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  • 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI Life now in Malaysia – entry-level in three variant range, RM173k

    In Cars, Local News, Volkswagen / By / 6 comments

    Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced the introduction of a third Volkswagen Allspace facelift variant to its model line-up. The locally-assembled Allspace 1.4 TSI Life joins the existing 1.4 TSI Elegance and 2.0 TSI R-Line 4Motion-as the entry-level model in the series.

    Visually, the Life shares the same exterior design cues as seen on its siblings, with styling elements including a sleek front grille with the signature Volkswagen illuminated light strip between full LED headlamps and ‘Allspace’ specification trim. Other bits include LED tail lights, silver-painted side mirrors as well as the 18-inch Frankfurt silver alloy wheels and 235/55 rubbers as featured on the Elegance.

    Inside, the Life features a leather multi-function sports steering wheel and triple-zone Climatronic automatic climate control, and like the other two variants, comes with a 9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system with navigation and wireless connectivity. The seven-seater’s practicality continues, with up to 1,775 litres of class-leading boot space with second- and third-row seats fully folded.

    Like the Elegance, the Life is powered by a a 1.4 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 150 PS from 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque between 1,500 to 3,500 rpm. The mill is paired with a six-speed DSG wet dual-clutch transmission, with drive sent to the front wheels.

    Safety-wise, the Allspace Life comes equipped with six airbags, stability control, hill descent control and Isofix front passenger and rear child seat anchors as well as lane keeping assist and driver alert, but without autonomous emergency braking, a specification list similar to the other two Allspace variants.

    Five exterior colours are available for the car, these being Atlantic Blue, Platinum Grey and Pyrite Silver metallics and Deep Black and Oryx White pearl-effect finishes; there is no added cost for the latter two shades.

    The Volkswagen Allspace 1.4 TSI Life is priced at RM172,990 (on-the-road without insurance), making it RM7,600 cheaper than the 1.4 TSI Elegance (now RM180,590 following the re-inclusion of SST). The SUV comes with three years of free maintenance, a five-year unlimited mileage warranty and five-year roadside assistance.

     

  • 2022 Perodua Alza vs Toyota Veloz – RM20k separates the co-developed MPVs, but what are the differences?

    In Cars, Local News, Perodua, Toyota / By / 6 comments

    By now, you’ve seen plenty of teasers of the Toyota Veloz, and we also showed you pics of the upcoming MPV uncovered on a transporter near Rawang, which is Perodua’s base. The Veloz is of course a sister car to the recently-launched Perodua Alza, and both are manufactured by Perodua in Sg Choh, north of the Klang Valley.

    The Alza has been merged with the Toyota Avanza/Veloz (Veloz is a more upmarket Avanza) and Daihatsu Xenia. All four versions of the seven-seater MPV sit on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform, which means that the second-generation Alza moves away from being a JDM rebadge and the Avanza goes from rear-wheel drive to a more sophisticated front-wheel drive base.

    In Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) will only be offering the Veloz (no Avanza) and the positioning of the single-spec MPV will be higher than the Alza, with extra equipment over the already-generous kit list of the Alza, and with a corresponding higher price, of course. The estimated Veloz price is RM95,000 on-the-road without insurance. That’s RM20k more than the top Alza AV.

    Front and rear – click to enlarge

    So, what are the visual and equipment differences between the two? It’s a longer list than what’s immediately apparent – let’s go through the points based on what we’ve seen so far, what UMWT has revealed to date, and also the Veloz specs in Indonesia and Thailand.

    The Veloz’s overall shape is similar to the Alza’s, and its rear end familiar, but the two have very different faces. While the Alza sports a wide, bowl-shaped grille and an ‘X’ theme, the Veloz features a downturned hexagonal grille. The grille inserts are also different – it’s ‘L’ for the Alza and ‘Y’ for the Veloz, which gets T-shaped chrome accents around the LED fog lamp surrounds.

    Speaking of LEDs, the LED headlamps are different and the Toyota gets LED daytime running lights (LED DRLs for the Alza come with the optional GearUp bodykit). The Veloz headlamps are bridged by a chrome strip that tops the grille – these continue on the sides of the bonnet to reach the windowline, and the chrome outline terminates at the rear screen. The Alza AV’s chrome strip starts from the A pillars.

