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Naza Quest announces the departure of Cergazam from its Chevrolet dealership network

Naza Quest has officially announced the departure of Cergazam from its Chevrolet’s dealership network. The departure came into effect from September 30, and will see the closure of Cergazam Petaling Jaya as well as the Prai branch.

Naza Quest Auto further announced that in line with its planned investment of RM50 million to set up a total of fiveoutlets within the Klang Valley, an additional two 3S centres will be ready within six months, located in Shah Alam and Cheras.

The two new 3S centres will join the existing sales and service outlets currently located within the Klang Valley, namely Chevrolet Kuala Lumpur, Chevrolet Kampung Baru, Chevrolet Jalan Ampang, Chevrolet Puchong, Chevrolet Kajang, Chevrolet Klang, Chevrolet Wangsa Maju (sales only) and Progressive Quality USJ (service only). The company says that existing customers in Klang Valley and Penang are welcome to further their maintenance and vehicle warranty with the above dealerships.

Meanwhile, up north, a new Chevrolet Centre in Penang is also scheduled to be opened soon, following the company’s current plan to have a total of 29 3S Centres in strategic locations nationwide by end-2011.

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Chevrolet Malibu set to be brand’s flagship in Europe

The new Malibu is set to be Chevrolet’s European flagship model – the midsize sedan, which debuted in Shanghai in April, will make its first appearance on the continent at Frankfurt and go on sale from next year.

European customers will be able to chose between two four-cylinder engines, a 164 hp 2.0 litre petrol and a 169 hp 2.4 litre diesel, with both manual and automatic transmission options available.

Specifications for the market include eight airbags, HID headlamps and a seven-inch touch-screen radio display, with wheel sizes ranging from 17- to 18-inch options to suit an array of buyer preferences. Nine exterior colors and up to four interior colour combinations can be chosen from, depending on variant.

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Facelifted Chevrolet Captiva is here – 2.4 petrol, RM155k


UPDATE: Full gallery from the launch event added

Naza Quest, distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in Malaysia, launched the facelifted Chevrolet Captiva at its Jalan Ampang showroom this afternoon. This introduction is the start of a busy period for the General Motors brand in Malaysia, which will see the Colorado pick-up truck launched here later this year. There are also a few new models coming our way in 2012.

Back to the main point. This facelifted Captiva was first seen late last year, making its world debut at the Paris Motor Show. It wears a bold new grille that totally dominates the front end; not too all tastes, but it sure does give the Captiva plenty of road presence.

It’s not just the grille, but the entire front end, including bonnet and headlights, is new. The wing mirror indicators are now LEDs, and the 18-inch alloys you see here are standard. The rear end is untouched, however.

The interior ambiance of the original Captiva wasn’t one of its strong points, feeling very old fashioned (green lighting, with Casio style green digits) and cluttered. It’s much improved now with metallic elements and a slightly revised layout. There are additional storage spaces and the redesigned dials and displays now come with Ice Blue illumination, a Chevy trend.

There’s also a new panel between the centre air con vents that quite high-end Nissan/Infiniti in style. It carries a digital clock and buttons for ESP, Hill Descent Control and Rear A/C.

Blank buttons are not in sight – the Captiva comes very well equipped. The steering wheel has controls for the stereo (with Bluetooth and ’3D Sound Stage’), cruise control and air con – the latter is new and very useful.

There’s also an ECO mode button (helps economy) and an electronic parking brake, a class first. Another new feature is Hill Start Assist, which holds the car on gradients (of 3% onwards) for 1.5 seconds after the brake pedal has been released, preventing rollback.

That’s quite a lot of changes for a mid life update, but the Captiva comes with a new drivetrain as well. Still displacing 2.4 litres (it’s actually 2,384 cc now, from 2,405 cc), the new petrol engine with Double CVC makes 165 hp and 225 Nm of torque, 21% and 2% more than the old model, respectively. This DOHC 16v Ecotec unit is now paired to a 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic, one forward ratio more than before. We’re getting only the AWD model.

