Toyota Prius Coming to Malaysia: Price and Photos

1. I have good news to tell. The best selling hybrid car in US car market for years is finally will reach Malaysia market. To begin with, most people in the world love Toyota Prius because of its sleekness and fuel efficiency. Simple definition of hybrid car by Paultan as follows:

A hybrid vehicle essentially combines two or more power sources to move the vehicle. It commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles, which combine a combustion engine with electric motors.

2. The price is estimated to be around RM160k to RM200k. It is quite expensive but with the new Malaysia government policy on hybrid car, the price will be expected to be less from above estimation. Anyway, I can't wait to have one :)



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Staying Safe in your Mustang Never Looked so Good

Simply put, Mustang owners love to customize their cars. And when they go out looking for parts for their Ponies on the Internet, there are a couple things they expect from the companies they purchase the products from: high-quality parts, easy-to-navigate store, low cost, fast shipping and outstanding customer service, to name a few. These are exactly what you can expect from AmericanMuscle, the #1 aftermarket Mustang parts dealer on the Internet.

Start your experience on AmericanMuscle with some excellent, brand new Mustang tires. Having durable and reliable tires not only protects the investment you've put into customizing your car, but the people inside it as well. Our huge selection of tires come in many different types and sizes, for Mustangs from 1987-2009, so you're sure to find ones that are perfectly suited to your personalized Pony.

In addition to multiple different performance mods, there are a slew of custom design features to be had as well. We're sure your Pony could benefit from some slick-looking Ford Mustang decals, no matter whether you want some classic bumper inserts or need to trick out your ride with a set of rocker stripes or Lemans stripes. These decals will make a huge difference to your Mustang's exterior design and give you a custom look you can't get any other way.

Now it's time to venture into your car and consider what modifications can be made there. One easy, yet significant change could come in the form of a set of Mustang seat covers. These seat covers will give your interior a totally new style, and they're functional as well! Constructed from super-durable Coolmax ultra breathable fabric, they are guaranteed to prevent that nasty summertime condition known only as: Scorched Butt.

And for those unfortunate times when you can't be in your Mustang enjoying the open road, we proudly offer a selection of Mustang Pics. You can check out what some great AmericanMuscle parts look like on our customer's Mustangs before you buy them! And, hey - if you've got a customized Mustang that you want show off on our site, just submit your pics and a little info about your ride and its custom parts, and you'll see it on AmericanMuscle in short order!.

Smart Style for the Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette is another fast, sporty car - which when driven recklessly can be potentially dangerous. Though it looks fast, and can go fast, it's important to drive this sportscar responsibly on the roads and highways. But just because it's not going fast doesn't mean it can't look, sound, and feel great - even while obeying the speed limit.

The 2009 base model starts at $49,415, so you definitely want to protect that investment by driving safely and taking other precautions to keep it looking showroom perfect, such as investing in Corvette seat covers. And when upgrading your suspension components, for more safety and handling, choose an oversized Corvette rim with an oversized height and width. Who knows - a new Corvette exhaust might even help out pedestrians to know when to cross.

And if we're talking about fast Corvettes, no conversation would be complete without mention of the Z06. Its aggressive style and performance make it tempting to drive this car too quickly on the road -but remember, it's better to take those kind of urges to a track and receive professional instruction under controlled conditions. Don't endanger others! And if you have a C6 and want to get the style, some Corvette Z06 wheels will get you that sleek, high-performance look too - or take it to the track for a track-day outing.

Safety is as much about knowing your car's limitations as it is about driving the speed limit. The high-powered Corvette isn't suited to driving in wet or icy conditions - so remember to put it away under a Corvette car cover when the weather turns bad, instead of trying to pretend you're a drift car driver. Your Corvette will appreciate it - and so will you.

New Honda Civic 2009 Sedan Auto Insurance Pictures

1. Thanks to the Honda's proactive auto insurance dealer and an expert with a scanner (",), we now have a good look at the upcoming 2009 Honda Civic sedan. The biggest change is the up front, where the new Civic will get the family smile thanks to a redesigned grille and front fascia. The newly Honda Civic 2009 design seems exhibit the newly Honda City 2009, at least from the exterior part. Maybe it is just me though.

