The National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020) was officially launched in KL this morning by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It aims to push the country towards becoming a regional leader in automotive manufacturing, engineering and technology, and is very much an enhancement of NAP 2014, expanding on the outlines seen previously.
In a nutshell, NAP 2020 consists of three directional thrusts and three strategies as well as seven roadmaps/blueprints to be implemented to the year 2030. The directions include a focus on Next Generation Vehicles (NxGVs), Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and Industry 4.0, and the plan will incorporate the development of Automated, Autonomous, Connected Vehicles (AACV), light weight material tech as well as hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles.
Local carmaker Proton is lauding the government’s push in transforming Malaysia to a hub for the development and production of NxGVs and critical components. In a statement, the carmaker says that the new strategy presents opportunities to automotive industry stakeholders to introduce new technologies, while also elevating the skills and capabilities of local vendors.
Proton says that with its ownership structure (50.1% DRB-Hicom, 49.9% Geely), the company is able to leverage on its shareholder strengths – local ecosystem access via DRB-Hicom and access to new tech via Geely – to seize opportunities presented by NAP 2020.
“At this early stage however, Proton will continue with its schedule of investing in new products and technologies as well as plant and manufacturing facilities. The company will also continue to work with local vendors and promote investments in new technologies, especially through strategic collaborations to infuse technical capabilities and expand commercial viability,” the statement added.
“The unveiling of NAP 2020 shows Malaysia is moving towards the adoption of new technology vehicles featuring electric and hybrid powertrains as well as autonomous and connectivity technologies. Proton’s two shareholders grant us access to Malaysia’s automotive industry ecosystem as well as the technologies needed for NxGV models, one of the main thrusts of the policy,” said Proton CEO Li Chunrong.
“There are still many steps to take and Proton is confident with the correct policies in place, we will be able to contribute towards Malaysia achieving the goals set out in NAP 2020,” he added. More on the NAP 2020 here.
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So far P2, Toyota & P1 has already welcome to NAP2020 policy. But what about BMW, Mercedes, Nissan, Volvo, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and others. Hope will be the same method as these three car brands like P1, Toyota & P2 who already welcomed to NAP2020. However, Honda has already out of the game and decided to increase their prices. There is something why?
This is because Honda Malaysia has not putting their efforts to improve their aftersales services and quality too. But Honda Malaysia didn’t care about their people’s complaints and their satisfaction about bad services and quality, only Honda Malaysia is very greedy to sell their honda cars without checking their quality control as well as no AEB. That’s why it has already forced for Honda Malaysia to increase their prices and people will not buy Honda anymore.
2019 CRV 1.5 TC-P 2WD $163k, Now $175k
“The range-topping 1.5TC-P, meanwhile, now costs RM175,900 (up 7.79%, or RM12,709). Orchid White Pearl color is another RM300”
You won’t find any giant touchscreens looming out of the dash or any fancy ambient lighting. Material quality is decent and there are flimsier plastics to be found and not everyone will be a fan of the wood-effect trim
CVT gearbox, droning unnecessary
it feels lazy when you floor the throttle. The CVT gearbox in the petrol CR-V is slow to react when you feed more throttle, and hence, its not exactly engaging when you’re in the mood to drive fast, or need to perform a quick overtake.The suspension tuned more into the Firm side on low speed. On a typical hot weather, where the undershade’s parking places is uncommon, Quality of certainparts doesn’t last into 1-2 years of the ownership – touchscreen system, safety cameras and sensors coupled with the slow response for the replacement parts to arrived/claimed from the dealers.
Design – playsafe but too many H/V lines.
Unnecessary busy & curvaceous ,untidy-only saved by the side profile.
They should save the trouble/future critics, by hiring 3rdparty DesignHouse – AM, Infinity or just contact P.Horbury at Geely Global Design studio for the next-6thGen SUV.
CRV Now $175k
CX-5 Now $177k
X70 Now $123k only.
Better for P2, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda to be kicked out from Malaysia (shut down for P2)! These 5 scum carmakers are not WELCOMED in here! Malaysians only welcome Proton, the only brand that is selling “Real Car” with value and international quality
Speak for urself. Honda is still damn popular for everyone in Malaysia. City n Civic ketam turbo is everywhere.
Lucky China and Geely and Li Chunrong saved Proton. We should be utterly grateful to all of them. Now, all the GLC CKD car companies like UMW, DRB and Sime DArby (Honda, Toyota and BMW) all naik harga.
It goes to show how dirty our GLC CKD car companies are.
But China still love us and give us affordable Proton X70.
This shows China cares for Malaysia
Dr. Li we trust , all the best Proton! belilah Proton.
Proton and Global Partners Geely and Volvo
Advanced Driving Assists – ticked
Connectivity – the best in below 300k
Elevating local Vendor Skill – yes
NexGv, Hybrid, 2.0Turbo-Engine, EV,
FuelCell – already in a SP’s master plan –
coming soon
2019 Sale target 100k – achieved – ticked
The best in each class – ticked
Reduce Prices Added more features
2018 X70 CBU – the most value in its class
2020 X70 CKD – Reduce Price, added more features, Quality the same as CBU.
2019 Saga – reduce price, best looking sedan and cheapest in A segment
2019 Persona & Iriz – best B-segment sedan and hatch overall and reduce price
So far, the Only Brand, Company or Entity in Msia that is willing to reduced price and add a lot more features is “Proton”
Unheard, a brave move!
Continue to be the best.
So we will support you guys.
Good, clean, audited on each decisions, processes, from the manufacturing, procurement, quality up to managerial level and board of directors.
Is there a way to vote ur party in the next GE. Love it more if u can keep the originality – register it at R.O.S as;
“Perusahan Otomobil Nasional Pertama Party” with a shining ‘Tiger’ logo and a flashy motto “better connectivity, understanding and result driven”
Please prepare your candidate….
Contesting for a Parliament or Adun seat in Shah Alam and Tanjung Malim.
A series of mega Roadshow in your X70, X50, Saga and Persona
U have my vote……
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