20/04/2025

theSunday Special XVI ON SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2025 Dashing start Jetour committed to delivering high-value mobility solutions

JETOUR Malaysia has officially marked its debut in the country’s competitive automotive landscape with the unveiling of the all-new Dashing SUV, introduced in an elegant launch ceremony at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec). The Dashing represents Jetour’s first foray into Malaysia’s SUV segment, embodying a contemporary design phi losophy, refined features, and a commit ment to delivering high-value mobility solutions tailored to Malaysian prefer ences. Crafted as a five-seater SUV with strik ing proportions, the Dashing features a sleek 3D coupe fastback silhouette meas uring 4,590mm in length, 1,900mm in width, and 1,685mm in height, slightly smaller than a Proton X70. The Dashing is equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels designed to provide superior road grip and stability, contributing to assured driving across varying road condi tions. Enhancing the open-cabin atmosphere

is a panoramic 75-inch sunroof, offering a connection to the outdoors while preserv ing the comfort expected of a premium SUV. The SUV also features lane change warnings, rear cross traffic alert systems, and door opening warnings to protect occupants from oncoming vehicles. Under the bonnet, the Dashing is pow ered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, producing 156PS and 230Nm of torque. This powertrain delivers responsive urban acceleration and composed highway cruis ing, catering to everyday driving demands.

The SUV will be offered in two variants – Comfort and Prime – with the Comfort variant priced at RM109,800, and the Prime variant goes for RM116,800. Both variants will be available in five exterior finishes: Carbon Black, Khaki White, Aurora Green, Phantom Grey, and Hematite Red. These are complemented by dual-tone interior treatments with red accents. Standard packaging will include five times free service, seven years/150,000km vehicle warranty cover age and 10 years/1,000,000km engine

warranty coverage. Additionally, the first 500 customers get a RM2,000 cash rebate. In preparation for its Malaysian rollout, Jetour has already established more than 30 sales and service outlets across the country, with over 30 addi tional 3S and 4S centres set to open by the end of 2025. These centres will span both Peninsular and East Malaysia, including key regions such as Selangor, Penang, Johor, Sabah, Sarawak, Melaka, Seremban, and Ipoh. improved readability and a frame less auto-dimming rearview mirror. Under the hood, the 2025 MX 5 RF continues with the spirited Skyactiv-G 2.0L engine, delivering 181hp and 205Nm of torque with a top speed of 200kph. Pricing for the Mazda MX-5 RF (Manual/Auto) starts from RM293,000.00, and the Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition is priced at RM315,000.00. All new Mazda models come with a 5-Year manufacturer war ranty and 5-Year Free Maintenance (including parts, labour, and lubricants, excluding Mazda B50), with a mileage limit of 100,000km or five years, which ever comes first.

Mazda launch MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition

BERMAZ MOTOR, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia, introduces the highly anticipated Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition – a tribute to 35 years of driving joy, timeless design, and the spirit of Jinba Ittai, Mazda’s philosophy of perfect harmony between driver and machine. In celebration of this legacy, the 35th Anniversary Edition makes its debut in Malaysia in limited numbers. This com memorative model combines heri tage-inspired details with modern upgrades in performance, design, and connectivity – making it a col lector’s dream. Mazda’s Kodo: Soul of Motion

design language is brought to life in this exclusive edition, particularly through the debut of the Artisan Red Premium exterior. Created using Mazda’s advanced Takuminuri painting technology, this deep and radiant red finish enhances the car’s sculpted lines with a sense of movement, strength, and ele gance – even while stationary. The 2025 Mazda MX-5 range also sees key design and equip ment enhancements. Exterior updates include redesigned LED headlamps with recessed low beams, giving the car a unique “eye-like” expression. Inside, all variants benefit from a newly designed meter cluster with

Hot-hatch Yaris gets a boost

the eight-speed automatic trans mission – introduced with the facelifted model a year prior – has been recalibrated to offer quicker gear changes and more immediate responsiveness, par ticularly when operating in man ual Sport mode. The updated GR Yaris is priced from ¥3,560,000 (RM113,900) in Japan for the entry-level manual version. The range-topping automatic variant carries a price tag of ¥5,330,000 (RM170,500). Toyota has not yet confirmed whether these updates will be made available to international markets, including Malaysia.

THE Toyota GR Yaris has received a comprehensive round of updates for 2025, as the Japanese carmaker continues to refine its rally-bred hot hatch five years after its original debut. Following the early 2024 facelift, this latest evolution intro duces a host of aerodynamic enhancements, mechanical refinements, and expanded safety features aimed at reinforc ing the model’s status as a stand out in the performance hatch back segment. The most striking addition is a newly developed rear wing,

which has been designed to improve high-speed stability and enhance braking performance. A new bonnet, made from alu minium rather than the carbon fibre of the GRMN version, now features a centrally mounted air duct to assist with cooling the engine more effectively. A redesigned front spoiler lip and an adapted fuel tank under cover also form part of the per formance-oriented upgrade. Under the bonnet, the 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine now benefits from improved cooling. Meanwhile,