VIVA S

There is a slight change on the Perodua Viva model. Only 5 variants are offered in the market right now. Few other variants have been discontinued! Below is the latest price list for Perodua Viva. Please call us to find out the latest promotion we have for each variant. Full loan can be arranged under graduate scheme. Our contact number is 019-3559448 (En Ihsan). Perodua Viva Transmission OTR Price 7 years 9 years Grad Scheme Viva 660 Bx Manual RM 24,924 321 262 293 Viva 850 Manual RM 32,744 422 344 384 Viva S Auto RM 34,774 448 365 408 Viva Elite 1.0 Auto RM 47,412 611 498 557 Viva Elite 1.0 Manual RM 46,912 605 493 551 * The price is all for solid color. Add another RM 500 to get the metallic. Its perfect choice for students, housewife & for those who cares about gas prices....

W 1 A is coming!!!! PUTRAJAYA: The new vehicle registration plates for Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur will start with “W1A”. Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, who announced this yesterday, said the new series would start once the “WYY” series ends. “Presently, it is “WYK6xxx” and there are 13 more series before we reach the “WYY” . “We expect the last registration plate of ‘WYY9999’ would be taken up by July,” he said after a briefing by the ministry’s senior officials here yesterday. Also present were Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi and Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Ismail Ahmad. Hishammuddin said the “W1A” series would end with “W9999A”. “The following series will be “W1B” to W9999B” and to be followed by “W1C” to “W9999C” with the last series being “W1Y” to “W9999Y”. “Once this series taken up, the following series will be “WA1A” to “WA9999A”. It ends with “WY1Y” to “WY9999Y” and followed by “WAA1A” to “WAA9999A”. “The new series will end with “WYY1Y-WYY9999Y”, he said. On the Automated Enforcement System, Hishammuddin, who is also Defence Minister, said the matter was brought up in the briefing but he was not ready to comment further. “I just came in and have not yet been brought up to speed on everything. “There are other issues that need to be resolved with some requi­­- ring immediate focus, Cabinet decisions and discussions with third parties.”

New saga..perfect for my budget!!

Here's the New VIVA S Perodua launch the new S-series for Viva 1.0 auto basic. Perodua has enhanced the Viva basic model with extra value to make it a better version and the price is now more lower then the previous one and with 3 years FREE service. With the new Ozzy Orange Color added , this New Perodua Viva S is the favorite choice for the new car buyers of the younger generations.

Get One - Myvi Se 2011!

Here's the idea..
Do you fancy a faster Myvi? The 1.3 variant is a tough machine to be handled at 170km/h (if it somehow reach this speed), so Perodua will introduced a more powerful version powered by mightier 1.5 litre engine.

Packed with nothing-high-performance-whatsoever engine currently powering the sub-MPV Alza, the 104 bhp lump will minimally make Myvi mildly speedier. The massive blacked-out front splitter (whole color scheme looks suspiciously Renault Megane RS inspired) hopefully was aerodynamically tuned to produce some meaningful downforce. Behind the similarly-sized alloy, hopefully housed at least lowered kit (unlikely by looking at the car photos).

Industry spy bird was caught saying the car will be launched on September 16th. Words are that there is a "normal" SE without the sporty bodykit and an "Extreme" version with, well, sporty bodykit. Let's wait if Malaysia has produce a pocket-rocket hot hatch which is affordable to the masses.

Both the SE and Extreme are available with a four-speed auto gearbox or a five-speed manual. Prices range from RM50,900 for the SE manual to RM61,700 for the Extreme auto, figures that are lower than some have speculated. To recap, the Myvi 1.3 range starts from RM43,900 and tops out at RM57,400 for the 1.3 Elegance auto.



Let’s start with the heart of the matter. The SE and Extreme are powered by a 1.5-litre twin-cam engine with DVVT. This is the 3SZ-VE engine used in the Alza, and not the 1NZ-FE from the Toyota Vios. The chain driven (timing chain, not belt) engine puts out 102 hp at 6,000 rpm and 136 Nm of torque from 4,400 rpm, a 12 hp/19 Nm jump from the Myvi 1.3.
While this is lower than the Vios’ 108 hp/141 Nm, the Myvi 1.5 (at 970 to 995 kg) is lighter than that sedan, and Perodua’s power-to-weight ratio charts sees the SE beat the “Model SS” (Suzuki Swift), “Model V” (Vios) and “Model P” (Persona).

