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In Cars, International News, Mercedes-Benz / By Jonathan Lee / / 0 comment
It’s been nearly a year since the W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was shown, but the sixth-generation executive sedan has finally landed in ASEAN. Shown at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), the new car is being offered in Thailand in diesel mild hybrid and petrol plug-in hybrid models, with no pure petrol variant in sight (yet).
The good news is that despite the greater sophistication, the starting price has held station at 3,990,000 baht (RM517,100) for the E220d AMG Line. The car you see here is the PHEV version, the E350e AMG Dynamic, which costs 4,250,000 baht (RM550,700).
Engine options include a 2.0 litre OM654 four-cylinder turbodiesel in the E220d that produces 192 PS at 3,600 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from 1,800 to 2,800 rpm. Sandwiched between it and the nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox is a 23 PS/220 Nm electric motor that forms part of a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Fuel consumption is rated at between 4.8 and 5.5 litres per 100 km.
This E350e – badged as the E300e everywhere else – is instead powered by a 2.0 litre M254 turbo petrol mill, churning out 204 PS and 350 Nm. You also get a 129 PS/440 Nm electric motor to provide a total system output of 313 PS and 550 Nm, enabling the car to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 236 km/h.
Meanwhile, combined fuel consumption is rated at between 0.5 and 0.8 litres per 100 km. A 25.4 kWh battery provides an all-electric range of between 97 and 115 km on a single charge. In the Land of Smiles, the E350e can be charged with a DC fast charger at up to 55 kW, taking 30 minutes for a full charge.
As the variant names suggest, both models come with the AMG Line bodykit, along with the rather showy three-pointed star graphic on the grille (with a gloss black surround, just like the EQ electric models) and even the LED taillights. Standard equipment includes LED High Performance reflector headlights and 19-inch five-spoke AMG alloy wheels.
Moving up to the E350e nets you the classier Digital Light projector headlights, an illuminated grille and 20-inch multi-spoke alloys. Inside, the E220d and E350e are fitted with the MBUX Superscreen that consists of a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, a 14.4-inch infotainment touchscreen and a second 12.3-inch touchscreen for the front passenger.
The E220d is also fitted with powered, heated and ventilated front sports seats with memory and lumbar adjustment, leather upholstery, gloss black interior trim, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Qi wireless charger, dual-zone climate control, an interior camera, a 360-degree camera system and a hands-free powered boot lid.
Exclusive to the E350e are a head-up display, active ambient lighting, acoustic glass for the windscreen and side windows, open-pore black ash wood trim, the MBUX Interior Assistant and a Burmester 4D surround sound system.
Safety-wise, the E-Class comes as standard with seven airbags, stability control and the Driving Assistance Plus package that includes autonomous emergency braking, Distronic adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, evasive steering assist, blind spot monitoring, park assist and adaptive high beam.
GALLERY: W214 Mercedes-Benz E350e at BIMS 2024
In Advertorial / By Harvinder Sidhu /
This month, the Malaysian government introduced the Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 (SKDS) for businesses to continue enjoying subsidised diesel. If your business is eligible for the programme, then you can sign up for the Caltex Diesel Government Subsidy Card to make purchasing lower-priced diesel fuel a convenient affair.
Caltex offers three cards to help you manage your subsidies. Choose the Caltex Diesel Subsidy Debit card with a prepaid account or a Caltex Diesel Subsidy Credit card with an up to 30-day credit term. No matter which one you pick, you can access your account and check your balance subsidy quota at any time, anywhere using the Caltex StarCard Online mobile app.
Alternatively, you can apply for the Caltex Diesel Subsidy CashCard that gives you price rebates immediately, letting you pay for diesel by cash after deducting the subsidy amount. This card will also let you earn rewards points with every transaction. Here, the balance subsidy quota is reflected in each purchase receipt.
Membership to the Caltex Diesel Government Subsidy Card is free – there are no annual fees, subscription fees or card replacement fees for applying. For more information and to apply for your card, visit the official Caltex Business Solutions website.