    Side profile and stance – click to enlarge

    Perhaps more prominent than the face is the stance of the two models. Perodua opted for a low-slung MPV with a car-like ground clearance of 160 mm (150 mm for X, old Alza was 155 mm). In contrast, the Malaysian-spec Veloz GC is 190 mm, which is 30 mm higher and more typical of a Low MPV. The stance difference is immediately apparent. Note that 190 mm is lower than the Indonesian-spec Veloz’s 205 mm. If you want to compare, the Perodua Aruz/Toyota Rush has a GC of 220 mm and the Mitsubishi Xpander‘s GC is 205 mm.

    Which is better is down to preference. P2 touts easy entry/exit for children and the elderly (lower boot load lip is also an advantage), while Toyota says that you won’t need to “worry about damaging the undercarriage while going over rough terrain, speed bumps or pot holes” with their taller car. Which side are you on?

    Before you answer, get a good look at both cars in the metal. The Veloz wears 17-inch two-tone multi-spoke alloys, which are an inch larger than the Alza AV’s blade-style two-tone items, which look just about right with the lowered body. The Veloz comes in five colours – white, silver, red Metallic, “Bluish Black” and the signature blue you see in the ads. A black roof for a two-tone look is exclusive to the Toyota. We also see what appears to be roof rails.

    Black roof and roof rails are Veloz-only items

    Lastly, the outer tail lamps are shared, but only the Veloz sports a red line all the way to the central emblem, and it also has the model name spelled out between the T logo and the number plate recess. The Alza’s retro-style wordmark is at the edge of the hatch. The bumpers and reflector surrounds are different, and the Veloz’s silver centre section has a more “SUV look” with indents mimicking skid plates.

    Slightly chunkier bodywork at the bumpers and wheelarches means that the Veloz has a slightly bigger footprint (4,475 mm long, +50 mm over Alza; 1,750 mm wide, +20 mm over Alza), although you most likely won’t notice this, just the height difference.

    Inside, the main dashboard moulding is shared, but the Veloz gets its own central air con vent design. Above that is a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that’s different from the Alza’s, even if the 9.0″ size is similar. Toyota’s HU supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the Alza tops out at wired Android Auto on the top AV.

    Dashboard and trim – click to enlarge

    While the digital meter panel and steering wheel are shared, each brand uses its own single-zone digital AC control panel. You’ll see that the Toyota’s panel has two round knobs and an automatic function – the Alza’s panel, which is from the Ativa, has no auto climate control, but there are two memory positions. The Veloz also adds on a Qi wireless phone charger behind the gear lever.

    The Alza AV has a rather unique two-tone dash with dark red as the contrast colour – this is light grey in the Veloz. The Toyota’s door cards are also different – note the chunky door pulls like what we see in the Ativa/Rocky/Raize; this is not present in the Alza. The Veloz also appears to have blue ambient lighting on the doors and centre stack.

    Also – and this can be a significant item for some – the Veloz is set to come with telescopic adjustment for its steering. The Alza’s wheel only adjusts for tilt. Expect the Toyota to have a keyless entry sensor on the passenger door handle. Perodua typically omits this – it’s touch once on the driver’s side to unlock it, touch twice to unlock all doors.

    Door cards and air con control panel – click to enlarge

    There should be some trim differences as well. We see that the leather seats on the Veloz have a different quilted pattern, and the chairs don’t have the red bits from the Alza AV, obviously. The top Alza’s seats are part-leather with some fabric sections – the Veloz’s chairs are fully covered in leather. There could also be additional soft-touch padding too – we’ll see.

    That’s all we have for now based on what has been revealed. Suspension aside, both DNGA-based sisters are similar under the skin, sharing the same Perodua-made 1.5L Dual VVT-i engine and D-CVT gearbox with manual mode. In the Alza, the Euro 4 2NR-VE makes 105 hp and 138 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm, which is 3 hp and 1 Nm more than in the Myvi (102 hp/137 Nm). Auto start-stop is standard.

