PRESS RELEASE: Perodua Opens Booking For Seven Seater Perodua Aruz!!!

Perodua Aruz, the national carmaker’s much-awaited three-row seven-seater Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), is now open for booking with estimated prices of between RM72,200 and RM77,200 (on-the-road before insurance in Peninsular Malaysia).

“The Perodua Aruz is our fourth transformation model, setting new standards for us in quality, space, fuel efficiency and safety – the latter bolstered by a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.

“With these qualities and more, the Perodua Aruz is among the best-value SUVs in Malaysia,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad said, adding that the vehicle comes with a five-year/150,000 km warranty (whichever comes first).

“The Perodua Aruz is expected to complement our existing product line-up and based on our value proposition, we expect sales of this new model to average 2,500 units monthly or 31,200 units by end-2019,” Dato’ Zainal added.

Two variants of the Perodua Aruz are offered, namely the 1.5 X and 1.5 Advance, with five colours available – Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Electric Blue, Granite Grey and a new Amazon Green.

Contributing to the Perodua Aruz’s 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating are Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), ISOFIX and six airbags, which are all standard across the range.

Furthermore, the Advance variant debuts an upgraded version of the Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) active safety suite, called ASA 2.0.

ASA 2.0 adds pedestrian detection (up to 50 km/h) to the safety suite and increases the operational speeds of Pre-Collision Warning to 100 km/h and Pre-Collision Braking to 80 km/h. The safety suite continues to incorporate Front Departure Alert and Pedal Misoperation Control.

ASA is a driver assistance system that helps to reduce the risk of collisions and is by no means a substitute for safe driving. Always be alert and cautious behind the wheel.

“The Perodua Aruz is perfect for families and those with active, aspirational lifestyles. The elevated driving position affords great visibility all round, while the abundance of space and flexible seating layouts make the vehicle extremely versatile and adaptable to any activity you wish to undertake,” Dato’ Zainal said.

The Perodua Aruz’s efficient powertrain, built in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan, consists of an aluminium-block 1.5 litre four-cylinder engine with Dual VVT-i and an electronically-controlled automatic transmission (E-AT).

These join forces with Eco Idle to give a best-in-class rated fuel efficiency of 15.6 km/l, allowing it to be government-certified as an Energy-Efficient Vehicle (EEV).

Featuring bold LED headlamps with follow-me-home function (auto lights on Advance variant), the Perodua Aruz sits on 17-inch two-tone alloys, with a ground clearance of 220 mm. Smart Entry with Push Start/Stop Button is also standard, while the Advance variant adds fog lamps and roof rails for extra style points.

The interior is at once functional, stylish and practical, with the Perodua-developed anti-snatch hook to deter handbag thieves and fold-away utility hooks on the backs of the front seats.

All variants get a touch-screen radio with reverse camera display, digital air-con with two memory settings, air vents for the rear passengers and a built-in toll card reader.

The second row is split 60:40 while the third row is split 50:50. Both rows can slide, fold and tumble, yielding a multitude of seating and loading configurations to suit every occasion and lifestyle. There are charging ports in all three rows.

Interior equipment exclusive to the Advance variant are leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with call-receive controls, plus an integrated driving video recorder. The top variant also gets HDMI, Smart Link, Bluetooth and navigation added to its touch-screen system.

“For more information on the Perodua Aruz, we welcome the public to speak with our authorised sales advisors at any of our sales outlets nationwide.

“The Perodua Aruz will appear in showrooms very soon, but don’t wait – book now to elevate your life in an instant and start 2019 riding high!” Dato’ Zainal said.

PRESS RELEASE: Buy a Nissan And Win A Home!!!

Welcoming the New Year, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd. (ETCM) is rewarding Nissan customers a chance to own a brand new 2+1 rooms serviced apartment with 2 car parks in the ‘Buy Car Win Home’ grand contest*.

This contest is a unique collaboration between ETCM and JKG Land Berhad, where Nissan customers stand a chance to win a serviced apartment worth up to RM 665,000* in The ERA, Duta North Kuala Lumpur, when they purchase and register a Nissan vehicle from 1st December 2018 to 31st December 2019. Adding to the New Year excitement, ETCM is also offering attractive rebates up to RM 12,000* for selected Nissan models.

In conjunction with Chinese New Year, ETCM also added the new Imperial Red colour to the ever-popular Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid Premium Highway Star, featuring a two-tone theme with a distinctive black floating roof, rear spoiler and side door mirrors. The Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid offers best-in-class fuel economy of 14.2 km/L (NEDC R101), and comes with innovative features such as the Hands-Free Dual Power Sliding Door, Dual Back Door, 7 USB-Powered Ports, Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) with Intelligent Moving Object Detection (I-MOD), and Smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay™.