Lagi power eh? The Myvi 1.5′s acceleration is not to be scoffed at – the SE manual does the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 9.98 seconds, which is very swift. To compare, a BMW 320i Sport does the same sprint in 9.8 secs, so don’t play play! The Myvi SE auto is timed at 12.49 seconds. So 2.0L sedan owners, don’t be too surprised if that pesky yellow thing runs neck-to-neck with you in the traffic light GP!
As for fuel consumption, Perodua claims 15.9 km/l for the manual and 12.9 km/l for the auto. These figures are slightly down from the 1.3L, but are still better than competing national cars, says P2.



Inside, the Myvi 1.5 gets an all black dashboard and interior, unlike the dual-tone scheme on the standard car. The steering wheel is now wrapped in leather, and there are audio controls on the left spoke, a first in Myvi history. The front seats are also unique – Perodua calls them “semi bucket seats”.
Start the car and you’ll also realise that the Camry style instruments – orange illumination in 1.3 Standard, turquoise in the Premium/Elegance – is now in red, with white for the needles and trip computer. The dial design is also slightly different and there are chrome rings thrown in. The plastic surround for the meter panel is now in sliver.

Myvi 1.5 extreme arrived!

The new 2011 Perodua Myvi 1.3 was launched in June 16 with 3 variants: Standard, Premium and Elegance. To further boost the sales of Myvi model, Perodua now launched 2 new variants – the new Myvi SE and Myvi Extreme with 1.5-litre DOHC 16V DVVT engine to all its prospective customers. The new Myvi 1.5 is marketed with the catchphrase “Lagi Power, Lagi Best”.

Despite the fact that Perodua developed the new Myvi 1.5 at the same time as the current Myvi 1.3 model. However, we think that Perodua have done a great job in styling the car and well responded to their customer requirement and feedback in terms of performance.

The new Myvi SE and Myvi Extreme are priced between RM 50,900 and RM 61,700 depending on the specifications. Both variants offer the choice of 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

On-the-Road (OTR) price in Peninsular Malaysia

Perodua Myvi 1.5 SE
- Manual – RM50,900 – RM 51,400
- Automatic – RM 53,900 – RM 54,400 (with standard audio headunit)
- Automatic – RM 56,000 – RM 56,500 (with multimedia & navigation system)

Perodua Myvi 1.5 Extreme
- Manual – RM 58,200 – RM 58,700
- Automatic – RM 61,200 – RM 61,700

The performance of the new Myvi SE and Myvi Extreme have uprated and now fitted with 1.5-litre DOHC 16V DVVT (3SZ-VE) engine. The power plant delivers a maximum power of 76kW (102hp) @ 6,000rpm with a max torque of 136Nm @ 4,400rpm. Likewise, the previous generation of Myvi SE is fitted with the standard 1.3-litre engine.

The new Myvi 1.5 SE and Extreme in manual transmission can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 9.98 seconds, while the auto transmission takes 12.49 seconds. The Myvi 1.5 SE/Extreme manual is considered the fastest Perodua’s vehicle in production.

Based on Perodua Testing Data, the fuel consumption of the New Myvi 1.5-litre manual is tested to deliver 15.9km/litre. While the New Myvi 1.5-litre automatic is tested to deliver 12.9km/litre.

The entire suspension system for both variants have been slightly re-tuned to accommodate the bigger engine for better handling and ride comfort.

Weigh against the new Myvi 1.5 SE and Extreme, the Myvi 1.5 Extreme comes standard with a more aggressively styled body-kit, multimedia system with navigation (built-in GPS, DVD player, Bluetooth with hands-free function, USB port), semi-bucket seats with leather covers, and tinted windows. In the other hand, the Myvi 1.5 SE only comes with fabric semi-bucket seats, standard SE body-kit, and multimedia system with navigation (for Myvi 1.5 SE Auto only).

On the colour variations, the New Myvi 1.5 SE comes in 5 colours (Solid Majestic Yellow, Solid Ivory White, Metallic Mystical Purple, Metallic Ebony Black, and Metallic Glittering Silver). At the same time, the New Myvi 1.5 Extreme only comes in 3 colours (Solid Majestic Yellow, Solid Ivory White, and Metallic Ebony Black).

In the safety aspect, both variants are equipped with dual SRS airbags, ABS with EBD and BA system as standard. Moreover, Perodua claims that the new variants also come with a collision-resistant body to better withstand impact as well as have pedestrian protection to reduce the likelihood of serious injury to pedestrians.

