Month: February 2024

The Toyota Corolla Cross facelift has made its debut, over three years because the unique made its world premiere in Thailand.

4 variants comprised of 1 ICE model and three hybrids emerge on the facelift’s debut; 1.8L Sport Plus at 999,000 THB (RM133,093), HEV Premium at 1,094,000 THB (RM145,749), HEV Premium Luxurious at 1,204,000 THB (RM160,404) and the HEV GR Sport at 1,254,000 THB (RM167,065).

Visible updates convey the favored Asean-market SUV nearer to the Corolla Cross bought in different markets, and modifications embody redesigned full-LED headlamps as seen on the Japanese– and European-market fashions.

It’s distinctive elsewhere nevertheless, with the entrance fascia that now has a slimmer higher grille on high of honeycomb perforations – of a trend akin to these on the Chery Omoda 5 or the Lexus RX – blended into the mid-section, atop intakes bookended by foglamps alongside the decrease part.

The aforementioned new headlamp design from variations of the Corolla Cross bought in different markets convey sequential indicators, whereas additional exterior tools highlights embody the panoramic sunroof and kick-sensing powered tailgate. Taillights are additionally LED items of a brand new design.

Rolling inventory for the HEV Premium variant upwards is a set of 18-inch, two-tone end alloy wheels shod with 225/50R18 tyres, whereas the GR Sport will get tyres of comparable dimensions, on alloy wheels of a distinct design.

Constructing upon its TNGA base, the facelifted Corolla Cross continues to function a 1.eight litre naturally aspirated petrol engine in standard ICE type, and in addition as a part of a hybrid powertrain.

These proceed to be the 2ZR-FBE 1.eight litre unit with 140 hp/177 Nm for the ICE model that’s for the bottom 1.eight Sport Plus variant, and the 2ZR-FXE 1.eight litre unit with 122 hp for the opposite three hybrid-powered variants comprised of 98 hp and 142 Nm from the Atkinson-cycle combustion engine and 72 hp/163 Nm from the electrical drive motor.

For lively security equipment, the bottom 1.eight Sport Plus variant positive factors blind spot monitoring and rear cross site visitors alert (RCTA), whereas the HEV Luxurious variant get the Toyota Security Sense suite of techniques comprised of pre-collision AEB, all-speed dynamic radar cruise management with cease and go, lane departure warning, lane tracing help and auto excessive beam. The HEV Premium Luxurious and HEV GR Sport acquire parking help brake performance.

Additional lively security tools contains stability management, traction management, ABS, EBD, brake help, hill begin help and tyre strain monitoring, and passive security equipment within the type of seven airbags.

Inside equipment upgrades for the facelift see the arrival of an electrical parking brake instead of the pre-facelift’s foot-operated mechanical merchandise, which additionally means the acquire of computerized brake maintain performance. Right here, driver instrumentation for the HEV Premium Luxurious variant upwards get the 12.3-inch full-digital show, and all variants acquire the 10.1-inch touchscreen unit that help wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Upholstery for the Corolla Cross facelift is obtainable in black, or Darkish Rose (crimson). Cabin lighting is now by LED all through, and the highest two variants get wi-fi gadget charging and the panoramic sunroof.

In Thailand, the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross is accessible in Celestile Grey Metallic, Steel Stream Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Angle Black Mica with the addition of Cement Grey Metallic for its exterior colors, whereas the highest HEV GR Sport variant will get the number of Platinum White Pearl with black roof, Purple Mica Metallic with black roof, and Angle Black Mica.

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Dinamikjaya Motors, anak syarikat kepada Bermaz Auto, telah mengumumkan sedikit peningkatan untuk Kia Carnival bagi mannequin tahun 2024. Walau bagaimana pun, ini bukanlah versi facelift bagi MPV generasi ke-empat yang didedahkan di peringkat world pada Oktober lalu. Jadi, ia mungkin versi pre-facelift untuk mannequin semasa.

Carnival masih kekal sebagai kenderaan pemasangan tempatan (CKD) tetapi barisan variannya telah disemak semula dengan hanya menampilkan tiga pilihan berbanding empat sebelum ini. Varian yang paling mampu milik ialah 2.2D 11-Seater dengan harga atas jalan RM198,500 tanpa insurans, diikuti dengan 2.2D 8-Seater Excessive berharga RM245,888 dan seterusnya 2.2D 7-Seater Excessive berharga RM259,888.

