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2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour for Malaysia market in a new shade of grey, price rises to RM212,888
For Malaysia, the 2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour is priced at RM212,888, excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Previously priced in 2023 at RM210,888, the Gold Wing Tour is expected in all authorised Honda BigWing dealers nationwide beginning August 2024.
The Gold Wing’s trademark flat-six engine displacing 1,833 cc produces 124.7 hp at 5,500 rpm and 170 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. Engine power goes through a Honda 7-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) gearbox – now in its third generation – with shaft final drive.
Coming with ride-by-wire throttle, the Gold Wing Tour gets four ride modes – Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain. This works in conjunction with Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), or traction control, with clutch feel, shift speed and rpm range of up/downshifts tailored specifically to each riding mode.
This year in Malaysia, the Gold Wing Tour gets Heavy Gray Metallic as a colour option, along with the de rigeur luggage, giving a total of 61-litres of luggage capacity while a glove box located in the fuel tank contains a USB charging port. As expected, riding conveniences abound on the Gold Wing Tour, including an electrically adjustable windshield and cruise control.
A 7-inch TFT-display in enabled for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone. There is also self-cancelling indicators and LED lighting is used throughout.
The front suspension on the Gold Wing Tour is done with double-wishbones while the rear gets a single-sided Pro Arm that houses the drive shaft. There are four electronically adjustable suspension modes for varying loads ranging from solo rider to rider and passenger with luggage fully-loaded.
Braking is done with twin 320 mm brake discs on the front wheel with radial-mount four-piston callipers while the rear gets a single 310 mm disc. Wheel sizing on the Gold Wing Tour is 18-inches in front with 130/70 tyre while the 16-inch rear wears 200/55 rubber.
Seat height on the Gold Wing Tour is set at 745 mm while weight is claimed to be 383.2 kg and the fuel tank holds 20.8-litres. Boon Siew Honda Malaysia provides every Gold Wing Tour with a two-month of 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects.
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia presents four EVs to Tengku Zafrul for ‘Push for Net Zero’ mission under NIMP 2030
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia recently presented four units of its Mercedes-Benz EQ battery-electric vehicles to the minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, the company has revealed.
The electric vehicles presented to the minister were the EQS 500 4Matic, EQS 580 4Matic SUV, Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+, and the EQS 500 4Matic SUV, as a means for the ministry to experience EV motoring with Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles, towards achieving its “Push for Net Zero” mission under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).
“We will create the preconditions for a CO2-neutral new car fleet by 2039, while the pace of transformation is determined by market conditions and the needs of our customers. We are confident that with the full support from our stakeholders, we will not only contribute to a cleaner environment but also drive economic growth within the industry,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia CEO and president Amanda Zhang.
In Malaysia, fully imported (CBU) EVs are exempt from import and excise duty until December 31, 2025, while locally assembled (CKD) EVs continue to get the exemptions for a further two years, which is until December 31, 2027.
Early last month, the new road tax structure for electric vehicles in Malaysia was revealed by the transport minister, which is largely cheaper than the road tax for ICE-powered vehicles except in the lowest part of the spectrum. See the EV road tax structure, here.
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BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tyre to hit Malaysian market in Oct – successor to iconic KO2 is Thai-made
To say that the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is long-awaited is an understatement. That’s because its predecessor – the legendary all-terrain (AT) tyre that is the KO2 – has been around for a decade now. As with landmark cars, it’s difficult to replace an icon.
But nothing goes on forever without improvement, and with the new KO3, BFG has retained the KO2’s strong points and improved on the areas that rivals have caught up on. BFG recently organised a hands-on preview event for the Asia Pacific region in Brisbane, where the new tyre was fitted on a range of one-tonne pick-up trucks and given a workout at Sirromet, a vineyard and event venue south-east of Australia’s third-most populous city.
BFG summed up the KO3’s improvements into 3Ts – toughness, traction and treadwear. For toughness, the KO3 features CoreGard Technology and Advanced Deflection Design for enhanced sidewall toughness. Great traction is provided by the updated serrated shoulder design and mud-phobic bars for better mud traction.
Click to enlarge Last but certainly not least (because the KO2 isn’t really known for longevity) is treadwear. BFG developed a new tread compound for greater durability and longevity, even on gravel roads, plus optimised interlocking tread elements for even wear over the long haul.
There were three driving workshops that were designed to show off the KO3’s strengths, as much as possible for a one-day event. In ‘Toughness Built to Overcome’ we drove in an off-road track consisting of shale hills, water ruts, rock gardens and slippery slopes. I was told by the instructor that scenic Sirromet no longer produces wine on this site, which is a popular place for truck and 4×4 launches.
In ‘Traction & Treadwear’, they showcased the KO3’s durability and performance via dirt braking, mud acceleration and accelerated treadwear.
