Volkswagen Group Malaysia just released their local assembled Polo Sedan to the Malaysian market. The CKD car was developed under cooperation with DRB-HICOM and seems it marks mass market with affordable price. 

After first VW's CKD - Passat, the Polo Sedan will pledge to offer more affordable choices for Malaysians. Equipped with 1.6 litre engine that produces 105PS and maximum output of 153Nm at 3800 rpm, it have an extraordinary fuel efficiency. The 16-Valve Multi Point Injection (MPI) is mated with 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic.

Polo Sedan comes with various connectivity options such as RCD 320 Radio system, USB, iPod interface, SD card slot, AUX-in and Bluetooth connectivity. Differentiating from other cars in same segment, Polo Sedan featuring Climatronic automatic air conditioning system, rear air cond vent and new adjustable arm rest.

For the safety package, it equipped with dual front air bag system, side air bags, Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) and anti-pinch windows. Moreover, the Polo CKD comes with standard 3-points safety belt for rear passenger, ISOFIX system, anti-theft alarm system and anti-lock braking system (ABS).

From the presentation during the launching event at Setia Alam Convention Center, Polo Sedan claims to provide superior handling and braking performance - less body-roll effect, stable handling, short braking distance and bring more confidence to the driver and passenger.

For me, the exterior quite boring, but as it attached with VW emblem, everybody claims it is nice car. Actually, the looks closer with Saga BLM but with bigger size. But, for sure the quality is right there, isn't it? Not sure bout that, because I found some defects on the body paints. Suddenly I wondering how if Proton being assembled by the continental manufacturer, as I saw some quality issues of several local assemble cars.

Polo Sedan comes with 5 different colours, Candy White, Flash Red, Pepper Grey, Reflex Silver and Deep Black.

Interior? For me, it worth with the price offered. Not too boring and you still can feel the Germans quality. The price, RM85,888..maybe you have pull back your Vios booking! 

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Panigale 899 Launched in Malaysia

Finally, it comes to Malaysia. Everybody delighted when there are many choices of machines in the market. Good for peoples, but is it good for manufacturers? Tell me please, who did not want to dominate the market.

Next Bike Sdn Bhd (Ducati Malaysia) polished off a sensational weekend during Malaysian MotoGP weekend with the introduction of the Ducati 899 Panigale.

Ducati MotoGP team rider, Andrea Dovizioso, unveiled the highly anticipated model, which joins the recently launched Diavel Strada, Diavel Stripe, Hypermotard and Hyperstrada in Ducati’s 2013 product line-up brought to Malaysia by Next Bike Sdn Bhd. This is the first official launch of the Ducati 899 Panigale in Asia, with the bike flown directly to Malaysia following its global introduction last month.

In testament to the quality of Ducati’s Thailand operations, Ducati Malaysia has decided to bring in the 899 Panigale from the Thailand factory in mid-2014. The Ducati 899 Panigale is expected to capture the market share of the Superbike segment in Malaysia and is being introduced at an exclusive price of RM 108,888 for the early deliveries directly from Bologna, Italy. 

And of course, everybody cant wait the Siam Panigale 899 (price factor)! And, thanks a lot to Ducati Malaysia being honest told the Ducati fans that 899 will be in CKD form. 

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KTM DUKE 390

A few months ago, KTM Malaysia (Motonation Manufacturer Sdn Bhd) came up with the 690 Duke R. Later, KTM once again put some pressure on the the two-wheelers player in the industry. Acknowledge for its extreme image and performance, KTM pushing more striking orange color into the domestic market. 

The new family member to local assembly machines, the Duke 390 not have much difference with the Duke 200 in the perspective of size and the looks. It seems to be differentiated by the engines and some tiny parts.

Duke 390 is powered by the 375cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. The unique technology of KTM produces high torque figures and make it as the top choice in the stunt shows. Several important principles have been put forward in the introduction of this latest product - which is light, agile, fun, compact, economical and affordable. 

375cc engine capable in producing maximum power of 44 bhp at 9500rpm and 35Nm of maximum torque at 7250rpm . The amount of power generated from the engine is transferred through a six-speed gearbox . Four- valve DOHC engine units were matched with Bosch EFI injection technology. Other than that, WP suspension system, alloy rims with Metzler tires and lightweight body frame.

390 Duke design preferred ergonomics riding style. The tank design has been streamlined to get the best knee position while riding . Duke 390 is equipped with four-piston caliper with Brembo 300mm discs at the front. While at the rear , it uses a single piston calipers with 230mm Brembo discs . Braking capabilities supported by the Bosch ABS system 9MC Two Channel .

Alloy wheels 17 inch orange raise the character of this motard . It is wrapped in tires size 110/70 ZR 17 at the front and 150/60 ZR 17 on the rear.
KTM Malaysia CKD looks confident to the uniqueness of their latest products, then they intend to put sales target of 150 units until the end of this year and 500 units next year. With an offer price of RM27, 935.10 (on road price), the Duke 390 is able to compete with several models from Honda and Kawasaki brand .

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