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Malaysian Launches: What Cars Can We Expect in 2022?

What car launches can we expect in 2022 in Malaysia? 
It's been a heck of a rollercoaster ride for everyone in 2021. Just as we thought that things were starting to look up, an unexpected storm hit the country, causing floods in most parts of Malaysia – destroying properties and vehicles along the way. 
With that being said, many Malaysians will probably have to look for a replacement vehicle in the new year. While it seems like every manufacturer has introduced their new cars in the last few months, there are some that are still waiting to be introduced in 2022.
So what car debuts can we expect in 2022? Well, we can expect a couple of national 7 seaters, a long-awaited compact MPV from Japan as well as a national and non-national hybrid vehicle.
Proton X90
If you're looking for a big, exclusive and powerful SUV that can comfortably hold up to seven passengers, then the Proton X90 should be on your radar. Rumours are rife that the Proton X90 (forecast name) will make an appearance in 2022 as the Geely Haoyue, the car it is based on, has been seen testing around the capital and several other major roads.
It has been suggested that the new national MPV will come with a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo engine and a mild hybrid system, producing around 187 horsepower, 300 Nm of torque channelled to a 7-speed twin-clutch transmission.
Perodua AlzaThe current Perodua Alza is a bit long in the tooth, so it's high time that a replacement is introduced. The second-generation code-named D27A will come with a 1.5-litre dual VVT-i engine, Dual Mode CVT transmission and be built on Daihatsu's New Global Architecture platform. The platform will also be shared with the Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia models.
However, according to rumours, this model's launch, which was supposed to occur in the first quarter of 2022, has now been postponed to the second quarter of 2022 – probably around June. One of the reasons for this delay is the shortage of supplies and computer chips. Perhaps its twin, the Toyota Avanza, will make an appearance before it.
2022 Honda BR-V
The new Honda BR-V is another vehicle from Honda which is highly anticipated. It will be equipped with Honda's naturally aspirated L15ZF 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol with 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque driving the front wheels via an Earth Dreams CVT – basically the same updated dual-overhead-camshaft 1,497cc unit in the newest City.
The BR-V will give fierce competition to the Perodua Aruz, Toyota Rush and even the Mitsubishi Xpander. Looking at the Indonesian market, we expect the BR-V to be "value for money" and drive like a sedan.
Toyota Corolla Cross
It's well publicised that the CKD Corolla Cross Hybrid is coming next year. Although it might look the same as the regular Corolla Cross, the hybrid model is more sophisticated in its powertrain. Currently, Toyota Malaysia is only accepting bookings for the Corolla Cross Hybrid. However, we expect this model to go on sale starting at the beginning of next year based on current predictions.
Perodua Ativa Hybrid
This might seem a bit far fetched, but we can only hope that Perodua will introduce a hybrid Ativa in 2022. Adding to the hype are several sightings of the Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid being tested around town, triggering the possibility that a Hybrid Ativa will be with us soon. Too soon? Well, we will just have to wait and see.
If the government's proposal to make EVs tax-free goes to plan, we can also expect some EVs to be launched in 2022. However, since this is uncharted territory, we will have to update the 2022 EV debut list further down the line – as things are not clear cut just yet. However, there are a few that we can mention as there are strong rumours that it will debut in Malaysia in 2022.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Ever since the IONIQ 5 made an appearance in Malaysia courtesy of the Johor Royal family, people locally can't stop talking about it. Well actually, people can't stop talking about the IONIQ 5 worldwide as the Hyundai electric vehicle is rather impressive. It would be an understatement to say that Hyundai hasn’t gone from strength to strength in recent years, but the IONIQ 5 seems to be their biggest step yet.
Built upon the same platform as the Kia EV6, the IONIQ 5 packs similarly potent performance. An electric range of up to 480 km and being able to charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes (with the right kind of charger) make for a battery electric vehicle that really lives up to modern requirements. It is offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive – completely independent of the specification you choose.
Kia EV6
Bermaz's Kia revival has an EV and hybrid roadmap in place. In addition to focusing on the continuation of mass-market vehicles through local assembly operations, the ‘new’ Kia will also leverage the automaker’s newest and most advanced global models such as the fully electric EV6.
By extracting maximum performance from the larger battery option as well as the dual-motor powertrain, the EV6's combined output is 576 hp and 740 Nm. It's not only about power though as the EV6 has 510 km of travel based on the WLTP testing standard.
For a little perspective, that’s more power than the Taycan 4S, a true electric sports car. The Kia also happens to beat out the Porsche in a 0-100km/h sprint by half a second, reaching the three-figure mark in just 3.5 seconds. Top speed, meanwhile, is electronically capped at 260km/h.
8.Mazda MX-30
Mazda MX-30
The Mazda MX-30 rumour mill actually started way back in 2020, where apparently according to a report by AmInvestment Bank said that the MX-30 will arrive in Malaysia in October 2020. It possibly didn't happen because of COVID 19 disruptions. After being quiet for a while, the rumours started again, especially after the announcement by the government that it wishes to make EVs practically tax free. 
The Mazda MX-30 was first introduced to the world at the 2019 Tokyo Motors Show. It is Mazda's first electric vehicle and features quirky suicide doors. It is powered by a 35.5 kWh battery with a power output of 141 hp and 264 Nm of torque and offers a range of 209 km. According to Mazda, 80% charge can be achieved within 30 to 40 minutes via a 40 kW DC charger.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wants to live the simple life, especially when it comes to cars and bikes. That’s what tech is for he reckons, to make motoring simpler

