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It’s that time of the year again when car companies want to make the festive season a more joyful one for you with money-saving offers if you plan on getting a new vehicle. Thanks to the coming of the Year of the Rat in conjunction with the Chinese New Year, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), which represents Ford in Malaysia, has attractive prosperity deals for the Ranger Raptor and Ranger WildTrak.

Until January 31, 2020, customers who purchase a Ford Ranger WildTrak or Ranger Raptor won’t have to pay for scheduled maintenance for the first 2 years (or maximum of 40,000 kms). Ang Pao worth RM2,000 and an exclusive Ford Performance Golf Umbrella are also included in the promotion.

Ford Ranger Raptor
Ford Ranger Raptor

During the same promotion period, the Ranger WildTrak will cost RM3,000 less with the cash rebate SDAC is offering. This can offset the downpayment, reducing the amount of the hire-purchase loan and therefore the monthly instalments.

Benchmark for pick-up trucks
Since being originally launched in the late 1990s, the Ranger has been a benchmark in the pick-up truck segment. Besides inspiring a trend to depart from the boring old utilitarian design, the Ranger also introduced, many class-leading safety features showing that Ford cared about the lives of its customers.

Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Ford Ranger Wildtrak

With the latest Ranger WildTrak, there are smart safety technologies which are on par with passenger cars. And of course, ‘Built Ford Tough’ capabilities ensure that the vehicle can take on any kind of terrain and provide many years of reliable service to its owner.

The Ranger Raptor – Malaysia’s first and only performance pick-up – will get the adrenalin gushing. It has Ford’s Performance DNA and features like the Terrain Management System, a huge Bash Plate underneath to protect against impacts and FOX Racing Shox dampers that will soak up the shocks from jumps.

Ford Ranger Raptor

Both variants, as with the rest of the Ranger line-up, come with a full manufacturer’s warranty of 3 years or maximum of 100,000 kms.

For more information the Rangers available in Malaysia, visit www.sdacford.com.my.

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The ‘12-12’ fever starts peaking tonight and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is joining in the celebration of the ‘double 12’ date that is the theme of a shopping carnival.

VPCM will participate with a first-of-its-kind Instagram-exclusive sale on Instagram for just one day (24 hours). 12 units of the Volkswagen Polo with the JOIN accessories package and 12 units of the Beetle with a free spoiler and VW Tint will be sold on Volkswagen Malaysia’s Instagram shop (@volkswagenmalaysia) at RM12,000 less than the regular retail prices.

To enjoy the exclusive deals, customers need to place a booking fee of RM500 for the Polo or RM1,000 for the Beetle on the payment platform using a credit card. Once processed, customers will receive a call from a Volkswagen representative for arrangements on their preferred dealership and to complete the registration and delivery of the vehicle.

Volkswagen Polo and Beetle
Only 12 units of the Polo and Beetle with the free extras and RM12,000 discount will be available throughout Thursday (12.12). If you miss the opportunity to get one of them, you can still get the Polo with savings of up to RM6,000 and the Beetle with savings of up to RM5,000 but you must place a booking before December 31, 2019.

All Volkswagen models come with 3-years of free scheduled maintenance, a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty and 5-years of complimentary roadside assistance.

“Volkswagen Malaysia were pioneers in this when we partnered with Lazada to sell the special edition Beetle and Polo during their 12.12 sale the past two years. Both editions sold out almost immediately, and this year, we continue our trailblazing streak as the very first automotive brand in the country to sell products on Instagram. We look forward to making history,” said Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM.

This is the first time an automotive brand is selling cars on its social media platform in Malaysia and Mr. Winter believes that purchasing a car online is now the new norm with the rise of e-commerce platforms.

VW and Lazada
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has found that online shopping is popular even for cars and has been working with Lazada on a few occasions to offer special editions of its models. Last year, it offered 11 units of a Polo in a Black & White edition.

For more details, follow Volkswagen Malaysia on Instagram at @volkswagenmalaysia or visit https://bit.ly/2RDlNzW . To know more about the Polo, Beetle and other models available in Malaysia, visit www.volkswagen.com.my.

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Quill Automobiles, Ingress Auto and Wheelcorp Premium, which represent the BMW and MINI brands in the Klang Valley, will transform The Marquee at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre into the largest BMW and MINI dealership in the city centre this weekend (December 6 – 8). Billed as ‘a one-of-a-kind event’, the BMW Year-End Expo 2019 will have over 90 vehicles on display from both brands from 10 am to 7 pm each day. 

