Motor Image recently introduced the EyeSight safety system in some of its models at this year’s Singapore Motor Show, and says it will do the same for the Malaysian market. The XV has been earmarked to receive the driver assistance system, but an official debut will only take place in the second half of 2019.
This was revealed to us by Glenn Tan, MD of Tan Chong International, during a group interview session today. He added that the EyeSight system will be included in a new variant for the XV, similar to what is being done for the model in the Singapore market.
Exact pricing hasn’t been disclosed at this point, but Tan said the variant is likely to cost up to RM8,000 more than the top-spec 2.0i-S variant currently on sale in Malaysia.
He added efforts will be done to educate the public and train its sales personnel in the coming months to better understand the system’s functions and capabilities.
Ahead of the enhanced XV, the new Outback (with EyeSight) will make its Malaysian debut in the second quarter of 2018. Its quicker introduction is primarily due to it being a fully-imported (CBU) model, as with other Subaru models in markets like Singapore and Taiwan. The XV sold in Malaysia is locally-assembled (CKD), and we’ve been told production of EyeSight-equipped XVs is slated to begin in the second half of next year.
As a brief recap, the EyeSight system is comprised of six technologies – pre-collision braking, pre-collision throttle management, adaptive cruise control, lane departure & sway warning, pre-collision steering assist and lead vehicle start alert.
GALLERY: Subaru XV 2.0i-S EyeSight (Singapore spec)
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2nd half of 2019?
you should push to 2nd half of 2018, why take so long?
those can’t wait will end up buying other brand this year leh.
Great kudos to Tan Chong! Although Ringgit had drop so much, Only RM8,000 more for EyeSight…
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Yes, buy other brand!
Lucky Causeway neighbors. Got all the best & latest rides, auto industry cud offer…. Hvin national car projek is a huge misstep for 34 years
But thanks to that we get affordable cars, unlike there.
it should be included as standard rather than charging buyers.
Bang, If not affordable, buy myvi la
2nd half of 2019? always slow in malaysia
..for the time being we only get Toyota Vios EyeSore..
Bro your comment made my day LOFLLL!
Toyota Vios buyers got Eyesight poblem. Kih3
Come on la, Honda offered their Honda Sensing on the 2.4L Accord with no additional cost
because they mark up the price so high?
Kawan, they introduced it with a RM2k price hike.
Increase price by Rm8,000 then harga runtuh diskaun RM10,000. Whats the point again, except to piss off early customers? Just like their strategy with Renault as well.
+1. Exactly. Seasoned auto industry watchers and carbuyers know that with certain brands such as Motor Image’s Subaru, should always wait from 6 months up to a year to get the same model with more equipment for much lesser money. Never ever buy at launch!
+1. Exactly. Subaru XV baru RM145k in 2013.
Yes, buy other brand!
Include eyesight and reduce vehicle price by 50%
For eyesight, think Tan Chong want to introduce from flagship model (Legacy/Outback) down to cheapest model, for whatever reasons. So it might be..
mid-2018 Outback (facelift)
early-2019 Forester (new model)
late-2019 XV (facelift)
Tan Chong want to start EyeSight in order with biggest brother first before coming down to XV. so it will be
Q2-2018 facelift Outback
Q1-2019 new model Forester
Q3-2019 facelift XV
I think delaying the availability of the Eyesight safety system until Q3 2019 is a bad marketing strategy notwithstanding the additional costs. Motor Image should strive for being first to the market. Perhaps Motor Image is confident of selling the XVs in big numbers minus the Eyesight safety system or just taking Subaru fans and supporters for granted? In 2019, I foresee many car manufacturers would be offering their own similar safety system.
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Second half of 2019!? Is that a joke? How utterly ridiculous – why do Malaysian consumers deserve a second rate product? Let’s be honest here, the only thing that’s good about the XV is the availability of EyeSight. How stupid.
If RM8,000 extra for eyesight and that 18″ rims could be best deal
Plus those moonroof too
8000$ for eyesight. 18″ rims and tires are super good deal
TAKE MY MONEY AND SELL TO US second half of 2018 instead
Subaru Malaysia please go fk yourself! Always long waiting for the latest technology. The technology already late to MY and still want additional 8k. Omfg! Such a great car ruined by Tan Chong!
2019 xv. should have.
1. eyesight
2. shuriken like current rim offered. not tanchong recycle rims.
3. sunroof min.
then i buy. make it early too.
late 2019, better to buy something else.
Reading these coments is why Malaysia will never be a great country.
Can apply windshield tint, eyesigjt affected?
Just hope that this model will be out on this month or next month, can’t wait for it. Is kinda dumb cuz malaysia have to be the slowest country to get this model. Sigh