Pilihan warna luarannya juga telah dikurangkan satu, kini kekal dengan Astra Blue, Meteor Grey, Jet Black dan Snowflake White Pearl – dengan Sonic Silver yang digugurkan. Setiap pembelian didatangkan dengan waranti lima-tahun/100,000 km dan pakej servis.

Untuk spesifik varian yang diberikan peningkatan, ia melibatkan 2.2D 8-Seater Excessive dan 2.2D 7-Seater Excessive, dengan kedua-duanya kini ditampilkan dengan roda aloi hitam 19-inci baharu, menggantikan unit 18-inci terdahulu, sementara dalamanya pula menerima upholstery tempat duduk kulit kelabu dan hitam.

Kedua-dua varian Excessive ini juga menerima sistem Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) baharu, di mana ia merupakan sistem pemantauan titik buta ciptaan Kia yang menunjukkan rakaman video dari kamera yang dipasang pada cermin sisi.

Selain daripada itu, ciri bari varian Excessive masih dikekalkan seperti sebelum ini, termasuklah enjin Smartstream 2.2 liter turbodiesel empat-silinder sebarus dengan hamburan kuasa 202 PS (199 hp) dan tork 440 Nm, yang dipadankan bersama kotak gear automatik lapan-kelajuan yang dipacu ke roda hadapan.

Risalah spesifikasi Kia Carnival 2024; klik untuk besarkan

Varian Excessive agak mirip daripada segi imejnya, yang membezakannya hanya jumlah tempat duduk. Bagi 7-tempat duduk, ia memiliki bentangan 2-2-Three dengan dua kerusi kapten “Premium Relaxion” di barisan kedua. Manakala 8-tempat duduk pula dengan bangku pada barisan kedua bersama bentangan 2-3-3.

Ciri kelengkapan normal termasuklah dwi lampu utama LED, lampu nyalaan siang LED, kemasukan tanpa kunci dengan butang penghidup enjin, dwi bumbung suria kuasa, penderia hadapan dan belakang, kluster instrumen digital 12.3-inci, skrin sesentuh infotainmen 12.3-inci, kawalan suhu tiga-zon (dwi-zon di hadapan, zon tunggal di belakang), tirai suria untuk barisan kedua dan ketiga, larasan kuasa dengan fungsi pemanas dan ventilasi untuk tempat duduk pemandu, sistem bunyi Bose 12-pembesar suara, sokongan Android Auto dan Apple CarPlay serta pad pengecas tanpa wayar.

Sistem BVM yang kini diberikan untuk Carnival 2024 turut menyertai sistem bantuan pemandu sedia ada, termasuklah Excessive Beam Help, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Help, Rear Cross-Site visitors Collision-Avoidance Help, Lane Retaining Help, Driver Consideration Warning, Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help (AEB) dengan sokongan belok simpang, Lane Following Help dan Sensible Cruise Management (ACC).

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Not that we need to rehash reminiscences of the pandemic lockdown, but when there was one automobile that exemplified that interval, it will be the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo van. In Amazon livery, after all. This large field on wheels was final redesigned in 2019, simply in time for, effectively, you already know. For a lot of, these Amazon vans have been a lifeline and welcome sight rolling down their road, screechy reverse chime and all.

Final yr noticed some large modifications to the Sprinter’s driveline, with a brand new four-cylinder diesel engine, nine-speed transmission, and all-wheel drive as an alternative of four-wheel drive. As large as these revisions have been, they’re nothing in comparison with the subsequent act.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter goes with none of these driveline options, as it is the all-electric model. events can order one now, with deliveries slated for the second half of the yr, and it throws round some intriguing numbers. First off, the value. It begins at $74,181 (together with $2,295 in vacation spot charges) for the usual 134-horsepower base mannequin. The 201-hp high-output variant that we drove begins at $77,611. Torque is similar for each, at a most of 295 pound-feet for 30 seconds at a time. It is rear-wheel-drive solely and tops out at 75 mph.

These costs are for the 170-inch-wheelbase mannequin with the excessive roof, however don’t embody the technically optionally available partition/wall that shall be a compulsory add-on for early orders (it’s solely $322 or $376 in case you get one with a window). All could have a lithium-iron phosphate battery pack within the flooring of the van, which suggests none of that environmentally and socially questionable cobalt within the combine. It is rated at 113 kilowatt-hours of usable capability.

