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Tokyo Auto Salon Made Its Debut in Malaysia with JDM Cars

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Brian Wong

The intentionally famous Tokyo Auto Salon has kickstarted its first international event in Malaysia. First started in 1983, the exhibition showcases Japan’s finest tuning houses, aftermarket part manufacturers, and what the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) has to offer. As a fellow car enthusiast, yours truly went down for a quick field report of the whole venue. Here are the highlights of the whole event throughout Saturday.

Top Secret’s Nissan GTR and The Mystery Buyer

Source: tokyoautosalonkl.com

Classic car enthusiasts of yore will be familiar with the name Top Secret and its founder, Kazuhiko “Smokey”  Nagata. This tuning company from Japan has made the craziest street cars the world has ever seen. The company has a huge following in the car community in motorsports and produces performance aftermarket parts.

After their first stint with the Toyota Century-sourced V12 engine in a Toyota Supra back in 1999, the tuning house has moved on to building demo cars on the Nissan Skyline and GTR platforms. This particular Nissan GTR present at Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia has been gold, a feature only given to a car if Smokey dubs it his magnum opus. Rumor has it that the car has been bought by a mystery individual during the show.
Speaking of Smokey Nagata, he has been spotted offering autographs while walking around the exhibit but I failed to find and meet him in person.

Unfortunately, throughout the event, I could not locate where the golden Nissan GTR is nested in the exhibition. Perhaps it has been moved backstage after the deal was made with the mystery buyer.

GReady Stanced Rocket Bunny 400z and GR Yaris

Before the newest production of the Fairlady 400z has reached Malaysian shores, GReady has showcased the potential modifications future owners can do with the sultry roadster. Equipped with a Rocket Bunny widebody kit, the end result is reminiscent of the iconic Nissan Fairlady 240z featured in the Wangan Midnight franchise dubbed the “Devil Z”.

No spirits of deceased street racers have been spotted possessing this car yet.

Just like Top Secret, GReady is another infamous tuning house hailing from Japan that makes aftermarket parts and widebody kits under the name Pandem/Rocket Bunny. Additionally, a widebody Toyota GR Yaris is also featured in the exhibition, one of the first few of its kind here.

Largest Initial-D-Themed Car Gathering In Malaysia

What is a car meet without your usual Nissan Skylines, Toyota AE86 (Hachiroku), and the eponymous Mazda RX-7? If your interest in cars did not start from Grand Turismo, it’ll be the Initial D franchise. This lineup of replica cars from the beloved anime franchise stole the show throughout Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia. No tofu was available on sale at the exhibition though.

Probably the first in Malaysia, the gathering sports a complete lineup of iconic JDM cars. There is a list of characters along with their cars featured in the series if you need a refresher.

I’ve been to plenty of car meets around KL and Tokyo Auto Salon Malaysia successfully takes the cake with such a diverse lineup with a grandeur location. I highly recommend visiting again should Tokyo Auto Salon ever organize an event like this in Malaysia next year.

Disclaimer: This article is written as a personal opinion and does not represent the views of CARSOME as a whole.

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5 Benefits on Getting a Pre-approved Car Loan

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Have you heard of a pre-approved car loan? In Malaysia, it might not be a much-discussed concept, but it does exist. In fact, Carsome Capital offers a pre-approved car loan, exclusively for the purchase of Carsome Certified cars.

In brief, it is a loan that is pre-approved before you even find a car you want to buy – it gives you an allocated financing limit so you know how much you can afford.

Conventional Loans Versus Pre-approved Loans

But before we go into the perks of applying for a pre-approved car loan, it’s best you understand how a conventional car loan works versus a pre-approved car loan.

Conventional car loan:
 Conventional car loans are the ones that you apply for after you find a car you want. However, there are waiting periods that may differ based on the bank, that will either approve or reject your application.
For example, Marie decides to buy a used 2015 Honda at RM65,000. She is unable to pay for this with cash, and decides to apply for a car loan. So, she submits her documents with the sales consultant, who then helps her apply for a car loan (also known as a hire purchase loan) to three different banks. From here, the banks will evaluate her credit health and decide whether to approve or reject her loan application. One of the main reasons banks reject car loan applications could be due to the Debt Service Ratio (DSR). In simple terms, a DSR calculates if you are able to afford the repayment amount by taking into account your finances versus debts.

Pre-approved car loan:
Now, a pre-approved car loan works the other way around. When you get a pre-approved car loan, they will give you a maximum financing amount.
For example: Anne has decided that she wants to buy a car, but she doesn’t know what car she wants and hasn’t started shopping around. She decides to apply for a pre-approved loan so that she can shop without worry. She submits her application and gets pre-approved for a RM75,000 loan. Now, Anne can start looking around for a car that is not more than RM75,000. She then decides to buy a 2019 Kia Cerato priced at RM70,000. All she needs to do now is show her pre-approved loan and get the car right away. Of course, the final loan will be valued according to the car price she has chosen.

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What is a Pre-approved Car Loan & How to Apply with Carsome

But is it something you should be looking into? Well, getting your loan pre-approved can be a smart move, especially if you are still shopping around – this is because you are already pre-approved for a certain amount, so you will know the exact price range you should be shopping in.

But there are more advantages than just that so we’ve taken the liberty to list them down for you.

1. It Gives You the Opportunity to Plan Your Budget More Wisely

When it comes to buying big ticket items – whether it is a house or a car – it certainly is not something you do on a whim. Instead, you would probably plan your budget to find out if you are able to fork out the monthly repayment amount, the down payment, and so forth.

For example, if you were pre-approved for a financing limit up to RM80,000. Then, you are able to calculate if you can sustain this RM80,000 car loan, which would be about RM1,400 based on an average interest rate of 3.50 percent (you can use our loan calculator
here
).

Here’s a tip: you can use the 50/30/20 budget rule which is when 50 percent of your income goes to your needs, 30 percent to wants, and 20 percent to savings or paying off debt.

2. Shop Comfortably Without Worry of Loan Rejection

The conventional method of applying for car loans involves a lot of waiting and that doesn’t even give you confirmation that you will be able to get the car you chose.

Banks can reject your application, especially if your debt service ratio (DSR) is high, indicating that you are not able to sustain the monthly repayment. This brings in the advantages of getting a pre-approved car loan because you can already confirm you are able to finance a car and all you have to do is choose one.

3. Get Your Car Faster

As we’ve mentioned above, buying a car with a conventional loan involves a fair bit of waiting and on top of that, you would be unsure if the bank will grant you a loan for the car you have chosen. This means although you have picked out the car you want, and tediously arranged your documents for loan submission, there is still a chance that you won’t be approved for the loan.

Hence, with a pre-approved loan, you would have surpassed that worry of rejection and focus on finding a car that you like.  Once you find the car you want, the process is sped up and you can essentially drive your car home in a matter of days.

So, How Do You Get a Pre-approved Loan?

Reasons as such are why Carsome now offers pre-approved loans via Carsome Capital.
With this, you can get a Carsome Pre-approval Certificate to purchase a Carsome Certified car, and get your car delivered to you within one* working day.

How do you apply? Here are the steps.

Get a Carsome Pre-approval Certificate
: Click on “Get Pre-approved Now” on
www.carsome.my/car-loan
, or click
here
. This will take you to a chat where you will need to submit your Identification Card (IC) and monthly income details to us. We will assess your application, and if it is successful, a Carsome Pre-approval Certificate will be generated with your maximum loan amount, repayment period, and interest rate.

Choose a Carsome Certified Car
: It’s time to finally go browsing for cars. Once you get your Carsome Pre-approval Certificate, you can head to our
website
 to browse for a Carsome Certified car and make your booking. Additionally, you can also talk to a Carsome Consultant and browse for cars at any Carsome Experience Center.
Once you make your decision, just show your Carsome Pre-approval Certificate to get your purchase finalized.

Collect Your Car Instantly:
 Bring your car home! You can get your car within one working day*. We can arrange for collection at a Carsome Experience Center, or deliver it straight to your doorstep.

Buy a Carsome Certified Car with Ease Now

Why buy a Carsome Certified car? Well, Carsome Certified cars are quality pre-owned cars that have passed a 175-point inspection and are refurbished to ensure safety beyond standards, complete comfort, and refurbished aesthetics.

With a wide selection of up to 30 brands, Carsome Certified cars also come with the following promises:

Fixed price with no hidden fees:
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.

Five-day money-back guarantee:
 If you change your mind after purchasing a Carsome Certified car, you can return it back to us within five days to get a full refund – no questions asked.

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.

So if you are looking to buy a car, Carsome’s pre-approved car loan gives you the chance to drive away almost immediately once you have found a car you want.  Plus, with monthly promotions, you get a chance to grab rebates, extra perks, and more.

Read more:
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With that, we hope you find your car with us and we wish you many safe journeys on the road.

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4 Tonggak Pemeriksaan 175-titik CARSOME Yang Anda Patut Tahu

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Amarnath

Mencari kereta pramilik yang diyakini kualitinya tidak mudah, terutamanya apabila anda perlu menghabiskan banyak masa dan usaha untuk memastikan kereta yang anda beli selamat, selesa dan bebas daripada kerosakan. Kita semua mahu mengelak daripada membelanjakan lebih wang untuk membaiki kereta yang baru dibeli.

CARSOME bermatlamat menyediakan pengguna dengan standard baharu pembelian kereta pra-milik dengan memberikan ketenangan minda sepanjang dan selepas proses pembelian. Inilah sebabnya setiap kereta CARSOME Certified perlu lulus pemeriksaan 175-titik yang ketat untuk memastikan ia bebas daripada kemalangan besar dan
kerosakan banjir
.

Berikut ialah empat tonggak pemeriksaan 175-titik yang kami buat untuk memastikan anda akan mendapat kereta pramilik berkualiti apabila anda memilih kereta CARSOME Certified.

Pemeriksaan Luaran

Pemeriksaan 175-titik kami bermula dengan pemeriksaan bahagian luar kereta, di mana pemeriksa profesional kami akan memeriksa dengan teliti panel badan, pintu, rim, tayar, dan roda kereta, serta lampu dan cerminnya.

