Alza advanced new features

Perodua has introduced an improved version of its top-spec Alza Advanced Version offering mild updates over the existing model with effecting a price increase. The new Alza AV adds a built-in touchscreen multimedia unit, new design for its leather seats, PVC coil mats, and a more prominent 'Advanced Version' badge to help you announce to the world that your Alza is worth RM70k.

Available only in automatic transmission, the prices of the new Alza Advanced Version are unchanged at RM69,503.50 for solid paint and RM70,003.50 for metallic paint, both figures are on-the-road with insurance in Peninsula Malaysia. Colour choices are Mystical Purple, Ebony Black, and Ivory White.

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Toyota IQ 2012

Toyota emphasizes the name IQ which corresponds to I – stands for ‘individual
ity’, ‘innovations’, and ‘intelligence. Q- Stands for ‘quality’. The design includes maximum cabin space, forward windscreen location and over all compactness.It comes with a 998 cc to 1.3 cc Petrol Engine and 1.3 cc Diesel Engine, 2 and 4 seat occupant capacities and the engine includes start and stop system. It comes with the standard features as Anti-lock Brakes, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, traction control and Vehicle Stability Control. It also comes with 9 airbags – side torso airbags, dual front airbags and side curtain airbag.

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Grand Livina Autech 2012

NISSAN tuner AUTECH has gone to work on the Grand Livina and the result is a refreshed compact MPV that is now available in Malaysia.The 2012 update retains the 1.8-litre MR18DE engine, but now comes with a distinctive chrome front grille accompanied by a new front bumper with chrome finish.The Grand Livina Autech features 15-inch 6-spoke Autech alloy wheels.

Its appearance is given more depth with a diamond-cut, gunmetal-textured finish on each spoke.Autech is a subsidiary of Nissan.The enhanced model also sports a new colour in bronze gold and V-Kool Solargard Armorcoat window tinting. An Autech emblem fitted at the tailgate completes the exterior changes.

Interior cabin has also been altered with the use of brown or black leather along with an integrated navigation and multimedia system featuring a six-inch touchscreen GPS navigator with reverse camera, DVD player, USB and Bluetooth connectivity as well as the optional 10.2-inch roof-mounted LCD monitor.

This allows hands-free use of the mobile phone and lets occupants listen to their personal collection of music.On-the-road price for the seven-seat Nissan Grand Livina Autech is higher than the outgoing version, with pricing starting from RM105,800 (Peninsular Malaysia).

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The New Civic 2012 Prices

New Honda Civic prices
Civic 1.8L – RM 115,980
Civic 2.0L – RM 131,980
Civic 2.0L Navi -RM 136,980
Civic Hybrid – RM 119,980 (tax-free price nationwide)

Colours available for the new Civic 1.8 and 2.0 are Alabaster Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic and Taffeta White. The Civic Hybrid is available in Frosty White Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic and Taffeta White.

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Triumph Trophy 2013

Triumph recently unveiled their first 2013 models with the new Trophy 1200 and special edition Trophy 1200SE. One look at its attractive design and anyone can tell these bikes are fully-fledged tourers, featuring broad fairing and integrated saddlebags.

The Trophy uses the new 134hp with 121Nm three cylinder 1,215 CC engine much like earlier Tiger Explorer. The ride by wire bike has traction control and cruise control as standard. The Trophy however has a slightly taller sixth gear compare to the explorer shaft-driven and with a decent 26-litre fuel tank, it also has long 10,000-mile service intervals.

All Trophys come standard with ride-by-wire throttles, traction control, cruise control, linked ABS (front brakes partially activated by rear), and an electrically adjustable windscreen. According to Triumph, with the push of a button, the windscreen is positionable within a range of 6.5 inches. 

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The All New Ford Ranger Malaysia

The all-new Ford Ranger comes in three variants which includes the 2.2 XLT 4×4 6-speed automatic Double Cab, 2.2 XLT 4×4 6-speed manual Double Cab and the 3.2L Wildtrak 4×4 6-speed automatic Double Cab.The available all-new Ford Ranger models feature either a Duratorq TDCi 2.2L Variable Geometry (VG) Turbo diesel engine with 6-speed automatic transmission or manual transmission or a Duratorq TDCi 3.2L VG Turbo diesel engine 6-AT.

While the 2.2L VG Turbo engine delivers 148 hp and 375Nm of torque, the Wildtrack’s 3.2L VG Turbo engine offers a power output of 197 hp with a substantial 470Nm of torque. The fuel consumption of this five-cylinder diesel engine in a combined cycle is among the leader in its class with fuel consumption as low as 8.1L/100km and  8.9L/100km for the 2.2L and 3.2L respectively.

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