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I believe the 4-star Euro NCAP crash test ratings is really a good selling point, for every where else except for the majority of Malaysians who are stubborn and ignorant..

Yeah, I’ve heard how MyVi fanatics bragged about their Daihatsu/Toyota counterparts scoring 4-star Euro NCAP crash test ratings, yet I still seen photos of MyVi turned turtle with both A- and B-pillar totally flatten (yeah, the MyVi looked like a slice of cheese cake you can get from Coffee Beans T&L :D). Guess where did the driver’s head goes?

BINGO! It made a hole on the tar road, being such ‘keras kepala’ he ‘was’.

Seeing that the i10’s crash test was done with the unit supplied by the Indian manufacturer, its result wouldn’t be far off from what we are getting here on our shore, unlike some manufacturers who uses ‘tin milo’ for your Viva’s body panel and … God forbids, the chassis itself.

To those who thinks that Savvy, being a 1.2 over i10’s 1.1 yet cheaper. Think again, you are compromising your life, whenever you are IN the car on the road, with 1-star less, it could make a different.

Alrighty, I started to sound like an advocate for accidents. I’ll go for the test drive tomorrow, woohoo!!

And someone reply the comment :

I cant understand the obsession with the ncap ratings.. ncap is just one of many crash ratings in the world. they are by no means an industry benchmark. a car with a 5 start ncap may not necesarilly do well in a US crash test(which is even more stringent) for example, because they all have different measurements, and criteria.

But the end of the day, would you still buy a hyundai just because its got ncap 4 star rating? There are many more criteria to look at.. would you totally ignore the possibility of poor 2nd hand price, suspect reliability and expensive spare parts?

look at the peuqeots and renaults, they all have 5 star ratings and they’re still not selling.

also.. dont forget, the european spec car probably has side airbags as well, which contributes to the 4 star rating. does the malaysian model have side airbags?

Comment again by someone :

I cant understand the obsession with the ncap ratings.. ncap is just one of many crash ratings in the world. they are by no means an industry benchmark. a car with a 5 start ncap may not necesarilly do well in a US crash test(which is even more stringent) for example, because they all have different measurements, and criteria.

But the end of the day, would you still buy a hyundai just because its got ncap 4 star rating? There are many more criteria to look at.. would you totally ignore the possibility of poor 2nd hand price, suspect reliability and expensive spare parts?

look at the peuqeots and renaults, they all have 5 star ratings and they’re still not selling.

also.. dont forget, the european spec car probably has side airbags as well, which contributes to the 4 star rating. does the malaysian model have side airbags?

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brader, inokom spareparts are not expensive lar… unless u compare with a motorbike la.

i drive a hyundai getz for 2 years already…replacement parts i mostly use inokom (local) parts since they are compatible with the korean parts. on average parts are about 10-15% more expensive than perodua. but then again i already save easily 30% more fuel than fuel guzzling myvi.

test drove the i10 already,

pros:

-overall good build quality especially the centre console looks luxurious compared to myvi’s third world quality centre console and cd player.
i really like the centre console especially the big display and lighting at night.

-pick up is not bad for 66hp…easily on par with myvi 1.3A. No kidding.Test drive yourself. Only at speeds above 100kmh then really hard to go any faster.

- auto box gearchange is smooth and not jerky

-good fuel consumption (claimed) yet to be tested.

cons:
-interior is small compared to myvi…more comparable to viva.

-no tachometer, no mileage calculator

-engine abit loud when revving.

-door is quite light and not solid …more like p2 cars.

Conclusion: good alternative to the boring endless sea of myvis and vivas out there.

The branch manager told me the first 100 or so units are CBU india. thereafter sime darby plans to make it CKD. So that explains why the 2 badges. They do not want to come out with different specs and the need to revise pricing again.

And this is the story about the new and recently launched Hyundai I10:

Hyundai Sime-Darby Motor has launched the new Hyundai i10 5-door hatchback in Malaysia. The i10 replaces the Atos in the Hyundai global line-up but in certain countries like India, both the Atos (Santro) and the i10 is offered, with the latter being the more premium product. In fact, the i10 we get here comes from India where both the Atos and i10 are very very popular products, instead of Korea.