In Local News / By Mick Chan / / 2 comments
The occurrence of adverse weather that results in fallen trees and roadside furniture can be unpredictable, and as depicted by these images from a Sri Petaling community Facebook page, vehicles parked in the vicinity of said trees are most exposed, and some of these are seen to be surrounded by very large fallen branches.
The extent of damage is currently not known, nor if there were any injuries which resulted from the falling trees and objects. Any such damage sustained by the vehicles will be potentially very costly to repair, and it is typcially at this point where one wonders if car insurance will cover for eventualities such as this.
It does, but only if the policy holder has selected the special perils add-on for their car insurance policy. Incidents of fallen trees, as well as flooding, are prime examples of why the further coverage provided by the special perils add-on is crucial.
Coverage by the special perils add-on to one’s regular vehicle insurance policy brings added cover for natural disasters and acts of God, including for incidents such as fallen trees like this. We have tabled the costs of adding special perils coverage from various auto insurance providers in Malaysia, and these rates range from 0.15% to 0.20%, depending on company.
For a vehicle insured for a value of RM50,000, it can be as little as RM75, ranging up to RM240 at the higher end of the scale. While not a tiny sum of money, it surely is much more affordable than potential vehicle repair costs arising from damage inflicted by a fallen tree, isn’t it?
PS: If you renew your car insurance using our car insurance and road tax renewal service, you can compare how much special perils add-on is being quoted for your car from different insurers and choose the most affordable one.
In Local News / By Anthony Lim / / 4 comments
It has already been stated that the Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) socio-economic database, for which registration ends on March 31, will be used as a key component in how the government retargets subsidies and assistance.
However, only around nine million people out of a possible 30.08 million have registered their details as of this week, and the low registrations may make it challenging for the government to target subsidies accurately. Economy minister Rafizi Ramli reiterated the point earlier this week, saying that low numbers might not allow the government to move forward with its plan.
Despite this, the government’s noble intention of helping the poor should not be derailed just because some people have not registered under PADU, say academics. According to Tan Sri Noor Azlan Ghazali, the director of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Malaysian inclusive development and advancement institute, the two issues should not be tied together, as The Star reports.
“It is important for the government to separate the two issues of filling in the PADU system and targeted subsidies. It is not right when many do not receive their eligible subsidies or cash handouts just because they did not fill in their details in PADU,” he said.
He added that in handing out cash as assistance to the poor, it was important for the government to not simply celebrate the number of recipients who will receive cash handouts and subsidies, and that it should also look at increasing the recipient’s capacity to boost their future income.
“This means that with the transfer of a cash handout, recipients are also told to register at nearby training institutes or community centres to enable them to get skills training that could help them in raising their income.” he explained.
“The question is, are there people who have done better in their lives and come out of the cycle of poverty? For now, we are informed that there are about eight million recipients who are eligible to receive cash handouts and subsidies. If each has three dependants, that would come up to more than 24 million people,” he said.
Meanwhile, economist Tan Sri Lin See Yan said the government needs to get its formula right on what defines the poor before it implements targeted subsidies. The former Bank Negara Malaysia deputy governor said that without the right formula, targeted subsidies would be a failure as they would not reach relevant groups.
Additionally, Sunway University professor of economics Yeah Kim Leng said a good formula must be easy to administer so that costs are kept to the minimum, and that there are minimal leakages and inclusion/exclusion errors.
While a timefrane for targeted subsidies has been indicated (for RON 95 petrol, in the second half of this year), the government has not yet announced its mechanism and how these subsidies will be dispensed, although it is said to be mulling using using monthly cash transfers as a means to disburse financial aid to those who qualify for it.
In Local News / By Mick Chan / / 1 comment
Puspakom will no longer be the only party providing vehicle inspection services from next year, transport minister Anthony Loke said last week, and the transport minister has revealed the latest guidelines which vehicle inspection service providers will required to adhere to, The Star has reported.
