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Dalam tempoh hanya sebulan sejak pelancaran pada pertengahan Julai lalu, Great Wall Motor  (GWM) Malaysia telah berjaya melaksanakan 100 unit penghantaran pertama GWM TANK 300  kepada pelanggannya. Pencapaian yang mengagumkan untuk SUV ‘off-road’ pintar dan mewah ini  diperoleh berikutan tumpuan hangat yang diberikan oleh pengamal media tempatan dan komuniti  pemanduan ‘off-road’ dalam negara.  

Sebagai tanda penghargaan, GWM Malaysia menawarkan pelbagai ganjaran eksklusif kepada 300  pemilik pertama GWM TANK 300. Antaranya, jaminan seumur hidup untuk Enjin dan Transmisi  kenderaan (terhad kepada pemilik pertama) dan penyelenggaraan PERCUMA selama 5 tahun  (termasuk kos buruh dan alat ganti) berdasarkan setiap 10,000 km/6 bulan (mengikut mana yang  terdahulu). Selain itu, pemilik juga akan menerima beg sandang Paramount Thule bernilai RM999  dan Baucar Kit Pengembaraan Thule bernilai RM8,000.  

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In just one month since its mid-July launch, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has achieved a remarkable milestone by delivering the first 100 units of the GWM TANK 300 to customers. This Intelligent Luxury Off-road SUV has garnered significant attention from both the local media and the off-road driving community, contributing to this impressive accomplishment.

To celebrate this achievement, GWM Malaysia is offering exceptional rewards to the first 300 owners of the GWM TANK 300. These rewards include a lifetime warranty on the engine and transmission (limited to the first-hand owner), and five years of free service maintenance (covering labour and parts) based on every 10,000km or six months, whichever comes first. Additionally, recipients will receive a Thule Paramount Backpack worth RM999 and a Thule Adventure Kit Voucher worth RM8,000.

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Great Wall Motor (GWM) menunjukkan komitmen yang kukuh terhadap pengembangan globalnya dengan tumpuan khusus pada pasaran ASEAN, termasuk Malaysia. Dengan prestasi jualan yang mengagumkan dan pendekatan penyetempatan yang strategik, GWM berusaha untuk memperkukuh kedudukannya dalam industri automotif Malaysia. Berikut adalah ringkasan tentang strategi dan pencapaian syarikat ini.

Strategi dan Pertumbuhan Global GWM

  • Empat Tonggak Globalisasi: GWM menumpukan perhatian kepada empat tonggak strategik yang merangkumi:
    • Dibina Secara Tempatan: Meningkatkan kehadiran tempatan melalui pemasangan dan pengeluaran di negara sasaran.
    • Dikendalikan Secara Tempatan: Memastikan operasi harian diuruskan oleh tenaga kerja tempatan.
    • Diusahakan Secara Tempatan: Menyokong inisiatif perniagaan tempatan dan penyertaan dalam ekonomi tempatan.
    • Integrasi Rantaian Bekalan: Menyediakan bekalan dan perkhidmatan tempatan untuk meningkatkan kecekapan.

  • Prestasi Jualan: GWM melaporkan peningkatan jualan global sebanyak 62.59% tahun ke tahun, dengan 201,500 unit dijual di peringkat antarabangsa pada separuh pertama tahun 2024.

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Great Wall Motor’s (GWM) strategic expansion in Malaysia reflects its broader global vision and commitment to the ASEAN market. The company’s impressive global sales growth and its approach to localisation are central to its success. Here’s a summary of the key points:

GWM’s Global Strategy and Growth

  • Four Globalisation Pillars: GWM focuses on four strategic pillars:
    • Locally Built
    • Locally Operated
    • Locally Cultivated
    • Supply Chain Integration

  • Sales Performance: The company reported a 62.59% year-on-year increase in global sales, with 201,500 units sold internationally in the first half of 2024.