Vary is estimated at 249 miles utilizing the European WLTP customary, which tends to be extra optimistic than EPA estimates, however Mercedes-Benz additionally has a historical past of exceeding EPA figures by a big margin. Mercedes is fast to level out that it accomplished the 275-mile freeway journey from Las Vegas to Lengthy Seaside, Calif. on a single cost. Utilizing the WLTP metropolis cycle, which appears significantly related for a supply/work van, the eSprinter is estimated to return 329 miles. A smaller battery is within the works, however there isn’t any knowledge or estimates on that but.

By comparability, the diesel-powered, long-wheelbase, high-roof Sprinter has a beginning worth of $56,500 and will return between 14 and 17 mpg. Extrapolate that with diesel’s nationwide common worth being about $four a gallon and the eSprinter might conceivably break even price-wise in 4 years or so, with 30,000 miles logged per yr. In fact, there are many elements that would change that calculation. As an illustration, in case you’re working in California or elsewhere with heftier diesel costs or journey extra miles per day, that break-even shall be shorter nonetheless. Then again, vary will clearly lower with heavier masses, and the eSprinter can haul as a lot as 2,624 kilos in its large 488 cubic-foot cargo bay.

On a regular stage 2 AC charger, the eSprinter can replenish the battery at 9.6 kW (many EVs can achieve this at 11 kW). Going from a very depleted state to completely charged ought to take 12.5 hours. DC quick charging functionality is customary, however is rated solely at 115 kW, which is on the gradual facet. Mercedes estimates it is going to take 42 minutes to get from 10 to 80%. Serving to issues is the optionally available navigation system that calls out cost stations, and the system that can pre-condition the battery as you shut in in your supposed cost station. Additionally included is the Mercedes me Cost characteristic that means that you can simply plug-in and cost, bypassing the cardboard swipe or app activation, as long as you set it up together with your billing data beforehand. Mercedes additionally partnered with ChargePoint for Fleet Depot Charging, which simplifies charging and monitoring of a number of autos.

To sweeten the deal, scheduled upkeep is free for 4 years or 100,000 miles, and the battery has a guaranty that ensures it is going to maintain a minimal 70% of authentic capability for eight years or 100,000 miles. Protection will be prolonged an extra 85,000 miles as an possibility.

So how does it drive? Like a van, duh. There’s actually not a lot to say, in any other case. It is not significantly highly effective or fast. It does not rail round corners, and regardless of having a lot of its weight within the flooring, it nonetheless feels top-heavy and tippy. The one distinction from different vans is the silence. Change the drive mode to Eco, and energy is additional decreased, making it really feel weak and underpowered. Most vary mode strips the eSprinter of much more energy and likewise limits how a lot electrical energy the air con attracts.

Visibility is nice, as long as you are wanting ahead or to the perimeters. The partition between the driving force and cargo space blocks any rearward view, which makes the optionally available digital rearview mirror a necessity. You may choose one in all 5 brake regeneration ranges with the paddles on the steering wheel and one-pedal driving is accessible. One addition on this space is an computerized regen mode that takes under consideration visitors and topography.

The eSprinter’s cabin is pretty spartan, though the glossy MBUX infotainment display screen you may add for $2,390 together with quite a lot of different consolation, comfort and tech upgrades does spruce the place up a bit. Exhausting plastics are prevalent, and the vinyl flooring reinforces the utilitarian persona. The seats are manually adjustable and as soon as set, are moderately snug although not as plush as another Mercedes. The analog instrument panel is uncommon these days, however appears applicable for a industrial van.

Atop the sprint, simply over the crest and proper up in opposition to the windshield are some oddly positioned cupholders and a lined heart bin that accommodates a number of USB and energy ports. It appears odd to have these so uncovered to the solar and we surprise what would occur if the contents of a cup have been to splash out of it into the HVAC vents.

General, the brand new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter does not impress or shock, and that is really a great factor for a industrial van. It is totally wise with none superfluous novelty. Contemplating its effectivity and capabilities, this is a wonderful alternative for quite a lot of companies and would make good sense for city-bound, high-mileage use.

Stellantis is on a hiring spree in Malaysia, particularly for its manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah the place a variety of the automotive group’s autos are assembled. 9 roles have been marketed on LinkedIn by the agency’s expertise acquisition personnel, and one function particularly, particularly that of the battery meeting line launch engineer, might level to a specific mannequin set for the Malaysian market.

