabar, tidak banyak yang dapat dikecapi pada tahun ini. Justeru itu, diharap tahun 2021 menjanjikan pertumbuhan ekonomi dan pengalaman baharu yang lebih baik.

Tahun 2020 bakal melabuhkan tirainya tidak lama lagi.
Carsome

menyenaraikan 7 model kereta yang akan membuat kemunculan pada tahun 2021 yang sekali gus akan membantu merancakkan lagi industri automotif tempatan.

7 Model Kereta Paling Dinantikan Tahun 2021

1. Perodua D55L 2021

Kredit:
paultan.com

SUV kompak baharu
Perodua
 ini bukan lagi rahsia. Perodua D55L (bukan nama rasmi) dijangka akan menjadi produk jenama kereta nasional tempatan yang akan menarik jumlah jualan yang positif berdasarkan populariti model SUV semasa hari ini. Model kereta yang sepatutnya membuat kemunculan pada tahun ini ditangguhkan kepada tahun 2021 ekoran
Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan

(PKP) yang dijalankan di Malaysia bermula Mac lalu. Perodua mendedahkan model ini akan dibina berdasarkan
Daihatsu New Global Architecture
 (DNGA) yang menjadi asas kepada model
Rocky
 (Perodua D55L dijangka akan menggunakan platform yang sama dengan
Rocky)
dan Toyota Raize baharu.

Tarikh pengumuman model ini masih lagi menjadi tanya tanya. Malah, jangkaan harga model Perodua D55L ini dipasaran masih lagi misteri. Namun begitu, ia dijangka dijual pada harga sekitar RM50,000 – lebih kurang sama dengan harga Perodua Myvi. Ia secara tidak langsung memberi kepelbagaian pilihan model kepada pengguna dan peminat jenama Perodua ini.

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2. Honda City Hatchback 2021

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Honda City
Hatchback
 telah membuat kemunculan di pasaran Thailand baru-baru ini. Model ini tampil dalam tiga varian iaitu varian S+, SV dan RS. Model ini dijangka dijual di pasaran Thailand pada harga 599,000 baht hingga 749,000 baht (kira-kira RM80,536 hingga RM100,703). Honda City
Hatchback
 ini dikuasakan oleh enjin 1.0 liter (998 cc) VTEC Turbo 3 silinder yang dapat menjana 122 PS pada 5,500 rpm dan 173 Nm tork dari 2,000 hingga 4,500 rpm.

Selain itu, terdapat khabar angin yang mengatakan bahawa Honda Jazz generasi keempat tidak lagi akan memasuki pasaran Malaysia dan model Honda Jazz akan digantikan dengan Honda City
Hatchback
 ini. Jika benar, Honda City di Malaysia boleh didapati dalam dua segmen –
hatchback
 dan sedan sama seperti model Mazda 2. Dengan mengambil kira harga jualan semasa model Honda City
Hatchback
 di Thailand, ia mungkin dijual pada harga bermula RM80,000 hingga RM100,000 bergantung pada jenis varian.

3. Proton Persona 2021

Kehadiran
Proton X50
 dalam keluarga baharu Proton semestinya suatu pencapaian yang boleh dibanggakan. Selepas perlancaran Proton X50 baru-baru ini, Proton kini bersedia untuk menampilkan Proton Persona 2021 kepada rakyat Malaysia. Berdasarkan kemunculan versi
camouflage
 Proton Persona 2021 baru-baru ini, Proton Persona baharu dijangka akan melalui perubahan pada rupa kosmetik dengan rekaan bampar dan lampu belakang baharu. Manakala, dari aspek teknikal pula, Proton Persona 2021 akan menggantikan transmisi CVT dengan transmisi automatik 4 kelajuan jenis
torque converter
sekali gus menjadikan model ini model kedua yang melalui perubahan transmisi selepas model
 Saga 2019
.

Buat masa ini, kami masih belum dapat mengesahkan harga model ini akan dijual. Namun begitu, jika mengambil kira harga model Proton Persona sedia ada di pasaran, Proton Persona 2021 mungkin dijual dalam lingkungan harga antara RM40,000 hingga RM60,000.

4. Volkswagen Golf GTi 2021

Kredit:
paultan.com

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia
 (VPCM) mengesahkan bahawa Volkswagen Golf generasi kelapan baharu akan dilancarkan di Malaysia tidak lama lagi. Perancangan model VW Golf Mk 8 untuk memasuki Malaysia tertunda disebabkan oleh pandemik Covid-19 selain Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan dan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Bersyarat yang dikenakan di sesetengah kawasan di Malaysia ketika ini. Berbanding model Golf biasa, Mk8 GTi dijangka akan tampil lebih garang dan agresif – paip ekzos bulat berkembar di setiap sisi, lebih
sporty
 dengan lampu kabus berbentuk X,
spoiler
 atap yang lebih panjang dan bampar belakang. Volkswagen Golf GTi 2021 secara rasmi dilancarkan di UK dengan harga bermula RM203K – semestinya harga yang sangat berbaloi untuk memiliki model ini.