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Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia akan menganjurkan acara pandu  uji awam ‘off-road’ pada 20 dan 21 Julai 2024, bertempat di M4TREC, 4WD Training & Experience  Centre di Semenyih, Selangor, bersempena GWM Tank 300 yang dilancarkan baru-baru ini.  Diimport sepenuhnya (CBU) dari China, SUV ‘off-road’ ini ditawarkan pada harga kompetitif RM  250,000 (OTR) tanpa insurans dengan empat pilihan warna menawan: Dusk Orange, Fossil Grey,  Crystal Black, dan Pearl White. 

Acara ini bakal memberi peluang kepada orang awam untuk merasakan sendiri cabaran dan  halangan laluan yang direka khas bagi mempamerkan kebolehan dan kemampuan GWM Tank 300  sebagai pilihan SUV ‘off-road’ yang ideal. Selain itu, para peserta juga akan menerima latihan  daripada pengajar profesional mengenai kaedah dan teknik untuk menguasai pelbagai cabaran  yang lasak semasa pengembaraan pemanduan.  

Terbuka untuk orang awam, sesi pandu uji ini mempunyai pelbagai halangan mencabar untuk  ditakluki dengan GWM Tank 300 seperti Log Bridge, Axle Twister, Ridge Crossing, Log Track, Hill  Descent, Hill Climb dan sebagainya. 

Selain itu, tawaran hadiah eksklusif daripada GWM turut menanti para peserta yang menyertai  acara ini.  

Untuk menempah slot sesi pandu uji ‘off-road’, sila RSVP di: https://forms.gle/Xi7ZuvMPo9jDJwEW9

Tambahan lagi, GWM turut menawarkan pakej hebat kepada 300 pemilik pertama GWM Tank 300,  antaranya: 

  1. Penyelenggaraan percuma selama 5 tahun/100,000 KM, termasuk kos buruh dan alat ganti,  untuk setiap 10,000 KM atau setiap 6 bulan, mengikut mana yang terdahulu.  2. Waranti seumur hidup untuk enjin dan transmisi tanpa had perbatuan (eksklusif untuk  pemilik pertama). 
  2. Kit pengembaraan GWM x Thule, mengandungi baucer Thule bernilai RM8,000 dan beg  sandang Paramount Thule bernilai RM999.  
  3. Siri Pengembaraan dengan GWM Tank – Stesen 1: ChongQing dan ChengDu, China.  Bersempena dengan pelancaran GWM Tank 300, para pelanggan yang telah  melengkapkan pendaftaran kenderaan selewat-lewatnya pada 12 Ogos 2024 akan  berpeluang memenangi sebuah percutian pengembaraan ke ChongQing dan ChengDu,  China. Sepuluh pemenang bakal dipilih melalui cabutan bertuah. 

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia telah mengumumkan ketibaan GWM Tank 300 di Pelabuhan Klang. Dijadualkan untuk pelancaran pertengahan Julai, SUV off-road ini juga akan memulakan penghantarannya kepada pelanggan GWM.

GWM Tank 300 terkenal sebagai salah satu jenama SUV off-road terbaik di dunia dan telah diiktiraf sebagai juara SUV off-road selama 41 bulan berturut-turut di China. Diraikan kerana bahagian luar yang lasak dan dalaman yang canggih, Tank 300 telah memperoleh pensijilan keselamatan 5 bintang daripada ANCAP. Sebagai pendatang baharu dalam dunia automobil Malaysia, ia bersedia untuk mengubah persepsi orang ramai terhadap sebuah off-roader dengan ciri-cirinya.

Sebagai tanda penghargaan, GWM menawarkan 300 GWM Tank 300 pelanggan pertama lima tahun atau 100,000km pakej penyelenggaraan percuma, yang mana dahulu. Selain itu, pemilik tangan pertama GWM Tank 300 akan menerima waranti Enjin & Transmisi seumur hidup dengan perbatuan tanpa had. Pada pelancaran rasmi, pelanggan ini juga akan menerima ganjaran misteri.

Enjin Tank 300 menghasilkan 217hp dan 380Nm tork, ditambah dengan transmisi automatik lapan kelajuan dan sistem pacuan empat roda separuh masa dwi-kelajuan yang dikawal secara elektronik. Ciri teknikal utama termasuk sistem kawalan semua rupa bumi dengan sembilan mod pemanduan dan kedalaman harungan maksimum 700mm. Pada bulan Mei, GWM telah membuka buku pesanan untuk Tank 300.