Click to enlarge Finally, ‘All-Terrain On-Road & Off-Road’ saw us driving on gravel and a short section on tarmac. The public road section was short (and by far the least fun of the exercises); still it was useful to demonstrate the much-improved on-road manners of the KO3.
The KO2 – and all-terrain tyres in general – isn’t very quiet on tarmac but the KO3 is pretty civilised – I expected and would’ve gladly accepted a bit of hum on-road considering its aggressive tread pattern (it’s a really macho-looking tyre, and for the expected price premium, I’d shamelessly go for white lettering) and off-road capabilities, but the KO3 truly surprised in this area.
We then turned off the asphalt into an off-road route to tackle some mild off-roading, water crossings and rough terrain.
Click to enlarge Honestly, this was ‘nothing’ for our Ford Ranger and the BFG KO3 after the earlier ‘toughness’ exercise, but my instructor for this leg (an 18-year old girl who legally had to display a P sticker, but races open-wheel Formula cars!) explained that this is a simulation of what a typical AT tyre owner would do – drive to a campsite that’s still quite accessible – as opposed to hardcore off-roading. Makes perfect sense, rather like the KO3.
With the tagline ‘Legendary Toughness. Made Tougher’, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 will be launched in our region in September and will be available in Malaysia from October. This time around, BFG’s AT tyre will be made in Thailand for our part of the world, covering popular sizes for trucks and SUVs in Asia.
More on the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 closer to its local launch date.
GALLERY: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 regional launch in Brisbane
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2024 MINI Cooper S showcased in JCW Trim, previews full-fat petrol-powered F66 John Cooper Works model
Recently launched at the Malaysia Autoshow in May, the F66 MINI Cooper S brings the minimalist design of the electric J01 model to the old-school petrol-powered MINI Hatch. Some of you may not be fans of the reductive styling, which is where the JCW Trim comes in – adding the usual John Cooper Works visual pizzazz without the associated extra pep.
The bodykit dresses up the F66’s pebble-smooth exterior with a whole heaping of scoops and spoilers. At the front, the grille is now all-black and filled with twin nostrils, a chequered-flag mesh and additional bottom ducts. Extra openings on either side hint at the increased cooling needed on a proper JCW model, but these are of course blanked off on the Cooper S.
Elsewhere, you’ll find deeper side skirts, a dual-channel tailgate spoiler and a massive rear diffuser, along with a range of 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels that hide JCW-branded black brake callipers. The JCW Trim can be optioned with a black or red roof, as well as matching bonnet stripes.
Inside, the JCW Trim adds sports seats wrapped in black faux leather, accented with multicolour fabric shoulder areas and red seams. The fabric dashboard also gains a red-and-black chequered pattern, but retains its centrepiece – a 9.2-inch OLED circular infotainment touchscreen with unique displays for each drive mode, including the JCW-inspired Go-Kart mode.
No changes to the mechanicals, with power still being derived from a B48 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 204 PS and 300 Nm of torque. All that is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The JCW Trim can also be had with the Cooper C, which is motivated by a 156 PS/230 Nm B38 1.5 litre turbo three-pot.
Aside from adding some look-faster kit to the petrol MINI Cooper, the JCW Trim also previews the full-fat John Cooper Works, likely utilising the Countryman JCW‘s 300 PS/400 Nm mill. Set to make its world premiere in the autumn, the hot hatch achieved a significant milestone in June, scoring an SP 3T class victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. An all-electric version, based on the J01, will also be offered.
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Neta GT previewed in Malaysia – sporty electric two-door coupe with up to 462 PS, 580 km CLTC EV range
At yesterday’s launch of the Neta X, the brand also showed off the GT, which is a two-door sports coupe with as much as 462 PS (456 hp or 340 kW) and 620 Nm of torque. Sharing the Shenhai platform with the S, the GT made its debut in China last May and is offered in two variants.
The first is the GT 560 that retails for 188,800 yuan (about RM121k) and offers up to 560 km of range following the generous CLTC standard. This variant is equipped with a 64.27-kWh battery that powers a rear-mounted electric motor rated at 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW) and 310 Nm. As such, the GT 560 will get from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds on its way to a not-very-specific top speed of over 190 km/h.
At 226,800 yuan (RM146k), range-topping GT 580 AWD adds a second electric motor at the front axle for figures stated at the start and a faster century sprint time of 3.7 seconds. The battery has a higher capacity of 78 kWh, which sees the range go up to 580 km.
Charging via an AC input takes around 11 hours for the GT 560 and 14 hours for the GT 580 AWD, with both capable of handling a maximum AC input of 6.6 kW. There’s also DC fast charging (the capacity isn’t listed on the carmaker’s website) that gets the battery from a 30-80% state of charge in about 30 minutes for both variants.
The added grunt of the range-topper is accompanied by other performance improvements, including Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres as standard, along with four-piston fixed brake calipers at the front and single-piston floating calipers at the rear.