Model Golf baharu ini juga menjadi model
Volkswagen

pertama yang akan menggunakan logo Volkswagen yang dikemas kini. Logo Volkswagen baharu tampil dengan 2 dimensi berkontra tinggi yang tampil lebih elegan bersesuaian dengan era digital kini. Ia membolehkan logo ini tampil lebih baik di semua platform digital atau fizikal.

5. Toyota Corolla Cross 2021

Kredit:
 toyota.co.th

Tidak sampai sebulan selepas pelancaran Toyota Corolla Cross di Thailand, SUV segmen C ini kini dilancarkan di Indonesia. Model ini tampil dalam dua varian iaitu petrol dan hibrid dengan spesifikasi yang hampir sama untuk kedua-dua model. Model petrol tampil dengan enjin empat silinder 2ZR-FE Dual VVT-i  yang berkuasa menghasilkan 140 PS pada 6,400 rpm dan tork 172 Nm pada 4,000 rpm. Enjin ini digabungkan dengan transmisi CVT. Manakala, model hibrid pula menggunakan versi enjin kitaran
Atkinson
, 2ZR-FXE . Ia mampu menghasilkan 98 PS pada 5.200 rpm dan 142 Nm pada 3.600 rpm. Enjin ini dipadankan dengan motor elektrik yang menghasilkan 72 PS dan 163 sekali gus menghasilkan jumlah output sistem sebanyak 122 PS.

Toyota Corolla Cross 2021 merupakan varian SUV pertama bagi jenama ini.  Dengan pertumbuhan berterusan pasaran SUV di Malaysia, Corolla Cross merupakan antara pilihan terbaik untuk anda yang ingin memiliki model segmen popular ini. Dengan mengambil kira harga Toyota Corolla Cross 2021 yang ditawarkan di Thailand dan Indonesia, ia dijangka dijual di Malaysia pada harga bermula dari RM131,000 hingga RM142,700.

6. Proton Iriz 2021

Selain Proton Persona,
Proton Iriz
 juga turut dijangka akan merancakkan lagi industri automotif tahun 2021. Menurut sumber, Proton tidak akan memperkenalkan sebarang model baharu tahun hadapan. Namun sebaliknya, Proton hanya akan memfokuskan pada kemas kini barisan model sedia ada. Proton Iriz 2021 dijangka tampil dengan ‘rupa’ dan transmisi baharu – Proton akan menggantikan transmisi CVT bagi model Iriz sama seperti Proton Persona.

Dalam kebanyakan
spyshot
 yang dijalankan, Proton Persona 2021 dijangka akan menampilkan
head unit
 terapung yang lebih besar berbanding
head unit
 model sebelumnya. Ia mungkin akan menggunakan
Geely Key User Interface
 (GKUI) terbaharu seperti yang diguna pakai pada model Proton X50 2020. Maka, tidak mustahil Proton Iriz 2021 juga akan menerima kemas kini yang sama seperti Proton Persona 2021. Harga Proton Iriz 2021 dianggarkan akan dijual di pasaran Malaysia dengan harga bermula RM35,000 hingga RM50,000 bergantung pada jenis varian.

7. Toyota Harrier 2021

Kredit:
global.toyota

Toyota akan melancarkan model Toyota Harrier 2021 baharu yang dijangka akan tiba di Malaysia tidak lama lagi. Setakat hari ini, Toyota Harrier merupakan model SUV paling popular di Malaysia dan merupakan model SUV terpakai paling laris mengalahkan model SUV daripada Mercedes-Benz dan BMW. Toyota Harrier 2021 dijangka tampil lebih kemas dengan ciri yang diperbaik dan sistem keselamatan Toyota terkini. Model di bawah UMW Toyota ini dijangka akan memberi saingan yang hebat terutamanya dalam kategori SUV di Malaysia tahun hadapan.

Toyota Harrier 2021 baharu ini akan dilengkapi dengan
Toyota Safety Sense
 – sistem keselamatan prapelanggaran yang dapat mengesan pejalan kaki pada waktu siang dan malam, penunggang basikal pada waktu siang. Selain itu, ia turut dilengkapi dengan
 Intelligent Clearance Sonar
 dengan
Parking Support Brakes
 yang membantu mengurangkan kerosakan akibat perlanggaran semasa memandu dalam kelajuan rendah di tempat letak kereta. Harga Toyota Harrier terkini yang dijual di Malaysia adalah antara RM256,396 hingga RM234,510. Justeru, anda boleh menjangkakan sedikit peningkatan harga bagi model Toyota Harrier 2021 ini di pasaran Malaysia.

Senarai Model Kereta Paling Dinantikan Mengikut Jenama

Carsome turut menyenaraikan model kereta lain yang turut dijangka akan mewarnai pasaran automatif tempatan tahun 2021 mengikut jenama.