BMW

MINI Malaysia

As would be expected, the dealers will have special offers for those who want to shop for a new car to have in the porch or garage this Christmas or for the new year. The offers will include a special 6 Years and 5 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty programme; special financing rates from 0.33% (terms and conditions apply); and complimentary one-year BMW Comprehensive Motor Insurance. 

They will also be able to find out about BMW M Performance Parts which enhance the sportiness of a BMW and of course, check out the lifestyle items from BMW and MINI.

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With just 2 months left to 2019, MINI Malaysia is giving customers a chance to benefit from the brand’s 60th anniversary year celebrations. Commenting on the latest promotions, Harald Hoelzl, MD of BMW Group Malaysia said: “2019 marks yet another milestone for us at MINI as we celebrate our 60th year anniversary, and we want to extend that celebration to MINIacs across Malaysia who have helped grow our brand to where we are today. Taking the premium ownership experience to yet another level, we are introducing a limited-time offering for new owners of vehicles from the MINI portfolio.”

MINI Malaysia
The MINI range for the Malaysian market

With The Great British Deal offered at all MINI dealerships, customers who purchase a new MINI can enjoy significantly lower monthly instalments, starting from RM2,388 with MINI Balloon Financing, at a lowered interest rate starting from 0.77% for MINI vehicles purchased from now to December 31, 2019. New owners will also enjoy insurance rebate of RM2,000 off MINI vehicles with the MINI Financing plan.

All newly-registered MINI vehicles come with a 4-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service; 24-Hour Roadside Assistance and MINI Black Card membership.

And every customer who purchases any MINI model during the campaign period, an automatic contest entry will be entered for one lucky owner to win an all-expense-paid trip to Great Britain for two.

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From today until the end of 2019, special hire-purchase (H-P) loan interest rates as low as 0.88% per annum are available for those who want to buy a new Mitsubishi Triton. Alternatively, instead of the low interest rates, customers can opt for cash rebates of up to RM10,000 (depending on the variant).

This promotion is in conjunction with the upcoming year-end festivities and is available only for H-P loans taken from Maybank or Public Bank (terms and conditions apply). The chart below shows the special offers for the different variants.

Mitsubishi Triton

Besides the offers for the Triton, there are also special offers for the Outlander SUV which is available with 2.0-litre or 2.4-litre petrol engines. Cash rebates of up to RM4,000 are offered plus 2-Years of Free Scheduled Maintenance and RM2,000, and 2-Years of Free Scheduled Maintenance, respectively.

Mitsubishi Outlander and ASX

For those who want something smaller, there’s the ASX. Though in the market for some time now, it is still good value for money with prices starting from RM118,866. 4WD and 2WD versions are available and if you buy one during the promotion period, you can get a cash rebate of up to RM12,000.

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BHPetrol

Buying a new car is a better idea than buying a used one. You get not just a brand new car, never driven before but also a warranty to cover defects over a number of years and (depending on the company), free scheduled service which saves you money. But for many, even though the gap has narrowed, it is still not easy for them to commit to taking a H-P (hire-purchase) loan to buy a new car.

Up to 100% financing
To help those who want to own a new Proton, specifically fresh graduates and government employees, Proton and Bank Rakyat are collaborating to offer special financial packages that can provide up to 100% financing. To be eligible for the packages, the applicants must be Malaysians who are new graduates aged between 20 to 30 years, or government employees aged between 18 to 60 years old.

There are two special packages, which run until December 31, 2019: An-Naqlu 1 – which offers 90% financing starting at an attractive rate of 2.88% per annum; and An-Naqlu 2 – which offers 100% financing starting at 3.30% per annum. Models available for these packages are the Persona, Iriz, Exora and Saga.

Proton Bank Rakyat financing packages

Special service and insurance schemes
“Under this special scheme, Bank Rakyat offers customers easy financing approval, while Proton makes it more attractive with a free service package of up to 2 years, depending on the models that they choose,” said Fazli Hisham Shukor, Director of Corporate Sales at Proton.

Proton service
Customers will also get free scheduled service for up to 2 years (depending on the model chosen), which helps to save money too.

On top of this, customers will also benefit from an enhanced insurance package. Designed with Etiqa Takaful and Zurich Takaful, the Proton Insurance Programme provides customers special coverage which includes key care cover, flood relief allowance and also all driver coverage, including a guarantee of zero excess charges for Proton vehicles up to 10 years old.

More information can be obtained at Proton outlets nationwide. Companies interested in fleet programmes can send in their requests to corporatesales@proton.com.