Additionally, ETCM continues the introduction of Nissan X-Trail X-Tremer in Passion Red and two additional colour options, new Brilliant White and new Tungsten Silver, with blacked-out componentry including black silhouette roof, roof rails, rear spoiler, door mirrors and gloss black 5-spoke 17” alloy wheels. The X-Trail X-Tremer also comes with a bold front X-Face cladding, chrome rear bumper protector and luxurious black Nappa leather seats.

The new Imperial Red Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid and X-Trail X-Tremer will make its appearance at the upcoming 2019 Nissan Test Drive Carnival at selected showrooms over two weekends of 5th to 6th January and 11th to 13th January, starting from 10am to 8pm. Members of the public are invited to visit the carnival to enjoy attractive deals and a series of fun-filled Chinese New Year activities.

Nissan Test Drive Carnival dates and venues:

Date	Region	Venue
5th – 6th January	Northern	ETCM Bayan Lepas
	Central	ETCM Petaling Jaya
	Central	ETCM Cheras
	Southern	ETCM Johor Jaya
	Southern	ETCM Seremban
	East Coast	ETCM Kuantan
	Sabah	ETCM Kota Kinabalu
	Sarawak	ETCM Kuching
11th – 12th January	East Coast	AEON Kota Bharu
12th – 13th January	Northern	ETCM Butterworth
	Northern	ETCM Ipoh
	Northern	ETCM Sitiawan
	Central	ETCM Glenmarie
	Central	ETCM Jalan Raja Laut
	Southern	ETCM Semabok
	Southern	ETCM Muar
	Sabah	ETCM Sandakan
	Sarawak	ETCM Miri

Nissan Nationwide Roadshow dates and venues:

Date	Venue
3rd – 6th January	Melawati Mall, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
4th – 6th January	Ipoh Parade, Ipoh, Perak
7th – 13th January	AEON Kota Bharu, Kelantan
8th – 13th January	AEON Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor
9th – 13th January	Queensbay Mall, Penang
9th – 13th January	One Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
10th – 13th January	East Coast Mall, Kuantan, Pahang
11th – 13th January	Kluang Mall, Kluang, Johor
11th – 13th January	Imago Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
18th – 20th January	Vivacity Megamall, Kuching, Sarawak

PRESS RELEASE: Konsortium E-Mutiara Berhad 1st in Asia To Aim For Reduction in Co2 Emissions Using Scania Ecolution

One of the most successful express bus operators in Malaysia – Konsortium E-Mutiara Berhad (E-Mutiara) – has become the first company in Asia to adopt Scania Ecolution to reduce their fleet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for the betterment of the environment.

Scania Ecolution is more than just a product or service, it is a tailor-made partnership that is designed to reduce CO2 emissions and reduce fuel consumption.

By applying a suite of Scania’s total solutions, a company’s sustainability commitment also gets a boost to meet the demand of consumers today for more responsible practices that add to the constant pressures on fleet operators for just-in-time deliveries and tight profit margins. 

“Scania Ecolution will facilitate the shift towards a sustainable transport system for transport companies whether it is transporting goods or people. It is a competitive industry that is increasingly focusing on sustainability,” said Scania Southeast Asia Managing Director, Marie Sjödin Enström. 

“More needs to be done to lower emissions globally to reduce global warming and address climate change. Scania Ecolution is a solution on how profitability can be achieved without sacrificing sustainability. By working together, we can make it even better,” added Marie.

E-Mutiara will work with a dedicated Scania Ecolution Manager who will monitor the progress and choose from our wide range of solutions to achieve the mutually agreed emission reduction target to achieve its sustainability goals and profitability in the long term.

The Kota Bharu based company has subscribed to Scania’s Fleet Management System, Scania Repair and Maintenance as well as Scania Driver Training and Coaching to enhance their own service offering and increase their productivity.

“E-Mutiara is truly at the forefront of change as they have always been and will continue innovate ways to provide the best experience for their customers while taking responsibility to reduce their carbon footprint,” added Marie.

“We are happy to be collaborating with Scania to achieve our mission of becoming a more sustainable business and reducing our carbon footprint. We believe that this will also be appreciated by our passengers, knowing that they are going green by choosing us for their journey,” said E-Mutiara Executive Chairman, Tuan Haji Che Ibrahim B. Che Ismail.