Each vehicle inspection service provider will initially be allowed to to operate in two locations, which will be one in an urban area, and one in a rural area. The service provider is then required to develop and operate both locations at the same time, with the list of locations to be provided at a stakeholder consultation session on April 23, Loke said.
“With this, the ultimate goal will be to ensure every state and possibly area has at least one VISP to serve both urban and rural communities,” the transport minister said, adding that the vehicle inspection service providers will be required to have at least RM10 million in paid-up capital and RM5 million in working capital to ensure the sustainability of the business.
Upon approval, qualified service providers will be given interim approval of up to 24 months, and in that time the companies area required to fully develop and set up the inspection centres at their allocated locations, Loke said.
“Any party found to have failed to complete all the preparation processes within this period of time will have the interim approval revoked and will not be granted a licence. Those who succeed will be granted a licence to carry out vehicle inspections… for a maximum period of up to 10 years, with the ability to continue for another period to be determined later,” he added.
However, the vehicle inspection service providers will not be allowed to offer repair or modification services, sales of spare parts or vehicles, or any transaction related to these services, Loke said.
In Cars, Kia, Local News, Toyota, Volkswagen / By Jonathan Lee / / 3 comments
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a new list of recalls for cars sold in Malaysia on its Facebook page. This is the fourth such list and it includes a few new vehicles being called back in addition to several we’ve already reported on.
We’ll start with UMW Toyota Motor, which is recalling 6,116 units of the Sienta manufactured between 2016 and 2019 and 3,361 units of the XV70 Camry 2.5V manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The list also includes the 2022 to 2023 Vios (11,769 units) and Veloz (10,168 units) recall from earlier in the year over the front shock absorber nuts.
No details on the new recalls have been released just yet, but the Sienta recall is almost certainly related to the one in Indonesia, involving an issue with a garnish pillar clip on the A-pillar. This may cause a water leakage that affects the electrical system, particularly the electric sliding doors which may open unintentionally, increasing the risk of an accident.
Next up, Kia distributor Dinamikjaya Motors is recalling 1,833 units of the third-generation (SL) Sportage manufactured from 2013 to 2015. A source at parent company Bermaz told us that the issue is related to the electrical heater and will involve an inspection of said heater and a software update for the air-conditioning system.
As for Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM), its recall of the 2021 to 2024 Golf Mk8 (1,061 units), 2020 to 2023 Arteon (1,307 units) and 2019 to 2022 Passat B8 (1,256 units) involves improperly-placed heat shielding and was also previously reported.
We have reached out to the companies involved in the recalls for more information and will update this post as we get them.
In Local News / By Anthony Lim / / 0 comment
The works ministry has announced that highway travel will be toll-free for two days, April 8 and 9, 2024, in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
This was announced by works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who said the decision was made during a Cabinet meeting in February. He said the toll exemption will be implemented from 12.01 am on Monday, April 8 until 11.59 pm on Tuesday, April 9.
The toll fare waiver on these two dates will apply only to Class 1 vehicles (private vehicles) at all toll plazas, except those at national borders, namely the Tol Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and the Plaza Tol Tanjung Kupang (Linkedua – Second Link).
To make the most of toll-free travel, highway users are advised to plan their travels and take heed of the travel time advisories (TTAs) that will be released, as well as to be sufficiently rested and to have enough credit balance in one’s Touch ‘n Go cards and eWallets.
In Cars, Local News, Proton / By Mick Chan / / 7 comments
National carmaker Proton is expecting to release its electric vehicle model in 2025, and this will be an all-new model that is co-developed by Proton and Geely, and it will not be a rebadged version of an existing model, Proton deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah has said.
The upcoming, fully electric model from this joint development may spawn both a Geely version as well as a Proton version. This has completed its design and prototype stages, and it is currently undergoing testing, Roslan said. As for the segment of the EV, “We will let you know closer to the time of its launch,” the deputy CEO said, also not revealing the upcoming model’s bodystyle.
There will likely be a staggered release of announcements regarding Proton’s EV model, and the deputy CEO cites the smart brand’s introduction as an example, where announcements were made for the start of production, opening of bookings, and the like.