All the basics that will make the new Hyundai a popular runabout are there: a small luggage space extendable via the foldable rear seats and a 4-speed automatic. It chugs along via a 1.1 liter Epsilon family engine (sadly not the new Kappa 1.2 liter) putting out 65.8 horsepower at 5,500rpm and 99.1Nm of torque at a lower than usual 2,800rpm which should allow it to feel pretty zippy around town.

Safety features include a 4-star Euro NCAP body, dual SRS airbags and anti-lock brakes. In-car entertainment is an integrated 2-DIN audio CD player with MP3 and aux input support. The interior is rather monotonous and basic with endless fields of grey but there is a slight touch of “high-end” thanks to the dash-mounted shift lever instead of it being in the conventional position between the two front seats.

So you have decent safety specs, an acceptable level of in-car entertainment, an automatic gearbox, an engine that puts out peak torque at a low-mid RPM, and a price under RM50k. This should theoretically be very popular with city dwellers, especially since its claimed to have a 17.2km per liter combined fuel economy. It’s also got nice styling, being the first Hyundai car in Malaysia with the new naming scheme and design language that debuted with the i30. But Malaysians are just too brand conscious.

The 4-speed auto model retails for RM48,888 OTR with insurance and comes with a 5-year (300,000km) warranty. It is available in five colors: alpine blue, blushing red, stone black, sleek silver and champagne gold. A 5-speed manual version (that is claimed to get 20km per liter) is also available but strangely Hyundai’s press kit does not mention its price. This story will be updated later when the price is available.

The badging on the car is a little confusing but somehow expected. It has a combination of both Inokom and Hyundai logos and badges around the car.

See the picture of Hyundai I10 and what you will say?

Further Enquiries and Selling Price Please Call:

Mr Azhar

Sime Darby Hyundai

Malaysia

+6017-333 9019

If you are interested in racing then you should opt for the Honda Type R models. The cars classified under the Type R series have been developed to perform well under conditions suitable for racing since it was initially conceptualized with this purpose in mind. Compared to the regular models, the Type R series have minimized the car’s weight while enhancing the overall performance.
Everybody has his or her own dream car. For me, it has been a long time dream to drive my own car. For years now, I have had this dream car in mind. Too bad I can’t afford it though; guess it will have to remain in my dreams for a while. However, there are cars that are both affordable and functional. If you are looking for these types of cars, consider buying Honda cars.
The Civic Type S, though not as popular as the Civic type R basically has the same appearance with the Type R but not as popular and not as expensive. This is perfect for those who don’t really care about the speed of their cars but more on the functionality and affordability of the car.

Another good and affordable car with a different exterior is the Honda Accord Type S. The Accord Type S has the same machinery as the Civic type S but different appearance. A buyer can choose between his or her preferred look and style.

The Audi R8 is an expensive piece of equipment that is well worth the price. The brand new model from Audi, which features either a 4.2 Litre V8 or a 6.0 Litre V12, will have a starting price of approximately 88,000 Euros.

The American buyers, on the other hand, will have to shell out just over $100,000 ($109,000 to be exact) for the base price of the R8. This should be the final price even though the model will not hit American markets until the summer of 2008.

This is a great price considering the fact that the car is built by hand from over 5000 unique parts.

2009 Mercedes SL65 will be powered by a twin-turbo V12 generating 608hp and an amazing 738ft/lb of torque, no different from the previous generation making it one of the fastest sports cars in production.

The recently leaked SL63 AMG uses the new SpeedShift MCT transmission, but the last iteration of the Mercedes SL65 AMG made so much torque it had to use a different transmission from the rest of the line, so it’s possible this generation will do the same.

Appearance is not everything, but with all that power it would be proud of under the hood, it is something to consider. And the new Mercedes AMG models don’t disappoint: new aero body work and special side vents - most likely to allow more efficient cooling of the brakes and under-hood elements - new wheels and tires - combined with darkened bi-xenon headlights and other tweaks to make sure the AMGs stand out.