Available equipment for the GT includes 19-inch aluminium wheels, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 50W wireless charging pad, integrated sports seats, dual-zone climate control, Neta Pilot 2.5 advanced driver assistance systems (including AEB and adaptive cruise control), a 17.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12-speaker sound system. As an option, customers can add on a more comprehensive sensor suite for heightened ADAS functions and a sports kit, the latter seen on this left-hand drive example.
The GT measures 4,715 mm long, 1,979 mm wide, 1,415 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,770 mm. That gives it a footprint roughly similar to the second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT. The Neta GT previously made an appearance at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow, but it’s not known when (or if) the sporty EV will be launched here. Interested?
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2024 SM Sport 110R in Malaysia, RM4,199 retail
Entering the budget kapchai market in Malaysia is the 2024 SM Sport 110R, priced at RM4,199, excluding road tax, insurance and registration. There are three new colours for the Sport 110R – Green, Red and Light Blue – reflecting MForce Bike Holdings, owners of the SM Sport brand in Malaysia.
Power for the 110R comes from an air-cooled, single cylinder engine displacing 109 cc with both kick and electric starting, fed by carburettor. Power is claimed to be 6.7 hp at 7,500 rpm with 7.6 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm.
Power goes to the rear wheel via four-speed rotary gearbox with centrifugal clutch and chain final drive. Tyre sizing is 17-inches front and rear, wearing 70/90 and 80/90 tubeless tyres, respectively.
Braking is done with a hydraulic disc brake in front and a mechanical drum brake in the rear. Suspension for the Sport 110R is with telescopic forks in front and preload-adjustable twin shock absorbers at the back.
With a claimed dry weigh of 107 kg, the Sport 110R carries 4-litres of fuel in the tank while seat height is set at 770 mm. Riding conveniences include LED lighting throughout, a storage space under the seat and a USB charging port.
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Discover the new Porsche Taycan at Porsche Centre Ara Damansara this weekend, July 27 to 28!
Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, has been given an extensive update, making it an even more compelling proposition. Numerous enhancements have sharpened the design, optimised the user interface and enhanced the standard equipment for the Malaysian market. Most importantly, the new Taycan now boasts up to 35% more range than before.
Sounds like a fantastic recipe, does it not? Then good news, because you can now get up close and personal at the public premiere of the new all-electric Taycan at Porsche Centre Ara Damansara this weekend, July 27 and 28.
A sportier look and a revised Porsche Driver Experience are joined by additional standard equipment for the Malaysian market, including a BOSE® Surround Sound System, Comfort Seats with 14-way electric adjustment, Park Assist with surround view, and four-zone advanced climate control.
Other new features of the Taycan include more powerful motors that enable the car to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in as low as 2.4 seconds, as well as more power-dense batteries that deliver up to 678 km of range* on the WLTP cycle.
Charging the new Taycan will be faster, too. Thanks to optimised battery cell chemistry, the Taycan can now charge at up to 320 kW at an 800-volt DC fast charging station, taking it from 10 to 80% charge in as little as 18 minutes.
Taycan owners will also benefit from an extensive network of Shell high-performance chargers at up to 360 kW with an exclusive three-year Shell Recharge Platinum membership – offered with every new Taycan – that gives users lower charging rates. Porsche Centres in Malaysia are also now equipped with up to 350 kW fast chargers, the use of which is complimentary for Porsche owners.
Meanwhile, the driving dynamics have been further enhanced through the standard fitment of adaptive air suspension, while the optional Porsche Active Ride dramatically reduces body roll and smoothens out even the roughest road surfaces.
The Taycan Open House will be held from 9am to 6pm each day, and you will not want to miss the premiere the new all-electric Taycan at 2pm, where you will be able to check out the unique features of Porsche’s athletic electric sports car – available in Taycan sports sedan and versatile Taycan Cross Turismo versions.
Plus, you will be able to enjoy additional savings on pre-owned models, only available this weekend. You will also receive an exclusive MARTINI RACING Porsche collector’s cup whenever you place a booking on a new or pre-owned Taycan this weekend.
In the run-up to the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia at the Sepang International Circuit, the qualifying round 2 of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia will also be held at Porsche Centre Ara Damansara. Here, you’ll be able to show your support for Malaysia’s fastest sim racers – the youngest of whom is aged just 10 years old – that will battle it out to be shortlisted for the final race at Sepang.
So head on over to the Taycan Open House at Porsche Centre Ara Damansara this weekend, July 27 and 28 from 9am to 6pm and experience all the features of the new Porsche Taycan! To RSVP for this event, visit the official Porsche Malaysia website.
*With Performance Battery Plus
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EV sales in Singapore up 218.1% in 1H 2024, outselling petrol cars – 6,019 units; hybrids lead with 8,922 units
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) more than tripled in Singapore in the first six months of 2024, with 6,019 units registered compared to 1,892 units in the same corresponding period in 2023. As reported by The Business Times, EV sales in the island nation made up 32.4% of total registrations from January to June this year.