In this EV model’s joint development with Geely, Proton is contributing to the model’s R&D with input for its use in the Malaysian environment, Roslan said. Given the co-development between the two companies, there could be both a Geely version as well as a Proton version, the former being for other markets.
Regardless of the brand, all versions of the upcoming co-developed EV will initially be manufactured in China because manufacturing this model in Malaysia will require new facilities, said Roslan.
“The Malaysian government wants to expedite the release of this EV model, and the government currently still offers tax exemptions on fully imported (CBU) EVs, and at the same time we are planning for CKD local assembly,” Roslan added.
On the subject of China-based EV manufacturers which are offering products that are increasingly competitively priced in Malaysia, Proton is still evaluating pricing for this upcoming EV model.
“There needs to be a balance between battery range and price. There are many aspects which need evaluation, but we will offer the model at the best possible price. Our EV will be focused on affordability as well as functionality and practicality,” the Proton deputy CEO said.
The latest news from the national carmaker comes after its CEO, Li Chunrong stated that the carmaker is set to launch its own-brand EV “very soon”, echoing what Proton chairman Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar said during the launch of the Proton S70 last November. This is a step on from its previous target of releasing its EV by 2027.
In Local News, Malaysian Fuel Prices / By Mick Chan / / 1 comment
It’s Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of 28 March to April 3, 2023.
No change, once again for the price of RON 97 petrol, which continues at its rate of RM3.47 per litre where it has been last week. Meanwhile, RON 95 petrol that is subsidised continues at its ceiling price of RM2.05 per litre as set by the Malaysian government in February 2021.
Similarly the prices of diesel fuels remain unchanged, with the Euro 5 B10 and B20 blends priced at RM2.15 per litre, while Euro 5 B7 is priced 20 sen more per litre, also unchanged at RM2.35 per litre.
These fuel prices will take effect from midnight tonight until Wednesday, March 27, 2024, when the next set of fuel price updates will be announced. This is the 13th edition of the weekly fuel pricing format for this year, and the 272nd in total since the format’s introduction at the start of 2019.
In Local News / By Anthony Lim / / 3 comments
PLUS Malaysia has announced that it will activate more SmartLanes to accommodate the increase in traffic during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.
The highway concessionaire said that it will have 18 SmartLanes in place on the North-South Expressway (NSE) during the festive period, of which three will be in the northern region, nine in the central region and six in the southern region, with their locations specifically listed in the images below.
PLUS has made several improvements In order to make the presence of these SmartLanes clearer to motorists. These include the addition of signages to denote these lanes, with the first being placed one km before the opening of the SmartLane. This will be followed by another sign 500 metres before, as well as a signboard every 500 metres thereafter and a signboard. to denote the end of the SmartLane.
Additionally, a flashing green light on the SmartLane route will be activated to denote that the lane can be used. The operating hours vary according to location and traffic conditions, so motorists are advised to take note of this and refer to the schedule.
At the same time, PLUS also advised the public to utilise its MyPLUS-TTA application to schedule the most optimal time to travel between April 4 to 15.
In Cars, International News, Mazda / By Gerard Lye / / 1 comment
Mazda Thailand chose this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) to showcase the MX-30 R-EV, which is a version of the brand’s first mass-production electric vehicle (EV) with a rotary range extender.
Revealed globally in January last year, the rotary engine (codenamed 8C) in the MX-30 R-EV has a capacity of 830 cc and is rated at 75 PS (74 hp or 55 kW) and 116 Nm of torque. The 8C (spot the new exterior badges) is Mazda’s first production rotary engine since 2012 and features side intake and exhaust ports like the Renesis unit in the RX-8, but with direct fuel injection, an aluminium rotor housing and thicker apex seals of 2.5 mm.
Located under the bonnet, the engine’s sole purpose is to generate electricity to charge an underfloor-mounted lithium-ion battery that has an energy capacity of 17.8 kWh. For those keeping track, the regular MX-30’s battery capacity is higher at 35.5 kWh.