Semasa pemeriksaan ini, pemeriksa kami akan memberi perhatian kepada nombor casis atau enjinnya. Dengan mengesahkan bahawa nombor siri kereta itu
tidak pernah diusik
, kami boleh memastikan bahawa ia bukan kereta klon dan tidak diisytiharkan sebagai kenderaan kerugian total.

Selain itu, satu lagi aspek penting dalam pemeriksaan ini adalah untuk memeriksa integriti casis kereta. Di sini, pemeriksa kami akan meneliti sambungan bahagian kereta untuk menentukan sama ada kereta itu pernah mengalami kemalangan dan bahagian utamanya telah dibaiki atau diubah.

Pemeriksaan Dalaman

Selepas pemeriksaan luaran selesai, pemeriksa kami akan memeriksa bahagian dalam kereta. Pemeriksaan ini melibatkan seluruh bahagian dalam kereta termasuk tali keledar, sistem audio dan penggera, sistem penghawa dingin, permaidani, kunci pintu, dan but.

Pemeriksa kami juga akan memerhatikan panel instrumen untuk sebarang tanda amaran yang berkelip atau bercahaya, sambil menguji semua tombol dan butang untuk memastikan semuanya berfungsi dengan baik.

Sistem penyaman udara juga akan diberi keutamaan semasa pemeriksaan ini. Ia sepatutnya mengedarkan udara sejuk dengan betul, dan jika tidak, pemeriksa kami akan menandakannya supaya ia akan dibaiki di CARSOME Certified Lab.

Ujian Atas Jalan

Selain daripada memeriksa bahagian luar dan dalam kereta, pemeriksa profesional kami juga akan memandu kereta keluar untuk ujian jalan raya yang singkat. Ini adalah bahagian penting dalam pemeriksaan untuk mengetahui sama ada enjin kereta berfungsi dengan baik. Pemeriksa kami akan memperhatikan
sebarang anomali seperti getaran
 atau bunyi yang berlebihan dan bau luar biasa yang datang dari kereta semasa ia dipandu.

Ujian ini juga bertujuan untuk memeriksa stereng kereta. Tindak balas stereng kereta haruslah sempurna, di mana stereng sepatutnya boleh dipusing sepenuhnya ke dua-dua arah tanpa mengeluarkan sebarang bunyi.

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Pemeriksaan Bahagian Bawah Kereta

Akhir sekali, pemeriksa kami akan memeriksa bahagian bawah kereta. Pemeriksaan ini melibatkan sebarang tanda kebocoran bendalir, sistem ekzos, brek, tayar, transmisi dan suspensi.

Pemeriksa kami akan menilai setiap komponen semasa pemeriksaan ini untuk memastikan ia mematuhi piawaian CARSOME Certified. Kebanyakan komponen di bahagian bawah kereta terdedah kepada kehausan dan tekanan berat yang berterusan, jadi pemeriksaan ini bertujuan untuk memastikan semua bahagian tersebut boleh berfungsi dengan baik.

CARSOME Certified Untuk Ketenangan Minda

Selain pemeriksaan yang dinyatakan di atas, setiap kereta CARSOME Certified dilengkapkan jaminan-jaminan berikut:

Harga tetap, tanpa
cas tersembunyi
:
 Harga kereta yang anda lihat di laman web dan juga aplikasi mudah alih kami adalah harga sebenar kereta yang perlu anda bayar, tanpa sebarang bayaran tambahan.

Jaminan wang dikembalikan dalam lima hari
: Kalau anda ada membeli kereta daripada CARSOME dan kemudian mengubah fikiran, pulangkan sahaja kepada kami dalam masa lima hari untuk dapatkan pulangan wang, tanpa banyak soal.

Waranti lanjutan
: Setiap kereta CARSOME Certified didatangkan dengan waranti lanjutan satu tahun untuk memastikan ketenangan jiwa dengan pembelian anda.

Memandangkan kami telah berkongsi tonggak utama titik pemeriksaan CARSOME, yakinlah bahawa anda akan menikmati kereta pramilik berkualiti yang boleh anda percayai apabila anda membeli kereta CARSOME Certified.
Layari
carsome.my
 atau muat turun aplikasi mudah alih kami di
Google Play Store
 atau
Apple App Store
 dan cari kereta idaman anda sekarang!

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Top 7 Cars That Will Travel Over 320,000 km And Beyond!

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There are different types of vehicles for various purposes. There are cars that go fast. Cars that carry more than five and cars that are able to cross difficult terrain amongst other varieties. But how about cars that are able to travel the distance? In a Consumer Reports coverage on ’10 Best Cars to get to 200,000 Miles and Beyond’, the organisation went through a list of 740,000 vehicles that were represented in their annual subscriber survey, with 10 cars, SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks that were most reported to have more than 200,000 miles (320,000 km).

In the list of 10 vehicles, only one vehicle was American with the rest represented by Japanese brands
Honda
 and
Toyota
. Best of all, seven out of the 10 vehicles mentioned are definitely familiar amongst Malaysians. Which are they? The cars listed below are in order based on Consumer Report’s survey of the total number of responses on the vehicles, and also scored well in the organisation’s road tests. Read on to find out!

Honda Accord

According to Consumer Report’s Reliability survey, the 2016
Honda Accord
 is the most-likely vehicle to get to 320,000 km. Considering the Accord was just recently launched by
Honda Malaysia
, we think its just fitting then! Words like well equipped, competitively priced, performs well, and handles responsively is described, but also mentions that the ride can be choppy. With a roomy and well-finished interior, the Accord gets an overall 30 mpg (7.8-litres per 100 km) with its CVT gearbox (although Malaysia’s unit is equipped with a 5-speed auto). While Malaysia only has the 2.0 and 2.4-litre variant, the test concluded in the United States included the 3.5-litre V6 and Hybrid models.

Toyota Camry

The US market Toyota Camry, also available in Australia. It features a more sporty design compared to the South-East Asian model.

When it comes to a hassle-free, safe and reliable car, nothing speaks like a Toyota. The
Camry
 here in mention is the US market version and is different from that which is available in the South-East Asia. But it’s not to say that the Camry’s available here aren’t smooth and dependable transportation options. For the local Malaysian market, the Camry 2.0 and 2.5 Hybrid delivers a fuel consumption at 7.1 and 5.2-litres per 100 km respectively, a more economical reading compared to the States’ 28 mpg (8.4-litre per 100 km). Consumer Reports is happy to say that the Camry has a long history of solid reliability and owner satisfaction. With many generations of Camry’s on the road, we couldn’t agree more.

The Toyota Camry available in South-East Asia is known as the Aurion in Australia.

Honda Odyssey

Here’s another vehicle that’s vastly different from the US. But comparing styles, we’d like to think our version available in Malaysia and Singapore (JDM version) looks much better. While the local Odyssey seats seven (with the second row seats being individual cradle units), the US market version seats eight, with both second and third row equipped bench seats. Power is vastly different as well, with a smaller 2.4 unit here compared to a monster 3.5-litre V6 in the States. Yet despite the differences, the Odyssey is still a great minivan with easy access, child-seat accommodations and abundance in cabin storage.

We definitely prefer the styling on the local Odyssey compared to the US market version above.

Honda Civic

Just look at the latest Civic. Such a curvy machine.

The new 10
th
 generation
 Civic
 has been launched to much support here in Malaysia. Here the
Civic
 takes in the form of a 1.8-litre natural aspirated and two 1.5-litre turbocharged variants. Consumer Reports here has praised the Turbo version, highlighting the CVT which works well with the forced induction. Ride is more comfortable, with precise handling, quieter interior and more storage space. What we’re impressed with, is that the new Civics are compatible with Android Auto and Apple Carplay. Oh and that good looks makes us blush with envy.

Toyota Prius

It is still uncertain when the next generation Prius will reach our shores, but compared to the previous, the latest design is quite bold and unique.

The latest fourth gen Prius has quite a design to accustom with. But it is longer, lower and wider than the third generation XW 30 that we’re familiar with. Here with the new platform, the new Prius has an independent rear suspension that contributes to better handling and ride. Upgraded engine, lighter hybrid system components, battery cells with a higher energy density contributes to a claimed 10 per cent better mileage. As a car built for a future, digital gauges dominate the dashboard and makes it easier to access infotainment features.

Honda CR-V

As the only SUV in this list of seven, the 2.0 and 2.4-litre model for Malaysia is the one paired with a 5-speed automatic compared to the US market’s CVT. While CR states that the upside to the
CR-V
 is the handling which is responsive and secure, the drawbacks include a stiff ride, and a distracting, difficult-to-use infotainment system. But as with Honda, rear seats are roomy and folding them is possible and easy. While the US version returns 24 mpg (9.8-litre per 100 km) the local 2.4 version is listed at 8.4-litres per 100 km, almost 1.5-litres in difference.

Toyota Corolla

The US market Corolla certainly looks sporty compared to the more chic executive Altis locally.

To end the list is none other than the world’s most popular nameplate. In Malaysia, the
Corolla Altis
 is a completely different model from the one mentioned at Consumer Reports. Here fuel economy is excellent on both ends, with the American variant achieving an overall 32 mpg (7.3-litre per 100km) and 43 mpg highway (5.4-litre per 100km). The local
Corolla Altis
 2.0 achieves a median mileage at 8-litres per 100km. With claims of good rear-seat spaciousness, we certainly have to agree on both ends.

So what do you think? With
Honda
 and
Toyota
 completely dominating this list, we can’t agree more with Japanese reliability and long term mileage. What car do you drive? How is your experience with these vehicles as an owner? Share with us your comments below!

Please note that we have taken this list, compared it with the Consumer Reports article
here
, and also omitted models which are not available in the Malaysian market.

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Battle of the People’s Cars: Best B-Segment Cars in Malaysia

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Devan S

If you ask most car buyers in Malaysia what type of car they’re looking for, chances are their checklist will fit the description of a B-segment car. And that’s because B-segment vehicles sit in the sweet spot of affordability, practicality, and refinement making them the most popular choice among buyers.