The 6,019 EVs sold in 1H 2024 is 218.1% more than what was recorded in 1H 2023, where 1,892 EVs were delivered for a market share of 14.3%. A point of interest is EVs outselling petrol cars which saw 3,531 registrations, a 58.1% decrease from what was recorded in 1H 2023. As a consequence, the market share for petrol cars dropped from 42.4% to just 19%.
The increase in EV adoption is likely driven by the introduction of Category A COE-friendly models by brands such as BYD and even Tesla, the latter introducing a Rear-Wheel Drive 110 variant in May this year. To qualify for a Category A COE, EVs can only have maximum motor output of up to 150 PS (148 hp or 110 kW).
Despite the significant growth in EV sales, petrol-electric hybrid vehicles made up the bulk of sales in 1H 2024 with 8,922 units or 48% of the market. This represents a 62.6% increase from the 5,486 units recorded in 1H 2023 (41.5% market share). Lastly, petrol plug-in hybrid vehicle sales numbered just 96 units and a market share of 0.5% (down from 1.1%).
As for the overall passenger car market, sales increased by 40.5% to 18,576 units in 1H 2024 from 13,224 units in 1H 2023.
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Fire near LRT Kelana Jaya station, trains turning back
This just in. LRT Kelana Jaya Line users and commuters, take note. Rapid KL has announced that a small fire has occurred near the Kelana Jaya station, and the LRT services on that line is currently disrupted.
Trains from Putra Heights heading towards KL will temporarily turn back at Ara Damansara, while trains from Gombak will turn back towards KL at Kelana Jaya. There is a shuttle train that will connect Ara Damansara and Kelana Jaya though, and it’s at Platform 2 – this is the ‘alternative train services’.
From what we understand, you’ll have to get off the train at the turn back point, and wait for the connecting train between Ara Damansara and Kelana Jaya to continue your journey. Refer to the station officer or auxiliary police for assistance. Be patient and be safe.
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2025 Audi A5 sedan, Avant debut – new name for ICE-powered A4 successor; digital assistant with ChatGPT
The latest-generation Audi A5 has made its debut, and this time around the nameplate replaces the A4, and so the latest A5 will be offered in sedan and Avant (station wagon) bodystyles which until now has been the preserve of the A4 in its segment.
The naming convention sees even numbers now used for the German brand’s electric models while odd-numbered ones – such as this A5 – are combustion-powered models, and there will no longer be coupé and cabriolet bodystyles for this generation of the A5.
Underpinning the new Audi A5 range is the manufacturer’s Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) for longitudinally-oriented internal combustion powertrains, which succeeds the MLB architecture that has served for models of the same powertrain layout.
Static photo, Colour: Magnet Grey
Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.Both sedan and Avant bodystyles are of identical lengths at 4,829 mm, which is 67 mm longer than that of its predecessor, while both also share a wheelbase length of 2,900 mm. Instead of a bootlid typical of a three-box sedan, the rear windscreen on the A5 sedan opens as part of the hatch, as on the outgoing A5 Sportback.
From debut, the Audi A5 gets a 2.0 litre TFSI turbocharged petrol engine in 150 PS and 204 PS states of tune, equipped with a variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger and is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 150 PS version is offered solely in front-wheel-drive, while the 204 PS version can be specified in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.
Also in the powertrain roster from debut is the 2.0 TDI four-cylinder turbodiesel, which is rated to produce 204 PS and 400 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm to 3,250 rpm; the diesel unit is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.
2025 Audi S5 Avant Joining the new A5 line-up is the S5, which packs a 3.0 litre TFSI V6 turbocharged petrol engine, also with a VTG turbocharger, rated to produce 367 PS – 20 PS more than its predecessor – and outputs are sent to all four wheels via a strengthened S tronic dual-clutch automatic, which Audi says also lowers the weight over the front axle to aid the car’s agility. The S5 driveline also gets a quattro sport rear differential and a variable AWD clutch.
All powertrain variants get 48-volt mild-hybrid electrification, and the powertrain generator (PTG) contributes 24 PS to the output of the combustion engine, and conversely can harvest energy via recuperation back into the battery at 25 kW, thus enabling “purely electric manoeuvring and parking to a limited extent”, says Audi. An electric air-conditioning compressor enables the air-conditioning to remain operational when the engine switches off, such as at traffic lights.
When decelerating, the integrated and blending-capable brake control system (iBRS) sees that the brake pedal and braking hydraulic system can be fully de-coupled, and versions with the MHEV Plus setup can achieve ‘the necessary deceleration’ through regenerative braking alone, without the conventional friction brakes, which only come into play when the brake pedal is pressed harder. Brake feel remains unaffected, claims Audi.