All Perodua including the New Myvi 1.5 SE and Myvi 1.5 Extreme come standard with 3-year/100,000km warranty (and optional 2-year/50,000km extended warranty).

Recently, Perodua was awarded with 4-star Malaysian Vehicle Assessment Programme (MyVAP) rating by the Malaysian Insitute of Road Safety (MIROS) for the New Myvi including the 1.3 (Standard, Premium and Elegence) and 1.5 (SE and Extreme).

Myvi Elegance 2011 !

Finally, after many months of waiting, we would like to share some info on the new Perodua Myvi from Perodua.The new Perodua Myvi comes with 3 variants namely Standard, Premium and Elegance.

Eventhough, many said that the higher spec of 1.5l litre will be produced unfortunately this time around, only 1.3l were introduced. However based on the press report, Perodua might probably introduce the 1.5 variants soon based on the response given by customers.

The colour for Perodua Myvi Elegance only availabe in Mystical Purple, Ebony Black dan Ivory White only.

If you aspect major changes in the new Myvi compared to the old model, you are wrong. The different between the Myvi 2011 and its predecessor is basically on the visual. If you look at the spec sheet, the size is basically similar for example, they share the same track (front 1,455 mm, rear 1,465 mm) and wheelbase length (2,440 mm).

The new Perodua Myvi 2011 has 208 litres of boot size and it less 17 litres than the old Myvi. And if the rear seats are folded you will get a 595 litres of space, enough to carry a small washing machine in your new Myvi.

If you opt for the Elegance spec you will get a full colour 6-inch touch screen head unit with a GPS navigation. Perodua has pre-installed their service center location in the GPS unit, what a smart move by Perodua.

The Engine

Perodua retains the same engine K3-VE 1.3 litre DVVT twin-cam mill which delivers 90 hp at 6,000 rpm and 117 Nm at 4,400 rpm.

In Standard form, the car is available in SX five-speed manual and EZ four-speed auto guise, while Premium has the SXi manual and EZi auto, and the respective Elegance versions are the SXE and EZE.

The Price

The price for Standard unit starts at RM43,900 while the high spec Elegance is RM57,400.

How to book ?

Booking can be made at all Perodua dealers. Since 4th June, Perodua has collected 10,000 orders. It might take some time to reach you since, the production output is limited.

Perodua Myvi D54T EZ (Auto)

■Wheel Cap
■Reverse Sensor
■Carpet Mat
■Door Visor
■Safety Triangle
■Seat Under Tray
■License Plate Holder
■Tool Kit Bag
■Scuff Plate
■Luggage Tray
■Front Dual AirBag
Price
Solid: RM47,426
Metalic: RM47,926
S.Metalic: RM48,326

Perodua Myvi D54T HZ(Auto)

■Alloy Rim
■Reverse Sensor
■Carpet Mat
■Door Visor
■Safety Triangle
■Seat Under Tray
■License Plate Holder
■Tool Kit Bag
■Scuff Plate
■Luggage Tray
■Front Dual AirBag
■ABS
■Rear Spoiler
Price
Solid: RM50,226
Metalic: RM50,726
S.Metalic: RM51,126

Perodua Myvi Elegance

■Alloy Rim
■Reverse Sensor
■Carpet Mat
■Door Visor
■Safety Triangle
■Seat Under Tray
■License Plate Holder
■Tool Kit Bag
■Scuff Plate
■Luggage Tray
■Front Dual AirBag
■ABS
■Rear Spoiler
■Skirting
■GPS
Price
RM57,388

Renault Megane RS 250

Building on the pedigree of the Mégane F1 Team R26 and Mégane R26.R, the new generation Renaultsport has been honed to offer uncompromising hot-hatch performance.

Under the bonnet lies a new 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine which boasts maximum power of 184kW – or 250hp, as it namesake suggests – and peak torque of 340Nm from 3000rpm.



Utilising a twin-scroll turbocharger, the new engine is exceptionally responsive – particularly at low revs – with 80 per cent of maximum torque available from just 1900rpm.

Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, also inheriting the same proven suspension arrangement as the current model.

The new Mégane RS is available with a choice of two chassis: the ‘Sport’ chassis or the ‘Cup’ chassis – with the latter offering a limited slip differential for even greater traction.



The electric power steering offers a specific performance calibration for maximum precision, while an ESC system has been similarly calibrated while retaining the ability to deactivate the system entirely.