If you’re looking for an affordable car that’s feature-packed without sacrificing comfort and safety, the B-segment is a good place to start looking into.

What Is a B-Segment Car?

Malaysia generally follows the European segmentation of passenger cars starting from the A- to D-segment and beyond. A-segment cars are considered the smallest, which in Malaysia, include vehicles like the
Perodua Axia
 and
Proton Saga
.

B-segment cars sit between the A- and C-segments, making them the second smallest cars by size. That being said, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to car sizing and its segments, so the range can differ.

Other factors that influence a car’s segment are its levels of refinement and cost. If A-segment cars are considered budget-friendly options for students and fresh graduates, then B-segment cars are those that are feature-packed and offer a good level of comfort while still being affordable. And while they’re not as refined as C-segment cars like the
Toyota Corolla
 and
Honda Civic
, B-segment cars are widely more favored thanks to their excellent value for money.

So, here are the best B-segment cars in Malaysia.

1. Perodua Myvi

A 2019 Perodua Myvi AV 1.5 sold for RM52,000 on CARSOME

The
Perodua Myvi
 is arguably Malaysia’s favorite car. This B-segment car is attractive, spacious, practical, and easy to drive on Malaysia’s crowded streets. You can find the Myvi with a 1.3L or 1.5L engine that are both powerful enough while having a fuel consumption of as low as 21.3 km/L making it great for daily commutes and
balik kampung
 trips.

Although it’s a
hatchback
, the Myvi has a spacious interior and a 277L boot that’s expandable via its foldable rear seats that’s great for single adults and even small families. There’s also an anti-theft hook to hold your valuables so you have more security against snatch thieves. Other than the base variant, all Myvis come with some degree of Perodua’s A.S.A (Advanced Safety Assist) that includes features like Pre-Collision Braking, Pedal Misoperation Control, and Lane Keep Control.

Basic safety features such as Traction Control and Hill-start Assist are standard on all variants which means you won’t compromise safety no matter which variant you choose. The Myvi starts from RM46,500 for the base 1.3G (without PSDA) up to RM59,900 for the range-topping 1.5L AV.

Read More:
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2. Honda City

A 2021 Honda City E sold for RM78,500 on CARSOME

If you’re looking for a refined, all-rounder B-segment
sedan
, the
Honda City
 won’t disappoint you. Besides ticking all the boxes of what you would want in a B-segment car, the City is currently the only one in the segment with a
hybrid
 option.

It comes in naturally aspirated (NA) versions with a 1.5L engine and a hybrid 1.5L RS version that has the engine paired with a lithium-ion battery and a powerful electric motor capable of producing 253 Nm of torque. This torque figure is comparable to a 2.5L engine, so you can expect punchy acceleration in the hybrid version. The hybrid powertrain gives an impressive fuel consumption of 27.8 km/L versus 18.5 km/L on the NA variants.

Being a Honda, you can expect the City to have a refined and ergonomic interior for both driver and passengers contributing to a very comfortable ride. It also has rear aircon vents, a spacious 519L boot, and USB charging ports at the front and rear.

Standard safety features include Hill Start Assist, Brake Assist, and Emergency Stop Signal, while the Honda SENSING advanced safety features are only available on the RS hybrid version. The price of a Honda City ranges from RM77,600 for the base 1.5L S up to RM108,800 for the 1.5L RS hybrid.

3. Proton X50

A 2022 Proton X50 Standard sold for RM84,400 on CARSOME

If you want the affordability of a B-segment car in a high-riding, rugged package, then it’s worth considering the
Proton X50
. It’s one of the best-selling SUVs in Malaysia, even clinching the title of
overall best-selling vehicle in July 2022
. It comes with a powerful turbocharged 1.5L engine paired with a smooth seven-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission).

This B-segment
SUV
 offers a slew of attractive features including multiple drive modes, remote engine start, rear aircon vents, and an infotainment system with voice command, as well as 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity. With its ample space and impressive finishing, the X50’s cabin is also a very comfortable place to be in.

Standard safety features on all variants include Auto Brake Hold, Hill Hold Assist, and Hill Descent Control, while only the top-of-the-line Flagship variant has advanced driver assistance features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist. The Proton X50 starts from RM86,300 for the 1.5T Standard to RM113,300 for the 1.5 TGDI Flagship, making it a solid B-segment SUV with premium features and finishing.

Read More:
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4. Perodua Alza

The new generation
Perodua Alza
 that was launched in 2022 is a long-awaited update to Perodua’s beloved B-segment
MPV
. Based on the Toyota Veloz, the Alza is now bigger and more refined, being designed with passenger comfort in mind. It has a 137L luggage capacity in its seven-seater configuration and 498L with the third-row seats folded down, making it great for long road trips.

It also has ceiling-mounted rear aircon vents, rear armrests, three USB ports, and up to two 12V power sockets for your passengers to charge their mobile devices. This B-segment car is also the first Perodua to feature a 360-degree camera (only on the range-topping 1.5L AV), electric parking brake with auto hold, and rear disc brakes.

Although the Alza ranges from an affordable RM62,500 for the base 1.5L X to RM75,500 for the 1.5L AV, it’s still equipped with A.S.A. In fact, even the 1.5L X has Pre-Collision Warning with Braking, Front Departure Alert, and Lane Departure Warning with Prevention. With its versatility and wealth of features, the Perodua Alza is easily one of the best B-segment family cars in Malaysia.

5. Proton Persona

A 2017 Proton Persona Standard sold for RM33,600 on CARSOME

The
Proton Persona
 stands out in this list of B-segment cars as it’s the cheapest car here while providing exceptional space. Being a sedan, the Persona has ample cabin space and a large 510L boot, so if you’re looking for an affordable family sedan, definitely consider the Persona.

It’s powered by a 1.6L engine, so power is no issue here. Couple that with Proton’s ride and handling, and you have a car that’s planted and engaging to drive around corners. However, the Persona is not as well equipped as its other competitors on this list when it comes to creature comforts. Its standard features include ECO Drive Assist, Intelligent Entry with push start button, and an N95 cabin filter.

Only the Premium variant gets an infotainment system that supports voice command, 4G, Wi-Fi, and several online services. That being said, all variants have six USB ports with five of them being for charging. In terms of safety, the Persona doesn’t have advanced driver assistance but does come with standard features such as Traction Control and Hill Hold Assist.

Priced from RM47,800 for the 1.6L Standard up to RM58,300 for the 1.6L Premium, the Proton Persona is a great B-segment car if what you need is a no-nonsense spacious family sedan.

Get a Quality B-Segment Car on CARSOME

These B-segment cars are some of the best value-for-money vehicles in the market and are a great fit for a wide range of buyers. Just be sure to consider your needs, budget, and lifestyle, and you’re sure to pick the right one for you.

If you’re looking for a pre-owned B-segment car, check out
CARSOME
. Besides putting all our cars through a strict 175-point inspection, we also professionally refurbish them to ensure they’re in top condition.

Additionally, each CARSOME Certified car comes with a fixed price and no hidden fees, a five-day money-back guarantee, and a one-year warranty for extra peace of mind.

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Devan S
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Want to Improve Your Ride? Here Are the Top Car Upgrades You Can Get

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Whether you’re a regular car owner or a car enthusiast, it’s a given that you’d want a car that’s comfortable, safe, and pleasurable to drive. One way to improve your ride and breathe new life into it is by installing aftermarket car upgrades. While most people think that car upgrades are for those who want to drive fast and show off their rides, there’s actually a wide variety of parts that you can get to just make your car a better daily driver. Here are some simple upgrades that won’t break the bank and are quite easily available at your local workshops.

Longer Lasting Spark Plugs

Spark plugs are essential as they produce the spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture in the engine. High-quality spark plugs are an essential car upgrade as they produce a better spark allowing for better combustion in the
engine
. This ultimately leads to improved performance and fuel economy. Most cars come with copper spark plugs as standard as they are the most affordable and they get the job done. However, if you want to improve your engine performance, you can consider upgrading to platinum or iridium spark plugs.

In fact, spark plugs are considered serviceable parts that need to be replaced around 60,000 kilometers (depending on the manufacturer). You can take this opportunity to upgrade your spark plugs.

The platinum tip on a platinum spark plug is harder and more heat resistant than copper which allows it to last longer. The lifespan of a platinum spark plug ranges from 40,000 kilometers to over 100,000 kilometers while copper spark plugs tend to last up to 20,000 kilometers. Platinum spark plugs also run hotter allowing deposits to be burnt off the plugs more efficiently. If you’re looking for the best spark plugs, consider iridium spark plugs. Iridium is stronger than platinum and can last up to 25 percent longer. Iridium spark plugs also have finer electrodes which require less voltage, allowing for a more consistent spark.

Better Tires to Help Your Car Stick to the Road

One car upgrade every owner should get is better
tires
. Since the tires on your car are constantly in contact with the road surface, they greatly influence your ride comfort and handling. Before choosing new tires to upgrade to, you need to ensure that they fit your car’s existing tire width and rim size.

You would also want to take into consideration the features you want in the tires. There are now tires that handle better on dry and wet surfaces, have better braking distance, or dissipate noise for a quieter cabin.

Premium brands like Michelin, Pirelli, and Goodyear also have high-end tires with good all-round performance making them suitable for daily use. The next time you change your tires, consider upgrading them to improve your overall driving experience.

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Things to Check When You Service Your Car

Suspension and Absorber Bushings for Better Handling

Suspension or
absorber
 bushings are rubber cushions that sit between the suspension and the chassis. They reduce the vibration and noise being transferred into the car’s frame to ensure a smooth and comfortable ride. Bushings also contribute to the stability of a car by reducing body shift and roll during turns. Most cars come with rubber bushings as standard but rubber wears out and becomes cracked over time, which will then affect your ride comfort.