Static photo, Colour: Magnet Grey
Chassis revisions to this A4 successor bring stiffer steering and suspension mounts on the front axle for more precise handling, with three suspension setups offered – the standard, sports and S sports configurations, the two latter types yielding a 20 mm-lower ride height. Brake torque vectoring is aimed at reducing understeer.
Inside, the A5 brings the Audi MMI panoramic display set of a curved design with OLED technology, bringing a 11.9-inch driver’s instrument display and a 14.5-inch MMI infotainment touchscreen. optionally available in the A5 is a 10.9-inch front passenger display integrated into the dashboard.
Also available on the A5 as an option is a configurable head-up display (HUD), which displays information including active assistance systems, navigation instructions, or media playback. Drivers can also control vehicle and infotainment functions through the HUD, enabling scrolling through lists using the steering wheel buttons. Here, the perceived image on the HUD is more than 85% larger than before, says Audi.
Interior
The onboard Audi assistant will also bring access to online content such as weather and general knowledge, while connectivity to ChatGPT via Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service brings internet-sourced knowledge in natural language. The Audi assistant recognises if a vehicle function, destination search, or weather forecast query is to be carried out, and only when the Audi system is unable to answer the general knowledge questions will they be forwarded to ChatGPT, according to the carmaker.
In terms of driver assistance systems, the Audi A5 can be specified with adaptive cruise assist plus, which maintains speed and distance to other vehicles as well as lane guidance, along with active front assist (front AEB, evasion assist, turn assist, and front cross traffic assist), traffic sign-based cruise control, park assist plus, and rear turn assist.
In its native Germany, the Audi A5 is priced from 45,200 euros (RM228,385) and order books for the market have opened, and both the A5 and S5 will go on sale in Europe from November this year.
2025 Audi A5 Sedan
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- Luggage compartment, Colour: Magnet Grey
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- Design sketch – Light
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- Design sketch – Light
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- Autodesk VRED Professional 2019.2
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- 2.0 TFSI (150 kW) quattro ultra powertrain
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- Interior, displays and operation
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- Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System with headrest speakers
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- Head-up-Display
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- Easier access to the luggage compartment due to a new tailgate
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- Sport suspension sith adaptive damper control
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- Matrix LED headlight with multi segment LED daytime running light
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- Rear light with digital OLED* technology 2.0
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- Rear light with digital OLED* technology 2.0
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW)
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW)
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW)
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW)
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW)
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW) powertrain wirh 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW) powertrain wirh 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW) quattro ultra powertrain wirh 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW) quattro ultra powertrain wirh 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- 2.0 TFSI (110 kW) powertrain
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- 2.0 TFSI (110 kW) powertrain
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- Powertrain generator (PTG)*
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- Powertrain generator (PTG)*
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- Powertrain generator (PTG)*
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- Diesel exhaust gas after treatment wirh SCR twin dosing
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW)
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW): Indirect charge air cooling with intercooler integrated in the intake manifold
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW): Engine mechanic
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW): Exhaust gas after treatment
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW): High pressure fuel injection system
2025 Audi A5 Avant
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- Luggage compartment The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Detail The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Interior The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Detail The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Detail, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Detail, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Detail, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Detail, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Detail, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Luggage compartment, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Audi A5 Avant, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic, Audi A5 Sedan, Colour: Magnet Grey The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Audi S5 Avant, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect, Audi S5 Sedan, Colour: Ascari blue metallic, Audi A5 Sedan, Colour: Magnet Grey, Audi A5 Avant, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Audi S5 Avant, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect, Audi S5 Sedan, Colour: Ascari blue metallic, Audi A5 Sedan, Colour: Magnet Grey, Audi A5 Avant, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Audi S5 Avant, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect, Audi S5 Sedan, Colour: Ascari blue metallic, Audi A5 Sedan, Colour: Magnet Grey, Audi A5 Avant, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Design sketch – Light
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- Design sketch – Light
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- Autodesk VRED Professional 2019.2
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- Design sketch – Interior
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- 2.0 TFSI (150 kW) quattro ultra powertrain
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- Interior, displays and operation
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- Head-up-Display
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- Interior The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Bank & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System with headrest speakers The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Five link rear axle
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- Five link rear axle
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- Five link front axle
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- Sport suspension sith adaptive damper control The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- LED headlight
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- LED headlight with multi segment LED daytime running light
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- Matrix LED headlight with multi segment LED daytime running light
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- Digital light signatures
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- Rear light with digital OLED* technology 2.0
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- Rear light with digital OLED* technology 2.0
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW)
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW)
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW)
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW)
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW)
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW)
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW) powertrain wirh 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW) powertrain wirh 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW) quattro ultra powertrain wirh 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW) quattro ultra powertrain wirh 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- 2.0 TFSI (110 kW) powertrain
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- 2.0 TFSI (110 kW) powertrain
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- 2.0 TFSI (150 kW) quattro ultra powertrain
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Interior The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Cockpit The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Interior The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Interior The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Static photo, Colour: Horizon Blue metallic The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Interior The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Structure with hang on parts
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- Structure
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- 2.0 TDI (150 kW) quattro ultra powertrain with 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- Powertrain generator (PTG)*
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- Powertrain generator (PTG)*
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- Powertrain generator (PTG)*
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- Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency The Panoramic glass roof with switchable transparency is expected to be available in Germany from the fourth quarter of 2024. For the exact launch date, please contact your Audi partner.