    The Alza has selectable Drive Modes where the driver can choose between Normal, Eco and Power modes via a ‘DRIVE’ steering button on the right spoke. This should also be on the Veloz. P2 claims fuel consumption of 22 km/l in what it calls the Malaysian Driving Cycle, which supposedly reflects local conditions. It’s 18.9 km/l in the more familiar NEDC. Expect slightly higher FC on the heavier Veloz, which also rolls on bigger wheels.

    Veloz features and price list – click to enlarge

    Safety-wise, the Alza comes with Perodua’s Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) 3.0, which includes Pre-collision Warning (PCW, vehicle 4-120 km/h, pedestrian 4-60 km/h), Pre-collision Braking (PCB or AEB, vehicle 4-120 km/h, pedestrian 4-60 km/h), Front Departure Alert and Pedal Misoperation Control.

    There’s also Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Lane Keep Control and Adaptive Cruise Control. ACC now comes with what P2 calls a “Stop, Hold/Follow function”, commonly known as low speed follow or traffic jam assist. The Veloz should be getting the same safety package and six airbags, branded as Toyota Safety Sense.

    Compared to the other pair of Perodua-Toyota seven-seater twins – the Aruz and Rush – the differentiation here is greater in terms of equipment and body panels, inside and out. For those who have half a mind on converting the Alza into “a Toyota”, it will be much harder than the Ativa-Raize bumper job, although I don’t see much incentive given that there’s nothing JDM about this Toyota.

    So, all the above plus the Toyota brand for around RM20k more over the RM75,500 Alza – what’s your take? Also, brand aside, which of the two looks do you prefer?

    GALLERY: Toyota Veloz, Malaysia-spec




    GALLERY: 2022 Perodua Alza AV

























     

  • Singaporean BMW hits TTJ Tunku Idris’ Honda e, continues to park nearby and casually walks away

    In Local News / By / 10 comments

    With the re-opening of the country’s borders with Singapore from April 1 this year, there has been plenty of pent-up desire to travel given release. More traffic typically means a greater likelihood of traffic offences being committed, and in this context, those of Singaporean motorists visiting have been prominently documented.

    These include refuelling with subsidised fuel intended for Malaysians (one has even done so without paying), charging from an EV charging station without paying, and dangerous driving on Malaysian roads.

    This time around, the latest antics of another from across the Causeway involve a Singapore-registered BMW 3 Series colliding with the Honda e belonging to a member of Johor royalty, specifically Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Ibni Sultan Ibrahim.

    The images and the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage acquired from the nearby premises were uploaded Tunku Idris’ Instagram page, with a one-word caption of “Perangai”, or attitude.

    This was in reference to the errant driver who not only collided with and damaged his Honda e when driving past it en route into a nearby parking space, the driver simply carried on walking away after parking.

    With the impact that has visibly rocked the little electric Honda, it would seem highly unlikely that the driver of said 3 Series was unaware of their car making physical contact with another. That said, how the incident was resolved, if indeed it has, was not described in this social media posting.

    The Honda e is a fully electric hatchback that is currently only sold in Europe and in its native Japan, which means that there are no plans for its official introduction in Malaysia. Tunku Idris first posted an image of his Honda e last year.

     

  • 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor coming to Malaysia in Q4 – will we get the 3.0L V6 petrol or 2.0L turbodiesel?

    In Cars, Ford, Local News / By / 3 comments

    At the launch of the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger last month, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) brought out the new Ranger Raptor on to the stage alongside the XLT Plus and Wildtrak variants, but the showing was only a brief teaser, with the company saying that it the second-gen high-performance variant would only be launched here sometime in Q4.

    Now that we know that it’s coming, all that remains is to establish which powertrain it will arrive here with. In its first-gen guise, the Raptor was powered by a 2.0 litre EcoBlue twin-turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine with 213 PS and 500 Nm of torque, but the second-gen, which was announced in February, now features a 3.0 litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 petrol engine, paired to the existing 10R80 10-speed transmission.

    The unit, taken from the Bronco Raptor, puts out 397 PS at 5,650 rpm and 583 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm, and will be the truck’s primary powertrain in most markets. However, the Blue Oval has said that it will continue to offer the turbodiesel in markets where the V6 isn’t appropriate, leading to the question as to which unit we will get.

