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2 days ago
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Some auto brands will leave Australia, predicts Suzuki Queensland boss
The boss of Suzuki Motor Corporation's distributor in Queensland and northern New South Wales predicts some automotive brands will withdraw from the Australian market, including some of the newer Chinese entrants. "I think there'll definitely be brands that don't make it [in Australia]. I think there'll be brands in China that won't last – they're cutting each other's throats over there at the moment already," the general manager of Suzuki Auto Co, Paul Dillon, told CarExpert. "If you talk to [Pitcher Partners automotive analyst] Steve Bragg, somebody like that in that part of the industry, their advice to dealers is just to be very careful about which Chinese brands they take on and spend money developing their dealership for. Are they going to be there in the future? "We've already seen Chinese brands come in and go previously." CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Indeed, the first wave of Chinese brands from 2009 into the 2010s saw various brands come but eventually go, including JMC and ZX Auto. That wave also included the first attempts in the Australian market by Chery and Geely, both of which left but have re-entered this decade with factory-backed operations. And as Mr Dillon notes, some Chinese brands have even failed or appear close to death in their own market, including HiPhi, Hycan and Weltmeister, and the Evergrande Group-owned Hengchi. The latest deluge of Chinese brands into Australia has far surpassed that of this earlier era in our market's, however. In 2023, Chery returned to the Australian market to join existing existing players BYD, GWM and MG. Above (clockwise from left): Geely EX5, GAC GS3 Emzoom, Leapmotor C10, Chery Tiggo 4 Leapmotor, Deepal, JAC, Xpeng and Zeekr followed in 2024, with Geely and Omoda Jaecoo commencing deliveries this year, and Foton soon to give it another crack after having previously exited our market. GAC is also set to enter the Australian market this year, and even more brands are expected to come. That will see well over 60 brands competing for a market that, compared to more populous nations like the US, is small fry – around 1.2 million vehicles were sold here last year. Almost all of the new brands entering our market come from China, with automakers from that nation eager to enter the fray here. They're doing so in many cases not only to eke out a share of the Australian market, but also to use our market as a test bed for other markets (as Chery has confirmed) and to help bolster their global presence – something particularly crucial as competition among Chinese brands in their home market becomes ever more brutal. They're also typically coming here with sharp pricing that undercuts established brands from Japan, South Korea and other countries. Many of those Chinese brands "undoubtedly" pose a threat to legacy brands like Suzuki, said Mr Dillon. "The legislation's almost leaning towards them, isn't it?" he added, referring to the federal government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) emissions scheme, which he argued was poorly thought-out. "When you see if the NVES has the impact that it probably will have, does that mean everything else other than the Chinese stuff starts getting more expensive? "It doesn't mean that over the next two years there's going to be a dip in the national sales of cars. Do we go from 1.1 million to a number less than that, once the shock of price increases? "That said, looking at the recent VFACTS, some of their brands are certainly rapidly increasing in volume but the overall Chinese share of the national market isn't increasing that quickly I don't think. "There are still some people that prefer to stay with a legacy brand." Sales of vehicles built in China were up by 8.6 per cent in 2024, after having overtaken sales of Korean-built cars in 2022. But while brands like BYD and Chery have soared, overall sales growth for Chinese-built cars isn't as impressive as it was in 2023, when their sales increased by 57.5 per cent, or in 2022 when they rose by 61 per cent. And since 2021, Suzuki has managed to maintain a total share of our market of between 1.4 and 2.0 per cent, though this year it may struggle thanks to interrupted supply of key vehicles like the Jimny. Suzuki finished 16th overall in our market in 2024 with 21,278 deliveries, finishing behind Chinese brands MG (seventh place, 50,592 deliveries) and GWM (10th, 42,782 deliveries) and just ahead of BYD (17th, 20,458 deliveries). So far this year, Suzuki is behind all three of those brands, plus Chery. It's sitting at 9653 deliveries, down 21 per cent year-to-date, while Chery has overtaken it with 17,272 deliveries, up 235.2 per cent. Moving forward, Suzuki will also need to keep an eye on rapid risers like Geely in its rear-view mirror, while new entrants like GAC will be competing in some of the same segments as the Japanese brand. Suzuki Australia, which manages the sale and distribution of Suzuki vehicles everywhere in Australia bar Queensland and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, says it won't start a price war with purveyors of affordable Chinese vehicles. "We offer products that are good value for money that can be applicable to most buyer types around the world. And that's part of Suzuki's philosophy: to produce a car for everybody," Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota told CarExpert. "With that said, there's no compromise ever on quality, so you get what you pay for. "With respect to that, I