Jenama

Model

BMW

5 Series 2021

6 Series GT 2021

Honda

City Hatchback 2021

Civic 2021

Lexus

Lexus LS 2021

Mazda

BT-50 2021

CX-9 2021

MX-30 2021

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class 2021

S-Class 2021

E-Class 2021

GLA 2021

MG

HS 2021

ZS EV 2021

Nissan

Grand Livina 2021

Kicks 2021

Navara 2021

Serena 2021

Perodua

Perodua D55L 2021

Proton

Iriz 2021

Persona 2021

Subaru

Subaru XV 2021

Toyota

Camry 2021

Corolla Cross 2021

Fortuner 2021

Harrier 2021

Volkswagen

Arteon 2021

Golf GTi Mk8 2021

Polo 2021

Volvo

Volvo S90 2021

Audi

A3 2021

Q7 2021

Ferrari

Ferrari Roma 2021

Jaguar

Jaguar F-Type 2021

Land Rover

Land Rover Defender 2021

Porsche

Porsche 911 Turbo 2021

Kami di Carsome akan terus mengemas kini senarai ini dengan lebih banyak maklumat dari semasa ke semasa. Anda boleh ikuti kami untuk mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut mengenai harga, spesifikasi model-model kereta yang dijangka akan memasuki Malaysia tahun 2021 ini. Selain itu, jika anda ingin
menjual kereta lama
 anda untuk memberi ruang kepada kereta baharu 2021 anda, anda boleh layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut.

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


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Modern Safety Features You Should Have In Your New Car

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Carsome Author

Today, most buyers will want to ensure that their hard-earned cash is well-spent on the latest safety features for their cars. But many new safety features come with specific names and jargons, and that could be a challenge for new car buyers to understand. While it is best to have it all for preventive safety, some could be more important to you than others.

At Carsome, we have put together a list of car safety features listed in the
Australia NCAP (ANCAP) safety website
 that will make your life easier in preventing and lessening the chances of you getting into a major accident. You can also learn more from the website on many other safety features not listed here.

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
 – Also known as Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), or Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), this safety system stabilizes your vehicle during an emergency avoidance. During such an event, the sensors in the vehicle, including ABS, steering and throttle, come together to assess the potential skid, cutting power and applying the necessary brakes to counteract the slide. In short, VSC is present to assist and prevent you from spinning out of control.

Brake Assist (BA)
 – Often confused with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist works in tandem with ABS. Previous research found that most drivers lack applying full force when it comes to an emergency stop. Brake Assist helps the driver with a stronger braking force when the system detects the immediacy on the brake pedal. Together with ABS, both technologies are meant to stop the vehicle quickly and with better control.

Traction Control System (TCS)
 – Just like ABS is meant to prevent the wheels from locking during hard braking, TCS stops your wheels from slipping during acceleration. In surfaces with low traction, the system will intervene to provide the best balance of throttle for traction.

Blind Spot Warning System
 – In most cars with this feature, lights and sensors located underneath and on the side mirrors indicate to the driver of an oncoming vehicle situated on either side of their blind spot. The system is commonly paired with an audible alert if the driver attempts to move into the oncoming vehicle’s path.

Credit: Volvo Cars

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
 – This system is often paired with a forward collision warning to warn the driver of an imminent crash. AEB will then automatically apply the brakes when the system realizes the danger to prevent or reduce the severity of an impact. Furthermore, some manufacturers also include pedestrian detection.

Credit: Volvo Cars

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
 – The system utilizes the reverse sensors in the car to notify the driver if there is an oncoming vehicle out of the driver or rear camera view.

Credit: Volvo Cars

Active Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
 – This is a more advanced system that commonly uses forward-facing cameras to detect road lines. When the system detects that the car is swerving away from its lane without the turn signal activated, the system would first warn the driver via a steering wheel vibration or audible alert, and then automatically brake one side of the vehicle to bring it back into the lane.

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All the features above are commonly available in modern-day Volvos, including the latest XC60 T8 SUV.
Read here for our review
!

Similarly, Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is also the most affordable car on the market to feature these safety features.
Find out more about the Ioniq here
!

Selling your car is easier than you think! Just
prepare the right documents
 before the sale!

Sell your car to Carsome and upgrade your ride for the new year!

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Akhirnya Selepas 20 Tahun! Kerajaan Umum Pertimbangan Semula Monopoli Touch ‘n Go

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Pernah tak, anda sedang melalui lebuh raya dan perlu melalui tol kemudian apabila anda hendak memasuki lorong tol dan terus sentuh kad Touch n’ Go (Touch ‘n Go) pada terminal dan tiba-tiba siren berbunyi! Rupa-rupanya baki dalam kad anda tidak mencukupi. Tak pasal-pasal anda yang terpaksa undur balik keluar dari lorong untuk ke lorong tambah nilai.

Ini cumalah sebahagian kecil daripada masalah yang timbul semenjak pembayaran bagi tol di lebuh-lebuh raya seluruh Malaysia menggunakan Touch ‘n Go sahaja. Touch ‘n Go telah hadir dengan pelbagai kemajuan termasuklah e-dompetnya sendiri serta kad visa bagi Touch ‘n Go.