With the smaller battery pack, the MX-30 R-EV will provide a combined all-electric range of just 85 km following the WLTP standard, which is a lot less than the non-range extender model that offers 200 km. Taking into account the rotary range extender and 50-litre fuel tank, the maximum possible range is claimed to be around 600 km or more.
Mazda says the all-electric range is sufficient for daily driving, with the range extender providing assurance if owners need to travel further. As for charging, the smaller battery means it takes just 50 minutes to fully charge the battery at a max AC input of 11 kW.
There’s also DC fast charging at up to 36 kW to get the battery from a 20-80% state of charge in 25 minutes. A vehicle-to-load (V2L) function with an output 1.5 kW is also present to power devices.
Aside from the range extender element, smaller battery and revised charging capacities, the MX-30 R-EV also gets a different electric motor to the drive the front wheels. Rated at 170 PS (168 hp or 125 kW) and 260 Nm, it has more horsepower but less torque when compared to the normal MX-30’s 145 PS (143 hp or 107 kW) and 271 Nm.
At 1,778 kg, the MX-30 R-EV also weighs about 130 kg more than the non-range extender version, although its higher horsepower count does see the 0-100 km/h time drop to 9.1 seconds instead of 9.7 seconds – the top speed stays capped at 140 km/h.
According to Mazda Thailand, the Japanese carmaker is adopting a multi-solution approach to achieving carbon neutrality, and the MX-30 R-EV represents one of the solutions, one that also brings back the iconic rotary engine.
The company has no plans to sell the MX-30 R-EV in Thailand for now. In fact, the regular MX-30 isn’t even sold there, unlike Malaysia that welcomed the EV back in June 2022. We’ve checked with Bermaz Motor and were told it currently has no plans to bring in the MX-30 R-EV for now.
In Cars, Ford, International News / By Mick Chan / / 2 comments
Amidst the dominating presence of Chinese electric vehicles at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show, the pick-up truck segment remains a staple of the industry in this region, and Ford’s representation here is with the Ford Ranger which arrives at the show in Wildtrak V6 guise.
This packs the same powertrain as that of the Australian-market Ranger Platinum that went on sale Down Under at the end of 2022, which, as the name suggests, is a 3.0L turbodiesel V6 producing 250 PS at 3,250 rpm and 600 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm to 2,250 rpm.
This is linked to a driveline consisting of a 10-speed automatic gearbox and an electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system with active centre differential and locking rear differential, and six driving modes are offered – Normal, Eco (rear-wheel-drive), Tow/Haul, Slippery, Mud/Ruts, and Sand.
Exterior kit on the Ranger Wiltrak V6 includes adaptive matrix LED headlamps with automatic high beam, LED tail lamps and fog lamps, side steps, a sports bar and roof rails, cargo tray with 12-volt and 230-volt power sockets, lift-assist tailgate, V6 badging on the side vents, and 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels on 255/65 tyres.
Inside the Ranger Wildtrak V6, the driver and front passenger get eight-way electrically adjustable seats in synthetic leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone air-conditioning for the front row and air-conditioning for the second row, and a 12.4-inch TFT digital instrument display.
Infotainment comes courtesy of a multi-touch 12-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, Bluetooth connectivity, SYNC 4A voice command, four USB ports, a wireless phone charger and a six-speaker audio system.
In Thailand, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 is on sale for 1,519,000 baht (RM197,118), according to Headlight Magazine. Meanwhile for Malaysia, there is yet to be a current Ranger variant with this 3.0L V6 turbodiesel engine.
The Ranger Wildtrak variant that is on sale in Malaysia gets the 2.0 litre four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel unit, and is sold from RM170,888 OTR without insurance in Peninsular Malaysia, according to the Ford Malaysia website. If the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 does come to Malaysia, how much do you think it will cost?
In International News / By Anthony Lim / / 3 comments
Earlier this month, Toyota announced that it had agreed with Panasonic to make affiliated company Primearth EV Energy (PEVE) a wholly-owned subsidiary in order to strengthen its capabilities in mass-producing automotive batteries.