By upgrading your suspension bushings to polyurethane ones, you’ll make sure that they last longer. Compared to rubber, polyurethane has better cut, tear, chemical, and abrasion resistance. It also has a better load-bearing capacity. Although polyurethane is slightly stiffer than rubber, it’s still good at dampening vibrations making it a good choice for bushings. Furthermore, the added stiffness of polyurethane bushings will help improve your car’s handling.

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:
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Cold Air Intakes for Improved Power and Efficiency

The air intake system of an engine delivers air to the engine for combustion to take place. The more air and oxygen the engine receives, the more intense the resulting combustion is, which leads to the engine producing more power. Compared to a stock air intake system, a cold air intake frees up the airflow to the engine and sends in cold air.

Since cold air is denser than warm air, it contains more oxygen. With increased oxygen in the combustion chamber, your engine is able to produce more power while burning the same amount of fuel. Since your engine is able to burn fuel more efficiently, you’ll also experience improved fuel economy.

Dash Cams for Security

One of the most affordable car upgrades you can get is a digital video recorder (DVR) or dash cam. A dash cam is a camera that’s mounted on the dashboard of your car. It’s designed to constantly record video and audio out of your car windshield so the footage can be used as evidence in case anything happens on the road. By being able to capture footage of an accident, you can determine who’s really at fault and prevent fraud.

More advanced dash cams even have additional functions like built-in GPS, Wifi connectivity, and 24-hour parking surveillance or parking mode. With the parking mode function, the dash cam will continue to record when your car is parked or, in some devices, detect motion.

These car upgrades can make a big difference to your car yet are fairly easy to acquire and install. Just remember to check the wiring of your car and see if it is compatible with a dash cam – you will need a USB port for it to function.

Buy a Car with CARSOME for Peace of Mind

If you’re looking for a
pre-owned car
, look no further than CARSOME. All our CARSOME Certified cars are put through a 175-point inspection to ensure they are free from major accidents and flood damage. They are also professionally refurbished them a refurbished aesthetic both inside and out.

Additionally, each CARSOME Certified car includes:

Fixed prices without any hidden fees. Our prices already include the road tax, Puspakom inspection fee, ownership transfer fee, and loan application fee.

A five-day money-back guarantee in case you change your mind.

A one-year warranty to ensure further peace of mind.

With our large selection of cars to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect car for you, so check out
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Top Sold Used Sedans in Malaysia

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Top Sold Used Sedans in Malaysia

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Haziq Asyraf

If you were asked to draw a car right now, you would probably draw a sedan. It is the most recognizable shape for a car and is undoubtedly one of the best-selling car types in Malaysia. It is what comes to mind when people use the general term “car”. These kinds of vehicles have been around ever since the beginning of automotives and don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

A sedan is ideal for mid-size families or for those who don’t need lots of extra seats and cargo space. The price of a used sedan is usually determined by several factors including the condition of the car, performance and the age of the car, mileage reading, and others. Here we’ve listed 7 best used sedans in Malaysia that you can consider as your next car.

Honda City

The Honda City is Malaysia’s most popular used sedans thanks to its dynamic interior goodies and the strong performance from its 1.5L engine. The most popular variant is surely the City RS e: HEV that is manufactured with a hybrid engine with a fuel consumption of around 3.77L/100km, Honda SENSING safety features and with a sportier exterior and interior design. The price of a used Honda City on Carsome’s website starts from RM 52,000 onwards.

2. Nissan Almera

Nissan Almera is Nissan’s most popular model in Malaysia. The Almera is manufactured with a more practical design and a stronger performance but sold at a reasonable price. The 2020 Almera, which is also known as the Almera Turbo is locally assembled and is available in three variants forms – a baseline VL grade, a mid-spec VLP and a range-topping VLT. All these variants feature the same engine, a HR10DET (designated the HRA0 in Thailand) 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine offering 100 PS at 5,000 rpm and 152 Nm of torque from 2,400 to 4,000 rpm. The mill is paired with an Xtronic CVT with D-Step Logic and Sport mode, with power sent to the front wheels. You can find a used Nissan Almera on Carsome at a starting price of RM 30,000.

3. Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic (2016) is a segment C car powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine DOHC VTEC 4 cylinder which has the ability to produce 170 horsepower at 5,5000 RPM and a maximum torque of 220 Nm at 5,500 RPM. Beside that, the Honda Civic 2016 is also manufactured with 1.8L i-VTEC engine with a horsepower of 139 at 6,500 RPM and maximum torque of 174 Nm at 4,300 RPM. A used Honda Civic on Carsome starts at RM 80,000.

4. Toyota Vios

The Toyota Vios is the perfect city car. The 2020 Toyota Vios is available in 2 variants, Vios E and Vios G which comes with a dynamic exterior and spacious cabin. The exterior features Halogen Projector Headlamps, 16” Alloy Rims, Shark Fin Antenna, Body Coloured Bumper with flowing lines and sporty curves. The car is also powered by a 1.5L Dual VVT-I Engine, 7 Speed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and Eco Drive Indicator. You can find a used Toyota Vios on Carsome at a starting price of RM 80,000.

Mazda 2

The 2015 Mazda 2 is available in 2 options, hatchback, and sedan. The sedan especially comes with five seats with a fuel capacity of 44L as well as eight colour options which are
Soul Red, Aluminum Metallic, Black Mica, Deep Crystal Blue, Dynamic Blue Mica, Metropolitan Gray Mica, Smokey Rose Mica and Snowflake White Pearl.
The sedan model offers 410L more space compared to 220L for the hatchback model. The Mazda 2 is powered by a 1.5L Skyactiv-G DOHC engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission and offers fuel efficiency with only 5.3L of petrol needed for a 100-kilometer journey. Used Mazda 2 can be found on Carsome at a starting price of RM 50,000.

Proton Persona

Proton Persona (2019) is a B segment sedan produced by Proton. This model is equipped with five seats and is powered by a 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder engine with CVT transmission. This model is also available in 5-speed manual transmission for the Standard variant. The car engine can produce a maximum of 107 horsepower at 5,750 RPM with a maximum torque of 150 Nm at 4,000 RPM. All variants of this model are equipped with two SRS airbags for drivers and passengers except for the Premium model which comes with 6 airbags. Proton Persona is equipped with other security features such as Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Hold Assist (HHA), Impact Sensing Door Unlock and ISOFIX. A used Proton Persona on Carsome starts at RM38,800.

 Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry (2018) is a 5 seater sedan car that does not need to be introduced anymore. Under the Toyota brand, the performance and reputation of this vehicle model is undeniable. This model is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder DOCH engine with matching Super ECT six-speed automatic transmission. It can generate 181 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 235 Nm at 4,300 RPM. Toyota Camry is equipped with 7 SRS airbags, Toyota Safety Sense, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC). The price of a used Camry on Carsome starts at RM 90,000.

Based on this list, which used sedans would you prefer? If you would like to see other models or variants of used sedans, do check out
Carsome’s website
 for a wider choice of used car today.

Haziq Asyraf
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Best Used SUVs in Malaysia

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Best Used SUVs in Malaysia

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Over the past few years. SUVs (sports utility vehicles) have definitely risen in popularity, to the point that most if not all automotive manufacturers have more than one SUV in their catalogue. SUVs are mainly known for their enormous cabin space, and most people who own a SUV would surely tell you that it is way safer than any other car types. In Malaysia, some of the big brands that are known for their great SUVs are Mazda, Proton and Toyota among others and some of the most sold used SUVs include Mazda CX-5, Toyota Rush, Nissan X-Trail, Proton X70 and Proton Aruz which gained a place in the hearts of many Malaysians.

Mazda CX-5

The 2017
Mazda CX-5
 is a 5-seater SUV that are available in 5 variants – – 5 2.0G 2WD (GLS), Mazda CX-5 2.5G 2WD (GLS
)
, Mazda CX-5 2.2D 2WD (GLS), Mazda CX-5 2.2D AWD (GLS)These variants are manufactured with three different engines and two-wheel drive (2WD) as well as four-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities. They are also powered by a 2.0L Skyactiv-G engine with a maximum power of 162 Hp and 210 Nm of torque followed by a 2.5L Skyactiv-G engine and a 2.2L Skyactiv-D diesel engine.

All these variants are equipped with 6 SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), 7-inch Touch Screen Display with Radio Tuner, Audio Jack, Bluetooth, CD & MP3 Player and GPS navigation. A used Mazda CX-5 on Carsome can
 be found at a starting price of RM 80,000.

Proton X70

The
Proton X70
 2020 is a premium C-segment 5-seater SUV. It is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder TGDI engine capable of producing 181 Hp of power at 5,500 RPM and 285 Nm of torque at 4,400 RPM. In addition, this model is also matched with a seven (7) speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with manual mode. This powerful engine thus offers a faster, more efficient and smoother gear change. The Proton X70 c
omes in four variants, namely Standard 2WD, Executive 2WD, Premium 2WD and Premium X 2WD.

All these variants are equipped with 6 SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (EBA), 8-inch Infotainment Display unit, Auto Dual Zone Air-conditioning, and air purification system. The starting price of a used X70 is RM 110,000.

Toyota Rush

The 2018 Toyota Rush is a B-
segment SUV powered by a 1.5-liter DOHC VVT-I engine. This engine is capable of producing 103 Hp maximum power at 6,000 RPM and 136 Nm maximum torque at 4,200 RPM. This seven-seater compact SUV model comes in two variants, Toyota Rush 1.5G and Toyota Rush 1.5S, manufactured with 4-speed automatic transmission. Toyota Rush is available in five color options, Blue Metallic, White, Silver Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic. The exterior is also sportier with 17-inch alloy rims, Dark Chrome Radiator Grille, Rear Spoiler and Roof Rails.

In addition, this model is equipped with 6 SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), rear view camera and ISOFIX. The starting price of a used Toyota Rush is RM 85,000.

