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The facelifted Vios is now officially on sale in Thailand, and the Malaysian market launch should come soon after. There are not much changes externally – just the usual suspects of changed parts such as the front bumper design, grille, rear tail lamp, and a chrome strip on the boot lid. The engine remains unchanged ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on March 10, 2010 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
Honda used to have a compact MPV called the Honda Mobilio which was similiar to the likes of the Grand Livina and the Toyota Passo Sette, where a B-segment monocoque car was stretched and made into a 7-seater compact vehicle. The Mobilio was based on the Honda Jazz/City platform but its styling was just too ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on March 11, 2009 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
The new Subaru Legacy has been previewed in concept form at the 2009 NAIAS, or the Detroit Auto Show as it is frequently referred to as. From what was previously a sleek luxury cruise with that ever subtle tinge of sportiness, the new Subaru Legacy has grown rather large and has a noticeably high ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on January 12, 2009 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
A BMW Premium Selection refurbished car must have an approved and documented vehicle history, pass a 72-point check, and must be less than 5 years old or less than 100,000km of mileage.
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on December 6, 2008 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
Toyota have previewed the Toyota Camry Hybrid that will be assembled in Thailand. The Thai-assembled Camry Hybrid will be the first Camry Hybrid to be based on the Aurion-based Camry body. Currently the Camry Hybrid sold in countries such as the US are based on the JDM Camry, which to me looks more funky and ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on June 1, 2009 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
The all-new monocoque Kia Sorento XM is here, unveiled at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show and soon to hit Malaysian shoes when Naza Kia brings it in.The new Sorento is longer, with the A-pillar and dash moved forwards and tailgate moved rearwards (70mm) to increase cabin room in the interior. It seats 7 in 3 ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on April 5, 2009 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
Vince Burlapp managed to procure this shot of what appears to be yet another facelift for the US-market Honda Odyssey. The Yanks don’t get the sleek low-rider Odyssey that Japan and the rest of the world get. Theirs is something bigger with a taller roof and equipped with sliding doors instead of car-like swing ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on December 31, 2008 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
Unlike the Frontier which came with a 5-speed manual only, the new Nissan Navara will come with a 5-speed automatic transmission with an easy rotary switch for shifting between 2WD and 4WD modes.
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on October 17, 2008 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
The Ssangyong C200 styled by Giugaro is the first monocoque Ssangyong, and the first front wheel drive car from the company.
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on October 6, 2008 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
A whole new batch of photos of the Porsche Panamera 4-door coupe have been unveiled. As mentioned before, the Panamera will be available with in the classic baseline 3.6 liter V6 engine as well as a 4.8 liter normally aspirated Panamera S and a 4.8 liter turbocharged Panamera Turbo. It will be available with ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on November 28, 2008 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
Audi claims the new Audi A4L is the first long wheelbase version of a car in its segment, and they’re probably right. Long wheelbase versions are usually available for large cars such as the A8 and the 7-Series, but the Chinese market’s preferences favour more legroom, a larger interior and simply more metal for ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on November 17, 2008 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
In case you’re in the market for a C-segment car in a few months time, here’s a piece of news to remind you that you might have one more option soon!Chevrolet Singapore is now offering a “Cruze SS” bodykit for Cruze customers, consisting of a front, rear and side skirts, a rear spoiler, 17 inch ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on February 1, 2010 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
Click for enlarged imageThe new Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo is here, and it replaces the Vios 1.5S as the flagship model of the Vios range. The Vios TRD Sportivo is estimated to be priced at RM90,900.00 OTR with insurance, though apparently it’s not 100% finalised yet.The Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo project started off as a ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on June 17, 2009 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
This is probably arguably the most advanced C-segment car in Thailand at just over the 1,000,000 Thai baht mark - the facelift Ford Focus TDCi with a 6-speed Powershift twin clutch transmission.For a special launch price of 1,099,000 Thai bahts (approximately RM113,500), Thai customers will be able to enjoy a torquey and efficient 2.0 ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on November 17, 2008 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
A few members of the Malaysian media got to drive the Kia Koup today. Yes, the production model that was just unveiled less than a month ago - I believe our congregation is the first in the world to get to try Kia’s latest 2-door coupe out.I believe the Kia Forte marks a significant milestone ...Related posts:2-door Kia Forte Koup unveiled at NYIAS!VIDEO: Kia Koup …
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on April 28, 2009 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
When the E90 3-Series first came out, it was not to many people’s tastes. The signature L-shaped tail lamps were gone and the front kidney grilles had a little chrome bar running across the top, a design feature nicked from the 6-Series.The 3-er had also swelled to proportions nearly the same size as the E39 ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on April 6, 2009 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
The Perak government has purchased a fleet of Toyota Camry 2.4Vs for its state officials, a total of 16 units worth RM2.7 million, or about RM167,000 each.
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on December 15, 2008 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
New Mazda distibutors Bermaz Motor has just launched the new fully imported facelifted Mazda RX8 in Malaysia. The compact 4-door Mazda RX8 rides on an aluminium double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. Its large 18 inch wheels are wrapped with 225/40R18 low profile tyres. The RENESIS engine in the RX8 is ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on October 27, 2008 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
Now this is the 5-Series that alot of you will be alot more excited about - the sedan version of the next generation BMW 5-Series codenamed the F10.Sure the 5-Series GT may be a new-ish segment entry for both BMW and the automotive world but Malaysia is a sedan market.The next generation 5-Series will include ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on June 1, 2009 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry
It was previously announced that RON97 petrol would have its price increased (the plan was originally to float) in July 2009 to make way for a cheaper RON95 grade fuel replacing RON92 at RON97 prices.This July deadline could have been pushed back as Datuk Shahrir Samad has now announced that RON95 fuel will be available ...
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paultantk Posted by paultantk User Menu on March 21, 2009 at Paul Tan's Raves and Rants on the Automotive Industry

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