Walaupun dengan segala naik taraf yang dibuat oleh Touch ‘n Go ini, masih ada beberapa masalah yang sebenarnya agak menyusahkan rakyat seperti caj transaksi tambah nilai dan juga tarikh luput bagi baki dalam kad Touch ‘n Go.

Sumber: Berita Harian

Bertahun-tahun lamanya Touch ‘n Go memonopoli, akhirnya akan ada harapan bagi sistem pembayaran baharu bagi
tol di lebuh raya
.

20 Tahun Beroperasi Tanpa Perkembangan, Kerajaan Akan Pertimbangkan Monopoli Touch ‘n Go

Akhirnya! Setelah lebih 20 tahun, kerajaan akan mempertimbangkan semula monopoli Touch ‘n Go bagi pembayaran tol di seluruh negara.

Jaminan ini diberikan oleh Perdana Menteri,
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
 ketika acara #TemuAnwar bersempena
Youth Empowerment Fair 2023
yang berlangsung pada 19 Mac 2023 yang lalu apabila ada soalan berkenaan monopoli Touch ‘n Go daripada salah seorang pengunjung di situ.

Sebenarnya, cadangan untuk menggunakan kaedah pembayaran lain selain daripada Touch ‘n Go pernah diusahakan oleh PLUS tetapi sehingga sekarang, tiada perkembangan terkini berkenaan usaha tersebut.

Namun, selepas pengumuman oleh Perdana Menteri Malaysia minggu lalu, nampaknya ada perkembagan terkini apabila Kementerian Kerja Raya dengan gesaan daripada Kementerian Pengangkutan akan menyediakan sistem pembayaran terbuka bagi tol menjelang penghujung September ini.

Lebuh raya yang akan melaksanakan sistem pembayaran terbuka ini ialah:

Lebuhraya Sungai Besi

Lebuhraya Baru Pantai

Lebuhraya Bertingkat Ampang – Kuala Lumpur

Lebuhraya Koridor Guthrie

Jambatan Pulau Pinang

Damansara-Puchong (LDP)

Skim Penyuraian Trafik KL Barat (SPRINT)

Lebuhraya Shah Alam (Kesas)

Terowong SMART

Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya (MEX)

Tiada Lagi Palang Tol Lagi Tahun 2025?

Tol tanpa palang dan pondok? Ya! Itulah yang akan mula dikuatkuasakan bermula tahun hadapan bagi sistem pembayaran baharu bagi tol di Malaysia.

Sistem Aliran Bebas Pelbagai Lorong atau Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) akan mula diperkenalkan di Malaysia. Namun, ia akan masih berada di peringkat ujian dan kajian bermula tahun hadapan.

Sumber: Juice

Sistem ini dijadualkan akan mula digunakan di hampir kesemua lebuh raya bertol mulai 2025, atau sekurang-kurangnya itulah perancangan asal.

Dengan peruntukan sebanyak RM3.46 bilion, diharapkan projek ini boleh memanfaat lebih ramai pengguna jalan raya dengan memastikan lorong di jalan raya tidak lagi sesak kerana perlu berhenti untuk membayar tol.

Adakah ini perkembangan ini akan menjadikan lebuh raya di Malaysia lebih lancar? Macam mana pula dengan mereka yang suka lari daripada membayar tol?

Apa pendapat anda berkenaan perkembangan ini? Jom kongsikan di ruangan komen!

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


Don’t Panic! Enjoy a Free Platinum Warranty Upgrade, Free Vouchers & More Exciting Promotions This June!

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Don’t Panic! Enjoy a Free Platinum Warranty Upgrade, Free Vouchers & More...

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Written by Carsome Editorial

There are many reasons to buy a car such as looking for your first car, upgrading to a bigger ride, or simply to trade-in for a new one, to name a few. Additionally, selling your car is an easy way to get quick cash and Carsome makes that easy for you.

This is why Carsome hosts regular promotions with major deals so you can own a Carsome Certified car with hassle-free and transparent transactions, as well as get extra perks when you sell your car.

To top it off, there are absolutely zero hidden fees with Carsome, so the price you see on the website is the exact price you pay (before discount!).

So, here are our latest deals for the month of June.

Don’t Panic! Promo: Buy a Carsome Certified Car & Get a Free Platinum Warranty Upgrade Worth Up To RM1,500

Do you need a car and do you need it fast? Well, you’re in luck because we have a wide selection of quality refurbished pre-owned cars at the ready just for you!

This month, with our Don’t Panic! deals, you can enjoy a free Platinum warranty upgrade worth up to RM1,500* when you buy a Carsome Certified car, making it the best time to
chup
 the car you like without having to wait for it!

Just in case you’re wondering what you will get with the free Platinum warranty upgrade, here’s a list of the coverage you will receive.