The results are positive. Fuel consumption for this 1,860 kg seven seater SUV is now 9.1 litres per 100 km, quite a bit better than the old 10.4 litres per 100 km. CO2 emissions is down by 14% as well.

What happened to the diesel variant, you ask? We asked too, and Naza Quest bosses said that that one is coming in the fourth quarter of this year, which is not too far away from now.

Safety kit includes dual front airbags, curtain airbags, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, ESP and ISOFIX mounts for child seats. Imported from Thailand, the new Captiva is priced at RM155,185.20 on the road excluding insurance. Six colours are available, including a new Auburn Brown, which wasn’t on display at the launch.

Full gallery from the event is after the jump.
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Chevrolet Hari Raya Sales and After-Sales Campaign 2011

Malaysian Chevrolet distributor Naza Quest is having a Hari Raya Sales and After-Sales campaign, which will treat Chevrolet owners in Malaysia to a claimed RM3.6 million worth of complimentary car services.

The campaign will run from July 15 2011 to August 31 2011. During the period, new Chevrolet owners will receive a complimentary set of a Smart Tag and Touch N Go card worth RM200. The whole idea is that this will help Chevy owners avoid traffic congestion at the toll gates during the balk kampung season.

All Chevrolet owners will get a free 40 point check worth RM100 plus a 25% discount on parts, lubricants and labor for scheduled maintenance.

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New Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Captiva police patrol cars handed over for evaluation

Chevrolet’s Malaysian distributor Naza Quest handed over three evaluation “Proof of Concept” units over the the Royal Malaysian Police earlier this week at the 2nd General Police & Special Equipment Exhibition and Conference (GPEC ASIA 2011) at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

The three police cars comprised of two units of the Chevrolet Captiva and one unit of the Chevrolet Cruze. “I am certain that the Chevrolet Cruze and Captiva will exceed the stringent requirement of the police force,” said Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Naza Group Joint Group Chairman.

Naza Quest also provided a total of 60 Chevy Captivas for use as the official car for VIPs, guests and international delegates at the event. GPEC ASIA 2011 is quite an interesting conference, showcasing wares and services from exhibitors from 11 countries, including C41 systems, forensic IT research, criminal investigation, vehicle technology, traffic control and road safety equipment, task force technology, body armour, ballistic protection, non-lethal and self—defence weapons, first aid and rescue equipment as well as logistics.

Ministers, Chief of Police, Members of Parliament and other related law enforcement officers from 14 countries are expected to attend this closed specialised trade show which is exclusively for members of authorities for the business with police equipment, security technology and services.

Harvinder Singh actually saw the Chevrolet Cruze with police livery around a month ago at the Chevy dealership on Jalan Ampang when he was picking up a car for an upcoming online video shoot. It certainly looked the part – perhaps some high torque Chevrolet Cruze diesel for the police force too? :)

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Chevrolet Beat to get 1.0 liter 3 cylinder turbodiesel engine

Chevrolet will be adding a new 1.0 litre turbodiesel engine to their compact Chevrolet Beat hatchback, which will help GM expand its market share in India.

The 3 cylinder turbodiesel engine is expected to output 150Nm of torque, which doesn’t sound like a lot compared to larger 2.0 litre turbodiesels, but it’s a very good number considering it’s a small and light car and peak torque kicks in at a very low engine RPM compared to a petrol engine.

The Beat diesel is expected to do 24 km per litre, or 4.16 litres per 100km. Fancy something like this in Malaysia?

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Chevrolet Captiva to be used by cops for GPEC Asia 2011 – Naza keen to explore SUV as possible police choice

Sixty Chevrolet Captiva SUVs have been presented by Naza Quest to the Royal Malaysian Police for use as the official vehicle for the upcoming 2nd General Police & Special Equipment Exhibition and Conference (GPEC ASIA 2011). Apart from the 60 Captivas, which will be used to ferry the guests, Chevrolet will also be displaying a Cruze sedan and two Captivas decked out in full police livery at the GPEC.

The mock keys to the vehicles were presented by Naza Quest COO Datuk Maruan Mohd Said to the Acting KL Police Chief Datuk Amar Singh at a simple ceremony at the Chevrolet 3S Centre in Jalan Ampang today.