don't think it's a race to the lowest price if a competitor is down there. It's based on producing a vehicle that's right for the consumer, and it's a quality product without any compromise. "We own our lane. We're good in it. We're the small-car specialists, and we deliver – and I keep saying it – undeniably reliable, quality product." MORE: Australia's new emissions regulations are poorly thought out, says local car brand boss MORE: Suzuki Australia won't start price war with Chinese rivals Content originally sourced from: The boss of Suzuki Motor Corporation's distributor in Queensland and northern New South Wales predicts some automotive brands will withdraw from the Australian market, including some of the newer Chinese entrants. "I think there'll definitely be brands that don't make it [in Australia]. I think there'll be brands in China that won't last – they're cutting each other's throats over there at the moment already," the general manager of Suzuki Auto Co, Paul Dillon, told CarExpert. "If you talk to [Pitcher Partners automotive analyst] Steve Bragg, somebody like that in that part of the industry, their advice to dealers is just to be very careful about which Chinese brands they take on and spend money developing their dealership for. Are they going to be there in the future? "We've already seen Chinese brands come in and go previously." CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Indeed, the first wave of Chinese brands from 2009 into the 2010s saw various brands come but eventually go, including JMC and ZX Auto. That wave also included the first attempts in the Australian market by Chery and Geely, both of which left but have re-entered this decade with factory-backed operations. And as Mr Dillon notes, some Chinese brands have even failed or appear close to death in their own market, including HiPhi, Hycan and Weltmeister, and the Evergrande Group-owned Hengchi. The latest deluge of Chinese brands into Australia has far surpassed that of this earlier era in our market's, however. In 2023, Chery returned to the Australian market to join existing existing players BYD, GWM and MG. Above (clockwise from left): Geely EX5, GAC GS3 Emzoom, Leapmotor C10, Chery Tiggo 4 Leapmotor, Deepal, JAC, Xpeng and Zeekr followed in 2024, with Geely and Omoda Jaecoo commencing deliveries this year, and Foton soon to give it another crack after having previously exited our market. GAC is also set to enter the Australian market this year, and even more brands are expected to come. That will see well over 60 brands competing for a market that, compared to more populous nations like the US, is small fry – around 1.2 million vehicles were sold here last year. Almost all of the new brands entering our market come from China, with automakers from that nation eager to enter the fray here. They're doing so in many cases not only to eke out a share of the Australian market, but also to use our market as a test bed for other markets (as Chery has confirmed) and to help bolster their global presence – something particularly crucial as competition among Chinese brands in their home market becomes ever more brutal. They're also typically coming here with sharp pricing that undercuts established brands from Japan, South Korea and other countries. Many of those Chinese brands "undoubtedly" pose a threat to legacy brands like Suzuki, said Mr Dillon. "The legislation's almost leaning towards them, isn't it?" he added, referring to the federal government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) emissions scheme, which he argued was poorly thought-out. "When you see if the NVES has the impact that it probably will have, does that mean everything else other than the Chinese stuff starts getting more expensive? "It doesn't mean that over the next two years there's going to be a dip in the national sales of cars. Do we go from 1.1 million to a number less than that, once the shock of price increases? "That said, looking at the recent VFACTS, some of their brands are certainly rapidly increasing in volume but the overall Chinese share of the national market isn't increasing that quickly I don't think. "There are still some people that prefer to stay with a legacy brand." Sales of vehicles built in China were up by 8.6 per cent in 2024, after having overtaken sales of Korean-built cars in 2022. But while brands like BYD and Chery have soared, overall sales growth for Chinese-built cars isn't as impressive as it was in 2023, when their sales increased by 57.5 per cent, or in 2022 when they rose by 61 per cent. And since 2021, Suzuki has managed to maintain a total share of our market of between 1.4 and 2.0 per cent, though this year it may struggle thanks to interrupted supply of key vehicles like the Jimny. Suzuki finished 16th overall in our market in 2024 with 21,278 deliveries, finishing behind Chinese brands MG (seventh place, 50,592 deliveries) and GWM (10th, 42,782 deliveries) and just ahead of BYD (17th, 20,458 deliveries). So far this year, Suzuki is behind all three of those brands, plus Chery. It's sitting at 9653 deliveries, down 21 per cent year-to-date, while Chery has overtaken it with 17,272 deliveries, up 235.2 per cent. Moving forward, Suzuki will also need to keep an eye on rapid risers like Geely in its rear-view mirror, while new entrants like GAC will be competing in some of the same segments as the Japanese brand. Suzuki Australia, which manages the sale and distribution of Suzuki vehicles everywhere in Australia bar Queensland and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, says it won't start a price war with purveyors of affordable Chinese vehicles. "We offer products that