Its appearance is unmistakably Renaultsport, with a new front bumper incorporating LED daytime running lights, a low-slung front splitter resembling the brand’s F1 car, 18-inch aluminium alloy rims, and central exhaust tailpipe and rear diffuser.

The interior has also been inspired by the world of motorsport with extra lateral support for the front seats, an analogue rev-counter with visual and audible gearshift indicator, aluminium pedals and a sports steering wheel complete with thumb rests.

Proton Inspira

Proton Inspira Spec & Test drive





At a glance, there’s almost zero difference between the Inspira and Lancer save for Proton’s unique front end design, which is of a V-shape as opposed to Mitsubishi’s trademark trapezoidal “jet fighter” grille. Besides the obvious fact that the change is needed to differentiate the cars, Proton deliberately wanted to move away from the Lancer “too aggressive” look, according to the engineers.



At the rear, you’ll find 2.0 P or 1.8 E to mark the variants, the latter available in both manual and CVT versions. As mentioned in our preview drive, P stands for Premium and E stands for Executive in Proton’s new naming scheme, P being the higher spec. There’s a chrome strip at the bottom edge of the boot, like on the Lancer EX. The Proton’s bumper is unique as it has a black painted “diffuser style” design, as opposed to the straightforward item on the Lancer. The reflectors sit within the black area.

Like the Lancer EX, the Inspira wears 16-inch wheels with 205/60 rubber. With the Proton, you get unique Continental Comfort Contact CC5 tyres with compounds that were specifically developed for the car. The rim design looks much better without the black disguise tape on the pre-production cars. Suspension tuning also differs from the Lancer.



Inside, the differences are minimal. The three-spoke steering design has a Proton badge of course, and the instruments look the same. However, we just noticed that the “left speedo, right tacho” layout of the Lancer has been reversed for the Inspira, which has its rev meter on the left side. The multi-info screen is the orange one as per the Lancer sedan, not the full colour version on the Lancer Sportback. The wood trim in the P spec Inspiras are dark brown coloured (Lancer EX has greyish wood) while the 1.8 E gets a matte silver trim that’s nice to touch. All else is identical to these eyes, including the grade of plastics.

The 4B10 1.8 litre pot found on the two Executive variants offers 140 hp at 6,000rpm and 177 Nm at 4,250rpm, while the 4B11 2.0 litre block in the Premium has 150 hp and 197 Nm at the same rpm as above. Performance-wise, the 1.8 manual has a claimed top speed of 202 kph and a 0-100 kph sprint time of 10.0 secs, while that of the 1.8 CVT is 191 kph and 11.4 secs. As for the 2.0 Premium, it gets to 198 kph and does the century sprint in 10.5 secs. As for kerb weight, the manual rolls in at 1,300 kg, while the 1.8 CVT and 2.0 P are 1,325 kg and 1,335 kg respectively.



Four colours are available for the Inspira, and these are Plum Red, Solid White, Genetic Silver and Tranquility Black. In terms of specifications and equipment levels, the Inspira gets a fair bit of kit, though the 2.0 Premium version does naturally get more in the way of added gear.

Nonetheless, all three variants come with dual SRS airbags, leather steering wheel, front pre-tensioner seatbelts, ABS with EBD, immobiliser and alarm system, central door locking, Isofix point, reverse sensor, solar and security tinted film and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

Other items on the features list across the board are trunk lid remote release, front fog lamps, welcome home light system, driver’s side anti-trap/auto up-down power window, height adjustable driver’s seat and a MP3/Bluetooth-enabled CD player audio system with Arkamys 3D DSP.

As befits its Premium suffix, the Inspira 2.0 gets a number of differentiation points and features compared to the two 1.8 Executive models, and these are:

* Cruise control (with steering wheel-mounted switches)
* Column-mounted paddle shift controls
* Automatic climate control
* Auto headlamp and rain sensors.
* Body kit and rear spoiler.
* Leather seats and door trim finishing (the 1.8 versions are in fabric)
* A GPS navigation system.

Peninsular Malaysia Prices

* Proton Inspira 1.8 M/T – RM78,999
* Proton Inspira 1.8 CVT – RM84,999
* Proton Inspira 2.0 CVT – RM91,999

East Malaysia Prices

* Proton Inspira 1.8 M/T – RM80,999
* Proton Inspira 1.8 CVT – RM86,999
* Proton Inspira 2.0 CVT – RM93,999

Langkawi Prices

* Proton Inspira 1.8 M/T – RM71,999
* Proton Inspira 1.8 CVT – RM75,999
* Proton Inspira 2.0 CVT – RM82,999

ViVa Exclusive!

