SUNDAY STAR, 13 AUGUST 2017
Motoring
IN conjunction with the 60th
Merdeka celebration, Naza Kia
Malaysia is offering a special
Merdeka Sale throughout August
highlighting the Kia Sportage GT
and Kia Cerato 1.6 SX models
complete with added privileges.
Every purchase of either the Kia
Sportage GT or Kia Cerato 1.6 SX
during this Merdeka month will
come with these privileges:
l Three years of free
maintenance service Includes
parts and labour fees for a hassle-
free car maintenance experience
l Peace of mind with Kia Value
5 programme Guaranteed future
value after five years of ownership
and easy upgrade to any new Kia
model
l Access to Sky Lounge Free
exclusive access for owner and a
guest to premium facility at Subang
Skypark
l Five-year warranty Worry-
free ownership experience with
unlimited mileage
Made for the go-getters in life
who lead a confident and active
lifestyle, the Kia Sportage GT offers
a breathtakingly distinct design
with attractive interior and
features, exuding a bold sporty
look for the SUV.
The Sportages GT Line
specification adds further visual
and dynamic appeal to the
In celebration of the nation
versatility of the model perfect
for those who desire a more
powerful driving experience.
The popular SUV model added a
feather to its cap last year by
securing first place in last years
J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability
Study for its high quality and
reliability.
The sporty sedan Kia Cerato
gives off a sophisticated vibe with
its attractive styling, fluid
appearance as well as advanced
convenience and driver-assistance
features.
The popular Sportage (left) and Cerato
become even more desirable this month.
On the road, the Kia Ceratos
aggressive exterior matches its
prowess underneath the hood.
Apart from the exterior, the
Cerato model received notable
interior upgrades from its
predecessor and now comes with a
motor-driven power steering,
Bluetooth connectivity, push-start
ignition, an eight-inch touchscreen
display with rear view camera and
four-way powered memory seat
with lumbar support, among many
others.
The Kia Ceratos enhanced safety
features will ensure a safe journey
for its passengers.
Throughout the month-long
Merdeka Sale campaign, the Kia
Sportage GT is on offer at an
exclusive price of RM126,388 while
the Kia Cerato 1.6L SX is priced at
RM88,888.
These Merdeka deals are valid at
all Naza Kia showrooms
nationwide until Aug 31, while
stocks last. Terms and conditions
apply.
Trade-ins may be available
according to model. You can
About Naza Kia Malaysia
Naza Kia Malaysia is the
official distributor of Kia
vehicles in Malaysia. Among
the accolades received by Kia
globally are:
l No.1 in the J.D. Power US
Initial Quality Study
l No.1 in the J.D. Power
Europe Vehicle Dependability
Study
l No.1 in the J.D. Power
Vehicle Dependability Study for
quality and reliability 2016
Kia Sportage
l Ranked 69th in
Interbrands exclusive list of the
100 Best Global Brands
l No.4 in the J.D. Power
Malaysia Customer Service
Index
l Malaysian service centres
achieved the rating of Among
the Best by J.D. Power
enquire at your selected
dealership.
n For more information, visit
www.kia.com.
2 Motoring
A MEMORANDUM of
Understanding (MOU) was signed
between Mitsui & Co, Ltd (Mitsui),
Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd
(MIM), Hino Motor Sales (Malaysia)
Sdn Bhd (HMSM) and Handal
Indah Sdn Bhd (Handal Indah) to
bring to Medini City, Iskandar
Puteri, Johor, the first hybrid bus in
Malaysia.
Mitsui and MIM had invited
Hino to conduct its trial run
through Medini City. The trial run
of the hybrid bus will go on for five
months starting last month.
The bus is operated by Handal
Indah and there are six routes for
the trial run, one of them is the
Iskandar Puteri route that allows
commuters to travel from Puteri
Harbour Ferry Terminal to Larkin
Sentral via Medini.
The MOU was signed at a perfect
time as it is aligned with Iskandar
Malaysias Low Carbon Society
Blueprint, where it aims to reduce
carbon intensity in Iskandar
Malaysia by 58% by 2025.
The introduction of hybrid buses
could potentially be part of a
future modern fleet of public
transportation in Iskandar
The first hybrid bus
Malaysia, where they can offer an
economical and clean public
transport system.
A big part of Iskandar Malaysias
journey towards becoming a strong
and sustainable metropolis of
international standing focuses on
green environment and smart city
living. We embrace ideas and
initiatives that contribute
towards these two agendas.
As such, the possibility of
having hybrid buses
transporting people across the
region is something very
exciting and inspiring, says
chief executive of Iskandar
Regional Development
Authority Datuk Ismail Ibrahim.
Medini City, the central
business district of Iskandar
Puteri, is a catalytic
development within Iskandar
Malaysia led by MIM. With its
vision of becoming the icon of
future city living, Medini is
paving its way as a smart city
development.
A shareholder of MIM, Mitsui
brings with them a wealth of
experience in smart city
development in Medini City.