That acquisition has now been completed, and the automaker says that it intends to change the PEVE company name to Toyota Battery from October 1 this year. Toyota said that the new company name embodies its determination to leverage the technology and skills honed since PEVE’s establishment in 1996 to broaden its scope of battery manufacturing.
In addition to manufacturing batteries for hybrid vehicles, Toyota said it plans to have PEVE begin producing batteries for battery EVs and plug-in hybrids. The company said the shift into mass-producing a wide variety of electric vehicle batteries will enable it to respond flexibly to growing battery demand. The company’s headquarters will remain in Kosei city, Shizuoka prefecture.
When the company was originally established, it was known as Panasonic EV Energy, and Toyota only had a 40% share in it (Panasonic had the other 60%), but by 2005 Toyota had increased its share in the company to 60%, and by 2010, the automaker further increased its share in the company, which was then renamed Primearth, to 80.5%.
Primearth isn’t the only occasion that Toyota and Panasonic have cooperated on battery development. In 2020, both companies announced the establishment of Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a joint venture specialising in automotive prismatic lithium-ion batteries.
In Cars, International News, Lotus / By Anthony Lim / / 1 comment
Six months after its global debut in New York City, and just weeks after it completed its final validation testing, the Lotus Emeya has arrived in Southeast Asia, with the four-door grand tourer – which is set to go up against the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-Tron GT – making its regional debut in Thailand at the ongoing 45th Bangkok International Motor Show.
Two power output configurations of the Type 133, which sits as the flagship model in Hethel’s line-up of luxury performance EVs, will be sold in the Kingdom, similar to China, where ‘+’ prefix variants are available. The first is the Emeya S, with prices starting from 5,990,000 baht (RM777,600), and the second is the range-topping Emeya R, for which the price starts from 6,890,000 baht (RM895,500).
In its standard guise, the Emeya comes as a five-seater, but there’s a four-seat option, which is the presentation seen on the display R variant in Bangkok. As highlighted before, much of the Emeya’s technical specs follows that seen on the Eletre, with a blueprint that includes a full-time all-wheel drive with twin motors and Lotus’ ICC intelligent torque distribution system.
On the Emeya S, the electric powertrain offers 603 hp (612 PS, or 450 kW) and 710, which is good enough to get the hyper GT from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h. As for the Emeya R, its set-up delivers 905 hp (918 PS, or 675 kW) and 985 Nm of twist. This obviously brings the sprint time down, in this case to 2.78 seconds, while top speed increases marginally to 256 km/h.
Measuring in at 5,139 mm long, 2,241 mm wideth (including the side-view cameras), and 1,459 mm tall, with a 3,069 mm-long wheelbase, the Emeya sits on Lotus’ Electric Premium Architecture (EPA), which is also used for the Eletre, and as such features the same 800V architecture as that seen on the SUV.
At its global launch, the battery specifications quoted a 102 kWh capacity unit, which is less than the 112 kWh unit on the Eletre. This follows into the production examples, with a 102 kWh ternary NMC battery providing the necessary juice for the motors. Maximum travel distance per full charge is quoted as 610 km (WLTP standard) for the Emeya S, while the higher output Emeya R can cover up to 485 km (again, WLTP) on a single charge.
In terms of charging, the car has a 22 kW OBC, with which it takes 5.8 hours to get the battery fully charged from zero via the AC route. As for DC charging, the numbers don’t deviate from that stated at the global launch – at the maximum rate of 350 kW, it takes 18 minutes to get the battery from a 10% to 80% state-of-charge.
Styilng-wise, aside from the distinct dual-tier matrix LED headlight array as opposed to the Eletre’s single strip, the front end of the GT features aerodynamic elements as seen on the Eletre, including the active front grille that debuted on the SUV. Also present is an active air lip, which supports increasing downforce at high speeds.