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The nation’s premier Perodua event – MYPerodua Nation – will be on from September 20 – 22 at the Setia City Oval Lawn in Setia Alam, Selangor, and Malaysia’s No. 1 carmaker expects some 25,000 people to attend – the biggest ever for the event.

“Following successful events in Shah Alam in 2017 and Sungai Petani in 2018, MYPerodua Nation 2019 promises an exciting and fun-filled weekend for all like never before,” said Perodua President & CEO, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad.

MYPerodua Nation
Scenes from the past two MYPerodua Nation events

Special deals for new cars and accessories
“With attractive offers on new vehicles, including special deals for e-hailing operators, students and graduates, plus aftersales offers on selected GearUp bodykits and packages, lubricants, parts and accessories, there simply isn’t a better time or place to be or become a Perodua customer than at MYPerodua Nation 2019!” he added. Perodua’s financial and insurance partners will also be there to facilitate the purchase process for the vehicles.

Perodua
GearUp accessories and other carcare products approved by Perodua are available at special prices during the event.

For customers’ benefit, Perodua’s entire value chain will be there, including Perodua Total Protect Plus, Perodua Pre-Owned Vehicles, GearUp accessories and merchandise, parts, Perodua Genuine Oil and the UFirst loyalty programme – all in one place.

BHPetrol

Getting closer to customers
“MYPerodua Nation gives us an opportunity to get closer to our customers, learn more about their ever-changing needs and wants, and find out how we can best satisfy them. We are looking forward to doing a lot of on-ground engagement with the public over the 3-day event,” Dato’ Zainal said.

Perodua A.S.A.
Visitors will be able to experience Perodua’s A.S.A. driver assistance system which can automatically brake the car if the driver does not take action when a collision is likely.

Visitors can also make service appointments, inspect their vehicles with Tweckbot, test-drive the latest models, experience Advanced Safety Assist (ASA), take a trip through Perodua’s 26-year history at the Perodua Journey booth, and take part in fun competitions. Kids – who could one day also be Perodua’s customers – can enjoy the bungee trampoline, clay model colouring, virtual reality racing and drift tricycle activities.

There will also be a variety of performances and special appearances by renowned artistes such as Bunkface, Aman RA, Naim Daniel and more.

New Produa Axia
It’s no secret that there’s going to be a new Axia in the showrooms soon and orders are even being accepted. Chances are the company will use the event to showcase the new model.

“As a People First company that has put Malaysia on wheels for over a quarter of a century, Perodua owes much of its success to the Malaysian public. MYPerodua Nation therefore is as much a celebration of the Malaysian people as it is of Perodua. We dedicate it to all of you. See you there!” said Dato’ Zainal.

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Visit www.perodua.com.my for information on the company’s products and services

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If you’ve been thinking of getting a new vehicle this year, this month and the next would be a good time to find great deals. Various companies are celebrating the Merdeka season by giving their customers special offers and at the NAZA Automotive Group, there are models from three different cars brands to choose from. There should definitely be something for you!

Kia

NAZA Kia Malaysia will reward 62 lucky customers
Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, will start its ‘Fuel your Freedom, Discover Malaysia with Kia’ campaign from tomorrow. During the period until September 30, 2019, 62 customers who purchase and register a new Kia vehicle will be rewarded with RM620 worth of petrol vouchers to discover Malaysia!

Peugeot 5008

Special price for Peugeot 5008
Prefer a European SUV? Nasim Sdn Bhd, which represents Peugeot in Malaysia, will let you drive home a new 5008 SUV – winner of multiple awards – for RM161,888. This special price is applicable during August and September 2019, while stocks are available.

Citroen

Premium affordably-priced MPV from Citroen
The Grand C4 Space Tourer is a premium family-friend MPV from Citroen. Buy one before September 30, 2019 and you pay only RM139,888 to Naza Euro Motors. Apart from the typical design flair of Citroens, the Grand C4 Space Tourer comes with an Advanced Comfort programme  and state-of-the-art safety features as well as latest-generation technologies for provide a safe and enjoyable journey.

For more information about the models available from each brand, click on the links below to visit their respective websites:

NAZA Kia Malaysia – www.kia.com/my | Nasim Sdn Bhd – www.peugeot.com.my | NAZA Euro Motors – www.citroen.com.my

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Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) doesn’t let a year go by without making the Merdeka/Malaysia Day celebrations special for its customers. This year, the company’s sales promotion focusses on its Ranger model line with extras for those who buy and register a new vehicle during the promotion period.