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Verstappen Calls Aston Martin F1 Safety Car Slow As A Turtle

If you missed it, reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has called out the 527bhp Aston Martin Vantage safety car as slow as a “turtle”.

Verstappen made that comment after the Australian GP where the safety car was brought out twice after Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz beached his car on the gravel and Sebastian Vettel crashed his Aston Martin. According to Vettel, the safety car was driving too slowly around the track, causing his tyres to lose grip as they were cold.

Aston Martin F1 Safety Car slow as a turtle

“There’s so little grip, and the safety car was driving so slow, it was like a turtle. Unbelievable,” Verstappen said after the race. “To drive 140 km/h on the back straight, there was not a damaged car, so I don’t understand why we have to drive so slowly.”

“For sure the Mercedes safety car is faster because of the extra aero because this Aston Martin is really slow. It definitely needs more grip, because our tyres were stone cold,” said Verstappen.

What about a Ferrari F1 Safety Car?

Australian Grand Prix race winner Charles Leclerc also agreed with Verstappen’s statement and even slyly implied that the Aston Martin safety car was not fit for duty.

“I was struggling massively to put some temperature in them, so I also struggled. To be honest, I wanted to complain, but then I checked how much the safety car was sliding in the corner, and I don’t think there was anything more that he could give, so I didn’t want to put too much pressure on,” said the race winner.

Mercedes driver George Russell also joined in the bashing of the Aston Martin safety car and said that the Mercedes safety car is a faster car than the Aston.

“We don’t have issues with the Mercedes-AMG safety car. On a serious note though, the Mercedes-AMG is like five seconds, a lot quicker, than the Aston Martin safety car, which is pretty substantial,” said Russell. 

Leclerc couldn’t help himself after George’s statement and said “We need to put a Ferrari on the track, so it’s then five seconds faster than the Mercedes car.”

FIA responds to Aston Martin ‘turtle’ criticism

Following this, the FIA has responded to criticisms of the Aston Martin safety car being a ‘turtle’ – conforming in a way that the Aston Martin is slow…

They released a statement on Twitter stating that the priority of the safety car was not how fast it goes but instead it is there to help officials keep the race running in a safe manner.

“In light of recent comments regarding the pace of the FIA Formula 1 Safety Car, the FIA would like to reiterate that the primary function of the FIA Formula 1 Safety Car is, of course, not outright speed, but the safety of the drivers, marshals and officials.”

“The safety car procedures take into account multiple objectives, depending upon the incident in question, including the requirement to ‘bunch up’ the field, negotiate an incident recovery or debris on track in a safe manner and adjust the pace depending on recovery activities that may be ongoing in a different part of the track.”

The FIA added that the ultimate speed of the safety car was not defined by its technical aspects, but instead by what race control needs.

Sharing duties: Aston Martin Vantage/ Mercedes-AMG GT

“The speed of the safety car is therefore generally dictated by race control, and not limited by the capabilities of the safety cars, which are bespoke high-performance vehicles prepared by two of the world’s top manufacturers, equipped to deal with changeable track conditions at all times and driven by a hugely experienced and capable driver and co-driver.

For those who are unfamiliar with this year’s safety car arrangement, Formula 1 currently has two safety cars, an Aston Martin Vantage and a Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, which alternate between races.

While both cars feature a 4.0-litre twin-turbo engine, the Mercedes wins the horsepower output race as it has 730hp compared to the Aston’s 528hp. Apparently, as suggested by Verstappen, the Mercedes-AMG safety car also delivers higher levels of aerodynamic performance.

That’s at least one time Verstappen will fancy a Mercedes in front! 

 

 

  

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