Nissan X-Trail

The 2019
Nissan X-Trail
 announced by Nissan Malaysia comes in four variant options – 2.0L 2WD, 2.0L 2WD MID, 2.5L 4WD and 2.0L HYBRID. The 2.0L and 2.5L variants are powered by a Twin CVTC engine capable of producing 142 Hp maximum power at 6,000 RPM and 200 Nm maximum torque at 4,400 RPM, while the hybrid variant is powered by 40 hp Electric Motor. This model comes with five color options namely Tungsten Silver, Brilliant White, Diamond Black, Titanium Olive, Imperial Umber.

In addition, the X-Trail also comes with some safety features such as Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold, Vehicle Dynamic Control
 (VDC) With Traction Control System (TCS), Hill-Start Assist (HSA) and more. The starting price of a used Nissan X-Trail is RM 72,000.

Perodua Aruz

The 2019 Perodua Aruz was officially launched in the Malaysian market in two variants – Aruz 1.5 Advance and Aruz 1.5 X. Both variants are powered by Dual VVT-i 1.5L 2NR-VE engine, DOHC capable of producing 104 Hp of power at 6,000 RPM and 133 Nm of torque at 4,200 RPM. The Perodua Aruz 1.5 Advance is equipped with additional safety features such as Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) 2.0 and Integrated Driving Video Recorder (DVR).

This variant is also further enhance
d with Leather Seat Cover Material, Front Fog Lamps and Roof Rail. The starting price of a used Perodua Aruz is RM 68,000.

If you are looking for a
used SUV car
, whether one from the list or any other of your choice, you can always get one on Carsome. Do check out the website to know more.


Touch ‘n Go RFID – Here Are Your Questions Answered

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Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is a form of wireless communication that uses electromagnetic fields to transfer data. And one prominent use case of RFID technology in Malaysia is to pay for highway toll fees. This usage started with the Malaysia RFID Public Pilot Programme in 2018 and after rigorous testing over the years, Touch ‘n Go (TNG) RFID is now widely available at toll plazas across Malaysia.

With the halting of the sales of the SmartTag device back in 2018 and the expansion of RFID throughout Malaysian highways, it’s clear that TNG plans for RFID to be the main method for contactless payment at toll booths. Also, with the announcement by the Works Ministry in December 2021 that all toll plazas along the North-South Highway (PLUS) will support RFID payment from January 2022, there’s more reason for road users to adopt the technology. Here are some questions about the RFID system in Malaysia answered.

Table of Contents

How Does RFID Work?

How Much Is a TNG RFID Tag and Where Are the RFID Installation Locations?

Why Can I Only Install the RFID Tag on the Windshield or Headlight?

How Durable Is the Rfid Tag?

Can the RFID Tag Be Stolen and Used by Another Party?

How Do I Transfer My RFID Tag to Another Car?

What Happens If You Drive into a Lane with Insufficient RFID Balance?

Can I Link Multiple RFID Tags to One TNG eWallet Account?

Why Does It Take So Long for the RFID Toll Barrier to Open?

 How Do I Check My RFID Balance, Can I Download A Transaction Statement?

How Long Does It Take To Reload My RFID Tag?

How Do I Terminate/Cancel My TNG RFID Tag?

How Does RFID Work?

TNG’s RFID works as a passive system that does not require a card and device with batteries to work. An overhead scanner (similar to the SmartTAG system) mounted at the toll booth reads the RFID tag (the sticker that is applied onto your vehicle) via electromagnetic fields. The toll fare will then be deducted from the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app that’s paired with the RFID tag. The funds for this are stored on the app and can be loaded through credit or debit cards, online bank transfers, or by purchasing a TNG eWallet reload PIN.

How Much Is a TNG RFID Tag and Where Are the RFID Installation Locations?

The retail price of an RFID tag/sticker is RM35 but you can purchase it for RM25 on the Touch ‘n Go app. You can also purchase it at the normal retail price from the TNG online portal, authorized agents, and at RFID installation or fitment centers in Malaysia. Touch ‘n Go no longer provides free RFID installation as it did during the Public Pilot Programme, but
installing the RFID tag
 on
 your car is a simple process that you can do at home.

If you’d prefer to have it installed at a fitment center, you can visit the 39
RFID installation locations
 currently available across seven states in Peninsular Malaysia which are Selangor, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Kedah.

Why Can I Only Install the TNG RFID Tag on the Windshield or Headlight?

The RFID tag is not able to work near metal, hence the reason why it can only be fitted either on the windshield or headlights. The distance between the tag and any metal surfaces has to be at least 5 cm. However, as most Malaysian vehicles have solar tints which may be metalized, there could also be interference between the scanner and the sticker which may render the RFID sticker unusable. Before installing your RFID sticker, make sure to check that your window tint has no metal content. Alternatively, you can get the fitment center to examine your windshield before the RFID installation.

How Durable Is the RFID Tag?

According to TNG, the RFID tag is made to last for an average of five years and is made of highly durable material that can withstand various weather conditions, including heat and rain. However, it’s recommended to avoid chemical wash directly on the tag to prolong its lifespan.

Can the RFID Sticker Be Stolen and Used by Another Party?

The sticker is damaged when removed, so it’s impossible to steal and reuse it. However, you can replace a damaged sticker by contacting TNG. For RFID stickers purchased at any authorized fitment center, you can simply visit the center to get your sticker replaced.

For self-fitment stickers, you can contact TNG directly to request an RFID replacement via email at
careline@touchngo.com.my
, via phone careline at
03-27148888
, or by contacting them on their Facebook and Twitter social media channels.
There’s also a
list of TNG contact channels
 that you can check to get an RFID replacement.

Do note that the first RFID tag replacement is free of charge, but only if the sticker was fitted after 15 February 2020. Each subsequent replacement will cost you RM35.

How Do I Transfer My RFID Tag to Another Car?

As mentioned above, removing the sticker will damage it, so you won’t be able to transfer your RFID to a new car. When you sell your car, you need to deactivate your existing RFID tag to prevent it from being misused by the new owner. If you need an RFID tag for another car, the only way around it is to purchase a new tag and install it on your car.

What Happens If You Drive into a Lane with Insufficient RFID Balance?

Touch ‘n Go has mentioned that as of present, the toll fare display will show “Baki Kurang” (Insufficient funds). That said, you can simply top up your RFID balance on the TNG eWallet app and drive through the toll booth again. To avoid getting stuck at the toll booth, it’s best to check your RFID balance before you embark on your journey.

Can I Link Multiple RFID Tags to One TNG eWallet Account?

Yes. You can register and activate up to 10 RFID tags for 10 vehicles in your TNG eWallet. However, one vehicle can only be linked to one tag. Do note that to link a vehicle to your eWallet, you have to be the owner of the vehicle.

Why Does It Take So Long for the RFID Toll Barrier to Open?

Many lanes have different legacy configurations and the system integrators and concessionaires are working together to harmonize these lanes for RFID to reduce the deviation factor so that the experience is consistent for customers. While this issue may be common at the beginning of the Public Pilot Programme, most users should now have a smooth experience when driving through the TNG RFID toll lane.

On the occasion that the overhead RFID reader at the toll lane is unable to read your RFID tag you can get help from the customer service staff stationed at the plaza to read your vehicle’s RFID tag with a portable RFID reader so you can pay the toll fee and be on your way.

How Do I Check My RFID Balance, Can I Download a Transaction Statement?

You can check your RFID balance simply by checking the funds available in your TNG eWallet app. You can also check your RFID transaction history in the app to know how much you’ve spent on toll fees and at which toll plazas. On your TNG eWallet Home, simply select “Transaction History” to view your latest transactions.

On this page, you can filter the transactions by date range or transaction type, and also send a copy of your RFID transaction statement to your email address. Once you have it in your email, you can save or print your RFID transaction statement.

How Long Does It Take To Reload My RFID Tag?

When you reload your TNG eWallet, the funds will be automatically available in your RFID tag. And since reloading your TNG eWallet is instant, you can immediately use the tag for toll payments. You can also set your eWallet to automatically reload once your fund balance dips below a certain threshold. This will ensure that you always have sufficient funds and prevent you from getting stuck at the toll gate.

How Do I Terminate/Cancel My TNG RFID Tag?

There are several ways to cancel your TNG RFID tag. If you registered your tag on the
TNG RFID portal
, you can do the self-termination by logging in to your portal account and selecting “Terminate” under the “
My Vehicle
” section. You can also
contact Touch ‘n Go
 via their email, careline number, and social media channels.

You can also terminate your RFID via the TNG eWallet app. On the Home screen, simply select “Toll”, “RFID”, and then “Terminate Now” for the RFID tag that you want to terminate.

There you have it, all your TNG RFID questions answered. We hope this article can help you with your RFID tag ownership experience from installation to daily usage and beyond. If you’re excited about RFID in Malaysia but don’t have a car to use it on yet, why not check out the exciting selection of
used cars
 on CARSOME? Our cars go through a 175-point check to ensure their safety and quality for your peace of mind. Plus, they’re covered by a one-year warranty from CARSOME!

This content was originally published on 20/09/2018. It has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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Infotainment Systems vs Touchscreen Monitors. Is Having an iPad in Your Car a Good Idea?

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Brian Wong

In a shocking turn of events in the car industry,
Volkswagen
 has announced that the good ol’ push buttons are returning to their cars. Specifically, on their steering wheels. This brings a massive breath of fresh air to the automotive industry where large infotainment screens, digital dashboards, and touch controls are the norm as a driver interface these days.

Notice how many buttons and analog instruments in our cars are slowly being phased out these days? Instead of each individual having its own button as displayed on either the steering wheel or center console, it’s all condensed into one,
big infotainment screen
.
 Even our driver’s dashboard also fell victim to this new trend. Gone were the days of analog speedometers. On luxury and higher-end cars, the infotainment screens just keep getting bigger and high-tech.

Take the brand new 2023 Ford Mustang, for example. Gone were the analog and semi-analog instrument gauges and gains a brand new 12.3-inch fully digital one. Gone were the days too of seeing a physical meter going up and down when you hit the throttle. Enthusiasts around the world begin to ponder – where have our analog buttons and meters gone? The answer lies in the natural progression of technology and simplicity in manufacturing.