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- Diesel exhaust gas after treatment wirh SCR twin dosing
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW)
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW): Indirect charge air cooling with intercooler integrated in the intake manifold
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW): Engine mechanic
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW): Exhaust gas after treatment
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- 2.0 TFSI (110/150 kW): High pressure fuel injection system
2025 Audi S5 Avant
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Detail, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Detail, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Detail, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Detail, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Detail, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Luggage compartment, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Luggage compartment, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Interior
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- Interior
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- Interior
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- Interior
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- Detail
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- Static photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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- 3.0 TFSI (270 kW) quattro ultra powertrain with 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- 3.0 TFSI (270 kW) quattro ultra powertrain with 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- Five link rear axle
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- Five link front axle
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- V6 3.0 TFSI (270 kW)
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- V6 3.0 TFSI (270 kW)
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- V6 3.0 TFSI (270 kW)
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- 3.0 TFSI (270 kW) quattro ultra powertrain with 48 volt MHEV plus technology
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- Cooling of the 48 volt battery and DC/DC converter
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- Cooling of the powertrain generator (PTC) in the low temperature cooling circuit
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- V6 3.0 TFSI (270 kW)
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- V6 3.0 TFSI (270 kW): indirect charge air cooling
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- V6 3.0 TFSI (270 kW): Engine mechanic
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- V6 3.0 TFSI (270 kW): Turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (TVG)
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- V6 3.0 TFSI (270 kW): Exhaust gas after treatment
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- V6 3.0 TFSI (270 kW): High pressure fuel injection system
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- Audi CEO Gernot Döllner at the Audi S5 Avant
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- Audi CEO Gernot Döllner at the Audi S5 Avant
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- Dynamic photo, Colour: Daytona Grey perl effect
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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 debuts – most powerful Vette ever; 5.5L twin-turbo V8 with 1,064 hp, 1,123 Nm
The eighth-generation (C8) Chevrolet Corvette has gained a new variant in the form of the ZR1, which the company says marks the return of the “king of the hill.” With supercars in its sights, the ZR1 is the first Corvette to get a turbocharged engine, and the figures are mighty impressive.
Called the LT7, the 5.5 litre twin-turbo V8 is derived from the flat-plane crank unit found in the Z06’s LT6. According to Chevy, the forced induction system consists of dual, ported shroud, ball bearing, monoscroll (76 mm) turbochargers integrated with the exhaust manifold to reduce the volume and distance from the exhaust valve to the turbine wheel for quick response with electronic wastegates and intelligent anti-lag engine calibration techniques.
Aside from forced induction, features that are unique to the LT7 include specific head castings with unique CNC-machined ports, a larger CNC-machined combustion chamber, a completely new intake system, optimised valve train timing and lift profile, added block and head machining to support turbo cooling and oiling, revised counterweights for the piston and connecting rod as well as a secondary port fuel injection system.
The end result is 1,064 hp at 7,000 rpm and 1,123 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, which makes the LT7 the most powerful V8 ever produced in America as well as the most powerful V8 ever fitted to a Corvette from factory. For context, the previous C7 Corvette ZR1 produced 755 hp from its 6.2 litre supercharged V8, while the C6-generation ZR1 had 638 hp.
To cope with the colossal power, the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission is beefed up with upgraded inner and outer input shafts, increased gear capacity with strength increased via shot peening for all gears, final drive refinements, an updated oil management system to support increased vehicle longitudinal and lateral capability, along with increased control valves to accommodate the higher required clutch clamp load for the engine.
Drive goes exclusively to the rear wheels, with Chevy saying the ZR1 will dispatch the quarter mile with an estimated sub-10-second time, while the top speed is expected to be over 346 km/h (215 mph).
Carbon-ceramic brakes with rotors measuring 400 mm at the front (the largest ever equipped on a Corvette) and 390 mm in the rear help slow the ZR1 down. In just 24.5 seconds, the Corvette ZR1 goes from 129-322 km/h (80-200 mph) and back to 129 km/h (80 mph), which is 22% quicker than the C7 ZR1, and 53% quicker than the C6 ZR1.
The ZR1 isn’t just about going fast in a straight line and stopping quickly, as its maker is also offering two distinct setups that come standard with Magnetic Ride dampers. The standard option comes with a sleeker body with lower drag and featuring a small spoiler with customer-adjustable short and tall Gurney flaps.
Also included are a carbon-fibre front splitter, rocker moldings, side intake with integrated brake cooling and front underwing with air deflectors as well as Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres wrapped around 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. This setup is said to blend the best of on-road comfort and track capability.