are good value for money that can be applicable to most buyer types around the world. And that's part of Suzuki's philosophy: to produce a car for everybody," Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota told CarExpert. "With that said, there's no compromise ever on quality, so you get what you pay for. "With respect to that, I don't think it's a race to the lowest price if a competitor is down there. It's based on producing a vehicle that's right for the consumer, and it's a quality product without any compromise. "We own our lane. We're good in it. We're the small-car specialists, and we deliver – and I keep saying it – undeniably reliable, quality product." MORE: Australia's new emissions regulations are poorly thought out, says local car brand boss MORE: Suzuki Australia won't start price war with Chinese rivals Content originally sourced from: The boss of Suzuki Motor Corporation's distributor in Queensland and northern New South Wales predicts some automotive brands will withdraw from the Australian market, including some of the newer Chinese entrants. "I think there'll definitely be brands that don't make it [in Australia]. I think there'll be brands in China that won't last – they're cutting each other's throats over there at the moment already," the general manager of Suzuki Auto Co, Paul Dillon, told CarExpert. "If you talk to [Pitcher Partners automotive analyst] Steve Bragg, somebody like that in that part of the industry, their advice to dealers is just to be very careful about which Chinese brands they take on and spend money developing their dealership for. Are they going to be there in the future? "We've already seen Chinese brands come in and go previously." CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Indeed, the first wave of Chinese brands from 2009 into the 2010s saw various brands come but eventually go, including JMC and ZX Auto. That wave also included the first attempts in the Australian market by Chery and Geely, both of which left but have re-entered this decade with factory-backed operations. And as Mr Dillon notes, some Chinese brands have even failed or appear close to death in their own market, including HiPhi, Hycan and Weltmeister, and the Evergrande Group-owned Hengchi. The latest deluge of Chinese brands into Australia has far surpassed that of this earlier era in our market's, however. In 2023, Chery returned to the Australian market to join existing existing players BYD, GWM and MG. Above (clockwise from left): Geely EX5, GAC GS3 Emzoom, Leapmotor C10, Chery Tiggo 4 Leapmotor, Deepal, JAC, Xpeng and Zeekr followed in 2024, with Geely and Omoda Jaecoo commencing deliveries this year, and Foton soon to give it another crack after having previously exited our market. GAC is also set to enter the Australian market this year, and even more brands are expected to come. That will see well over 60 brands competing for a market that, compared to more populous nations like the US, is small fry – around 1.2 million vehicles were sold here last year. Almost all of the new brands entering our market come from China, with automakers from that nation eager to enter the fray here. They're doing so in many cases not only to eke out a share of the Australian market, but also to use our market as a test bed for other markets (as Chery has confirmed) and to help bolster their global presence – something particularly crucial as competition among Chinese brands in their home market becomes ever more brutal. They're also typically coming here with sharp pricing that undercuts established brands from Japan, South Korea and other countries. Many of those Chinese brands "undoubtedly" pose a threat to legacy brands like Suzuki, said Mr Dillon. "The legislation's almost leaning towards them, isn't it?" he added, referring to the federal government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) emissions scheme, which he argued was poorly thought-out. "When you see if the NVES has the impact that it probably will have, does that mean everything else other than the Chinese stuff starts getting more expensive? "It doesn't mean that over the next two years there's going to be a dip in the national sales of cars. Do we go from 1.1 million to a number less than that, once the shock of price increases? "That said, looking at the recent VFACTS, some of their brands are certainly rapidly increasing in volume but the overall Chinese share of the national market isn't increasing that quickly I don't think. "There are still some people that prefer to stay with a legacy brand." Sales of vehicles built in China were up by 8.6 per cent in 2024, after having overtaken sales of Korean-built cars in 2022. But while brands like BYD and Chery have soared, overall sales growth for Chinese-built cars isn't as impressive as it was in 2023, when their sales increased by 57.5 per cent, or in 2022 when they rose by 61 per cent. And since 2021, Suzuki has managed to maintain a total share of our market of between 1.4 and 2.0 per cent, though this year it may struggle thanks to interrupted supply of key vehicles like the Jimny. Suzuki finished 16th overall in our market in 2024 with 21,278 deliveries, finishing behind Chinese brands MG (seventh place, 50,592 deliveries) and GWM (10th, 42,782 deliveries) and just ahead of BYD (17th, 20,458 deliveries). So far this year, Suzuki is behind all three of those brands, plus Chery. It's sitting at 9653 deliveries, down 21 per cent year-to-date, while Chery has overtaken it with 17,272 deliveries, up 235.2 per cent. Moving forward, Suzuki will also need to keep an eye on rapid risers like Geely in its rear-view mirror, while new entrants like GAC will be