Why Are Digital Screens the Norm These Days?

Simply put, analog technology is steadily being phased out due to a natural progression in tech. Charles Darwin coined the term evolution for animals and humans. It is only pedagogical that technology follows suit. Big, bulky CRT Monitors and TVs are replaced by LCD ones, the Kodak Film Camera is replaced by the digital ones, and then, along came the smartphone.

Switching to a digital screen does have its merits. It simplifies the construction and cost to produce as opposed to analog tech. Furthermore, auto manufacturers can squeeze more features into one operating system under one screen compared to analog technology. It’s a win-win situation, right?

Benefits of Infotainment Systems and Digital Instrument Clusters

Advancements in technology have essentially made cars today a smartphone on wheels. No need to swap out a cassette or a CD, just change your playlist on your phone via a Bluetooth connection. The touchscreen monitor can also display your navigation routes too. Climate control, ambient lighting, and service status? It’s all in there with a simple touch. The simplicity of digital and touchscreen technology makes it easy for users to interact.

This, however, begets the question – with tighter laws and regulations introduced to prevent drivers from being on their smartphones, why are auto manufacturers introducing touchscreen monitors more and more in their cars?

Is Having More Screens and Touch Controls in Cars a Good Thing?

Before people cast judgment on this topic of someone rambling like an old man saying: “They don’t make cars like they used to nowadays”, perhaps one can consider the following few cars for example.

Case Example 1: 2021 Tesla Model S

The 2021 Tesla Model S, although unofficially released in Malaysia, a handful of units can be had here via gray import dealers. One notable feature in its interior is a whopping 17-inch infotainment display on the center console and an eight-inch screen for the rear seats.

Case Example 2: 2019/2020 BMW X5

Infotainment systems these days are so advanced that even auto manufacturers go beyond more than one screen. The 2019/2020 BMW X5 for example has one infotainment screen each mounted behind the headrest of the front seats. Passengers in the rear can watch the video of their choice and also utilize the iDrive in the car to its fullest potential.

Case Example 3: 2023 Ford Mustang

The 2023 Ford Mustang too, fell victim to this trend mentioned above. In comparison with the previous generation of the Ford Mustang, it has a huge 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster now and a 13.2-inch touchscreen monitor. Gone were the 12-inch LCD dashboard and an eight-inch touchscreen monitor in the previous generation.

Tighter laws are introduced to prevent drivers from gluing their eyes to screens while driving, but why are auto manufacturers adding more of them? Although touchscreen and touch-control technology have come a long way, cramming everything into one screen is bound to distract the driver on the road.

Understandably, manufacturers did implement some safety features that prevent the driver from meddling with the touchscreen monitor. The third-generation Nissan X-Trail for example locks out the driver from interacting with the screen when the car is moving. But there is one fatal flaw that plagues all technology – human error.

Read More:
Car Headlight Technology: What’s the Best Method to Light the Way?

Large or Small, Having Screens Are Distracting Drivers on the Road

A study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and the University of Utah concludes that, out of 1,700 crashes by teenagers,
10% of the causes
are being distracted by something else in the car. Moreover, Carsurance, an online service that helps you find the best car insurance companies in North America conducted a study on car accidents. The study concludes that 2.5 million crashes in 2019 were caused by distracted drivers. But what about Malaysia?

The
Journal of the Society of Automotive Engineers Malaysia (JSAEM)
 conducted a study in 2020 in Shah Alam. In three different districts, Seksyen 7, Seksyen 19, and Seksyen 21 as their focus group, they found that 9.6% of the drivers are distracted by either their mobile devices or fiddling with their car’s features. This study is also supported by the
Malaysia Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS)
 where 43.4% of the drivers in Klang Valley admitted to being glued onto a mobile device while driving.

*Put old vs new Mustang interior*

The clutteredness of the driver’s touchscreen monitor distracts people on the road, and drivers won’t stop fiddling with them. Instead of pulling over to the side, drivers would continue to mess around with their infotainment system while on the road.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFRIwu_OVlc

In contrast with analog buttons and knobs, an article by Futurism reports that buttons and physical controls offer
tactility that allows
 drivers to intuitively reach out while driving. Analog controls are permanently housed in the center console. Muscle memory will instinctively take over without having to take your eyes off the road if you need to activate a feature in the car.

Although infotainment technology has come a long way, it isn’t perfect yet. As advanced as they can be, touchscreens still suffer from input lag or delays, be it brand new or after prolonged usage. The longer the driver is distracted by attempting to manipulate the controls of a touchscreen, the higher chance of an accident can occur.

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I Drive an Older Car, Should I Retrofit an Infotainment System into It?

Occasionally, a million-dollar question approaches those who still drive older cars – Should I retrofit a touchscreen monitor in my car? Well, that answer really depends on what you want. Do you want more features in an old car e.g. a reverse/360-degree camera, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, GPS, and the sorts only available on modern and high-priced cars? Or do you prefer the retro, physical buttons while keeping it simple and aesthetically pleasing to look at to maintain a clean interior?

Installing a touchscreen monitor can cost you a pretty penny, but it still beats the cost of buying a brand-new vehicle for the sake of it. Wapcar did a breakdown analysis of installing one with Android Auto in it which you can
take a gander at here
.

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

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CARSOME
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Toyota Announces “All About The Drive” Platform & Season 2 of GAZOO Racing!

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    UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) has announced its new brand direction and commitment titled “All About the Drive” branding platform with new direction that is catered to Toyota customers. “All About the Drive” is poised to “excite the daily drives” of its customers and to deliver prominence through the product, services and association with the brand.

    UMWT will also provide high value-added products and rewarding ownership experiences for its customers. Not only that, the company has promised to deliver its brand new messages and creatives and reach out to the younger generation, through digital communication.

    With the announcements, a second season of the Vios Challenge has been confirmed as well, starting August 2018. Apart from the Sporting Class for semi-professional racers, the Promotional Class race will feature a return of Janna Nick, Diana Danielle, Shawn Lee and Syukri Yahaya who raced in Season 1. Six new names will be challenging them, and they are Aiman Tino, Khai Bahar, Nabila Razali, Wany Hasrita, Akim Ahmad and Nabil Ahmad.

    Similar to the first group of celebrities, the new drivers will also be given training at the Vios Academy to be better prepared for the races. Vios Challenge retains its sponsors Toyo Tires, Denso, TRD Asia, Enkei, Moty’s, Drive M7 Energy Drinks, and Toyota Capital Services. The races will be held at different venues and the first round will take place at Stadium Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin in Terengganu from August 2-4, 2018.

    The following rounds will be held on October 19-21 at MAEPS in Serdang, Selangor; February 22-24, 2019 at the Batu Kawan Stadium in Penang and finally at the Sepang International Circuit on April 12-14, 2019. For updates on the second season of the Vios Challenge, visit the
Toyota GAZOO Racing website
 or its
Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia YouTube
 page for highlights of the past events.

For a compilation and review of the season 1 of Toyota Gazoo Vios Challenge,
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Toyota Corolla Cross 2021 Dilancarkan Secara Rasmi, Harga Bermula RM124K

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) melancarkan sebuah lagi model kenderaan utiliti sukan (SUV), Toyota Corolla Cross 2021 secara rasmi bermula malam tadi (25 Mac 2021) secara
online
. Menurut UMWT, pembelian
batch
 pertama Corolla Cross 2021 baharu akan menerima versi pemasangan import (CBU) sepenuhnya dari Thailand dan berpeluang menikmati
 pengeculian cukai jualan kereta
 sebanyak 50 peratus seperti diumumkan kerajaan untuk model CBU. Namun begitu, bermula separuh kedua 2021, Toyota akan mengeluarkan Corolla Cross versi pemasangan tempatan (CKD) yang akan dipasang di kilang di Bukit Raja sekali gus menjadikannya model TNGA pertama yang dihasilkan secara CKD di negara ini.

Kredit:
Toyota Malaysa

Versi pemasangan tempatan (CKD) ini secara tidak langsung dijangka dapat menawarkan harga yang lebih rendah dan kompetitif berbanding versi CBU. Malah, ia semestinya dapat membuka lebih banyak peluang untuk kereta versi hibrid diperkenalkan di Malaysia. Pengenalan versi pemasangan tempatan (CKD) ini juga dapat memberi kelebihan kepada pengguna atau pembeli untuk memanfaatkan pengecualian cukai jualan sepenuhnya terhadap kereta penumpang pemasangan tempatan (CKD).

Toyota Corolla Cross Sah Dilancarkan Secara Rasmi 25 Mac 2021

Corolla Cross merupakan SUV terbaharu keluaran Toyota selepas Toyota RAV4 yang dilancarkan pada pertengahan tahun lalu. Model segmen C baharu ini didatangkan dalam dua pilihan varian seperti berikut:

Corolla Cross 1.8V – Harga bermula serendah RM134,000 (tanpa pengecualian cukai jualan);

Corolla Cross 1.8G – Harga bermula serendah RM124,000 (dengan pengecualian cukai jalan).

Model Corolla Cross (2021) mula dilancarkan secara global buat pertama kali di Thailand pada Julai 2020 (diikuti oleh Indonesia beberapa bulan kemudian) dengan empat pilihan varian termasuk trenkuasa hibrid. Namun begitu, varian jenis ini tidak dijual untuk pasaran Malaysia. Dari segi prestasi atas kertas, SUV kompak yang menggantikan Toyota C-HR ini dijangka akan memberikan persaingan hebat terhadap model-model lain sedia ada di pasaran seperti Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-5 dan Proton X70. Model baharu Toyota ini menawarkan lima pilihan warna seperti berikut:

Red Mica Metallic
 (Merah);

Platinum White Pearl
 (Putih);

Metalstream Metallic
 (Perak);

Graphite Metallic
 (Kelabu);

Nebula Blue Metallic
 (Biru).