Walah...

New Perodua Viva exclusive!



The Perodua Viva Elite Exclusive Edition is the latest edition to Perodua’s Viva model line-up. It adds a few new features to the existing Perodua Viva Elite model, which so happens to be the best selling Viva variant so far (41.4% of total Viva sales) since it was launched.

The new Exclusive Edition is available in a new colour – Classy Purple, in addition to two other colours – Midnight Blue and Ivory White.



The leather seats are made out of smooth leather for the main body, while the darker bits you see above are suede velour leather. The Viva Elite Exclusive Edition is priced at RM42,000 on the road.



Other changes include custom colored alloy wheels, new combination leather seats, and Exclusive Edition trim level badging.



Perodua aims to sell 600 units of the Viva Elite Exclusive Edition every month. The car was launched at Perodua’s new Puchong 3S center, which now combines the sales branch and the service center in a single location. The old service center has been moved to the site of the current sales center for better customer convenience and now includes 16 bays with 14 of them having hoists.

Good News ! Proton to offer hybrid car below RM100k

good News To Hbyrid Car Lovers

PROTON Holdings Bhd is looking to offer its first hybrid car at a competitive price of below RM100,000, Advisor Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today.

Expected to be commercially launched next year, Proton is said to be developing hybrid as well as electric engines with British company Frazer-Nash Research, South Korea's LG and its Britain-based subsidiary Lotus.

Dr Mahathir, who is former prime minister, said the development of hybrid cars was part of Proton's initiative to move into green technology.

"We have now frozen the design and in the process of improving the performance of the car. We will make an announcement very soon," he told reporters after handing over Proton's 25th Anniversary edition cars to the first nine buyers in Petaling Jaya.




"The price of a hybrid car will be slightly higher than an ordinary car because the batteries are so expensive. In the case of a well-known car maker, the hybrid car will be three times higher than ordinary cars.

"Our cars, I think will be below RM100,000," he said.

He said Proton would be putting its three hybrid cars to participate in a race in Britain on Nov 6.

Meanwhile, Proton Managing Director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir the company would set a test fleet of about 50 hybrid vehicles for use by the government before the launch of mass production.

He had earlier said that the company was producing the Exora hybrid version in Britain for testing and research.

A vehicle with hybrid technology means it has two sources of power -– petrol and electricity.

Today’s hybrids combine a petrol engine with one or more electric motors.

The fully-electric hybrid drivetrain consists of an engine that recharges lithium ion batteries, which, in turn, power an electric motor responsible for driving the car.

Honda Malaysia yesterday announced that customers could purchase its new Civic Hybrid at on-the-road price of RM108,980 in Peninsular and RM109,980 in East Malaysia, which is RM21,000 less than the current Honda Civic.

Last week, UMW Toyota Motor cut the Toyota Prius on-the-road price with insurance in Peninsular Malaysia to RM139,900 from RM175,000. The price in Sabah and Sarawak is about RM141,500 due to higher logistics costs.

This was in line with the government's decision to extend tax incentives for hybrid vehicles until Dec 31, 2011.


sources -- BERNAMA

Oversize Disc Brake For Myvi

Avanza Type S 2011

New Avanza Type S 2010 2011

Best of all: the Avanza has one gem of an engine. The Avanza's 13-second 0-100 time (torque-braked... with a gentle launch, it's 0.5 seconds slower) is much quicker than the 1.6 liter Suzuki APV. Variable valve timing allows the engine to have both good torque and good top end power, something which the less sophisticated APV engine lacks. Another reason for this quickness is the 4-speed gearbox. It's got very short gears for an automatic. First gear tops out at 50 km/h, while 4th gear does 100 km/h at a buzzy 3000 rpm. This makes for spritely acceleration in traffic, though you'll need to cruise at just 60 km/h to keep the engine at 2000 rpm on the highway. Doing so should reward you with 15 km/l or better on the highway. In its time with us, the Avanza hit 11.25 km/l in mixed use. While that included highway time, that figure includes hard driving, acceleration testing, and metro traffic. Reports from owners suggest fuel economy figures closer to 8-10 km/l in daily city use. That's pretty good for an automatic-equipped seven seater

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle type 5-door, 7-passenger MPV Vehicle layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Price P 813,000Length 4,120 mm (162.2 in)Width 1,630 mm (64.2 in)Height 1,695 mm (66.7 in)Wheelbase 2,655 mm (104.5 in)Curb weight 1,085 kg (2,392 lb)Engine 3SZ-VE; normally aspirated 16-valve DOHC EFI inline-4 gasoline Displacement 1,495 cc Engine features Variable valve timing on intake valves (VVT-i)Max. power 108 hp @ 6,000 rpm Max. torque 141 Nm @ 4,400 rpm Transmission 4-speed automatic

THE GOOD
Peppy engine-transmission combo.Good fuel economy.Spacious cabin.Great third row space.