Our Gold Plan Extended Warranty Program (EWP) entitles you to the following coverage:

a) Engine

Cylinder Block

Crankcase

Cylinder head

Cylinder head gasket etc.

b) Manual and automatic transmission

Gearbox casing and all inner parts

Torque converter

Transmission control unit

Electro Hydraulic switch gear unit

c) Air conditioning system

Compressor

Capacitor

Radiator fan

While our Platinum Plan EWP will provide you with coverage consisting of the following:

a) Engine

Cylinder Block

Crankcase

Cylinder head

Cylinder head gasket etc.

b) Manual and automatic transmission

Gearbox casing and all inner parts

Torque converter

Transmission control unit

Electro Hydraulic switch gear unit

c) Air conditioning system

Compressor

Capacitor

Radiator fan

d) Fuel System

Fuel pump

Injection pump

Injection nozzles and etc.

e) Steering

Mechanical or hydraulic steering gear with all inner parts

Electrical power steering system

Hydraulic pump with all inner parts and electronics steering components

f) Cooling system

Water pump

Water cooler

Heat exchanger

Thermostat

Fan (electric and mechanic, including viscous clutch, without fan wheel)

g) Roadside assistance

24/7 call center (1800-22-5542)

100km one-way per tow, unlimited claims

Breakdown and accident towing, including night towing

On-the-spot roadside assistance

Assistance nationwide, including Sabah & Sarawak

This promotion is only applicable for the purchase of Carsome Certified cars. Offer is only valid from 1 until 30 June 2022.

Please note that Carsome Certified cars with existing principle warranty are not eligible for a warranty upgrade and will receive a free Prudent tinting package from Ecotint worth RM900 instead.

What are you waiting for? Book your dream car at
carsome.my
 today!

*
Terms and conditions
 apply.

June Weekday Double Rewards: Sell Your Car to Carsome on Weekdays & Enjoy Double Rewards This June

For a limited time, Carsome will be giving you an RM20 GrabFood voucher and an RM7 Tealive voucher when you book a free car inspection with us on a weekday this June.

You are entitled to receive
one RM20 GrabFood voucher
 and
one RM7 Tealive voucher
 when you book an inspection on
a weekday in the first two weeks of June.

Book an inspection on a
weekday in the last two weeks of June,
 you will be entitled to
receive two RM7 Tealive vouchers.

This promotion is valid from 6 to 30 June 2022 and is only applicable to customers who book an inspection appointment online and show up for the inspection during the promotion period. The vouchers are available in limited quantities, so this promo will run on a first-come, first-served basis.

Selling your car with Carsome is very easy. You don’t have to worry about any hidden fees, while all the paperwork will be handled by us to ensure your car selling journey is as hassle-free as possible, and you can expect to get paid within one hour*!

So,
book a free
inspection
 with Carsome and get the best deal for your car now!

*Terms and conditions apply.

Carsome Taman Sutera, Skudai Grand Opening Promotion: Enjoy Major Discounts at Our Newly Opened Experience Center

Auto enthusiasts in Johor Bahru – we have some special offers for you at our newly opened Carsome Experience Center located at Jalan Roda Utama!

You can enjoy the following promotions when you buy a Carsome Certified car at our new experience center in Skudai:

Super low booking fee:
Book your dream car with our low booking fee of RM99.

Rebates up to RM1,000:
 Get RM500 rebate when you buy a car with loan, or RM1,000 rebate when you buy a car with cash.

This grand opening promotion is
only applicable
 when you
book cars that are available
 at our
Carsome Experience Center in Skudai
, from 1 June to 1 July 2022.

*
Terms and conditions
 apply.

Buy a Carsome Certified Car & Sell Your Car to Us Easily

With a wide selection of quality pre-owned cars, you can be assured that each Carsome Certified car listed on our website has undergone a stringent 175-point inspection check, as well as refurbishing to ensure every car is roadworthy. So rest assured, you’re getting the best quality for your money, especially with our deals this month.

To top it off, your car-buying journey with us will be completely hassle-free as we will handle all the paperwork for you.

Besides that, Carsome Certified cars are professionally refurbished to ensure safety beyond standards, complete comfort, and refurbished aesthetics. Plus, they also come with the following promise for your peace of mind.

This is our Carsome Promise to you:

Five-day money-back guarantee:
 If you buy a used car from Carsome and you happen not to like it, you can return it back to us within five days to get your full amount back. No questions asked!

Professional inspection:
 All Carsome cars go through an inspection that covers 175 points to ensure it is free from major accident and flood damage.

One-year warranty:
 Our journey with you does not stop after you buy a car. We will give you an extended warranty to ensure your vehicle is covered in your first year.

Fixed price:
 The price you see on the listing is the actual full price of the car with absolutely no hidden fees. We practice full transparency in our costs to ensure you know exactly what you are getting.

Additionally, selling your car is easy too – you can do it in just
24 hours
*. Just book an inspection on our website, attend the inspection appointment, and get your car inspected to find out a price. We
handle all the paperwork for you
, and you can
get paid within just an hour
*!