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has announced the highly-anticipated arrival of the GWM Tank 300 at Port Klang. Scheduled for a mid-July launch, this off-road SUV will also begin its deliveries to GWM’s customers. 

The GWM Tank 300 is renowned as one of the top off-road SUV brands in the world and has been recognised as the champion off-road SUV for 41 consecutive months in China. Celebrated for its rugged exterior and sophisticated interior, the Tank 300 has earned a 5-star safety certification from ANCAP. As a newcomer to the Malaysian automobile scene, it is set to transform public perceptions of an off-roader with its luxurious and intelligent features. 

As a gesture of appreciation, GWM is offering the first 300 GWM Tank 300 customers five years OR 100,000km of free maintenance package, whichever comes first. Additionally, first-hand owners of the GWM TANK 300 will receive a lifetime Engine & Transmission warranty with unlimited mileage. On the official launch, these customers will also receive mystery rewards. 

The Tank 300’s engine produces 217hp and 380Nm of torque, coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a dual-speed, electronically-controlled part-time four-wheel drive system. Key technical features include an all-terrain control system with nine driving modes and a maximum wading depth of 700mm. Back in May, GWM opened the order books for the Tank 300.

Like them or not, electric vehicles are now an important part of the vehicular ecosystem. Not only in Malaysia but across the world, and they are here to stay.

But let’s get one thing clear, contrary to popular belief, EV’s are not here to replace cars that run on an internal combustion engine, they will simply co-exist.

Now before you dismiss this as nonsense, let’s just give this a thought.

Internal combustion engines have been around for decades. Car makers and governments realised a long time ago that engines and fossil fuels are dirty, and they are no good for the environment.

Fossil fuels have been blamed for global warming and this has in turn forced governments to introduce laws that will ensure car makers only introduce cars, bikes and trucks that do little to no harm to the environment.

In turn, car makers have responded by introducing technologies that were unfathomable not too long ago. Technologies such as hybrid systems, thermal management systems, regenerative braking systems, and even the humble stop/start system are all products of the continuous search for the holy grail of modern transportation – zero emissions.

Could you have imagined 10 years ago that cars could would one day be able to travel up to 100km on just 3.6 litres of fuel? Honda achieved that astonishing feat with its City hybrid, and that tech is just going to get better.

Cars that run on fossil fuels today have never been more efficient. In fact, one could even argue that EV’s themselves are not very clean either since the source of power itself might be dirty, i.e., nuclear, coal or even wind turbines and solar farms that disrupt landscapes and require cabling systems to transfer powers to homes and industries. These cables run under or above ground which in turns disrupts precious habitats and such.

You could also argue that the massive amounts of mining that is needed to produce energy storing batteries is equally as disruptive to nature as the oil industry is.

There is obviously no winning here. But it is hard for some people to accept this fact.

Some argue that EV’s are the only way for the planet to be saved and that cars that run on internal combustion engines are as bad for the world as Lucifer himself.

All you have to do is visit any discussion page on Facebook or an online forum and you could be entertained (or irritated) for hours just reading comments from netizens having a go at each other about which powertrain is better.

Friends, like it or not the fact is that they are both good. Internal combustion systems are needed because a petrol- or diesel-powered engine turns the wheels of our economies. The day the final truck, container ship and cargo plane stop running on fossil fuel is the day you could argue that an engine that runs on fossil fuel is obsolete. But I don’t see that happening anytime soon.

On the other hand, EV’s are great for the urban jungle. If you travel about 50 to 100km’s a day and have access to a charger at home or at the office, an EV is perfect for you. Before you think about arguing that you can also travel outstation in an EV, I agree that you could, in fact you could also ride a bicycle to Penang, but you wouldn’t because it is too far and too inconvenient.

There are plenty of charging stations already, but there aren’t enough. Especially not for festive seasons or long weekends where the number of EV owners sourcing for a charging station is more than usual.