Mitsui is also a collaborator of
Hino for future marketing of
Iskandar bus rapid transit
project.
Managing director/chief
executive officer of MIM Dr
James Tee says, Medini City
will ultimately produce a smart
and sustainable community
where residents, visitors and
investors alike can experience
a place that is uniquely liveable,
connected, efficient and safe.
By delivering smart solutions
such as the hybrid bus
initiative, we look forward to
seeing local bus operators
including hybrid bus models in
their fleet.
Being the first bus with hybrid
technology to enter Malaysia,
Hino Hybrid Bus has the
potential to be one of the
energy-efficient vehicles (EEV) in
the future. Powered by a Euro 3
engine, this hybrid bus has
the advantage in improving fuel
efficiency with the combination
of diesel engine and battery
in Hinos new HV system.
This feature will improve fuel
The Hino Hybrid bus is environmentally friendly as it reduces carbon
dioxide emissions.
SUNDAY STAR, 13 AUGUST 2017
Chief executive
of Iskandar
Regional
Development
Authority Datuk
Ismail Ibrahim
(third from left)
and other senior
officials with the
Hino Hybrid Bus.
The introduction
of hybrid bus could
potentially be part
of a future modern
fleet of public
transportation in
Iskandar Malaysia.
saving compared to a
conventional diesel engine city
bus. Apart from that, the hybrid
technology reduces carbon
dioxide emission, hence it is
environmentally friendly.
Designed with wider air
suspension for extra riding
comfort, this is a low-floor
designed chassis and has
flexibility for special needs
and is able to cater up to 75
passengers including those who
are standing.
Thus, Hino Hybrid Bus will
venture into a new market
segment in Malaysia with a
class of its own in near future.
Unique aspects of commercial
vehicles include their
comparatively large size and
loading capacity, the long
distances they travel, and their
wide array of uses and places
where they are used. Taking
into account these varying
conditions, Hino considers the
environmental technologies
that would be suitable, says
managing director of HMSM Ken
Iwamoto.
n For more information, call Bibi
Ayshah Abd Karim at 03-7957
5199 (ext 352) or e-mail bibi@
hino.com.my, call Andrew Lee at
03-7957 5199 (ext 154) or e-mail
andrewlee@hino.com.my, or
visit www.hino.com.my.
SUNDAY STAR, 13 AUGUST 2017
SIME Darby Auto Connexion
(SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford
in Malaysia, is excited to kick off
Ford Truck Month with great
savings, unbeatable deals and a
host of exciting activities, making it
one of the best times to be a new
owner of the worlds best-selling
truck the Ford Ranger.
Until Oct 31, SDAC is offering
exclusive cash rebates of up to
RM6,000 and exciting gifts when
customers book a Ford Ranger
WildTrak at any of its dealerships
nationwide.
In addition to this offer, a fleet
of Rangers will be making an
appearance in Sabah and Sarawak
this month.
Members of the public will not
only be able to view the trucks
indoors at CityONE Megamall,
Kuching, on Aug 5 and 6 and
Imago KK Times Square, Kota
Kinabalu, on Aug 26 and 27, they
can also participate in an outdoor
obstacle test drive with the Ranger.
The Ford truck is celebrating 100
years of being an iconic pick-up
truck in the automotive industry.
Its an amazing test of time for
Ford as it celebrates a century of
leadership, innovation, capability
and durability for its iconic trucks,
says SDACs managing director
Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz,
adding that SDAC is honoured to be
part of Ford trucks 100-year
celebration.
We hope more Malaysians will
take this limited opportunity to
make a smart choice to book and
drive home these powerful trucks.
The Rangers cutting-edge
technologies that enable solutions
to everyday challenges make it
stand apart from traditional
pick-up trucks.
To prove this, the Ranger was
pushed beyond boundaries with
Tested to the extreme
extreme tests to showcase its
toughness in a series of videos,
which can be found on Ford
Malaysias YouTube channel.
The videos document the
Rangers towing capability as well
as frame and chassis strengths
that were put to the test by
strapping 600kg of mass to the
vehicle and spinning it at 4.75Gs of
opposing forces.
Adaptive load control, electronic
stability control (ESC) and
rollover mitigation capabilities,
meanwhile, were tested by
dropping a load of bricks
and an ATV into the back of a
moving Ranger.
ESC with traction control in
the Ranger helps to control
understeering and oversteering
while adaptive load control takes
into consideration the loading
condition of the vehicle and
ensures ESC is applied accordingly.
The rollover mitigation system
identifies a potentially dangerous
driving situation and activates the
ESC to restore stability.
Hill launch assist helps to pull
away on steep inclines while hill
descent control enables the driver
to stay in control on steep downhill
gradients.
airbags and MyKey.
The high-performance WildTrak
variant features SYNC 3, the latest
Ford in-car connectivity system
that can be operated using a
simple voice command system.
It currently supports Android
Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Ranger Wildtrak variant
also features adaptive cruise
control and the collision warning
alert system.
The Rangers smart and safety
features have been awarded an
NCAP five-star safety rating.