For those seeking to unlock the ZR1’s true track weapon potential, there’s the optional ZTK performance package that adds a high-downforce rear wing, front dive planes and a tall bonnet Gurney lip, all made from woven carbon-fibre.
The more aggressive setup also adds underbody strakes to replace the standard front underwing stall Gurney to increase front downforce, while the suspension gets stiffer springs to work with stickier Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres.
These options add to exterior tweaks made for the ZR1 that include a flow-through bonnet, carbon-fibre side profile air ducts, a carbon-fibre roof and unique aluminium wheels (carbon-fibre ones are an option). The ZR1 is offered in both coupe and convertible body styles, the former also getting carbon-fibre inlets located on top of the rear hatch to cool the turbo compressor inlet air temperatures.
Chevrolet also brought back the iconic split window for the ZR1, which was last seen on the C2-generation Corvette and quietly previewed on the Corvette Z06 GT3.R race car. This wasn’t done purely for aesthetics, as the carbon-fibre “spine” between the two rear windows also serves to extract heat from the engine bay.
While the changes are many on the outside, the cockpit remains familiar but with unique touches like ZR1 badging, a new stitch pattern for the doors and a boost gauge. New customisation options have been added, including new colour schemes, full-length racing stripes, painted brake calipers and more.
Production of the ZR1 will start next year at General Motors’ Bowling Green assembly plant in Kentucky. To drive home just how potent its latest creation is, the carmaker stated at the end of its release that the ZR1 clocked a faster peak speed than the production C7 ZR1 on its first lap at the Milford Proving Ground’s MRC test track.
Chevrolet engineers also clocked a sub-10-second quarter-mile time on the ZR1’s first launch, while all four test drivers clocked over 322 km/h (200 mph) peak speed on their very first laps at the Nürburgring with ease.
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2024 Jaecoo J7 SUV walk-around video tour – 1.6T with 2WD/AWD, premium looks/tech, CKD fr RM139k
New brand, new car. The Jaecoo J7 was officially launched in Malaysia last week, marking the entry of Chery’s SUV sub-brand that’s supposed to be more rugged and premium – think Land Rover. By the way, Chery is Jaguar Land Rover’s long-time local partner in China, and some elements might have rubbed off. Does the J7 look like a LR/RR? Hafriz Shah doesn’t think so.
In any case, the first Jaecoo looks neat and handsome with plenty of interesting details – our full walk-around video will show you all the quirks and features of the SUV. The body sits on the same platform as the recently-launched Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, and at 4,500 mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 1,680 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,672 mm, it’s in the size ballpark of the Toyota Corolla Cross and slightly smaller than a Mazda CX-5.
Jaecoo is being marketed with a heavy off-road, rugged slant, and relevant stats are shared – the J7’s ground clearance is 200 mm, wading depth is 600 mm, while approach and departure angles are 21 and 29 degrees, respectively.
Speaking of which, you can have the Jaecoo with AWD, which also brings seven driving modes to the party – besides the usual Eco, Normal and Sports, there’s Sand, Mud, Snowfield and Off-road too. Both the AWD and 2WD variants come with a 1.6-litre turbo-four with 194 hp and 290 Nm of torque, hooked up to a seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic by Getrag.
The AWD can get you further, but it’s also slower at 9.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The front-wheel drive version is seven tenths quicker to the mark at 9.2 seconds. Top speed is 180 km/h for both. Similarly, there’s also a fuel economy advantage for the 2WD – the claimed figure is 7.0L per 100 km versus the AWD’s 7.7L per 100 km.
Kit wise, both share the same long list of standard equipment. The exterior sports 19-inch two-tone alloys (red brake calipers peeking through), LED front and rear lights (full width at the back, of course) and a powered tailgate. Inside, the J7 gets leather seats, dual-zone climate control with N95 air purifier (single rear vent, why?), a 50W cooled wireless charger, 64-colour ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof.
Also on the list are a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.8-inch vertical infotainment touchscreen, head-up display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eight Sony speakers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, ‘boss switches’ for the front passenger seat, heated/ventilated front seats with memory, keyless entry, remote start with cabin climate pre-conditioning and rear privacy glass, among other items.
The J7 is well-stocked in the safety department, with a 540-degree camera (AVM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Curve Speed Assistance (CSA), Departure Ahead Inform (DAI), Door Opening Warning (DOW), Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) and Front Collision Warning (FCW).
There’s more. Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA), Intelligent Evasion System (IES), Intelligent Headlamp Control (IHC), Lane Changing Assistance (LCA), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Rear Collision Warning (RCW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB) and Traffic Jam Assist (TJA). There’s also TPMS, hill descent control and hill hold for the electronic parking brake.