competing in some of the same segments as the Japanese brand. Suzuki Australia, which manages the sale and distribution of Suzuki vehicles everywhere in Australia bar Queensland and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, says it won't start a price war with purveyors of affordable Chinese vehicles. "We offer products that are good value for money that can be applicable to most buyer types around the world. And that's part of Suzuki's philosophy: to produce a car for everybody," Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota told CarExpert. "With that said, there's no compromise ever on quality, so you get what you pay for. "With respect to that, I don't think it's a race to the lowest price if a competitor is down there. It's based on producing a vehicle that's right for the consumer, and it's a quality product without any compromise. "We own our lane. We're good in it. We're the small-car specialists, and we deliver – and I keep saying it – undeniably reliable, quality product." MORE: Australia's new emissions regulations are poorly thought out, says local car brand boss MORE: Suzuki Australia won't start price war with Chinese rivals Content originally sourced from: The boss of Suzuki Motor Corporation's distributor in Queensland and northern New South Wales predicts some automotive brands will withdraw from the Australian market, including some of the newer Chinese entrants. "I think there'll definitely be brands that don't make it [in Australia]. I think there'll be brands in China that won't last – they're cutting each other's throats over there at the moment already," the general manager of Suzuki Auto Co, Paul Dillon, told CarExpert. "If you talk to [Pitcher Partners automotive analyst] Steve Bragg, somebody like that in that part of the industry, their advice to dealers is just to be very careful about which Chinese brands they take on and spend money developing their dealership for. Are they going to be there in the future? "We've already seen Chinese brands come in and go previously." CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Indeed, the first wave of Chinese brands from 2009 into the 2010s saw various brands come but eventually go, including JMC and ZX Auto. That wave also included the first attempts in the Australian market by Chery and Geely, both of which left but have re-entered this decade with factory-backed operations. And as Mr Dillon notes, some Chinese brands have even failed or appear close to death in their own market, including HiPhi, Hycan and Weltmeister, and the Evergrande Group-owned Hengchi. The latest deluge of Chinese brands into Australia has far surpassed that of this earlier era in our market's, however. In 2023, Chery returned to the Australian market to join existing existing players BYD, GWM and MG. Above (clockwise from left): Geely EX5, GAC GS3 Emzoom, Leapmotor C10, Chery Tiggo 4 Leapmotor, Deepal, JAC, Xpeng and Zeekr followed in 2024, with Geely and Omoda Jaecoo commencing deliveries this year, and Foton soon to give it another crack after having previously exited our market. GAC is also set to enter the Australian market this year, and even more brands are expected to come. That will see well over 60 brands competing for a market that, compared to more populous nations like the US, is small fry – around 1.2 million vehicles were sold here last year. Almost all of the new brands entering our market come from China, with automakers from that nation eager to enter the fray here. They're doing so in many cases not only to eke out a share of the Australian market, but also to use our market as a test bed for other markets (as Chery has confirmed) and to help bolster their global presence – something particularly crucial as competition among Chinese brands in their home market becomes ever more brutal. They're also typically coming here with sharp pricing that undercuts established brands from Japan, South Korea and other countries. Many of those Chinese brands "undoubtedly" pose a threat to legacy brands like Suzuki, said Mr Dillon. "The legislation's almost leaning towards them, isn't it?" he added, referring to the federal government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) emissions scheme, which he argued was poorly thought-out. "When you see if the NVES has the impact that it probably will have, does that mean everything else other than the Chinese stuff starts getting more expensive? "It doesn't mean that over the next two years there's going to be a dip in the national sales of cars. Do we go from 1.1 million to a number less than that, once the shock of price increases? "That said, looking at the recent VFACTS, some of their brands are certainly rapidly increasing in volume but the overall Chinese share of the national market isn't increasing that quickly I don't think. "There are still some people that prefer to stay with a legacy brand." Sales of vehicles built in China were up by 8.6 per cent in 2024, after having overtaken sales of Korean-built cars in 2022. But while brands like BYD and Chery have soared, overall sales growth for Chinese-built cars isn't as impressive as it was in 2023, when their sales increased by 57.5 per cent, or in 2022 when they rose by 61 per cent. And since 2021, Suzuki has managed to maintain a total share of our market of between 1.4 and 2.0 per cent, though this year it may struggle thanks to interrupted supply of key vehicles like the Jimny. Suzuki finished 16th overall in our market in 2024 with 21,278 deliveries, finishing behind Chinese brands MG (seventh place, 50,592 deliveries) and GWM (10th, 42,782 deliveries) and just ahead of BYD (17th, 20,458 deliveries). So far