    In Australia, the new Raptor is only being offered with the new petrol engine, and is AUD6,100 (RM19,100) more expensive than the outgoing Raptor X, which has the 2.0 litre turbodiesel.

    Thailand also gets the petrol V6 for its new Raptor, but that has of course come at a cost, in this case a 140,000 baht (RM17,300) increase, to 1,869,000 baht (RM231,100). That the petrol mill is the engine choice for the Kingdom means that it’s likely that we will follow suit, but buyers will have to be prepared to pay quite a bit more for it.

    In its last Raptor X variant configuration released here last year, the truck went for RM216,889, so we could well be looking at a RM240k ask for the new Raptor, at the very least. When it does arrive in the fourth quarter, the Raptor will join the XL, XLT, XLT Plus and Wildtrak variants and make it seven for the local Ranger model range.









     

  • Toyota Veloz seven-seater MPV gets 190 mm ground clearance – 30 mm higher than Perodua Alza

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    UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) continues the gradual release of information on the Veloz, its seven-seat MPV that will soon arrive on the Malaysian market.

    Here, the company has revealed in a Facebook post that the Veloz has ground clearance of 190 mm, or 30 mm more than that of the Perodua Alza. For comparison to other MPVs on the market, the Mitsubishi Xpander has a ground clearance of 205 mm (225 mm in facelifted form).

    Local units of the Veloz have been sighted last week, and so far we know that the Veloz for our market will get a selection of exterior paint finishes that includes two bi-tone schemes – Blue Metallic and Silver Metallic, each paired with a black roof – as well as Red Metallic, Metallic Bluish Black and Solid White.

    While the Veloz shares its DNGA platform with the Alza, there are several visual cues that differentiate the seven-seater Toyota from its Perodua relation. The Veloz gets a hexagonal grille with Y-pattern mesh that gets T-shaped chrome accents around the LED fog lamp surrounds, while its headlamps are joined by a chrome strip the runs the width of its clamshell bonnet.

    Toyota Veloz (left) and Perodua Alza (right)

    Inside, the dashboard layout in the Veloz is naturally similar to that of the Alza, though with slightly narrower central air-conditioning vents to accommodate the nine-inch Display Audio infotainment head unit that is of a wider aspect ratio, and supports wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For comparison, the Alza offers wired Android Auto on the top AV variant.

    On the safety front, Toyota Safety Sense on the Veloz includes autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. Also expected on the safety equipment list for the Veloz are lane centring assist, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, front departure alert, pedal misapplication control and six airbags.

    As for pricing, the exact figure will be revealed when the model is launched, though it is estimated to go on sale at RM95,000 in a sole 1.5 AT variant, likely to employ the 2NR-VE engine that produces 106 PS and 138 Nm of torque in the Perodua Alza.

    The two-tone exterior paint finish will command a RM1,300 premium, while a rear-facing digital video recorder from the Tech-Up accessories catalogue will be priced at RM350. Each purchase of the Veloz will come with a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

    GALLERY: 2022 Toyota Veloz (Indonesia market)





    GALLERY: 2022 Toyota Veloz (Thailand market)














     

  • BMW Motorrad R18 Magnifica chopper revealed

    In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By / / 0 comment

    Hand-made in the old school manner is the BNMW Motorrad R18 Magnifica, shown at the Top Marques show in Monaco recently. This custom R18 from BMW Motorrad’s Heritage line of motorcycles is commissioned by Officine Riunite Milanesi and built by Andrea Radaelli of Radikal Chopper.

    Using materials such as brass, aluminium and wood, the R18 Magnifico was thought out and built by hand, starting from a sketch of the bike. Staying mechanically and electrically intact, the R18 Magnifico was stripped down by Radaelli, reducing the weight of the original R18 from 345 kg to the current claimed weight of between 250 to 260 kg.

    The R18’s original telescopic front forks are gone, replaced by girder forks with a high chrome finish and reminiscent of the motorcycles of the pre-war era of the 20’s and 30’s. The tail section and massive rear mudguard from the R18 are also removed, leaving the tail and seat of the Magnifico made from one-piece and looking like the assembly is floating without support.