2. Out back, the lighting has been tweaked, but not substantially. Two trim levels have been added: The DX-VP and LX-S, presumably a value and sport package, respectively, helping Civic tweak its price points for broader appeal. The whole thing has an "incremental improvement" quality about it, which — along with "incremental weight gain" — is the same formula that's worked for Civic for about 30 years now.

3. However, all of these Honda magnificient features are useless if we don't buy auto insurance for women. I'm not trying to be a gender descriminator, but it is just for "safety-net" if anything happened to this luxury performance car. Understand?

4. Anyway, some good highlights on this newly Honda Civic 2009 are the incredible interior room, good steering, breaks and handling. Also, not to forget its gorgeous front bumper and grille styling, head and tailight assemblies, USB interface, Bluetooth, GPS and stability control. Yes, you heard me, the car has a built-in GPS!

5. Before I finish the post, I just want to warn you that when this Honda Civic car is out, your teenagers or kids will love it so much. Thus, as a safety precaution, don't forget to equip yourself with teenagers auto insurance. We never know what will happening in the future. Right?

The Best Performance Car in Malaysia 2008

1. Guess what is the best performance car in Malaysia? Among those listed by New Straits Times (NST) are Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai Coupe FX, Mazda MX-5, Peugeot 207CC, Peugeot 308GT, Renault Clio RS, Renault Megane CC, Renault Megane R26, Volkswagen Eos and Volkswagen Polo GTI. Pick your desired car before I tell you about the winner. For your information, I currently drive Used 2003 Honda Civics. Thus, you might tell me that I'm bias.

2. Truly, I'm not that bias as the judges were not me. Anyway, the NST judges ran riot with the Performance Cars, nominating a total of 17 cars split over 2 categories, while Autocar ASEAN (AA) only named the BMW M3, the Honda Civic Type R and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in the Performance Car category. The Honda’s double victory is well deserved.

3. To quote a line from AA, “The New Honda Civic Type R engine is a modern work of automotive art and the focus on performance is second to none. For those strengths and for having the guts to sell such an extreme product to the public, Honda deserves to be rewarded in this category.”

4. We can see from the list of nominations, that the NST team of judges had a lot of performance-oriented judges compared to AA’s panel whose opinions are more consumer oriented. No criticism to either on that count, but some of the NST panel’s nominees in segment are questionable, such as the Hyundai Coupe, 207CC, Megane CC, Eos and SLK200.

5. If you think of it, the Audi TT - the lower end versions - isn’t the last word in performance either. These cars are more show than go, though the eventual choices of the Type R and M3 were spot on.

6. After this, it is time for me to look for Used 2006 Honda Civics. Buying new Honda Civic is not an option. (I broke!) LOL

Perodua Nautica 2008: Price, Colors and Specs

1. For this post, I'll do Car Reviews on The Kembara’s successor - the Perodua Nautica 4WD which was launched few months ago. Thanks to Paul Tan for the resource and Oncar.com for superb services. Perodua seems to be approaching it differently, bringing it as a premium product imported from Japan (a first for a Perodua) with only one variant priced at RM89,900 OTR with insurance. While the Kembara took 60%, Perodua only intends to take 5% of the current SUV market, with sales of about 150 to 200 units monthly. But after months in the market, I heard that less than 200 sold. Hmm..

2. Why? Let's see in the detail. The Perodua Nautica is essentially a Perodua-badged version of the short wheelbase Daihatsu Terios/Toyota Rush. The front bumper and grille is different, and these along with the rear bumper are made locally in Malaysia, while the rest of the car comes completely assembled from Japan. For lighting, you get foglamps and projector halogen headlamps while the rear brake lamp cluster use conventional bulbs.

3. The chassis is based on a derivative of the Toyota Avanza New Car Pictures platform but has additional reinforcements to make it 30% stiffer than its derivative models. The suspension design consists of MacPherson struts at the front and a live axle at the rear.