Locally assembled at Chery’s new Shah Alam plant, the Jaecoo J7 is priced at RM138,800 for the 2WD and RM148,800 for the AWD. In addition to a seven-year, 150,000 km warranty, an early bird package adds in a 10-year, one-million km engine warranty. Join Hafriz in our in-and-out video tour of the J7 and tell us what you think of this new SUV entry – was your head turned?
GALLERY: 2024 Jaecoo J7 AWD
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Federal Highway lane closures, traffic diversions at KM8.0-KM8.6 for LRT3 construction, July 29-Dec 31
Federal Highway users, take note, as there are planned lane closures and traffic diversions on the route scheduled at the end of this month to facilitate construction for the LRT Shah Alam Line.
According to Setia Utama LRT 3, the contractor for LRT3 project, there will be intermittent lane closures on KM8.0 to KM8.6 of the highway on the stretch heading towards Kuala Lumpur from July 29 to December 31, Monday to Sunday, between 11 pm and 5 am across the duration.
During these times, two lanes will remain available for motorists heading towards Kuala Lumpur (as indicated on the map above). It added that the Shah Alam Municipal Council (MBSA) has approved these closures and related traffic diversions. The target date for the opening of the LRT3 Shah Alam Line is March 1, 2025.
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2026 Porsche Cayenne teased – fourth-gen to go fully electric; new EV to be sold alongside ICE third-gen
The upcoming fourth-generation Porsche Cayenne will be an electric vehicle (EV), the German carmaker confirmed in a new press release that also included photos of the SUV undergoing the many millions of km of testing ahead of its official debut.
According to Porsche, the all-new Cayenne will be built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) with an 800V electrical architecture, which is also used for the second-generation Macan. Powertrain details weren’t provided but we should expect high levels of performance as evident when the Macan made its fully electric transition.
“The Cayenne has always defined the sports car in its segment. In the middle of the decade, the fourth generation will set standards in the segment as an electric SUV,” said Oliver Blume, CEO of Porsche AG.
While the fourth-generation Cayenne will go fully electric, Porsche isn’t abandoning the third-generation model, which will continue to be sold alongside its newer EV stablemate. In fact, the company said it will continue to develop hybrid and combustion engine variants, and customers will be able to choose from three powertrain types up to and beyond 2030.
The third-generation Cayenne got a major refresh last year and is currently offered with a number of different powertrains. These include a 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 and a 4.0 litre turbocharged V8, both of which are also available with a plug-in hybrid system.
“Our product strategy could enable us to deliver more than 80% of our new cars fully electrified in 2030 – depending on the demand of our customers and the development of electromobility in the regions of the world,” added Blume.
The Cayenne is an important offering in Porsche’s line-up and was the company’s best-selling model last year with 87,553 deliveries Offering the Cayenne exclusively as an EV will have an impact on sales of the model because not all customers are willing to make the switch, which is something the carmaker is well aware of and is making adjustments for.
Just a few days ago, Reuters reported that Porsche is watering down its EV ambitions as it expects the transition to electric vehicles to take longer than it thought. Previously, the company said it was aiming for EVs to make up 80% of its total sales by 2030.
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Toyota Hilux, Alphard among vehicles targeted by car theft syndicate in Johor, stolen in just 30 seconds
A Johor car theft syndicate that was recently busted by the police had been stealing Toyota vehicles in just 30 seconds, according to Malay Mail. The group, which targeted 4×4 and luxury vehicles such as the Hilux, Fortuner, Alphard and Vellfire, managed to get around the cars’ alarm and immobiliser systems to boost them before selling them in a neighbouring country’s black market.
The syndicate, described as tech-savvy, used only two people to steal each car, utilising an electronic programmer – likely a relay device also used in the recent high-profile KLCC theft – followed by a jammer to disable the car’s security systems.
“The syndicate’s modus operandi involved using an electronic programmer to enter and start any modern vehicle without a key,” said Johor police chief M Kumar at a press conference. “They will also use another device called a jammer to disable the vehicle’s global positioning system (GPS) and alarm system within 30 seconds before fleeing with the vehicle.”
Investigations as part of the sting, Ops Lejang, found that this particular syndicate had been active for five to six months, moving in small groups and using rented cars to avoid detection. “Police have arrested eight men, aged between 27 and 49, including the syndicate’s mastermind,” Kumar said.
The operation, which took place between June 21 and July 21, saw three other syndicates being crippled through eight arrests, while two other groups specialising in used cars and three in motorcycles were busted with six and ten arrests respectively.
Kumar said a total of 81 vehicles were seized as part of the arrest, along with 30 car parts and numerous vehicle theft equipment. “The vehicles consist of 25 cars, a van, four lorries, 51 motorcycles and 13 motorcycle frames.”
He added that since January, the Johor police received 69 reports of missing luxury and 4×4 vehicles worth RM8.8 million. The stolen vehicles, which are in high demand in neighbouring countries, would by driven across the border by road before being disposed for between RM30,000 and RM40,000, Kumar said.
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