    The brake disc and calliper are also hand made, mated to billet alloy wheels machined to Radikal’s design. Mahogany wood is used in the tail piece, with a black leather seat pad, putting one in mind of BMW cars of the 1940s with wooden steering wheels.

    A miniscule fuel tank replaces the R18’s 16-litre unit, putting the 1,802 cc, 94 hp, 158 Nm boxer-twin on display, highlighted by chrome plated components. In Malaysia, pricing for the BMW Motorrad R18 begins at RM149,500 for the R18 First Edition, going up to RM198,500 for the R18 Transcontinental touring with the R18 Classic and R18 Bagger are priced at RM154,900 and RM186,500, respectively.










     

  • 2022 Maxus T60 2.8L 4WD now in Malaysia – new black grille, increase in power output and torque, RM115,888

    In Cars, Local News, Maxus / By / 10 comments

    Weststar Maxus has announced that the Maxus T60 4WD Automatic has been updated for 2022, with the pick-up getting a new face and a bump in performance. The styling change consists of a new front grille, which is finished in matte black and bears the name of the marque, running across the entire width of the unit.

    The bigger news is the improvement in performance, which is brought about by an enhancement kit called the Maxus Performance Kit. Worth RM3,000, the kit is being offered on a complimentary basis for a limited period. This raises power output on the VM Motori 2.8 litre four-cylinder DOHC VGT turbodiesel to 155 hp at 3,000 rpm (previously, 150 hp at 3,400 rpm) and torque to 425 Nm from 1,600–2,300 rpm (up from 360 Nm previously)

    No changes down the line, with power continuing to be sent to all four wheels via a six-speed Punch automatic transmission, working with a BorgWarner electronically-controlled four-wheel drive system, which can be engaged via a rotary 2H-4H-4L dial without stopping. Three drive modes are available – Normal, Eco and Power. Also to be found is an Eaton mechanical differential lock.

    The performance upgrade has also brought about upon improvements to the fuel consumption, with the previous combined figure of 9.6 litres per 100 km now reduced to 9.0-litres per 100 km, giving the pick-up the ability to traverse longer distances before requiring a fuel stop.

    Equipment levels are unchanged. Exterior kit includes auto LED headlights with auto high beam, LED daytime running lights, front/rear fog lamps, aluminium roof rack rails, a stainless steel sports bar, side steps, chrome-plated door handles, power-folding side mirrors and a bedliner for the rear deck.

    Inside, the T60 features a power-adjustable front seats, a multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel with height adjustment and audio/cruise control switches, keyless entry with push start ignition, automatic air-conditioning , a reverse camera and an integrated 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.

    Safety-wise, the T60 is equpped with four airbags (front and side), ABS, EBD, traction control, brake assist, hill start assist control and hill descent control. It’s also equipped with roll movement intervention (RMI), which recognises the threat of an impending roll over and intuitively applies the brakes to resist and return control and stability to the vehicle.

    Other safety equipment consists of a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), two Isofix anchorage points, rear parking sensors and blind spot assist, the function available through the side mirrors from a vehicle speed of 30 km/h. The T60 is also equipped with rear disc brakes, which is unique in the class.

    The T60 is fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels, but the previously available 19-inch wheels are still being offered on an optional basis for an extra RM3,000. As before, six exterior colours are available for the pick-up, and these are Obsidian Black, Agate Red, Lava Grey, Blanc White, Aurora Silver and Ocean Blue.

    The 2022 Maxus T60 is priced at RM115,888 on-the-road excluding insurance, but you’ll save if you bag a unit now, because Weststar Maxus is offering a RM1,500 rebate on the truck for a limited time. The T60 comes with a five=year or 130,000 km warranty and a four-year or 80,000 km free service package (inclusive of parts, lubricants and labour).






     

  • 2022 MSBK: Yamaha tops MSBK1000 A Class Round 1

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    Finishing the first round of 2022 Malaysian Superbike Championship (MSBK) with a bang, Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN with both races in the MSBK1000 A Class. Fending off a strong challenge from Azlan Shah Kamaruzman of Horizon Racing Team, Kasma won all three races in his class over the weekend at Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

    With Ahmad Daniel Haiqal finishing third overall after the round’s three races, this year’s championship is shaping up to be a three-cornered fight. “I was merely managing my lap time. I tried to be consistent and more careful as I had issues with my tires in Race 2. I am definitely thankful to have won this race,” said Kasma.