Kredit:
Toyota Malaysia

5 Perkara Tentang Corolla Cross 2021 – The Next Big Thing

Carsome menyenaraikan maklumat-maklumat penting berkaitan Corolla Cross 2021 baharu seperti prestasi dan keupayaan enjin, ukuran dimensi, bahagian dalaman (
interior
) dan luaran serta ciri-ciri keselamatan Toyota Safety Sensing (TSS) untuk panduan anda:

1. Prestasi Enjin

Corolla Cross 2021 baharu menggunakan platform TNGA-C (sama seperti Toyota Corolla, C-HR dan Prius) yang dikuasakan oleh enjin aspirasi biasa (NA) 1.8L petrol DOHC 4 silinder dengan Dual VVT-i. Ia sekali gus berupaya menghasilkan 139 PS pada 6,400 rpm dan 172 Nm tork pada 4,000 rpm dan boleh mencapai kelajuan maksimum sehingga 185 km/j. Selain itu, ia turut dipadankan dengan transmisi CVT dengan
Sequential Shiftmatic
 7 kelajuan dalam konfigurasi pacuan roda depan (FWD).

2. Dimensi

Model Corolla Cross 2021 berkongsi jarak roda yang sama dengan Toyota C-HR iaitu 2,640 mm. Namun begitu, Corolla Cross dikatakan 100 mm lebih panjang (4,460 mm), 30 mm lebih lebar (1,825 mm) dan 55 mm lebih tinggi (1,620 mm) berbanding C-HR. Sama seperti kebanyakan model terkini Toyota, Corolla Cross yang dibina menggunakan platform
Toyota New Global Architecture
 (TNGA) ini memiliki pusat graviti yang lebih rendah sekali gus menjanjikan kenderaan yang lebih stabil, selesa dan selamat. Ia juga turut merangkumi kejuruteraan enjin serta suspensi yang direka untuk menawarkan imbangan dan kestabilan pemanduan tanpa mengorbankan aspek keselesaan. Corolla Cross 2021 juga turut menawarkan radius pusingan 5.2 meter yang terbaik dalam kelasnya.

Kredit:
Toyota Malaysia

3. Bahagian Luaran

Meskipun merupakan sebahagian daripada keluarga Corolla, Toyota Corolla Cross baharu ini mempunyai elemen gaya yang berbeza berbanding Corolla Sedan sedia ada. Ia tampil dengan reka bentuk yang lebih
 sporty
 dan garang sesuai dengan imejnya sebagai SUV sebenar. Varian Corolla Cross 1.8G standard menampilkan lampu utama jenis projektor halogen, manakala varian Corolla Cross 1.8V pula menerima lampu Bi-LED untuk pencahayaan yang lebih baik. Lampu pencahayaan siang (DRL) pula menampilkan gaya
light curtain
 sekali gus menyuntik rekaan yang lebih unik, moden dan memukau.

Kedua-dua varian ini dikemaskan dengan lampu kabus (hadapan dan belakang) jenis LED dan ciri yang sama turut ditampilkan untuk lampu belakang. Varian 1.8V turut diserlahkan dengan rim aloi 18 inci manakala varian 1.8G menerima kemasan rim aloi 17 inci. Kedua-dua varian juga turut menampilkan sistem brek cakera depan dan belakang serta dilengkapi dengan bukaan but belakang automatik dengan sistem pengesanan gerak kaki pengguna.

4. Bahagian Dalaman

Seperti kebiasaan, aspek keselesaan amat dititikberatkan oleh Toyota sama seperti model-model sebelum ini. Corolla Cross baharu menampilkan ciri premium dengan ruang kepala yang lebih luas berbanding pesaing-pesaing lain dalam kelas yang sama. Ruang dalaman atau
 interior
 kabin Toyota Corolla Cross menerima kemasan dalam skema tona hitam lengkap dengan balutan kulit pada tempat duduk dan tombol gear. Manakala, perincian pada papan pemuka diserlahkan dengan warna kontra kemasan cat satin berwarna perak dan
piano black
.

Dari aspek keselesaan dan kemudahan, tempat duduk pemandu boleh dilaras secara automatik dengan 8 tetapan pelarasan untuk keselesaan sepanjang pemanduan. Kerusi bahagian tempat duduk penumpang pula hanya boleh dilaras secara manual. Panel instrumen pula tampil dengan gaya
sporty
 dengan panel paparan berbilang maklumat (
multi-info display
, MID) bersaiz 4.2 inci. Di bahagian tengah pula menampilkan unit infotainmen dengan panel skrin sentuh bersaiz 9 inci dengan ciri-ciri menarik seperti kamera undur, menyokong ketersambungan Apple CarPlay dan Android Auto selain slot
USB Mirroring
 dan
Bluetooth
.

Ruang simpanan pula tersedia dengan kapasiti seluas 440 liter. Selain itu, kerusi tempat duduk penumpang di bahagian belakang boleh dilipat untuk memberikan ruang simpanan belakang yang lebih selesa dan luas – boleh memuatkan dua buah basikal.

Kredit:
Toyota Malaysia

5. Toyota Safety Sensing (TSS)

Corolla Cross 1.8V dilengkapi teknologi bantuan pemanduan Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) yang merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif
Toyota Synergised Mobility
 (TSM). TSS 2.0 ini merangkumi ciri-ciri keselamatan seperti berikut:

Sistem Praperlanggaran (PCS);

Amaran Penukaran Lorong (LDA) dengan Bantuan Stereng;

Kawalan Pemanduan Radar Dinamik (DRCC);

Bantuan Pengesan Lorong (LTA);

Lampu Tinggi Automatik (AHB).

Selain itu, ciri keselamatan standard berikut boleh didapati dalam kedua-dua varian:

Pemantau Titik Buta (BSM);

Amaran Lintasan Trafik Belakang (RCTA);

Sistem Amaran Tekanan Tayar (TPWS);

Perakam Video Digital (DVR) bahagian depan (kamera belakang ditawarkan sebagai pilihan) – membolehkan pemandu merakam pergerakan kenderaan sepanjang masa, rakaman boleh digunakan sebagai bukti jika berlaku kemalangan;

Immobilizer
 enjin;

Sistem Telematik Kenderaan (VTS) termasuk Langganan VTS percuma selama tiga tahun – berfungsi mengesan kedudukan kenderaan menggunakan isyarat GSM/GPS jika kenderaan dicuri atau jika impak dikesan, khidmat kecemasan akan digerakkan ke lokasi terkini;

Tujuh beg udara SRS (termasuk satu beg udara di bahagian lutut pemandu);

Cangkuk ISOFIX;

Kawalan Kestabilan Kenderaan (VSC);

Enam sensor parkir (2 depan, 4 belakang);

Kawalan Bantuan Mendaki (HAC);

Sistem Brek Kecemasan (EBS) dan Sistem Brek Antikunci (ABS);

Kawalan Cengkaman (TRC);

Pengagihan Brek Elektronik (EBD) dan Bantuan Brek (BA).

Kredit:
Toyota Malaysia

Perbandingan antara SUV Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru XV dan Honda HR-V

Secara amnya, Toyota menyifatkan Corolla Cross 2021 sebagai SUV Segmen C. Namun begitu, berdasarkan ukuran saiz dan dimensi, Toyota Corolla Cross dikatakan lebih besar berbanding SUV Segmen B dan lebih kecil berbanding SUV Segmen C. Corolla Cross sebenarnya lebih dekat untuk dibandingkan dengan Subaru XV berbanding Honda HR-V. Namun begitu, jualan Subaru XV di Malaysia boleh dikatakan sedikit perlahan berbanding Honda HR-V. Oleh itu, untuk memudahkan anda, Carsome menyediakan perbandingan antara ketiga-tiga model ini (Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru XV dan Honda HR-V) berikut untuk panduan anda:

1. Harga

Varian Toyota Corolla Cross yang baharu dilancarkan merupakan versi import sepenuhnya (CBU) daripada Thailand. Oleh sebab itu, harga yang ditawarkan sedikit mahal berbanding model pesaing lain sedia ada di pasaran. Namun begitu, harga yang ditawarkan adalah setanding dengan sistem dan teknologi keselamatan yang ditawarkan berbanding varian lain di pasaran.

Toyota Corolla Cross

Honda HR-V

Subaru XV

Harga

RM124,000-RM134,000

RM104,000-RM118,582

RM112,138 – RM133,788

2. Rupa Luaran

Reka bentuk sentiasa menjadi topik yang subjektif untuk dibincangkan. Sesetengah individu mungkin meminati reka bentuk model tertentu dan sesetengah individu yang lain mungkin meminati reka bentuk yang berlainan. Dalam erti kata lain, ketiga-tiga model kereta ini memiliki peminat dan kelebihan rekaan yang tersendiri. Namun begitu, jika diperhatikan, Toyota Corolla Cross sedikit sebanyak kelihatan seperti mini Toyota RAV4.

3. Dimensi

Toyota Corolla Cross

Honda HR-V

Subaru XV

Panjang (mm)

4,460

4,346

4,465

Lebar (mm)

1,825

1,790

1,800

Tinggi (mm)

1,620

1,605

1,615

Jarak roda (mm)

2,640

2,610

2,665

Berat (kg)

4,460

4,346

1,435

4. Aspek Keselamatan

Toyota Corolla Cross boleh dikatakan pilihan yang jauh lebih baik berbanding model lain. Model baharu 2021 ini dilengkapi dengan teknologi ADAS Toyota Safety Sense – meskipun harga lebih mahal, namun menjanjikan aspek keselamatan pemanduan yang lebih baik.