This article was originally published on 14/07/2021. It has been updated on 01/06/2022 to reflect Carsome’s latest promotional campaign and mechanics.

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Should I Buy a Car Now? Here’s What to Know Before Upgrading Your Ride

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Should I Buy a Car Now? Here’s What to Know Before Upgrading...

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Devan S

A car is a necessity for many Malaysians but with more people working from home, many find their cars remain parked and unused for days or sometimes even weeks at a time. If you’re wondering “should I buy a car?”, there are various factors to think about before taking the plunge. After all, owning a car is a big commitment and responsibility.

To help you decide if it’s a good time to buy a car, here are some questions to think of before you decide.

1. How Much Do You Commute for Work?

Most people spend most of their time on the road commuting to work or school. So when you ask yourself if you should buy a car, you should take into account how much time you spend commuting to work, and if you need a car for it.

You should also consider if there are alternatives that are more affordable and convenient. Do you live close to public transportation? Can you walk to your office or ride a bike? If you have other convenient alternatives, you might not need to invest in a new car. However, if you don’t have access to other alternatives and travel to the office frequently, driving can save you a lot of time and effort.

Read More:

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2. Do You Travel Long Distance?

Another question to ponder before deciding if it’s a good time to buy a car now is whether or not you regularly travel long distances. If you enjoy regular road trips on the weekend, have to travel outstation for work, or even travel interstate to visit your hometown, it’s a good idea to own a good car.

While transport options for long-distance traveling are plenty, it can be taxing especially if you do it regularly. Plus, if you travel with your family and friends, the cost of buying individual tickets can climb quite fast.

That said, traveling long distances can quickly increase the mileage on your car and accelerate its wear and tear, leading to a higher chance of parts failing. If you travel frequently, consider investing in a quality car. Besides getting a brand new car, you can also consider getting a used car in good condition and low mileage.

Read More:
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3. Do You Drive Other People Around?

It’s easy to rely on public transport if you live alone and don’t travel that often. However, commuting and traveling can get tricky if you have multiple people in your household. If you need to send your kids to school or a childcare center or even go grocery shopping with the family, driving is a more comfortable and convenient option. If you’ve been wondering ‘should I buy a car now?’ consider the needs of your family or better yet, have a talk and decide with them.

4. Can You Afford the Costs of Owning a Car?

Before deciding if you should buy or upgrade your car, you should first know if you can afford it. Other than the upfront downpayment cost and monthly
car loan
, there are also the fuel, maintenance, insurance, and road tax cost to consider. As a rule of thumb, it’s recommended to spend 15 percent of your income on transportation to avoid burdening yourself financially.

5. Do You Have a Car? What Is Its Condition?

If you already have a car, you may be considering selling it because you don’t need it anymore or because you’re looking to upgrade. However, before
selling your car
, think about these points:

Your car’s reliability:
 Reliability and safety are top priorities in a vehicle. If your car malfunctions frequently, it can affect your comfort and safety while driving. Furthermore, many older cars lack even basic safety features that we now consider necessary in modern cars.

Maintenance costs:
 If your vehicle breaks down frequently, then it’s a sure sign to upgrade your car. Having two or more major breakdowns a year can be costly and sometimes even exceed the value of your car.

Your lifestyle:
 Your lifestyle changes over the years and so does what you need in a car. If you’re starting a new family or even a new job that requires more frequent traveling, you might find that your current vehicle doesn’t suit your lifestyle anymore. In that case, it may be time to upgrade to a car with more space and better safety features.

Read More:

A Complete Guide on Buying and Selling Used Cars

Enjoy Up to RM13,000 off When You Buy a CARSOME Certified Car

If you’re planning to upgrade your car, now is the time because you can enjoy up to RM13,000 off* when you buy a CARSOME Certified car this May. With our large selection of pre-owned cars, you can easily find the perfect car just by browsing our website. We put each CARSOME Certified car through a 175-point inspection and professional refurbishment to ensure each car is safe and enjoyable to own.

This promotion only lasts till 31 May 2022 so visit
CARSOME
 to book your dream car today!

Read More:
CARSOME’S Monthly Promotions

*Terms and conditions apply.

Buy CARSOME Certified & Sell Your Car to Us for Excellent Deals

If you’re considering buying a car now, check out
CARSOME
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Loan Moratorium Malaysia

By

Haziq Asyraf

Published on 28 September 2020, 2.00 p.m | Content updated on 18 January 2021, 6.30 p.m.

According to The Association of Banks in Malaysia, an extension of repayment assistance including the moratorium on loan repayment will be granted to individuals who are affected by the current Movement Control Order (MCO) 2.0. This extension applies to all targeted repayment assistance schemes that was previously announced mainly –

individuals who have lost their jobs in 2020/2021 can apply for a payment relief period of 3 months any time on or before 30 June 2021.

Individuals who are still employed but with a reduction in income can apply for a lower instalment amount.