THE BAD
Tinny construction Jittery ride Darty handling Poor brakes

THE LOWDOWN
If you have enough money for the Avanza 1.5G, you have enough money for the Innova, which is a much better car... with a diesel, to boot.Front suspension Independent: MacPherson strut, lower control arm, stabilizer bar. Rear suspension Non-independent: live axle, multiple links, coil springs .Brakes (front/rear) Ventilated disc / drum; without anti-lock .Tires Dunlop SP10, 185/65R-15 88SMajor standard features Driver airbag, power windows, mirrors and door locks, fog lamps, AM/FM stereo with 4 speakers and in-dash single-CD player with MP3 capability, 50/50-split folding second row seat, one-piece third-row bench seat with two headrests and two three-point seat belts, anti-theft alarm, remote keyless entry, high-mount third brake light on rear spoiler, rear air conditioning, full-size spare tire.

Corolla Altis : Tested At sepang Circuit

Grand New Toyota Altis performance



The iconic Toyota Corolla Altis is now in its 10th incarnation. Officially introduced on Wednesday at the Sepang International Circuit, we were there to welcome it to the Malaysian market by putting it through the usual phases.



Slalom attacks, acceleration test, brake test as well as overall balance and ride tests were the proving grounds for the new Altis, with the older 2.0 Altis also present to serve as a benchmark. Now it must be made clear that all the Corolla Altis present at the launch were specified for the Thai market, so the Malaysian models are going to be carrying few visual differences, like the colour of the leather and specifications for example. The Malaysian market also never had the 2-liter Altis for sale, so this is the first time it will be sold here.




Made available for the spin were the both the new and old 1.8-liter and 2-liter models. The new Altis highlights its Dual VVT-I and the 7-speed Super CVT-I as features of the cars new powertrain. Besides that it was the usual ho-hum of enhanced performance, an updated and tuned power steering system that gets a software upgrade for better feel and response, and of course increased fuel economy; the new 1.8 is 15 percent better than the outgoing model while the 2-liter and 1.6 is 10 percent more frugal than the models they replace.




So after the usual product briefing it was off to the track to see how the car withstands track punishment. After a bit of a confusion as to where I needed to be and with who (I never do well with instructions) I found myself in a 2-liter Altis at the back of the pack. First impression, I was not really that impressed with the car. Its fine really, comfortable, silent, but it felt aged, the CVT-i didn’t seem to be working because I felt every gear change, in fact everything just didn’t seem befitting of a new car. It was only after the driver change came around was it mentioned that I was actually in the older Corolla Altis. Chest out, stomach in, pride swallowed, I made way to the new car.




Inside the new darker wood trim is the first hint that you’re in the cockpit of the new 2-liter . A thicker 3 spoke wheel with more buttons than the outgoing model that control the display meter, the radio and some other functions is also a feature unique to the 2-liter.

The centre fascia is pleasant to the eye and touch, the silver accents ooze modernism and the quality of the plastic knobs and buttons reassure that your money has been well spent. The arrangement of the controls are within reach and easy to operate as I found out while negotiating a bend at well over 120km/h, easy.

Talking about bends, the new Altis worked pretty well at a circuit that is designed to test the grip and balance of a car aka “a high downforce circuit”. The car doesn’t have huge wings, barge boards, or a blown diffuser to work well, but it does have VSC, EBD and a few other acronyms that don’t really help with circuit fun but work wonders at saving lives and precious metal on the road.

The safety electronics have an annoying tendency of kicking in too early, provoking a barrage of visual and audio reminders that the Altis is a people friendly daily driver, not a track machine. It actually is a good thing that the electronics are so alert, I would rather that than them kicking in at the last possible moment. Again, this is not a track machine.

The new software upgrade for the electronic power steering system provides for a better steering feel. At low speeds it lightens up and helps with maneuvering around tight areas. At higher speeds, the steering tightens up, feels heavier and provides adequate feedback to accurately judge further steering inputs, just don’t expect it to be livewire like with its feedback.