Stories about EV owners having to wait their turn for hours on end while the cars ahead of them charges are not uncommon.

I do have to acknowledge that new charging stations are being introduced on a near weekly basis. And this might soon improve the waiting time and all its associated horrors.

Some car makers have responded to this by introducing cars at both end of the spectrum, makers like Great Wall Motor or affectionately known as GWM.

The Chinese car maker made its debut in Malaysia with the Ora Good Cat back in 2022. The cutesy EV was well received but it was the sole model for GWM Malaysia.

Recently the company made waves once again when it previewed the Tank 300 at the 2024 Malaysia Auto Show. With a speculated price tag of RM260,000, the jeep lookalike with a Mercedes G-Class inspired interior was once again well received. According to GWM Malaysia, the Tank 300 already has close to 200 bookings, and it has not even been officially launched yet.

The Tank 300 runs on an internal combustion engine that is both refined, efficient yet powerful – the holy grail of engines for car makers.

But that’s not to mean that GWM Malaysia is shifting its focus away from EV’s, quite the contrary actually.

In March of this year, GWM Malaysia reiterated its commitment to the Malaysian market with the introduction of its second EV model – the 07 (pronounced as zero seven).

The 07 is available in global markets in two variants – the Long Range and the Performance. So far, the latter has only been previewed in Malaysia with an official launch set to happen in the coming months.

We drove the Long Range model recently and only have good things to say about it. Well, almost.

Design is always subjective and the 07 has a love it or hate it design. For the uninitiated, the design of the 07 may seem fresh and original. But for those who are familiar with the automotive industry, the 07 seems to have borrowed some elements from other car makers.

The exterior looks like it has been inspired by the Porsche Panamera, especially the headlights and the way the roof line swoops down and merges to the rear of the car.

There is also an active rear spoiler that sits tucked away neatly right about the point where the boot lid meets the rear window. Just like the Panamera.

And just like the big Porsche, the spoiler aids aerodynamics when it is in place and actively produces downforce when raised. So, it is not just for show.

But to GWM’s credit, the overall design does look like an evolution of the Ora Good Cat, so the 07 looks very much like it belongs in the GWM family. Afterall, both are built on GWM’s own Lemon platform, so there are bound to be similarities.

Design continuation is important in the automotive industry yet so is originality. Mercedes-Benz for example seems to have forgotten this with its latest models where the C-Class looks like the E-Class which in turn looks like the S-Class.

GWM on the other hand has hit the nail on its head with its design of the 07, though it may not be to everyone’s palette.

The interior too borrows inspiration from other car makers. Such as the centre panel that drops dramatically to merge with the centre armrest. This looks like it came off a Bugatti. But since 99% of the world’s population will never be able to afford a Bugatti, the design is not a bad thing.

The Porsche inspiration is also evident inside as well, specifically the circular meter panel. But that is about it.

The interior looks and feels like it has been properly thought out. It feels expensive yet simplistic at the same time. And while a number of car makers have a nasty habit of placing all the essential controls in the touchscreen infotainment system, the 07 still uses physical dials and buttons, except for one key thing, which I will get to shortly.

Speaking of the infotainment system, the 12.3-inch touch screen system dominates the centre of the dash and provides access to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Music is played back to the cabin through a brilliant 11-speaker Infinity sound system.

Back to what could have been better – as good as the 07 is, there are just two things that should have been better though out. The air-conditioning vents cannot be adjusted manually and need to be adjusted electronically through the touchscreen system, like you would in a Tesla. This is very annoying especially when you share the car with someone else and need to constantly change the placement of the vents. Or when you’re driving and don’t want the cool air blown to your face.

And secondly, the massive panoramic glass roof is made from a single, very large piece of glass which also merges into the rear window. This looks nice and makes the interior feel much more spacious than it is, but it also means that the interior can get very hot. The way to counter this would be to tint the roof but this would mean that you need to sacrifice the aesthetics of the panoramic roof. Unfortunately, there is no shade that you can draw to keep the heat away.