4. The longitudinally mounted 1.5 liter DVVT engine is the 3SZ-VE producing 109hp at 6,000rpm and 141Nm of torque at 4,400rpm. This engine is also found in the Rush and Avanza 1.5. It is mated to a single overdrive 4-speed automatic, and a full-time 4WD system which has a centre differential lock which can be activated from a button on the dashboard. It locks so that the front and rear axles rotate at the same speed.

5. The shifter for the 4-speed automatic is located in a more conventional position between the two front seats, unlike another more premium-looking design which is available which positions it at an angle more towards the dashboard, allowing it to be much more closer to the steering wheel so that hand movements between the steering wheel and shifter is minimal.

6. Time for some dimensions - the Perodua Nautica weighs 1,200kg, is 4115mm long, 1695mm wide and 1740mm high. Interior space is 1800mm long, 1385mm wide and 1240mm high. The width between the front passengers is 700mm, and seat height is 740mm. The wheels are 16 inch alloys with 215/65R16 tyres. The cargo area takes 380 liters, and the rear seats can be folded down for more luggage capacity.

7. Additional niceties include electrically adjustable and flipping wing mirrors and a multi-info display on the meter panel which displays a clock, average fuel consumption, external temperature and remaining travel range. Understand? Later I'll try to post a New Car Review on different car brand.

New Honda City 2009 in Malaysia: Price, Colors and Specs

1. Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd finally brought us the 2009 Honda City. Before, we are just reading the coverage of Honda City 2009 at the other countries like India, China and Thailand, details of New Honda City and Honda postings can be found HERE. Now the Honda car that we are all waiting for is just arriving on the Malaysia market. Let's see the price, colors and specs of new Honda City 2009, according to my blog resource, Paul Tan.

2. The 2009 Honda City comes in 2 variants, the Honda City 1.5S and the Honda City 1.5E. The 1.5S is the lower end variant, priced at RM84,980 OTR with insurance while the top of the line is the Honda City 1.5E priced at RM89,980 and includes full specs such as larger wheels and paddle shifters.

3. The City 1.5E and the City 1.5S are both powered by the new 1.5 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine producing 120 PS at 6,600rpm and 145Nm of torque at 4,800rpm. No manual option is available. The sole transmission is a 5-speed automatic with two overdrive ratios. Strangely, the Japanese engineers at the Honda City launch claims only one overdrive gear with no specific gear ratio data available, but a quick check from the specs in other countries shows the following gear ratios for the City: 1st - 2.995, 2nd - 1.678, 3rd - 1.066, 4th - 0.760, 5th - 0551. Perhaps they have a different definition of overdrive, or they’ve re-geared it for the Malaysian market.

4. Anyway, if the data I obtained is correct, the City has two overdrive ratios with an additional one designed to lower engine RPM at highway for a quieter and more economical cruise. This transmission is equipped with a paddle shift feature for the 1.5 E model which allows you to swap gears using the left side paddle for downshifts and the right side paddle for upshifts.

5. The City 1.5 S base model’s interior lacks some nice features that the 1.5 E has, such as the compartment under the rear seats (which Honda constantly suggests you put your umbrella there), 60:40 split rear seats with a reclining feature, a rear armrest with cupholder, and it only has fixed rear headrest. Both models have water repellent seats.

6. The meter panel is designed with a triple-gauge design and features a multi-information display that show various “vital statistics” of the car. The two most important features would be distance to empty, which shows you how many km more you can travel on the fuel remaining in your fuel tank, and real-time fuel consumption which shows you how many km you can go per liter of fuel according to your current driving style. You can use this meter to control your driving behavior as it shows you whether your current style is fuel economical or not in real time.

7. The exterior between the two models can easily be differentiated by the front bumper and the alloy wheels. The 1.5 S has smaller 15 inch alloy wheels with 175/65R15 tyres while the 1.5 E has larger 16 inch alloy wheels with 185/55R16 tyres. The front bumper of the 1.5 E model has fog lamps while the 1.5 S does not. The 1.5 E also gains power retractable door mirrors (though both are electronically adjustable).

8. I believe that one of the City’s best advantages over its competitors is the telescopic feature of the steering wheel that is available on both the Honda City models in Malaysia. This allows the driving position to be optimum for tall people. I have always had a problem with finding a comfortable driving position in the City’s competitors. I am relatively tall but what makes it worse is that most of the height is thanks to long legs. Some B-segment sedans and even one C-segment sedan won’t even allow me to push the seat far back enough for me to reach the pedals comfortably. I had no problems in the City.