Individuals from the m40 income group who are recipients of Bantuan Prihatin National (BPN) can request for self-declarations.

Individuals from the B40 income group who are recipients of Bantuan Prihatin National (BPN) can request for a 3 months deferment of installment or reduce the instalment payment by 50% for 6 months.

Other individuals who are facing financial difficulties when it comes to loan repayment are also advised to contact their respective banks to ways or packages that will help their circumstances.

Repayment Assistance during MCO

2020 has surely been an eventful year, and it’s not even over. We are surely done with this year and if we could just skip to 2021, we would. From the forest fires to the deadly virus that has literally brought the whole world to a stop, 2020 is nothing but miserable. And for those who are affected financially by this pandemic, do not fret, because behind every dark cloud, is a silver lining. For those who do not know, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) granted a moratorium on loan repayments (including hire purchase or more commonly known as car loans) for 6 months from the 1
st
 April to 31
st
 September 2020. This is done to relieve those who are going through temporal financial constraints during these unprecedented times.

Moratorium 101

But what does moratorium mean? It is a temporary suspension of an activity or law until future consideration allows the lifting of the suspension – if and when the issue has been resolved. A moratorium is usually imposed by a government, by the regulators or by a business itself and is often placed in response to help those who are in temporary financial hardship due to (in this case) a pandemic.

When Covid-19 started affecting the livelihood of many individuals by salary cuts, forced unpaid leaves and retrenchments, Bank Negara Malaysia decided to make things easier for everyone by announcing the 6 months moratorium on personal loans and financing an initiative under the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package, as announced by our prime minister.

 So, in simple terms, from April to September 2020, you do not need to worry about your monthly loan payments and the banks will not penalize you for it. As the country starts recovering after the MCO, the government also decided to extend the moratorium period for another 3 months till the end of the year for a few targeted groups:

Individuals that have lost a job and is still looking for one

Individuals that have their salary deducted due to Covid-19

How are Car Loans Affected?

But for those who were confused about the various statements about the additional interest that would be charged for hire purchase loans or car loans, on May 6
th
 the Finance Minister himself announced that no additional charges will be applied to deferred instalment payment during the entire six month moratorium period (meaning you will still continue paying the same amount, just extended by another 6 months).

Now that the 6
th
 month is coming to an end, what do you need to do now? For those who have chosen to take up the moratorium in April and will not be extending it until the end of the year, you have two options.

Pay off the 6 months loan moratorium in a lump sum

Though accrued charges will not be charged whether you decide to pay off in one large sum or to continue with your installment at your usual amount, paying it off will help you cover not only the pending loan, but also the ever increasing interest. If your finances were not affected by the pandemic, you should count your blessings and pay up with the money that you have saved.

Take the loan moratorium and extend loan tenure by 6 months

For those with finances that were impacted by Covid-19, your best option is to conserve your cash flow and yet do not have to worry about the additional interest. After the 6 months, you will continue the same monthly repayment amount, but your loan tenure will be extended by 6 months, without any additional interest accrued.

For example, if you were paying RM 300 (including interest) and your car payment is supposed to end in Sept 2020, you will pay RM 300(including interest) in October 2020 and your loan will end in March 2021.

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Moratorium Pinjaman Kereta: Apa Yang Anda Perlu Tahu?

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Diterbitkan: 28 Sept 2020, 10:00am|Dikemas Kini: 18 Jan 2021, 05:42pm

Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan 2.0: Bantuan Moratorium dan Pengurangan Bayaran Balik Pinjaman Diteruskan

Bantuan moratorium termasuk lanjutan moratorium dan pengurangan ansurans pinjaman yang ditawarkan oleh pihak bank seperti diumumkan sebelum ini akan diteruskan untuk individu yang terjejas ekoran pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan 2.0 ini. Namun begitu, lanjutan ini merupakan skim bantuan pembayaran balik bersasar sama seperti yang diumumkan sebelum ini.

Individu yang hilang pekerjaan dan masih belum mendapat pekerjaan pada tahun 2020 atau 2021. Individu terjejas boleh memohon pengecualian pembayaran untuk tempoh tiga bulan pada bila-bila masa pada atau sebelum 30 Jun 2021.

Pemohon atau peminjam yang masih bekerja namun mengalami pengurangan pendapatan berbanding biasa. individu yang masih bekerja tetapi mengalami pengurangan sumber pendapatan boleh memohon untuk mengurangkan jumlah ansurans bulanan selari dengan pengurangan pendapatan.

Selain itu, peminjam atau pelanggan yang menghadapi kesukaran untuk membuat pembayaran balik pinjaman dinasihatkan untuk menghubungi pihak bank untuk berbincang mengenai pakej bantuan pembayaran balik yang sesuai mengikut keadaan yang dihadapi.

Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan: Moratorium Pinjaman Kereta

Tahun 2020 merupakan tahun yang sukar buat kita semua. Banyak insiden-insiden besar berlaku seperti letusan Gunung Berapi Taal di Filipina, kebakaran hutan di Australia, banjir besar di Indonesia dan banyak lagi. Namun, insiden yang paling memberi kesan kepada kita semestinya pandemik Covid-19. Virus ini yang pertama kali dikesan di Wuhan telah merebak ke beberapa negara lain dalam masa yang singkat. Ia bukan sahaja memberi impak kepada kesihatan rakyat malah turut menjejaskan ekonomi dan kesejahteraan rakyat. Ramai rakyat hilang pekerjaan dan hilang mata pencarian, malah ada perniagaan yang gulung tikar.

Bertitik tolak daripada itu, kerajaan Malaysia telah memperkenalkan moratorium pinjaman untuk membantu meringankan beban kewangan rakyat Malaysia. Ia sekali gus dapat membantu individu serta Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana (PKS) yang terjejas teruk ekoran pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) Mei lalu.

Moratorium 101: Apa Itu Moratorium?

Menurut
Bank Negara Malaysia
, moratorium merujuk kepada penangguhan sementara bayaran balik pinjaman (pokok dan faedah/keuntungan) untuk jangka masa yang terhad. Peminjam yang mempunyai pinjaman yang memenuhi syarat tidak perlu membuat apa-apa bayaran balik dan tiada caj bayaran lewat akan dikenakan. Bayaran balik yang tertangguh akan disambung semula selepas tempoh penangguhan berakhir 30 September ini.

Moratorium pinjaman bank dijalankan di Malaysia susulan wabak pandemik Covid-19 yang telah melanda dunia pada ketika ini. Pandemik Covid-19 ini secara tidak langsung menjejaskan sumber pendapatan isi rumah dan memberi impak kepada sektor ekonomi. Untuk rekod, hampir 2.4 juta pekerjaan atau 15.7 peratus daripada keseluruhan sektor tenaga kerja terjejas dan memerlukan bantuan daripada kerajaan. Malah menurut
Kajian Khas Kesan COVID-19 Terhadap Individu dan Ekonomi

oleh Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia, hampir separuh daripada 168,182 responden hilang pekerjaan kesan daripada wabak itu.

Kerajaan dan Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) telah memperkenalkan moratorium yang memberikan penangguhan bayaran balik pinjaman selama enam bulan kepada peminjam terjejas. Dalam tempoh ini, anda tidak perlu membayar mana-mana hutang pinjaman anda tanpa dikenakan sebarang penalti oleh pihak bank. Selain itu, kerajaan juga telah melanjutkan tempoh moratorium dan bantuan bank bersasar selama tiga bulan yang lebih bertumpu kepada beberapa kumpulan sasar:

Individu yang hilang pekerjaan dan masih belum mendapat pekerjaan

Individu yang masih bekerja namun mengalami pengurangan pendapatan berbanding biasa

Adakah Pembiayaan Pinjaman Kereta Terjejas?

Menteri Kewangan, Tengku Zafrul Aziz menyatakan bahawa tiada caj tambahan akan dikenakan untuk pembayaran ansuran yang tertangguh selama enam bulan dalam tempoh moratorium. Anda hanya perlu membayar jumlah ansuran yang sama, cuma tempoh pinjaman anda akan dilanjutkan selama enam bulan lagi.

Tempoh moratorium bayaran balik pinjaman yang diputuskan selama enam bulan sebelum ini akan berakhir September ini. Apakah yang perlu anda lakukan? Jika anda tidak memohon
lanjutan moratorium
 untuk tempoh tiga bulan akan datang, anda boleh mempertimbangkan dua pilihan tersebut:

#1 Bayar tunggakan pinjaman enam bulan sekali gus

Jika sumber pendapatan anda tidak terjejas teruk, anda boleh menjelaskan tunggakan pinjaman sekali gus. Anda bukan sahaja dapat melangsaikan hutang anda dengan lebih cepat, malah dapat membantu membekalkan aliran tunai dan modal kepada pihak bank demi kelangsungan ekonomi negara. Caj terakru tidak akan dikenakan walaupun anda memutuskan untuk melunaskan sepenuhnya bayaran tertunggak atau meneruskan bayaran jumlah ansuran seperti biasa.

#2 Panjangkan tempoh pinjaman anda selama enam bulan

Rancang aliran tunai dengan berhati-hati jika aliran tunai anda terjejas teruk akibat pandemik Covid-19 ini. Teruskan pembayaran seperti biasa selepas tempoh moratorium berakhir September ini tanpa perlu risau akan sebarang faedah tambahan. Contohnya, bayaran ansuran bulanan anda ialah RM364 sebulan termasuk faedah (dan menganggarkan anda memiliki Perodua Axia). Oleh sebab penangguhan bayaran ini, bayaran awal yang sepatutnya berakhir September 2027 dilanjutkan selama enam bulan sehingga Mac 2028. Anda hanya perlu membayar jumlah bayaran yang sama tanpa sebarang penambahan caj atau faedah.

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