this year, Suzuki is behind all three of those brands, plus Chery. It's sitting at 9653 deliveries, down 21 per cent year-to-date, while Chery has overtaken it with 17,272 deliveries, up 235.2 per cent. Moving forward, Suzuki will also need to keep an eye on rapid risers like Geely in its rear-view mirror, while new entrants like GAC will be competing in some of the same segments as the Japanese brand. Suzuki Australia, which manages the sale and distribution of Suzuki vehicles everywhere in Australia bar Queensland and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, says it won't start a price war with purveyors of affordable Chinese vehicles. "We offer products that are good value for money that can be applicable to most buyer types around the world. And that's part of Suzuki's philosophy: to produce a car for everybody," Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota told CarExpert. "With that said, there's no compromise ever on quality, so you get what you pay for. "With respect to that, I don't think it's a race to the lowest price if a competitor is down there. It's based on producing a vehicle that's right for the consumer, and it's a quality product without any compromise. "We own our lane. We're good in it. We're the small-car specialists, and we deliver – and I keep saying it – undeniably reliable, quality product." MORE: Australia's new emissions regulations are poorly thought out, says local car brand boss MORE: Suzuki Australia won't start price war with Chinese rivals Content originally sourced from:
The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Last day to drive away with a deal
KUALA LUMPUR: Today is the final day of the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2025 at the ground floor concourse of Mid Valley Megamall, where car buyers and enthusiasts can take advantage of the latest offers, promotions and rebates. Admission is free, and the autoshow is open from 10am to 10pm. Participating automotive players are Stellantis (Leapmotor and Peugeot), Proton, Toyota, Bermaz (Mazda, Kia and XPeng), Sisma Auto (BYD), Motor Image (Subaru) and Zeekr. You can look forward to an exciting range of the latest petrol-powered, hybrid and all-electric models. Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to test-drive select vehicles and receive gifts and discounts. The latest sedans, hatchbacks, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and pick-up trucks are at the auto show. Among the visitors was 60-year-old Kung, who was checking out the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport. Kung, who works in the information technology sector, said: 'I am interested in hybrid cars. Rather than jumping straight to EVs (electric vehicles), hybrid cars may be more suitable for me.' Meanwhile, 63-year-old pensioner Arif Stephen is interested in buying a new EV. 'There are quite a number of new and attractive cars here. I already own a battery electric SUV, and so far, it has been very nice – I have been using it for two years,' said Arif, adding that he is looking to buy a new all-electric MPV. Another visitor was e-hailing driver Jas Tan, 43, who was taking a closer look at the Mazda CX-5. 'It's a good idea for the autoshow to be here, as it is comfortable and easy for me to shop around. I want to look at the designs, technology and different powertrains of new cars,' said Tan. From the line-up of Stellantis comes the new D-segment Leapmotor C10 electric SUV and C-segment Peugeot 408 GT fastback. The C10 offers exceptional space and premium features and a WLTP driving range of 424km, at RM125,000 on-the-road, without insurance. The 408 GT is priced at RM165,000 on-the-road, without insurance until Sept 30. At the Proton booth, buyers of the all-new X50 B-segment SUV (for the first 10,000 bookings registered by Oct 31) can enjoy a RM4,000 rebate, financing as low as 2.35% per annum (for five years) or 2.38% per annum (for seven years), and up to RM2,000 trade-in support. There are also attractive promotions for the Proton X70 SUV and S70 sedan, as well as rewards for staff from schools and educational institutions, hospitals and clinics; professionals in the banking and financial sectors; members of the uniformed sector (from the military, public services, and agencies); and fresh graduates. At Toyota's display, visitors can get up close and check out the promotions for the Vios (stylish and smart), Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport (hybrid efficiency) and rugged Hilux pick-up truck. You'll also have the chance to test drive two Toyota crowd favourites – Corolla Cross V (petrol) and Vios. Meanwhile, Bermaz Auto, which distributes Mazda, Kia and Xpeng cars, is offering various rebates and promotions. Furthermore, buyers of the Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage or Xpeng G6 stand a chance for a lucky dip worth up to RM180,000 and attractive sign-up gifts. Those who book a CX-5 (2.5G High/2.5G Turbo/2.2D High) will get a free 4D/3N trip to Japan, including a guided tour of the Mazda Heritage Museum in Hiroshima. This is available for bookings made until Aug 31. BYD is showcasing the all-electric Atto 2 compact SUV, Atto 3 Ultra, Seal sports sedan line-up, and Sealion 7 performance SUV. Promotions at the Subaru booth offer savings of up to RM27,000 on the Forester and up to RM32,500 on the XV. Both deals include a five-year comprehensive maintenance package. Zeekr is showcasing its 7X five-seater SUV at the autoshow. Zeekr's all-electric line-up in Malaysia includes the 009, a luxury MPV, and the X, a premium B-segment SUV. Buyers can qualify for a lucky draw, where the prize is a Zeekr X Premium variant.
