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Peugeot 3008 – Lion in a box
HAVING driven the 3008 around the Klang Valley from Mont’Kiara to Klang and back, you really couldn’t tell if you were carrying two or six persons. And that is a good thing. It is impressive in its offerings. Definitely not the fastest car you will see on the road – with a top speed of [...]
BMW 320d – Striking and Forceful
Diesel betters petrol as an everyday proposition. Over in Europe, it isn’t uncommon for a diesel powered premium sedan to outsell its petrol powered variants. This makes us wonder if BMW’s 320d has enough charm to overcome diesel’s stigma as the fuel of peasants, so to speak. Thumb the start button and you certainly can’t [...]
Myvi Extreme 1.5 vs Saga 1.6 FLX vs Swift GX
WHEN it comes to model changes Perodua seems to have adopted the strategy of glacial progress. Today’s new Myvi is nearly exactly the same as the old Myvi underneath its body, save for a few mechanical improvements to increase space and decrease fuel consumption. Only when the new Myvi got the 1.5-litre engine did it [...]
VW Polo Sedan First Impression
While known as the “people’s car” in Germany and the rest of the world, in Malaysia Volkswagen somehow is pushed to the premium segment. This is due to several factors, both good and bad, from high quality to high expectations and prices. To change this view and break open new grounds the company created a [...]
Bowled over by BMW scooters
The C600 Sports and C650 GT are capable of long commutes and even touring, with outstanding handling, good build quality and an excellent engine. BMW is at it again – the premium vehicle manufacturer is tapping into a “new” segment and aiming for the top. This is not the first time BMW broke from tradition [...]
VW Polo Sport 1.2 TSI
In its native German language, Volkswagen (VW) is literally translated into ‘people’s car.’ The nature of our vehicle tax structure meant that most VW Group Malaysia’s fully imported models are unintentionally priced closer to premium brands. New for this year, the Polo, now in ‘Sport’ trim, has been upgraded with front fog lamps, 17 inch [...]
Lexus GS 250 – Quiet, reliable and comfortable
Perception is a very important tool in marketing – you can have the best product in the price bracket but depending on the target groups, it has to live up to expectations. Before we drove the car in question, we were presented with “Best this, smooth that, luxury this…” With all the right words thrown [...]
BMW K 1600 GT – Luxury Touring
The world of bike touring is not really a new thing for people have been riding across the face of the planet ever since the bikes were capable of doing so. But then came BMW and with the “premium” standard it brings, the company now clearly defines what you could call luxury touring. However, this [...]
Peugeot 208 First Impression
Peugeot 208 has what it takes to sweep the B-segment board. You will love it, the Peugeot 208, for its looks, its performance and all. And if you are picky about engine specs, there are 10 versions to chose from, in diesel or petrol versions.But all versions give you the best that Peugeot has to [...]
For RM72,990, the Premium Preve is priceworthy
THE 280-km drive from Subang to the seaside resort of Cherating in Pahang earlier this week was literally a breeze in the Preve 1.6 CVT, the much awaited offering from Proton. This was the Preve that attracted a lot of attention since Proton paraded it as the “Tuah” concept car at the 2010 KL International [...]
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