We have already got affirmation from Stellantis itself {that a} slew of merchandise is due for arrival as CKD (regionally assembled) fashions on the Malaysian market this yr, a variety that will probably be comprised of the 408, e-2008 and Landtrek.

The aforementioned battery meeting line, due to this fact, must be for the EV on this trio, which is the e-2008, which is provided with a lithium-ion battery of 50 kWh gross capability (46.2 kWh nett) to yield a WLTP-rated vary of 320 km.

This feeds a front-mounted electrical motor that outputs 136 PS and 260 Nm, and it could possibly obtain charging of as much as 11 kW AC, which is able to carry a full cost in 4.5 hours, or as much as 100 kW DC the place a 0-80% state of cost is reached in 30 minutes.

Final November, Stellantis introduced that it has been evaluating the manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah for its potential as a regional manufacturing hub for its battery-electric autos that will probably be produced for home and export markets within the ASEAN area.

Stellantis stated on the time that it’s “aiming to carry the STLA Medium platform to the ASEAN area” which is able to allow the group to fabricate multi-energy autos – combustion, mild-hybrids and BEVs – within the ASEAN area for the ASEAN market.

This plant got here below full Stellantis possession in November 2021, and has been producing the Peugeot 2008, 3008 and 5008 as of late final yr.

GALLERY: Peugeot e-2008 previewed in Malaysia

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Mild-duty pickups have change into a factor once more! We’ve got a Ford Maverick, Honda Ridgeline, and Hyundai Santa Cruz. It’s been awhile since we’ve had that many utes within the American market, which brings us to our Decide of the Day, a 1981 Volkswagen Pickup Truck. It’s listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Christiansburg, Virginia. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

Did you neglect Volkswagen constructed a Rabbit-based pickup for the American market from the 1979 mannequin yr via 1984? It may carry 1,100 kilos of absolutely anything. VW preferred to brag that it dealt with like a sports activities automotive – definitely that was a stretch, however the crop of vehicles in VW’s portfolio was recognized to have dealing with chops, so why not the Pickup Truck? Did you say it was FWD? In comparison with loads of American vehicles on the time, it in all probability felt like a sports activities automotive contemplating the cabin for 2.

Normal energy was a fuel-injected 1.7-liter OHC 4 with a four-speed handbook that was claimed to hit 50 in 9.7 seconds, with an non-compulsory 1.6-liter Diesel “shut behind,” although that sounds optimistic as effectively should you’ve ever ridden in a Rabbit Diesel. A five-speed handbook was non-compulsory, although I imagine it was normal with the Diesel.

There have been a number of trim ranges for the Volkswagen Pickup Truck. The LX added chrome-plated bumperettes and a extra luxurious inside. There additionally was the Sportruck, a flashy mannequin that got here with a five-speed normal. Different options included fancy paint job with particular striping, protecting facet molding, map pockets, middle console, particular instrumentation, wider radial tires on particular rims with trim rings, particular color-coordinated inside, entrance spoiler, and extra.

Likelihood is you haven’t seen one in many years, however right here we’ve a Royal Crimson 1981 Volkswagen Pickup Truck with an Autumn Tan leatherette inside, which suggests this one is the LX trim degree. Sadly, we don’t know way more than this as a result of the seller hasn’t included every other info, however the photos within the gallery present an odometer that reads 121,709, a tailgate with a Diesel badge, an inside with air-con and an upgraded cassette stereo, and a five-speed handbook.

Why purchase a brand new light-duty pickup when you may have a German-engineered ute that has the torque to hold the load and may obtain 39/48 mpg? Skip the lease and purchase this VW for $21,777.

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It was one other document yr for the Malaysian automotive business, with gross sales reaching an astounding 799,731 autos in 2023. That’s a large 11% enhance over the earlier yr, so there are certain to be some huge winners amongst the important thing gamers.

However simply how huge? We’ve now gotten the total breakdown of gross sales for every model, and a few of the outcomes will increase various eyebrows. To no shock to anybody, Perodua continues to guide the market, however its gross sales didn’t simply go up slightly bit – it smashed the 300,000 mark by delivering 330,325 autos final yr. That’s a rise of 48,306 models (greater than what fifth-placed Mitsubishi offered all yr) or 17.1%.

Second-placed Proton additionally had a relatively good yr, promoting 150,975 autos (up 14,949 models or 11%) – lastly reaching its 150,000 goal (albeit a yr late). Collectively, the 2 nationwide carmakers captured a 66.9% market share, the best since 2002.