Toyota Corolla Cross

Honda HR-V

Subaru XV

Beg udara

7

6

7

Beg udara lutut

Pemandu

N/A

Pemandu

AEB

Ya

N/A

N/A

ACC

Ya

N/A

Ya

Bantuan Pengekalan Lorong

Amaran Sahaja

N/A

N/A

Bantuan Titik Buta

Ya

Honda Lane Watch
 (bahagian kiri sahaja)

N/A

Kawalan Lampu Tinggi

Ya

N/A

N/A

Kamera 360 darjah

Ya

N/A

N/A

5. Prestasi Kuasa

Toyota Corolla Cross

Honda HR-V

Subaru XV

Jenis Enjin

1.8 NA

1.8 NA

1.5 Hibrid

2.0 NA

Silinder

Empat (4)

4

Empat (4)

4

Kuasa (hp)

139

140

150

156

Tork (Nm)

172

172

190

196

Transmisi

CVT

CVT

7DCT

CVT

Kredit:
Toyota Malaysia

Dengan setiap pembelian model ini, pelanggan berpeluang menikmati waranti lima tahun tanpa had perbatuan berserta perkhidmatan sokongan selepas jualan di seluruh negara dengan ketersediaan alat ganti tulen. Selain itu, jika anda ingin mendapatkan mana-mana model
kereta Toyota terpakai
, layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut. Carsome merupakan
 platform jual beli kereta terpakai

dengan tawaran harga yang menarik dan berpatutan.

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Jangan Kena Tipu! Cara Tak Nak Kena Tipu Di Bengkel Kereta

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Pernah tak anda pergi ke bengkel kereta dengan niat nak periksa kereta saja tapi akhirnya anda ‘dipaksa’ untuk membayar kerja-kerja membaiki yang anda tak setuju pun. Ataupun rosaknya cuma sedikit saja tapi caj yang dikenakan sangat melampau. Anda terus jadi bingung. Seolah-olah anda baru kena ‘rompak’ dengan cara yang halal di situ.

Anda sebagai pengguna sebenarnya dilindungi oleh kerajaan Malaysia menerusi
Akta Perlindungan Pengguna 1999
. Akta ini menerangkan tentang urus niaga yang tak boleh dibuat oleh pemilik perniagaan serta mengemukakan hak-hak pengguna di Malaysia:

Hak untuk mendapatkan keperluan asas

Hak untuk mendapatkan keselamatan

Hak untuk mendapatkan maklumat

Hak untuk membuat pilihan

Hak untuk bersuara

Hak untuk mendapatkan ganti rugi

Hak untuk mendapatkan pendidikan pengguna

Hak untuk mendapatkan alam sekitar yang sihat dan selamat

Anda boleh gunakan hak-hak ini untuk mengelakkan anda daripada menjadi mangsa ‘ketuk’ oleh sebahagian bengkel kereta yang tidak bertanggungjawab. Tapi macam mana caranya nak gunakan hak-hak ini untuk mengelakkan daripada ditipu.

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1. Pastikan Ada Job Order

Anda datang ke bengkel untuk periksa satu bunyi pelik kedengaran daripada kereta anda. Anda suruh mekanik untuk
PERIKSA
 sahaja. Tetapi kemudian tiba-tiba mekanik kata dia dah pun siap baiki semua kerosakan yang ada. Haa… sudah! Lain yang disuruh lain yang dibuat.

Ramai yang tak tahu bahawa kereta tidak boleh dibaiki tanpa persetujuan daripada pemilik kenderaan. Kalau pemilik suruh periksa sahaja, maka mekanik wajib patuh dah hanya periksa bahagian yang disuruh saja.

Kerana itulah pentingnya ‘job order’ iaitu dokumen yang menerangkan apa yang rosak serta alat ganti yang akan digunakan serta upah baiki. Lebih kurang seperti ‘quotation’ ataupun sebut harga. Sekiranya pelanggan bersetuju, barulah kerja-kerja membaiki boleh diteruskan.

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Tak jadi masalah pun kalau mekanik nak periksa bahagian kereta yang lain dan memaklumkan kepada pelanggan tentang apa lagi yang telah rosak tetapi ia juga haruslah dimasukkan ke dalam ‘job order’ yang dibuat. Sekiranya pelanggan bersetuju, barulah boleh baiki bahagian tersebut.

Anda sebagai pelanggan mempunyai hak untuk meminta menanggalkan semua apa yang dipasang dan tidak membayar apa yang telah dibaiki kerana itu sudah melanggar Akta Perlindungan Pengguna iaitu melakukan servis tanpa persetujuan daripada pelanggan.

Ini adalah taktik klasik yang biasa dibuat untuk membuatkan pelanggan seolah-olah  tiada pilihan melainkan untuk membayar saja kerja-kerja pembaikan yang telah dibuat.

Jadi anda dah tahu apa nak kena buat apabila tiba-tiba ada mekanik buat onar dengan anda.

Apabila dah dapat ‘job order’ dan anda dah bersetuju untuk kerja-kerja membaiki, ambil tahu juga tentang status kereta. Adakah rosaknya terlalu teruk ataupun rosaknya sedikit saja. Lama atau sekejap saja tempoh membaiki.

Lebih-lebih lagi apabila anda tinggalkan kereta anda untuk tempoh yang lama disebabkan kerosakan yang dibaiki itu teruk. Jangan abaikan dan cuba untuk sentiasa bertanya apa status kereta yang anda dah hantar ke bengkel.

2. Banyakkan Bertanya

Kalau boleh, banyakkan bertanya kepada mekanik yang membaiki kereta anda. Dan kalau nak bertanya, biarlah soalan yang relevan dan berkaitan dengan kereta. Janganlah tanya soalan yang bukan-bukan, takut kena halau pula nanti.

Anda sebagai pengguna berhak untuk mendapatkan maklumat yang sepatutnya tentang servis yang anda langgan dan beli. Apa yang anda boleh tanya? Tentang isu yang terjadi, apa kerosakan, kenapa harganya begitu, berapa lama boleh siap, ada tak bahagian kereta yang terpaksa dipotong, barang ganti asal daripada mana, dan sebagainya.

Dengan pertanyaan ini akan memberikan gambaran kepada mekanik bahawa anda ini seorang yang berpengetahuan serta tidak boleh ditipu sewenang-wenangnya.

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3. Setia Dengan Satu Bengkel Sahaja.

Bukan hanya bercinta saja kena setia tapi bab bengkel kereta ni pun kena setia juga. Kalau anda dah selalu datang ke satu bengkel untuk baiki kereta anda, lebih baik anda setia saja dengan bengkel tersebut selama mana yang anda boleh.

Apabila anda setia dengan bengkel yang sama, mekanik yang menipu anda pun rasa serba salah sebab anda dah jadi pelanggan setia yang selalu datang kalau ada apa-apa masalah dengan kereta anda.

Kalau mereka cuba nak tipu, mesti anda akan perasan dengan cepat disebabkan anda dah pun tahu caj-caj pembaikan yang akan dikenakan. Jadi, mereka pun tak berani nak ‘ketuk’ anda.

4. Belajar Pasal Kereta

Kalau anda boleh habiskan masa berjam-jam menonton video Tiktok, mesti anda ada masa untuk tonton video tentang penjagaan kereta, kan? Belajar sendiri sendiri tentang penjagaan dan asas-asas kereta sangat membantu anda.

Tak perlu nak belajar sampai anda boleh baiki kereta anda sendiri, tapi sekadar cukup untuk anda tahu bahagian-bahagian kereta. Kebanyakan yang menjadi mangsa kepada bengkel adalah mereka yang tidak tahu tentang kereta terutamanya kaum wanita.

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Toyota Yaris 1.5G review – A Hatchback With Just Enough Spice

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Toyota Yaris 1.5G review - A Hatchback With Just Enough Spice

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Written by Carsome Editorial

Toyota has been rolling out cars lately, and it’s more than welcome. Other than the recent additions including the Rush and Camry, Toyota’s new Vios joined the list in January this year alongside the new Yaris in April. At a recent media drive, Toyota’s aim was to get our thoughts into the Yaris experience. This included a day drive to Janda Baik in Pahang that allowed us to know the car better in terms of handling, comfort and the everyday.

Origins

It has been 13 years since the previous (XP90) generation Yaris was introduced locally as a fully imported model. But things have changed since. Today, the new Yaris is assembled alongside the Vios in UMW’s manufacturing plant in Bukit Raja, Klang.

Unlike the previous generations where the Yaris was only available as a hatchback, the sedan bodystyle followed which now takes the Vios nameplate in Malaysia. Visually both the Vios and Yaris share the similar front design but with eyes around the side and rear is where the differences start. Inside, the cabin is the same on both – the dashboard design, trim and colours.

Standard safety

Nevertheless, the Yaris’ features with the Vios are almost identical all round. This includes the three variant types, interior features and the active and passive safety list on all variants – ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, VSC with Traction Control and Hill-start Assist Control, 7 SRS Airbags, and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (on the G spec only). Prices are RM 70,888, RM 76,888 and RM 83,888 for the Yaris J, E and G specs respectively.

The Drive

Mechanically it’s the identical 1.5-litre Dual VVT-I engine on the Vios that outputs 106 hp and 140 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm and paired to a CVT with 7-speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic. As for the 1.5G variant we sampled on the day, there’s quite enough of equipment to be satisfied with. The only thing we felt that lacked is the absence of a telescopic steering wheel that allows a better seated position based on our height.

But everything else goes up from there. Toyota has positioned the Yaris as a sporty and young hatchback. Yet the comfort level is relatively decent – acoustic windshield and insulation has been increased; all to reduce the outside noise.

In terms of driving dynamics, the Yaris does shine better compared to the Vios. While both vehicles are essentially similar in weight and mechanics, Toyota has stiffened this one; making the Yaris more confident with less roll around fast corners. Taking the B-roads on Jalan Gombak towards Janda Baik proved to be an enjoyable one. With the drive mode put on Sport and transmission to manual, the CVT pulls power long enough to get things right.

What we think

We are thrilled that there’s a new hatchback in this category and at this price. We’ve been too used with the common offerings locally that we think Toyota has done the market better by offering the Yaris. What we think is the best variant between the three is the mid E variant. It has all the features the G has, except for the exclusion of rear disc brakes, Optitron and Multi-information display, leather on the steering wheel and shift knob, as well as 2 less speakers. What does this equate to?
RM 7,000 in savings
 and
RM 76,888 for the 1.5E spec
.

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Written by Carsome Editorial