Body roll was also very noticeable further driving home the message that the car is meant for comfort and cruising, and with the suspension doing a great job at keeping the road noise down to a shush, it was obvious that Toyota had successfully retained the DNA of the Corolla, comfort and stability.

At the handling test, the Corolla Altis proved that it is among the best in its segment, but it was at the acceleration test that the Altis came alive. Packing 145hp and 187Nm of torque backed by a Dual VVT-i system that provides maximum power all along the rev band, the system is also aided by ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction Sytem) that optimises power and torque throughout the powerband using a variable intake manifold system.

The shove in the back provided by the convergence of these two systems is reminiscent of that of a decent hot hatch, except that it doesn’t scream all the way to the redline but wafts along to the 100km/h mark in just over 10 seconds without you even noticing the gear shifts, this is made possible by a new Super CVT-i system.

The new 7 speed Super CVT-i (Continuous Variable Transmission – intelligent) is a lightweight pulley system that replaces the conventional gear system. It cancels out lag in shifts and shift-shock (that thump you get everytime the transmission shifts up or down) and is great in traffic, the shifts are so smooth that power is immediately available when you need to merge. Even when using the paddle shifters, I was surprised at how smooth and quick the shifts came along, effectively giving the car a sportier feel. Great stuf for those who only care about keeping the pedal floored.

The entry level 1.6E is priced at RM105,990 but its specifications vary tremendously. Firstly it has smaller wheels at 195/65/R15 (the other models run on 205/55 R16), its transmission is a 4 speed Super ECT system compared to the 7 speed Super CVT-i of the other models, it's steering wheel is a 4 spoke urethane and does not have any controls, like the 1.8E, it also does not have VSC and TRC.

Proton Inspira Bodykit

For Those Who Has Book Inspira

Maybe this body will spice up your inspira dude!

Proton Inspira Price

Proton Inspira complete price list has been exposed.
But is this the real deal?

First thing first I am sorry to tell you (if you are not aware) that Proton will not be giving away 5 years warranty under the EWP (Extended Warranty Program) anymore. However you can still enjoy the EWP if you opt for the special financing package provided by the respecitve banks. Altogether there are 8 banks for you to choose your finacing package. They are Ambank, Maybank, Bank Islam, RHB Bank, Affin Bank, EON Bank, Public Bank and Proton Commerce (this is a bank?).

Hmm...it seems that the smaller engine capacity (1.5 to 1.8L) Proton Inspira will have higher interest rates compared to the 2.0L premium Proton Inspira. Why is that? Moreover you have to understand that if you opt for the special EWP offered by the banks, the interest rates will be marginally higher (a whopping 0.2% difference) too. The choice is yours folks. Hopefully you will find one financing package that suits you.

New Proton Inspira

Here it comes, the new Proton Inspira ! The latest news is the price will be ranging from RM 80k-95k depending on the variant chosen. There is 1.8 Manual, 1.8 Auto and 2.0 Auto.

For this rebadge, the news is that Mitsubishi doesn’t allow any changes to be done on the engine(4B series) and ECU. Also seems that Proton have changed the suspension setup with Lotus handling, i wonder how that would feel.

Will be going to showroom when it is available, and there are 4 colors to choose; black, white, red and silver.

Personally i’d go for the 1.8 Manual, turbocharge it, and drop in an evo X bodykit, sweet !

Fuyyohhh...

Proton inspira

Finally The Inspira has arrived!



Proton has unveiled that Proton Inspira will be the official name for its Proton Waja replacement model, which has until now been only referred to by its internal codename, the Proton P3-90A.

The Proton Inspira is developed from a Mitsubishi Lancer with the choice of a Mitsubishi’s 4B10 1.8 liter engine with a 5-speed manual, a Mitsubishi 4B10 1.8 liter engine with a 6-speed virtual ratio CVT gearbox, or a top of the range 2.0 liter 4B11 engine with the same CVT transmission with added steering column paddle shifters.

At launch, the Inspira will have about 26% local content at launch, with the aim of raising it to 40% within the next few months and straight up to 65% within a year from the launch date once the local vendors have been fully prepped. It is built at Proton’s MVF plant.

Available in red, white, black or silver, the new Proton Inspira is now open for booking at any Proton dealer with a deposit of RM1,000. As an appreciation to early birds, Proton will be offering a 2 year (50,000km) free service package worth RM1,658 including parts and labor to those who take delivery of their brand new Proton Inspira for bookings made by the 15th of November 2010 that are delivered before the 31st of December 2010.