The Emeya, which rides on 22-inch wheels with 265/35 front and 305/30 rear tyres, also features an active rear diffuser and an active dual-layer rear spoiler. The latter is 280 mm wide, which is 100 mm wider than the Eletre’s unit, and offers a net downforce of more than 215 kg. Other mechanical highlights include an electronically-controlled air suspension system similar to the Eletre.
Inside, the cabin largely mirrors the presentation seen on the SUV, including the large central floating full HD OLED screen and a 15-speaker KEF audio system (higher end options have up to 23 speakers), complete with Dolby Atmos-enabled 3D surround sound.
Aside from PVD aluminium, Alcantara, PU ultrafabrics and Nappa leather, the Emeya also utilises a new luxury thread that repurposes cotton scraps from the fashion and garment industries. Utilised for the cabin upholstery, the company says that the new fibre doesn’t just reduce the material carbon footprint, but offers weight savings as well compared to leather.
No word yet on when the Emeya will make its way here to Malaysia, but based on that mentioned last year during the car’s debut, local buyers can expect the first orders of the EV, which is built at the Lotus manufacturing plant in Wuhan, to arrive here sometime in late 2024.
GALLERY: Lotus Emeya R at BIMS 2024
In BYD, Cars, International News / By Mick Chan / / 6 comments
Having received an update for the 2024 model year in Thailand, the BYD Atto 3 has been displayed at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show in the kingdom, where the electric crossover is sold in three variants, starting from the Standard Range Dynamic at 899,900 baht (RM116,803), through the Standard Range Premium at 949,900 baht (RM123,293), to the Extended Range Premium at 1,049,900 baht (RM136,273).
The 2024 model went on sale in March this year with two variants to begin with – the Standard Range Dynamic and the Standard Range Premium – while the third, the Extended Range Premium, is the latest addition to the line-up.
Starting with the exterior, specification differences for the 2024 model year of the Atto 3 are comprised of the D-pillar exterior trim that is now finished in black (previously silver), and the 18-inch wheels on the Extended Range get upgraded to Continental tyres which grow slightly in width from 215/55 to 235/50, while the Standard Range continues with 17-inch units, albeit in a new design.
At the rear, the outgoing ‘Build Your Dreams’ script makes way for a simplified BYD logo, while a new exterior colour – Quantum Black – is added.
The Extended Range variant with the 60.48 kWh battery gets an increase in DC charging capability to 88 kW (up from 80 kW), while AC charging remains at 7 kW. For the Standard Range variants with the 50.25 kWh battery, DC charging of up to 70 kW is supported, while AC charging capability is also 7 kW.
The Standard Range variant is quoted to have a battery range of up to 410 km (NEDC), while the Extended Range has up to 480 km of range (NEDC). Powertrain for Standard Range and Extended Range variants continue to be a single motor driving the front wheels, producing 204 PS and 310 Nm of torque. The 0-100 km/h acceleration benchmark is elapsed in 7.3 seconds.
Further system updates to the EV crossover include daytime running lights which switch off automatically when the transmission is in Park, and the vehicle now starts when the brake pedal is depressed, instead of using the push-button start method.
Inside the 2024 Atto 3, the infotainment screen gets upsized from 12.8 inches to 15.6 inches (the same as that in the Seal), and a new karaoke function can be optioned, with microphones sold separately. Upholstery for the Atto 3 has also been updated, now featuring a black-blue upholstery scheme with red contrast trim, as seen on the display vehicle at BIMS 2024; the blue-and-white upholstery continues to be available, but with black accents.
Standard kit on the 2024 Atto 3 Standard Range Dynamic for Thailand features LED headlamps, automatic high beam with follow-me-home function, LED DRLs and full LED tail lamps with sequential turn signals, panoramic sunroof, and defogger-equipped side mirrors.
The 2024 BYD Atto 3 EV goes on sale in Thailand in three variants – the Standard Range Dynamic at 899,900 baht (RM116,803), the Standard Range Premium at 949,900 baht (RM123,293), and the Extended Range Premium at 1,049,900 baht (RM136,273).
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