9. The telescopic steering allowed me to pull the steering towards me until my wrist could touch the top of the steering wheel, I was taught that if I could do this, the steering wheel was near enough to me for the best steering control. In another B-segment car, I was either stretching my arm out to the maximum to hold the steering wheel, or adjusting the backrest angle to a very straight and uncomfortable angle to get close enough to the steering wheel. A comfortable driving position will allow you to control the car properly, and avoiding accidents is always better than relying on airbags and your seatbelt to save you when accidents happen.

10. Coming to the safety features point, both the models are equally equipped. Both the 1.5 E and the 1.5 S has dual SRS airbags for the front passenger and driver, ABS brakes, EBD, Brake Assist, and a driver’s window that automatically stops when something is in its path while it is winding up.

11. Only five colours are available, but sadly no white or red! I asked Honda why did they omit these colours as the red seems to be the new City’s flagship colour while white seems to be quite a popular choice lately, but they said according to customer surveys and the past Honda cars sales colour mix, red wasn’t very popular so they decided to leave it out. The five colours are: Deep Lapis Blue Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, and Bold Beige Metallic.

12. I’ve only covered the equipment and prices of the Malaysian Honda City in this story, but there’s just so much that has gone on under the skin of the City compared to the outgoing model. For more information please read my previous detailed technical brief of the 2009 Honda City. That’s pretty much all I can cover right now, stay tuned next year for a test drive report!

Cheap Volkswagen (VW) Passat in UK Market

1. Breaking news! The new VW Passat CC made its debut at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. It is a 4-door sedan based on the Volkswagen Passat platform, but with a different body styling which has a much more sportier, sleeker roofline, intended to give the car a 4-door coupe look ala the Mercedes Benz CLS.

2. The VW used cars or new Volkswagen Passat CC will have the new 1.8 liter TSI inline-4 with 160 horsepower as one of its engine options, and the top of the line will be a 300 horsepower 3.6 liter V6 FSI engine. The venerable 2.0 liter TFSI from the Audi A4 and the Golf GTI will also join the lineup later.

3. It features a few technologies such as Dynamic Drive Control, which adjusts the suspension damping and power steering assistance characteristics to suit the driving pattern. Another feature is Park Assist, which is a self parking system where the Passat CC takes care of steering control and the driver only has to accelerate and brake to ease the car into a parking spot. ACC Automatic Distance Control automatically brakes and accelerates within a speed range input by the car driver, and also avoids frontal collisions using a radar sensor.

4. The used VW Passat CC can be found easily at the worldwide car shows, especially in the UK market. While the new ones will make its first debut in Q2 2008, the used will be followed later. So get ready to grab it!

Nissan Skyline GTR 35 2009: A New Dream Car

1. Nissan will continue building the GT-R in the 21st Century, providing the ultimate driving pleasure to even more people worldwide. In its next generation Nissan is looking to introduce the GT-R to markets worldwide, even got huge competency from other Japan car makers such as Honda and Mitsubishi.

2. Successive generations of the GT-R have consistently pursued the ultimate in driving pleasure. Over the years, the GT-R has continued to be a supreme-performance road-going car that delivers superb driving pleasure by responding faithfully to the driver's demands. Just sitting in the driver's seat of the GT-R produces a feeling of excitement!

3. With its unrivaled power, the engine has delivered outstanding acceleration and top speed combined with a driving sensation. A superior braking system has provided powerful braking performance, and an outstanding suspension has enabled the GT-R to corner with remarkable quickness.


4. The GT-R has been the showcase for the highest levels of acceleration, cornering and stopping capabilities. The delicate balance between the powerful engine and responsive suspension has been pushed as each system surpassed last generation technology. As a result of that never-ending process, the GT-R has continued to embody the most advanced technologies available in every era.

p/s: I love the rear end of the car. Looks gorgeous!

Audi A8 2008 or 2009 Car Review?