But that’s about it for the GWM 07 Long Range. The interior is a fantastic place to be in and if you don’t like the design of the car, the interior will soon make you forget that.

It is also a very capable car with a single electric motor that puts out 204PS and 340Nm of torque. This may not seem like much but it allows the car to see of the sprint to 100km/h in just 7.9 seconds and tops out at 170km/h.

As for range, the 83.5kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery gives a range of 640km on the NEDC cycle. We saw a real world range of about 540km, which is plenty considering that you can charge the car in just 32 minutes with a 88kW DC charge which are easy to come by.

An 11kw home charger will require 15 hours to fully juice up, but there is also regenerative braking that lets you send power to the battery while you drive.

At RM169,800 the Ora 09 Long Range sits squarely in the crosshairs of the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and the BYD Seal.

While the competition may seem like goliaths, the 07 Long Range is one that needs to be seen and driven to be appreciated, and if you do, keep a look out for the supple suspension damping and the impressive refinement of the interior. This writer has a sneaky suspicion that you may be impressed by that.

Specifications:
Motor: Single motor
Power: 204PS
Torque: 340Nm
0-100kmh: 7.9 seconds
Top speed: 170km/h
Battery: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
Charging: 32 minute with 88kW DC / 15 hours with 11kW AC

We like: Interior, refinement, features
We don’t like: Design may not be to everyone’s taste

GWM Malaysia memperkenalkan varian Performance GWM ORA 07 yang dinanti-nantikan, menandakan kemajuan ketara dalam misi syarikat untuk menyediakan penyelesaian pengangkutan yang mementingkan alam sekitar. Varian baharu ini menggabungkan reka bentuk yang anggun dan bergaya dengan prestasi luar biasa, menetapkan penanda aras baharu untuk coupe elektrik.

Prestasi dan Reka Bentuk

Varian GWM ORA 07 Performance menjanjikan pengalaman pemanduan yang tiada tandingan dengan pecutan yang mengagumkan, mencapai 0 hingga 100km/j dalam masa 4.3 saat sahaja. Reka bentuk canggih dan ciri-ciri canggih kereta itu direka untuk melebihi jangkaan pelanggan, menawarkan kedua-dua kemewahan dan kecerdasan dalam satu pakej.

Ketibaan dan Ketersediaan

GWM Malaysia memaklumkan kepada pelanggan yang dihargai bahawa kumpulan pertama varian GWM ORA 07 Performance dijangka tiba pada penghujung Jun 2024. Ketibaan tepat pada masanya ini memastikan pelanggan tidak lama lagi dapat menikmati reka bentuk yang mewah dan elegan, bersama-sama dengan kereta ciri pintar canggih.

Komitmen terhadap Kelestarian

Pengenalan varian GWM ORA 07 Performance menggariskan komitmen GWM Malaysia terhadap kemampanan dan masa depan pengangkutan mesra alam. Model ini mewakili satu langkah penting ke hadapan dalam menyediakan kenderaan elektrik berprestasi tinggi kepada pasaran Malaysia.

GWM Malaysia is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated GWM ORA 07 Performance variant, marking a significant advancement in the company’s mission to provide environmentally conscious transportation solutions. This new variant seamlessly blends a sleek, stylish design with exceptional performance, setting a new benchmark for electric coupes.

Performance and Design

The GWM ORA 07 Performance variant promises an unparalleled driving experience with its impressive acceleration, reaching 0 to 100km/h in just 4.3 seconds. The car’s sophisticated design and cutting-edge features are designed to exceed customer expectations, offering both luxury and intelligence in one package.

Arrival and Availability

GWM Malaysia informs its valued customers that the first batch of the GWM ORA 07 Performance variant is expected to arrive by the end of June 2024. This timely arrival ensures that customers will soon be able to enjoy the luxurious and elegant design, along with the car’s advanced intelligent features.

Commitment to Sustainability

The introduction of the GWM ORA 07 Performance variant underscores GWM Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability and the future of eco-friendly transportation. This model represents a significant step forward in providing high-performance electric vehicles to the Malaysian market.

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