“Naza Quest is proud to be associated with GPEC Asia 2011. We are more than happy to present the Captiva to the Royal Malaysian Police to be used during the event. It serves as an important vote of confidence for Chevrolet brand and the reputation of the cars as a safe, reliable and premium choice for the discerning individual,” said Maruan.

“Chevrolet is also a preferred vehicle for United States police forces, as the high performance and versatility of the cars make them an ideal choice to carry out law enforcement duties. We are very keen to explore any such opportunities in Malaysia,” he added.

The GPEC Asia 2011 – a closed specialised trade show exclusively for members of authorities for the business with police equipment, security technology and services – will be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre from June 27-29. Ministers, Chiefs of Police, members of Parliament and other related law enforcement officers from 14 countries are expected to attend the trade show, with exhibitors from 11 countries displaying their wares and services.

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Chevrolet shows off double-cab Colorado Rally Concept

This Chevrolet Colorado Rally Concept made an appearance in the 5th International Motor Show in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A follow up of the Colorado Show Truck revealed at the recent Bangkok Motor Show, the Rally Concept and its predecessor is a preview of GM’s upcoming one-tonne pick-up challenger. But while the BKK Show Truck was king cab, this is a dressed up double-cab.

Equipped with 4WD and 18-inch “double ended” aluminum rims with 305/60 tyres, the Colorado Rally Concept also comes with high performance shock absorbers, height adjustable suspension and integrated winch on front and rear bumpers, with 23-metre long reinforced steel cables. The unique tailgate with cutouts is to improve aerodynamics and reduce weight.

Inside, the basic dash architecture is similar to the Bangkok truck, but with redesigned elements that go well with the “extreme” overall theme. Power comes from a 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine, Chevy says, although the main thing they want to show off for now is the styling.

Very macho. Gallery after the jump.
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 returns to Nurburging, eclipses 2008 lap time with a 7:19.63 blitz

In June 2008, General Motors took a standard Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 to Nurburgring, where it posted a lap time of 7 minutes, 26.4 seconds, driven by Corvette development engineer Jim Mero.

Three years on, the Corvette has returned to the 20.8 km circuit and recorded a lap time that not just eclipses that from the 2008 run, but enters the books as the sixth fastest for production vehicles – again piloted by Mero, the 2012 ZR1 covered the Nordschleife in 7 minutes, 19.63 seconds.

As was the case with the 2008 run, the 2012 car is a full production model with no performance modifications – the 1,512 kg car continues on with the LS9 supercharged 6.2 litre V8 rated at 638 hp and 819 Nm, mated to a six-speed, close-ratio manual transmission.

The Corvette does gets some upgrades for the 2012 year model, in the form of new, optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires – the competition-oriented tires are optimised for warm, dry conditions to increase cornering and handling capability – as well as a Performance Traction Management (PTM) system, which manages torque delivery for maximum performance. Engineers estimate an 8% gain in maximum lateral acceleration to more than 1.1g, as well as improved braking distance with these in place.

Whatever it is, you can imagine the new lap time set by the Vette isn’t going to cheer up Nissan GT-R owners any, in terms of bragging rights, that is.

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Chevrolet Colorado show truck on display in 1 Utama

If you’ve been curious as to what the Chevrolet Colorado show truck looks like in the metal, then here’s your chance to get up close and personal with the concept if you happen to live in the Klang Valley – the vehicle is on display in 1 Utama from today until this Sunday.

The hand-built Colorado – which made its debut in March at the Bangkok Motor Show – is part of the Chevrolet Transformers 3 Roadshow, which is being held at the Oval in the new wing of the complex until June 12. Certainly, it’s quite a meaty-looking machine, though it’s kinda dwarfed by the 22-foot tall Optimus Prime display that towers over the exhibition.

The extended-cab pickup, which sits on 20-inch wheels, is joined by the yellow Camaro SS seen at last year’s KLIMS, still doing its best to replicate Bumblebee in its untransformed state, as well as the Cruze Special Edition, among others.

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