For maximum power and torque
for heavy-duty towing, the Ranger
is powered by a 3.2-litre Duratorq
Motoring 3
The Ford truck is
celebrating 100 years
of being an iconic
pick-up truck in
the automotive
industry.
five-cylinder TDCi diesel engine,
which puts out an impressive
147kW of power and 470Nm of
torque.
Other smart and safety features
across all variants include lane-
keeping aid, lane departure
warning, adjustable speed limiter,
trailer sway control, electronic
power-assisting steering, six
Unbeatable deals
Swing by your nearest Ford
showroom now to enjoy great
savings during the Ford Truck
Month with limited offers of cash
rebates up to RM6,000 and
exclusive booking gifts with every
booking of Ford Ranger made,
while stock lasts.
The Ranger is available in six
colours Pride Orange, Aluminium
Metallic, Aurora Blue, Cool White,
Metropolitan Grey and Black Mica.
Jet Black is also available.
n For more information, visit
www.sdacford.com.my.
4 Motoring SUNDAY STAR, 13 AUGUST 2017

THE Subaru Forester offers

improved handling dynamics,
innovative technologies and
aesthetic upgrades, making it an The Forester
ideal choice for individuals who delivers smooth
live life to the fullest. power regardless
The Subaru Forester is available of terrain.
in three options two completely
knocked-down (CKD) variants, 2.0i
and 2.0i-P, and the fully imported
turbocharged 2.0XT complete built-
up (CBU) variant from Japan.
Representing resilience, the
Subaru Forester is designed for
families and drivers who have an
unstoppable attitude and believe
there is nothing they cannot do in
life.
The Subaru Foresters

suspension has been enhanced for
maximum comfort and handling
performance. With a stiffer front
crossmember, enhanced coil and
damper, drivers will experience
a more comfortable ride quality
with agile and nimble handling
across all urban and off-road
terrains.
To maximise occupant comfort
and ride quality, noise from inside
and outside the cabin has been
reduced through improved
soundproofing materials and
increased window thickness.
Staying true to the roots of
an all-terrain vehicle, Subarus
continuously variable transmission
(CVT) allows power to be delivered
consistently and smoothly at all
times regardless of the terrain,
making it ideal for adventurous
customers who take their car off
the beaten track.
The Forester 2.0i and 2.0i-P
variants feature Subarus
renowned two-litre four-cylinder
16-valve FB20 horizontally opposed
boxer engine, which produces a
maximum power of 150PS at
6,200rpm and peak torque of
Uncompromised performance
198Nm at 4,200rpm.
Better fuel efficiency of 7.9 litres
per 100km (combined) is also
achieved through a long-stroke
engine coupled with a lightweight
engine block.
The 2.0XT variant produces a
maximum power of 241PS at
5,600rpm and peak torque of
350Nm at 2,400rpm to 3,600rpm as
a result of a FA20 direct-injection
turbocharged boxer engine for
higher power and decent fuel
efficiency of 8.5 litres per 100km
(combined).
All three Forester variants
feature Subarus unique hexagon
front grille, new C-shaped taillights
to match the headlights and a new
fan-style tyre design with 17-inch
rims.
The interior offers a more
upmarket look and feel with a
refreshed cabin design, stylish TFT
LCD colour display, premium head
unit and redesigned steering
wheel.
The premium feel is further
enhanced in the 2.0i-P and 2.0XT
Forester variants with features
such as automatic wipers and
headlamps, power rear gate, power
adjustable driver seat with
memory function and power
adjustable passenger seat, smart
entry and push start, dual zone
automatic air-conditioning,
SI-Drive, high-grade multifunction
display and unique Personal
Identification Number (PIN) code
access.
The PIN-code access feature
allows customers to access their
Subaru Forester without a key fob,
which can be safely and securely
left in the car.
A highlight of the Subaru
Forester is the X-MODE, which
ensures optimised control of the
vehicle by delivering on functions
such as hill descent control,
enhanced all-wheel drive system
and enhanced vehicle dynamics
control. X-MODE comes standard
across all three variants.
Steering responsive headlights
have been fitted on the 2.0i-P
and 2.0XT variants, allowing the
headlight beam to move left or
right according to the direction
of the steering wheel to maximise
driver visibility and safety.
Additional standard safety
features for all variants are seven
airbags (dual front, sides
and curtains, drivers knee),
anti-lock braking system with
electronic brakeforce distribution
and brake assist, engine
immobiliser, brake override, safety
pedal system and ISOFIX child seat
anchors.
Made of high-tensile strength
steel, the Subaru Foresters
reinforced frame is designed to
shield occupants by directing
impact energy around the
passenger compartment rather
than through it.
Able to withstand the weight
of the 1.5-tonne Forester, the
reinforced frame provides
additional passenger safety in the
event of a rollover.
The Subaru Forester is available
in five colour options Pure White,
Silver Metallic, Dark Grey Metallic,
Sepia Bronze Metallic and Obsidian
Black Metallic.
n For more information, visit
subaru.asia/my.