The extras for 2019
From August 1 to September 30 2019, customers who purchase either the Ranger WildTrak or Ranger Raptor will enjoy free scheduled maintenance for the first 2 years. Additionally, they will receive a complimentary PETRONAS Gift Card pre-loaded with RM1,000 for purchases at PETRONAS stations nationwide.

Ford Ranger Raptor
Ford Ranger Raptor

Customers who prefer the Ranger WildTrak and become owners during this promotional period will receive a rebate of RM3,000, reducing the H-P loan they take and therefore lowering the monthly instalments.

“We are constantly looking for meaningful ways to appreciate our customers. This new deal offers customers more peace of mind and value-add with free maintenance and attractive rewards in conjunction with the upcoming celebrations,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, Managing Director of SDAC.

Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Ford Ranger Wildtrak

SDAC’s Motor Insurance Package
With their vehicle purchase, they can also opt for the Sime Darby Auto Connexion Motor Insurance Package which offers additional benefits and privileges for greater peace of mind.

For example, besides 24-hour emergency towing and roadside repair, approval for estimation on repair works below RM20,000 can be obtained within 24 hours (terms and conditions apply). You have the option either to get full compensation for theft or total loss based on agreed value for the first 10 years (T&C apply).

Both variants, as with the rest of the Ranger line-up, come with a full manufacturer’s warranty of 3 years or maximum of 100,000 kms.

Built Ford Tough
Since its introduction in the 1990s, the Ranger has been a benchmark for pick-up trucks, especially with its ‘Built Ford Tough’ reputation.

A benchmark for pick-up models
Since being introduced in the ASEAN region first – and then globally – in the 1990s, the Ranger has proven in many ways to be the industry benchmark in the pick-up truck segment. Various generations have received awards in Malaysia and other markets for product excellence.

The popularity of the Ranger continues in 2018 as SDAC reported that its sales performance gained 1.7 percentage points from the same period last year to 17.2% in the pick-up segment.

“The ‘Built Ford Tough’ Ranger continues to earn the favour of customers across the country and build on its growing success in the market,” said Truong Kim Phong, MD, Asia Pacific Emerging Markets, Ford Motor Company.

Visit www.sdac-ford.com.my to locate a showroom in Malaysia where you can view, test or purchase a Ranger.

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Owners of the Isuzu D-MAX generally have an active lifestyle, part of the reason why they bought the popular pick-up model. It’s an ideal vehicle for work and for going on holidays, exploring our beautiful country.

“When you throw versatility and comfort into the mix, what you have is a vehicle that is the perfect holiday or work buddy,” adds Masayuki Suzuki, COO of Isuzu Malaysia. He notes too that, by design and through its shared DNA with Isuzu commercial trucks, ‘the D-Max performs with tenacious dependability and amazing fuel efficiency’.

Now, for those who want to even more exciting adventures and in distant lands with totally different environments, Isuzu Malaysia is offering the chance to experience a dream holiday in the ‘Isuzu Win an Adventure of a Lifetime’ contest. Open to customers who purchase and register a new D-MAX from authorised Isuzu dealerships between now and September 30, 2019, the contest offers holiday packages for 10 lucky customers.

Iceland (left) is the destination for the Grand Prize winner, while destinations for 9 other winners include Turkey (right), Greece and Korea. While each winner can bring a partner along, Isuzu Malaysia doesn’t mention that they can also bring their new D-MAX with them for the adventure.

Holiday packages overseas for 10 lucky customers
Besides the Grand Prize of a 10-day holiday for two to Iceland, there are also prizes to destinations such as Greece, Turkey and Korea. All winners will enjoy accommodation in 4-star hotels with tours and meals included during the stay.

After the vehicle purchase and registration have been finalised, each customer can enter the contest by submitting a 100-word slogan which starts with ‘I Chose Isuzu D-Max because……..’. The winners will be randomly selected through computerized system by a third party, with the slogans also being considered as judging criteria.

Isuzu D-MAX
To be eligible to enter the contest, customers need to purchase and register any of the latest D-MAX RT85 models by September 30, 2019.

Enjoy what the world has to offer
“The ‘Isuzu Win an Adventure of a Lifetime’ contest is our way of encouraging Malaysians to take that step back to enjoy what the world has to offer. Through vehicles that have the range and versatility such as the Isuzu D-Max, we are encouraged to explore and experience the myriad of attractions that Malaysia and the world have to offer,” said Mr. Suzuki.

Information about the contest and Isuzu vehicles can be obtained at authorised Isuzu dealerships nationwide. To locate a dealer, visit www.isuzu.net.my/pickup. Contest terms and conditions can also be found at the Isuzu D-MAX Malaysia Facebook page.

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