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The cool Hyundai Staria lands in Indonesia, choice of 7- or 9-seater

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After making its ASEAN debut in Thailand in early July, Hyundai has introduced the large Staria window van in Indonesia.  The Hyundai Staria is designed to replace the Starex 11-seater window van that has been in service 2007.

No changes have been made to both markets which are in the right-hand drive layout. However, the Indonesia-market Hyundai Staria gets an exclusive rim design as well as two different trim and badging highlights.

The Brass Chrome package applies bronze effect over the Hyundai emblems, Staria emblem as well as the mesh pattern on the grille, the front spoiler, side mirrors and the elaborately patterned 18-inch rims, as seen in the examples provided.

For the Indonesian market, the colour palette for the new Staria has White joining the other three exterior colours- Abyss Black Pearl, Silver Metallic and Graphite Grey. The Dark Chrome package (image above) is paired only to this grey shade.   

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Now for the interior, of which the new Hyundai Staria is offered in 7- or 9-seater configuration in Indonesia. Called “Premium Relaxation Seats”, the captain seats in the 7-seater are loaded with comfort features, such as ventilation, 8-way adjustment with additional reclining angle as well as ottoman leg support!

For the 9-seater, occupants can swivel the individual second-row seats to face the third row, turning the Staria into a mobile conference room or more engaging atmosphere.

Both interior configurations have standard premium features such as remote engine start, a fully automatic air-conditioning system for the front and back sections, leather upholstery (two colour choices), front passenger walk-in switch, manual window sunshades and LED ambient mood lighting. The 7-seater variant adds a Bose 12-speaker Premium Audio System. 

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Power to move the new Hyundai Staria is a modern CRDi turbodiesel unit displacing 2.2-litres. Outputs are 177 hp and 430 Nm of torque and all that power is sent to the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Independent multi-link rear suspension provides comfort to the occupants as well as better cornering stability.

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Similar to the Thailand model, the Staria gets almost the full suite of Hyundai SmartSense ADAS features. We say almost because the only missing assist system is the Adaptive Cruise Control. Both seat configurations have standard fitment of the blind-spot monitoring (BSM), rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA), Safe Exit Assist and Surround View Monitor camera system.

LG

Hyundai Mobil Indonesia is positioning the 7-seater higher; thus it gets autonomous emergency braking, lane following assist, front vehicle departure alert and active assists in the BSM, RCTA and Safe Exit Assist.  

The new Hyundai Staria in Indonesia is priced at IDR888 million (~RM260k) for the 9-seater variant and IDR1.020 billion (RM300k) for the 7-seater variant. A ballpark figure, the new Hyundai Staria is IDR300 million (~RM88k) dearer than the Starex H1 model.

For reference, the entry-level Toyota Alphard 2.5 X starts from IDR1.065 billion, while a Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer starts from IDR1.027 billion.   

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Enjoy rebates up to RM8,000 when you buy a new Ford Ranger Raptor, until April 30

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In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya festivities, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) is now offering additional savings and rebates for the Ford Ranger Raptor and Ranger WildTrak pick-up trucks.

From now until the 30th of April 2021, customers looking to purchase the Ford Ranger Raptor can enjoy savings of up to RM8,000, while those considering the WildTrak variant can benefit from savings of up to RM7,000. However, the savings are only applicable for 2020 Year Make units only.

The Ford Ranger Raptor is a one of its kind pick-up truck, designed squarely for the off-road racing enthusiasts. Underneath its bonnet is a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel mill, sending 213 hp and 500 Nm of torque to all four wheels via the 10-speed automatic transmission.

But raw performance isn’t the standout feature of the Raptor, no. What makes the Ranger Raptor unique are the “race-bred” suspension set-up, Fox Racing Shox dampers on all four corners, alongside the Terrain Management System (TMS) with a specific “Baja Mode” to help you speed through the sand dunes with no hassle.

automatic transmission

The WildTrak variant meanwhile is on the complete opposite of the spectrum, built for the “luxury” pick-up truck lifestyle. It’s powered by the same powertrain combination as the Raptor, but misses out on the gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, and obviously the Raptor-specific TMS and racing shock absorbers.

Boasting “a level of refinement unseen in the pick-up segment”, the Ranger WildTrak is equipped with advanced driver assistance features including autonomous emergency braking (with vehicle and pedestrian detection), lane departure, as well as the “first and only in-class” semi-automatic parallel parking assist, perfect for such a large vehicle like this.

Ford Ranger

SDAC recently updated the price list for its Ford Ranger pick-up truck line-up here in Malaysia earlier this year, with price hikes between RM1.5k to RM2k across the board. As a result, the Ford Ranger Raptor is now priced at RM210,888 (+RM2k), while the WildTrak comes in at RM152,388 (+RM2k) – before any discounts or rebates.

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Ford offers 20% discounts on parts for the upcoming festive season

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Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, will be running a promotion till the 31st of May 2021, in conjunction with the upcoming festive period.

Customers stand to enjoy up to 20% savings on selected parts and engine oil, 20% discounts on brake and timing belt packages, 20% discount on lubricants, along with 10% discount on labour.

Those who spend more than RM350 in a single receipt will receive a travel mug while service customers will receive free green packets. Ford customers will also be treated to a free 27-point vehicle inspection by Ford-certified technicians.

All Ford genuine parts are covered under warranty for a period of 12 months or 20,000kms, whichever comes first, excluding wear and tear parts.

For added convenience, Ford customers can book a service appointment via the Ford website. Customers can also book e-Service appoinments in real time for these seven Ford service centres – Ford Ara Damansara, Ford Petaling Jaya 2, Ford Juru, Ford Butterworth, Ford Kuching, Ford Kota Kinabalu and Ford Tawau.

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New Hyundai Kona facelift to arrive in Malaysia this year!