Volvo unveil their design for sustainable mobility

Volvo Car Corporation is rewriting the rulebook on how we will use our cars in the future with its 3CC prototype being unveiled to the public for the first time at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai, October 12-14.

Under the bonnet of the 3CC is an electric powertrain that quietly propels the car to a governed top speed of over 135 km/h (85 mph) and delivers 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in approximately ten seconds with zero emissions. The Volvo 3CC has dimensions similar to a classic 2-seater sports car but incorporates a unique two-plus-one configuration, providing seating for two adults in the front and a unique rear seat solution for an additional adult or two children.

“With the Volvo 3CC, Volvo Cars is pioneering a new way of looking at mobility so future generations can enjoy the same freedoms the car has given my generation. We believe it is necessary to show new ways to reduce pollution and congestion,” says Lars Erik Lundin, Vice President & General Manager of the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center (VMCC).

The Volvo 3CC is the brainchild of the designers, engineers and business people at the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center think-tank in California. Their task was to create a `future-proof concept’ that would enhance sustainable mobility. A car not only fuel-efficient, versatile, comfortable, and safe, but also exciting to drive and look at.

“We want to connect in a positive way with consumers so that they say ‘I want to be seen in this car’ “, Lars Erik Lundin explains. “We want to add emotional value to people’s lives by offering an environmentally compatible car that appeals to all the senses, and which people want to drive.”

Despite its small proportions, the Volvo 3CC has been designed to feel spacious through organic lines, and light colors. Inside, the fixed eye plane ergonomics and low profile A-pillar aim to create a sense of openness aided by three transparent panels in the roof. As the doors open by swinging upwards, a floating dash panel slides forward to ease ingress and egress. A sliding seat system also assists access to the rear seat. The pedals also adjust for individual requirements.

In the 3CC, Volvo aimed to attractively present a concept that was focused on efficient mobility. This was achieved through good aerodynamics on a compact footprint, lightweight body materials, and an electric powertrain. Volvo opted to give the 3CC a high strength steel space frame and composite sandwich floor panels for safety and reduced weight. The outer body is a bonded one piece carbon fibre shell.

“The double floor used to house the electric energy storage makes the concept future-proof in that the layout can be adapted for the most appropriate powertrain in the future, whether it be petrol, diesel, biogas, or hybrid electric,” explains Ichiro Sugioka, Science Officer at VMCC in California.

“In Shanghai, we are demonstrating the electric powertrain, one of the most challenging to package into a vehicle, to highlight its potential where there is abundance of renewable energy that can be converted to electricity.” Wind tunnel tests resulted in an enhanced aerodynamic efficiency that is 30% better than the new S40 sedan.

With a potential driving range of over 300 km (180 miles) under certain driving conditions, the torque-to-weight ratio is roughly comparable to the V70 T5 but available over 0 - 3500 rpm. In typical driving conditions, about 20 percent of the energy can be recovered by regenerative braking. This performance is achieved using a drivetrain specifically designed for the 3CC, although it too is a prototype. The electric power comes from lithium-ion cells identical to those used in modern laptop computers that are packaged in the thin sandwich floor.

Front wheel driven, the Volvo 3CC at Shanghai has double wishbone front and rear suspension. The front suspension includes horizontally mounted adjustable coil over shocks that give a low bonnet line. The rear suspension includes vertically mounted adjustable coil over shocks. Due to the vehicle’s light weight and the power of the regenerative electric braking, unassisted brakes provide good stopping power.

The interior of the Volvo 3CC offers dynamic ergonomic positioning for both driver and front passenger. Unique solutions include replacing instrument panel toggles with proximity sensors that are activated by a finger as it gets to within 5 mm to adjust lights, climate, and audio system.

“Rather than refining existing cars and technologies for new markets, Volvo has listened, questioned and speculated about the future and developed this all new concept,” says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President of Brand, Product & Business Strategy. “We think the Volvo 3CC opens a door into that future and we will develop the concept further.”