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Good news for Diesel Cars such as BMW 320d, Hyundai Santa Fe and Starex. EURO 5 is coming from August onwards. Here's to more quality or choices of diesel cars.
Breaking news! Sources informed paultan.org that BHPetrol has received approval to roll out its Infiniti Euro 5 Diesel fuel in the Klang Valley as early as next month. Apparently, its outlets in the region will carry the fully-imported fuel by the end of August.
Euro 5 diesel has a sulphur content of just 10 parts per million (ppm), compared to 500 ppm for current Euro 2M diesel. On top of that, BHPetrol has added a double dose of German additives.
At the initial launch of the premium fuel last year, Boustead Petroleum Marketing managing director Tan Kim Thiam had hoped that “the introduction of Euro 5 diesel will encourage car companies to introduce vehicles with advanced diesel engines, thus Malaysians will have more choice.”
Now that Euro 5 diesel will be available in the Klang Valley region very soon, could we see more advanced diesel models here? Here’s hoping.
Earlier this month, BHPetrol had announced that it is ready to launch a new grade of petrol, Infiniti RON 97 Euro4M on September 1 at all its stations nationwide.
Saya Jefferson LIM dan Wei LIM, Ingin mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri kepada semua kawan2 Jeff umat Islam! Maaf, zahir dan batin!!! Enjoy your holiday for non-Muslim friends!
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In this blog entry, I'm posting a FULL REVIEW of Toyota Camry 2.5 Hybrid.
The New Camry Hybrid Now comes with 8 years assurance warranty on Hybrid Battery. Photo below:
Latest July Raya Promotion above and below. Enjoy 2 years free Maintenance. Valid till 31 July 2015.
Available colours are Grey Metallic (new), Attitude Black, Silver
Metallic, Medium Silver Metallic and White Pearl CS (additional RM848,
GST inclusive). Locally-assembled (CKD) in Shah Alam.
Price list and specifications. Please double click to enlarge:
I have included 5 Videos of The New Camry Hybrid as well.
Video 1: Camry TV Commercial
MECHANICALS The new Camry 2.5 Hybrid is the first
Toyota hybrid to be assembled in Malaysia. This brings together a
2AR-FXE 2.5 litre VVT-i four-cylinder petrol engine (160 PS at 5,700 rpm
and 213 Nm at 4,500 rpm) paired with a 143 PS/270 Nm electric motor, an
eCVT gearbox and a nickel-metal hydride battery. Total system output is
205 PS, while combined fuel consumption is rated at 5.2 litres per 100
km.
Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) Engine
The Hybrid Synergy Drive system is powered by two
intelligent motors and the 2AR-FXE engine which is a high-expansion
ratio engine that uses the Atkinson cycle to deliver instantaneous power
by seamlessly selecting the transmission ratio. This creates smoother
acceleration for enhanced driving performance and contributes to
class-leading fuel savings.
Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) features the best of both worlds – seamlessly
combining the highly efficient petrol engine and electric motor to
deliver smooth, responsive driving performance, low fuel consumption and
low exhaust emissions.
Video 2: Why Toyota Hybrid?
Video 3: How it Really work?
With Electronically-Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT), you can look forward to the smoothest ride possible.
Electric Power Steering
The Camry offers an efficient power steering that is
light during low speeds, and gradually stiffens according to vehicle
speed for better stability. This technology also provides better fuel
economy as it is fully electrically powered
OVERVIEW: (double click to enlarge)
INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS:
Qi Wireless Charger
The wireless charging feature lets you place your Qi-compatible mobile
device on the charging pad to charge up. No more worrying about tangled
cords or wires. Available for Camry 2.5 Hybrid only.
Always A Refreshing Ride
nanoe™ IONISER
"Nanoe" ions (negative ions surrounded by water molecules, so they last
longer) are released from the driver's side and spread throughout the
cabin, helping you stay more refreshed and alert. Available for Camry
2.5 Hybrid only.
DVD-AVN (Audio-Video Navigation) System and Reverse Camera with Guide Lines
The 7" touch screen DVD-AVN System comes with Navigation, DVD Player,
Tuner, MP3, USB, iPod Compatibility & Bluetooth®. The MirrorLink
function enables your smartphone's display to be shown and operated on
the vehicle's touch screen, via the USB connection (functions available
may vary depending on smartphone).
It also comes standard with beautiful, clear audio experience with the
5.1 channel surround system and 10 JBL Green Edge speakers.
Steering Wheel Switch Controls enables Access the Bluetooth®
hands-free*, audio and MID functions with your fingertips, while staying
in control
Above: 10 Way adjustable front driver seat, below Cruise Control.
Above: Dual Zone climate control.
Below: Front seat adjustable for rear passanger.
OTHER INTERIOR SHOTS:
Above: Multi-information display.
ONE UTAMA ROADSHOW Interior shots:
Above: There's no trunk-through feature, due to the battery pack. Boot space is down
too, to 421 litres compared to the petrol-only variants’ 515 litres.
EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS:
Aero-Stabilising Fins
Aero-stabilising fins on the wing mirrors and rear combination lamps help air flow smoothly around the vehicle to reduce drag.
Other Exterior photos:
Above and below: Launching Photos.
Subsequent 7 Photos Below: Taken from Toyota 1 Utama Roadshow.
SAFETY AND SECURITY HIGHLIGHTS (double click to enlarge):
The Hybrid gets seven airbags (including driver’s knee bag) and a Blind
Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, in addition to all the
aforementioned safety equipment. This is a big improvement from the
previous range-topping 2.5V, which had four airbags as standard.
DRIVING THE CAMRY HYBRID (As I have Test driven ONLY less than 4km, I figured out it'll be better to "extract" from experts). Following 3 paragraphs extracted from http://countersteer.my/2015/05/12/toyota-camry-hybrid/ As
owners of Toyota hybrids will tell you, you can start one up and creep
in near silent electric mode to 40km/h with some deft massaging of the
throttle. The trick may seem gimmicky and last no more than a couple of
kilometres, but the expression from surprised bystanders is usually
priceless. What
we can confirm is that the petrol-electric combo works well together,
as one would expect from the pioneer of hybrid technology since 1997.
The electric motor fills in the torque from idle, then hands over the
propulsion duties to the petrol engine when the car hits higher speeds.
The transition is imperceptible and the power delivered via the CVT ’box
is urgent and buttery smooth, not unlike that of a big V6, but much
quieter. It’s properly quick this Camry, as in
easily-laying-down-rubber-when-pulling-out-of-junction kind of quick.
To
be perfectly fair to the Camry, it is not exactly desensitized in feel
either. The steering may be geared slow to avoid excitation of body
motions (due to presence of battery pack sitting at the back) but once
subjected to lateral loads, it does weigh up nicely, and for the smooth
ride it offers, the Camry can string some fast corners together without
causing alarm to occupants cuddled in its plush and soft leather seats.
Think composure and comfort levels of a Lexus and you’re not a million
miles way. End of source.
PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY: Top speed: 215km/h Acceleration: 0-100km/h: 7.6 seconds. Claimed FC: 5.2l/100km
CONCLUSION: MY RATING: 10/10. The Perfect D-segment hybrid.
Other Photos:
If you want to buy this car, please call: Jefferson Lim 012-6852-718. Location: Klang Valley. Setia Alam, Bangsar, Kota Damansara, TTDI, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Selangor.
That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this LONG blog entry. This is partially (50%) my original work. The article layout and 1 Utama Roadshow photos is mine. Balance 50% from Brochure Scans, UMW Toyota Website, UMW Toyota Youtube videos, dsf.my and countersteer.my.