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Alongside the Palisade, Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) today also announced that the new Kona facelift will be introduced here on our shores this year, less than a year after the model’s original local debut.

According to HSDM Managing Director Low Yuan Lung, the Kona “captured the attention of many who yearn for a distinctively designed compact SUV”, and hopes that the new facelift model will be able to “capture more hearts this time around”.

BlueLink software

On the outside, the Hyundai Kona facelift introduced globally last year features a restyled front fascia with a sportier edge, as well as a slightly tweaked rear end. HSDM also says that it will get new 17- and 18-inch alloys, hinting at two different variants to be offered here at launch.

Moving inside, the dashboard architecture gets an ever-so-slightly tweak to its design, with a more horizontal centre console, alongside new air vents and speaker grille designs. There is also a new updated infotainment system measuring eight-inches in size (up from seven), though other markets also get a larger 10.25-inch option, running Hyundai’s latest BlueLink software.

Other changes on the interior include a new electronic parking brake, new ambient lighting around the central cup holder and front foot wells, height-adjustable front seats, as well as additional USB ports.

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Fancy this Hyundai Kona with the aggressive N Line treatment?

HSDM says that the new Hyundai Kona facelift will be powered by a Smartstream G2.0 engine, paired to carmaker’s own intelligent variable transmission to send 149 hp and 180 Nm of torque to the front wheels.

Interestingly, the press release has no mention of the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine that is currently available on the range-topping Kona here in Malaysia, which makes 177 hp and 265 Nm of torque, translating to a century sprint time of 7.7 seconds – that’s even faster than the Proton X50 Flagship! Fingers crossed that it’s not being cancelled.

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On the safety front, The SmartSense advanced driver assistance system on the updated Hyundai Kona has also received a sizeable upgrade. New features include an improved Smart Cruise Control with stop and go function, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist which can now engage the rear differential brakes, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Lane Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (previously only a warning), Safe Exit Warning, and Intelligent Speed Limit Warning.

The camera-based Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian detection is now standard across the range in global markets, but an upgraded system which uses an additional sensor can now be fitted, with support for cyclist detection and better reliability in bad weather conditions.

Malaysia

On our current Malaysian-specification Hyundai Kona, only the range-topping 1.6 Turbo variant gets access to these ADAS features. It’ll be interesting to see how HSDM will spec the cars here this time around, as competitors such as Perodua have already brought more value down to even their entry-level variants (on the Ativa).

spy

As a recap, the Hyundai Kona is offered here in Malaysia in three variants; the two lower variants get a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine with 149 hp and 180 Nm, paired to a six-speed automatic gearbox, while the range-topper is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged mill with 177 hp and 265 Nm, paired to a seven-speed DCT.

Prices for the Hyundai Kona starts at RM124k, going up to RM152k for the range-topping 1.6 Turbo variant. It remains to be seen if HSDM will be hiking up the prices for the Hyundai Kona facelift here in Malaysia, but at least we don’t have to wait too long to find out – spy shots have already caught the facelift model arriving at Malaysian ports!

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Gallery: Ford Ranger Raptor X – Same same, but different

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Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has just unveiled a new special edition model to the Ford Ranger Raptor, called the Ranger Raptor X. But if you’re just reading the spec sheet, you’d think that there were basically no changes on this special edition model, aside from the very red paint job.

And you aren’t wrong – the new features added onto the Raptor X are not headline makers, but they are certainly welcome additions on a vehicle in this day and age, and especially on a humongous pick-up truck, priced north of RM200,000.

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But let’s back up for a moment and talk about the paint job. It’s called True Red, and from our time with it, looks to be quite a flat red hue, instead of a metallic colour. The new Ford Ranger Raptor X is only offered exclusively with this paint job, but we aren’t complaining – we think that it actually suits the aggressive appearance of the race-ready pick-up truck pretty well. But just between you and me, I’d still pick the Ford Performance Blue.

To go along with the new shiny red suit, the Ranger Raptor X also gets variant-exclusive decals around the rear.

FOX Racing Shox

Otherwise, the exterior is pretty much unchanged from the regular Ranger Raptor, which was just updated here last April. Exterior highlights include the new automatic LED headlights with square-shaped projector units, chunky bumpers with proper steel bash plates, as well as the 17-inch wheels wrapped with massive 33-inch tyres to fill in the flared fenders.

The rest of the new additions on this special edition model are all found on the inside, which are the Kenwood dual-channel (front and rear) QHD dashcam with built-in polarising filter and 32 GB microSD card, alongside a 360-degree surround view monitor – the latter particularly useful on a huge chunk of metal like the Ranger Raptor.

Tying up the Ranger Raptor X looks are the variant-exclusive carpet floor mats. But aside from that, the rest of the cabin is pretty much bog-standard from the regular Ranger Raptor, down to the blue-coloured accent stitching on the seats, dashboard, and steering wheel. Wouldn’t it be way cooler to have these in red, to go along with the new exterior paint job?

paint job

Also unchanged are all of the mechanical bits underneath the bonnet – the new Ford Ranger Raptor X is also powered by the same 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel mill, making 213 hp and 500 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via the 10-speed automatic gearbox.

But more importantly on the Ranger Raptor are the Fox Racing Shox dampers, coil springs on the rear axles, as well as the terrain management system with the sand-dune-racing-ready Baja mode – all of which are also still present here.

RAPTOR

Safety kit also remains identical, which since the update on April 2020, now includes advanced driver assistance features such as autonomous emergency braking, as well as lane-keeping assist.

The new Ford Ranger Raptor X is priced at RM216,888 on the road, without insurance, making it RM6,000 higher than the regular Ranger Raptor. Included in the price is a five-year/160,000 km manufacturer’s warranty, whichever comes first.

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