The tentative pricing starts from RM79,888 OTR for the 1.8 manual up to not more than RM95k for the top of the line. The 1.8 CVT will be somewhere in the middle. The official pricing will be unveiled at the official launch by the 10th of November 2010.

The photos above and after the jump provided by Proton is the only thing we can show you for now as there is an embargo that we must respect and official images will only be provided closer to the launch date in early November 2010.

Used Tyres

When the household budget will not allow the purchase of a new set of tires, looking into purchasing a used set of car tires is a good idea. The good news is that it is possible to buy good quality used tires if you simply know what to look for and what questions to ask. If you are in the market for used tires, focus on the tread, general condition, and cost for each tire in the set.

The tread on any set of auto tires is extremely important. Since new tires tend to have a full and unblemished amount of tread, most people give this aspect little attention other than possibly considering the design of the tread. However, with used tires, you want to focus less on the design and more on the amount of tread that remains on each tire in the set. Many municipalities have guidelines in place for the depth of tread that is considered safe on local roads. Know what that depth is and do not settle for anything less.



Along with making sure there is sufficient tread on the tire, also pay attention to the evenness of wear to the tread on each tire in the set. Avoid used tires where the tread is deeper at some points and noticeably thinner in others. Go for vehicle tires where the wear on the tread is even. You will be much more satisfied with both the performance and the life of tires with even tread than with used tires with uneven tire tread.

While some people will tell you that it is okay to run used tires with different tread patterns, don’t believe it. Your ride will be smoother and the wear on the tires will be more even over time if you go with four tires that have the same tread pattern. Unless money is so tight that you have to go with odd treads, do yourself a favor and make sure they all match in terms of the tread.

Along with the tread, take a look at the sides of the tires. Make sure the sidewalls appear sturdy and there are no signs of puncture marks or other indications that the surface of the tire has been compromised in some manner. While you cannot reasonably expect the sidewalls to look brand new, it is not out of the question to obtain used tires that have obviously been maintained properly. This will mean that you are much more likely to get excellent service from the pre-owned tires.

There is the chance that someone will tell you that going with recapped tires is a better option than used tires. While there are many recapped tires that are of excellent quality, it is important to remember that recaps essentially have a layer that is bound to the surface of a used tire. They will hold up well in many different types of road conditions. However, a set of used tires with plenty of tread left will protect you from the small chance of the recapping coming loose while operating the vehicle. If you rely on your car a great deal, used tires are a better option.

Keep in mind that many garages and tire retailers keep a selection of good quality used tires on hand. Many of these are tires that were traded in when customers purchased new sets of tires. The vendor will often hold on to used tires that have a significant amount of tread on them and offer them for sale at prices that are as much as eighty percent less than new tires. Always ask to see which used tires are available in the size you need. There is a good chance you will see something that is ideal for your needs as well as within your budget to purchas

Convert your Perodua Myvi to a turbo

The premium model Perodua Myvi comes with a 1.3 DVVT DOHC engine designated the K3-VE. This same engine is used in most 1.3 Daihatsus like the Daihatsu YRV, and of course the Toyota Avanza and the Perodua Kembara DVVT.

To make the Daihatsu YRV go even faster, Daihatsu added a turbocharger with an intercooler to it’s already powerful K3-VE engine. This makes the engine have one of the highest output and torque for an engine of it’s class. The turbocharger kicks in from low-boost RPMs to provide excellent driveability. The DVVT mechanism continuously adjusts the valve timing according to engine speed.

This makes the K3-VET a formidable performance engine. You can enjoy thrilling power at high-end RPMs and hard weight-pulling torque at low RPM.

Engine Specifications
Displacement in cc 1298
Engine Model K3-VET
Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 140 ps (102.97 kw) / 6400 rpm
Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 18.0 kg*m (176.52 N*m) / 3200 rpm
Engine type In-line 4 cylinder DOHC 16-valve Intercooled Turbo
Cooling System Water-cooled
Valve Mechanism Horizontal Ranging DVVT
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Turbocharger Turbocharger with Intercooler
Fuel Type Unleaded Regular Gasoline
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Bore, mm 72
Stroke, mm 79.7

A K3-VET in a Perodua Myvi will be FAST! The Myvi is only 953kg, and the K3-VET puts out 140ps. That’s some crazy power-to-weight ratio. Put the manual transmissions and enjoy your ride.