1. Guess what, I got this email about the prosperity life of people in Arabs. Well that doesn’t concern me a bit, because ya’know even you had a mountain of gold, your heart will never satisfy and would ask for another gold mountain and so on, plus your life would be misery as you want to protect the gold, not those gold protecting you. However, what I really interested on the email is on the car itself. What the heck of the car is that? It looks very awesome and sturdy. Should I car reviews it?

2. The sole hint that I got is the emblem of Audi. So after studying a minute (well took me some time though), I got it! It is new Audi A8 2008 or maybe 2009, well it doesn’t matter. Thing that matters now is the exterior design alone already could catch any eyes on the road. Lets have some kind of 2008 audi a8 reviews on this case.

3. The external of Audi A8 is already gorgeous but how about the interior looks of this Audi A8? What I know so far Honda is very remarkable on its interior design. Thus, could Audi A8 compete with Honda? Let’s have a glance on the interior. Check this out!


4. Don't ask me about the price or whatever spec related as you know, all items acquired by rich people from Arabs are not on the market. They love customized their toys. But if you asked me, the regular Audi A8 sedan on market, the price is in the range of USD66k to USD71k and its already quite expensive at is default feature and now you can guess how much the price of the car in the pictures.

New Honda City 2009 India is Officially Released

1. Honda has officially launched the 3rd generation Honda City in Delhi in the 25th of September, few days ago. The most awaited car, probably throughout the year has been redesigned completely with improved engines and features.

2. The new engine equipped in the new City is a 1.5L i-Vtec engine that produces a class leading power of 118bhp and torque of 149 nm while it assures a good fuel economy. The all new Honda City comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift for a more comfortable ride so that you dont have to keep changing your hands from the steering to the gear. It also come with a 5-speed manual with smoother wire type transmission.

3. The new City is styled in an arrow design theme along with wide, long and low profile stance of the car that provides great stability during high speeds.


4. The meter panel features a fuel consumption indicator presenting instant and average fuel consumption, and estimated remaining driving range, supporting the driver to drive in a fuel efficient way like most elegant Toyota vehicles such as Harrier and Fortuner. Well thats as far as I know, I heard Proton Gen2 has this feature too.

5. The new Honda City comes fully loaded with all active and passive safety features including ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with Brake Assist (BA), Dual SRS airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts and G-CON (G-Force Control Technology) body with a crush-proof survival zone. Honda believes that Safety of passengers and pedestrians is a first priority for Honda.

6. The price? At Thailand, the price is ranging from RM57000 to RM72000, despite of many good feature, this new car is priced reasonably. The new car will come in three variants and will be priced between Rs. 7.7 lakhs to Rs. 8.90 lakhs which if converted to Malaysia Riggit, it will be in the range of RM57k to RM66k. About the same price with Thailand! So what this is supposed to mean? Yeah, price in Malaysia will be in that range too. Hopefully :)

New Perodua Myvi 2008 Released!

1. After some years of being successfull best selling car in Malaysia, Perodua has launched its second generation of Perodua Myvi car. The last selling Myvi model which had an average of about 13000 sold per year, now moving into making new record this year for this new model of Perodua Myvi. Either is possible or not, time will tell. We as costumers will be the judges. So let's get ready to review the new model of Perodua Myvi.


2. So dissapointed. "Huh why bro? You can just being dissapointed by just looking at the pictures?? Come on.." No lah, actually I just learned that this new model of Myvi just touch up and improvement only on the "face". The system and bla bla bla all almost the same with the old Myvi that they release 3 years ago. Well, even so, I still can solute Perodua for making this affortable nice car for us.

3. The price is in the range from RM39k (lowest spec) up to RM50k (highest spec). So, with decent full safety system in the car, you can get by only price of about RM50k! Not too bad huh. The new Myvi model will come up with 8 different colors that will mesmerize your eyes. Talking about eyesight, no matter how many of times I look onto it, it is still almost the same with old model, Im not sure what do you think.

4. Meanwhile, the interior has some improvement and really can grab any women's attention. That's expected. So what are you waiting for guys, go buy this best selling car. Congratulation Perodua for giving Proton a really touch competition. More competition, more quality cars will be out with reasonable price. Heh.

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