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Toyota remained the closest non-national challenger, reporting a marginal enhance of 6,165 models (+6.2%) to 106,206 models. Behind it, Honda’s gross sales remained nearly flat at 80,027 models (down 263 models or 0.3%), whereas Mitsubishi offered 2,298 fewer autos at 21,719 models (-9.6%). Nipping on the diamond model’s heels was Mazda, gross sales of which shot up a formidable 30.6% to 19,124 models (up 4,480 models).

Elsewhere, the continued momentum of the brand new Ranger and Everest enabled Ford to put up a 51.8% enhance in gross sales to eight,858 models (up 3,021 models). An enormous loser final yr was Nissan, gross sales of which fell 27.5% to a spherical 10,000 models (down 3,785 models), however this was eclipsed by even larger losses from Volkswagen (down 1,200 models or 31.5% to 2,612 models) and Subaru (down 714 models or 28.4% to 1,801 models).

Within the premium section, BMW additionally posted flat gross sales of 11,973 models (simply three fewer autos offered), whereas Mercedes-Benz’s gross sales dipped under the 10,000 mark with 9,315 models offered (down 696 models or 7%). The marginally underwhelming efficiency of the large two has allowed bit gamers to put up enormous beneficial properties, together with Lexus (practically doubling its gross sales to 1,901 models), MINI (up 595 models or 49.1% to 1,808 models) and Porsche (up 631 models or 70.5% to 1,526 models, the latter beating even Hyundai).

An underlying theme final yr was the continued rise in electrical autos gross sales, led by beginner BYD. It entered the market in a decent 14th place with 3,728 autos offered, though the very fact it solely barely edged out BMW’s rather more costly EVs (over 3,600 models delivered) might be a good larger story. Forward of it was Chery, which offered 4,493 models – regardless of deliveries solely beginning in September.

We should always level out that Peugeot and Kia – each franchises held by Bermaz – have stopped reporting their numbers to the Malaysian Automotive Affiliation (MAA), which is why their gross sales not determine on this desk. Additionally lacking is Tesla, which isn’t a member of the affiliation.

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The Romanian crew behind the world’s first electrical MINI race automobile is at it once more. Whereas the purpose-built, first-generation Cooper SE will proceed to race below the “Racing MINI” banner in 2024, there will probably be a second automobile. Derived from the Racing MINI initiative, the newly based Interact Racing is swapping manufacturers whereas staying inside the BMW Group, specializing in growing a race-ready BMW i4 M50.

Horia Platona, Racing MINI’s improvement engineer and technical coordinator, is now a part of the Interact Racing sports activities membership. If his title rings a bell, Horia gained the 2023 Romanian Tremendous Rally Championship within the class the Cooper SE was entered. Nicknamed “Elsa,” the far more highly effective BMW i4 M50 faces a grueling job forward, racing on the 2024 Pikes Peak.

The 102nd version of The Race To The Clouds is scheduled for June 23. This long-running hill climb occasion, first organized in 1916, will characteristic a modified model of Bavaria’s M Efficiency electrical automobile. The i4 M50 will retain its commonplace drivetrain — a pair of electrical motors delivering a mixed output of 536 horsepower and 795 Newton meters (586 pound-feet) of torque despatched to each axles. Piloting the race-ready EV on these 156 turns a part of the 12.42-mile-long course would be the exact same Horia Platona.

As official photographs present, Elsa is at the moment a piece in progress, and its official presentation is scheduled for a few months from now. Earlier than making its debut on the Broadmoor Pikes Peak Worldwide Hill Climb (PPIHC) race in Colorado, the electrical car may have its motorsport premiere someday this spring. The automobile chosen by Interact Racing was BMW M’s best-selling product in 2022 and 2023.

Some might recall that the Pikes Peak race didn’t finish nicely for BMW final yr when Efficiency Chief Driving Teacher Matt Mullins crashed the XM Label Pink. Regardless of the setback, BMW USA and Mullins returned to Colorado Springs just a few months later to redo the run. The hill climb was accomplished in 10 minutes and 48.6 seconds, setting a document for hybrid SUVs. Nonetheless, the 738-horsepower luxobarge wasn’t quick sufficient to dethrone the Lamborghini Urus, which at the moment holds the title for the quickest SUV at Pikes Peak with a time of 10 minutes and 32 seconds.

Supply: BMW Romania