    Meanwhile, in MSBK1000 Class B, Osama Mareai took home the “Weekend Warrior” for winning the most points in the three races. Following him into second place overall was Teo Yew Joe with Khoo Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team (formerly Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing) taking third.

    In the MSBK600 class, Azroy Hakeem of Honda Boon Siew Racing Team took overall honours on the weekend, with SIC Racing’s Ibrahim Mohd Noroddin and Danial Syahmi Shahri following him in second and third. For the quarter-litre competition MSBK250 A Class, Irfan Haykal Amidi spoiled a 1-2-3 finish for SIC Racing, slotting in between Farish Hafiy Farid Sezli in first and Emil Idzhar Ezuan in third, while Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill had to settle for fourth over on the weekend.

     

  • Volkswagen unveils V.MO passenger drone prototype – 10-rotor eVTOL craft for four, up to 200 km range

    In Hybrids, EVs and Alternative Fuel, International News, Volkswagen / By / / 0 comment

    Here’s a new entry in the field of urban air mobility. Volkswagen Group China unveiled the V.MO, its first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype which is the latest development in its Vertical Mobility project that began in 2020.

    The Vertical Mobility project was conceived to explore the next generation of mobility solutions, including urban air mobility and the extension of urban traffic into airspace, said Volkswagen. Nicknamed the “Flying Tiger” for its black and gold livery, its colour scheme was chosen to commemorate its launch in the Year of the Tiger on the Chinese lunar calendar.

    According to Volkswagen, the V.MO is built based on existing autonomous driving solutions and battery technology for zero-emissions mobility. It employs eight rotors for vertical lift and two for horizontal flight, its X-wing configuration measures 11.2 m long and has a wingspan of 10.6 m.

    The final, future iteration of the V.MO will be able to carry four passengers with luggage, over a distance of up to 200 km; several test flights have been scheduled to take place this year, and an improved prototype will undergo further, advanced test flights by the third quarter of 2023, said Volkswagen.

    Volkswagen Group China has formed a team of experts local to China, who are supported by Chinese partners including Hunan Sunward Technology, which is a subsidiary of Hunan-based manufacturing group Sunward which specialises in the development of aviation products and its sale and services, and is a market leader in the light sport aircraft industry.

    In terms of automotive manufacturers entering urban air mobility, Hyundai has also entered the segment with its brand Supernal for a future line-up of electrically powered air mobility vehicles, and Supernal’s first commercial flight has been planned for 2028.

    In contrast with the Volkswagen V.MO prototype that employs separate rotors for lift and propulsion, the Hyundai SA-1 that forms the basis of what will be in the Supernal air fleet is a four-rotor aircraft of a tilt-rotor configuration. The SA-1 eVTOL craft is rated for a cruising speed of 290 km/h at altitudes from 300 m to 600 m above ground, with a flight range of up to 100 km at a time.

     

  • Puspakom’s August 2022 schedule for mobile inspection truck unit, off-site tests for Sabah, Sarawak

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    Puspakom has released the August 2022 schedule for its mobile inspection unit for Peninsular Malaysia, and off-site testing for Sabah and Sarawak.

    The mobile inspection unit truck will visit Perak, Johor, Terengganu, Kelantan, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan. The purpose of this initiative is to serve those living far away from Puspakom branches. Services offered include routine, transfer of ownership and voluntary vehicle inspections, among other tests.

    Click to enlarge schedule

    There’s no fancy “transformers” truck in East Malaysia, but personnel and equipment for off-site tests will visit Ranau, Kudat, Kota Belud, Semporna, Kunak, Kapit, Limbang, Lawas and Marudi, among other smaller towns in Sabah and Sarawak.

    The vehicle inspection company says that customers can go straight to the stated locations at the set dates, without needing to make an online appointment, as one would normally have to do for Puspakom branches. The mobile inspection unit’s normal operation hours are from 8am to 6pm, but some are from 8am to 1pm (marked in red), so check first before heading there.

     
 
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