The Star
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Practical rides and dream cars await buyers with multiple demands
KUALA LUMPUR: It's the weekend and there is no better time to visit the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2025 being held at Mid Valley Megamall here. With no worktime pressure, you can take your time to explore attractive promotions and packages on the latest models. The autoshow, being held at the Groundfloor Concourse area, opened on Wednesday and will close tomorrow. Admission is free and the autoshow is open from 10am to 10pm daily. Participating automotive players are Stellantis (Leapmotor and Peugeot), Proton, Toyota, Bermaz (Mazda, Kia and XPeng), Sisma Auto (BYD), Motor Image (Subaru) and Zeekr. Visitors can view sleek models from top brands with powertrains ranging from internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrids to battery electric. The latest sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, MPVs and pick-up trucks are on display. Participating brands are offering special deals, promotions and also test drives. Among the visitors yesterday was civil servant Linda Ali, who was taking a closer look at the all-electric BYD cars. The 52-year-old recently bought the Proton X50, but was still interested in checking out the attractive design and features of new EVs at the autoshow. 'The exterior styling and interior designs of the EVs here are very nice,' she said. Jeeven, a 36-year-old engineer, was seen checking out the Leapmotor C10 electric SUV. 'I am looking to get a SUV, and prefer a hybrid powertrain. There is a good selection of vehicle brands and models at the autoshow,' he added. Another visitor, Goo Zhi Khong, 28, took a keen interest in the Proton 7. 'There is a good variety of vehicles to explore here. The 7 is very interesting, as it is an EV with new technology and design,' said Goo, who works in the IT sector. The Stellantis line-up has the new D-segment Leapmotor C10 electric SUV and C-segment Peugeot 408 GT fastback. The C10 offers exceptional space and premium features and a WLTP driving range of 424km, and is priced at RM125,000 on-the-road (without insurance). The 408 GT is priced at RM165,000 on-the-road (without insurance) till Sept 30. Over at the Proton booth, buyers of the all-new X50 B-segment SUV can enjoy a RM4,000 rebate, financing as low as 2.35% per annum (five years) or 2.38% per annum (seven years), and up to RM2,000 trade-in support (for the first 10,000 bookings registered by Oct 31). There are also attractive promotions for the Proton X70 SUV and S70 sedan, as well as rewards for staff members from schools and educational institutions, hospitals and clinics, banking and financial sector, uniformed service (military, public services and agencies), and fresh graduates. At Toyota's display, visitors can get up close and check out promotions for the Vios (stylish and smart), Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport (hybrid efficiency) and rugged Hilux pick-up truck. One will also have the chance to test drive two Toyota crowd favourites – Corolla Cross V (petrol) and Vios. Bermaz Auto which distributes Mazda, Kia and Xpeng cars is offering various rebates and promotions. Bermaz sales representatives will provide details to those interested. Buyers of the Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage or Xpeng G6 can try their luck on a lucky dip worth up to RM180,000 and attractive sign-up gifts. Those who book a CX-5 (2.5G High/2.5G Turbo/2.2D High) get a free 4D/3N trip to Japan, including a guided tour of the Mazda Heritage Museum in Hiroshima. This is available for bookings until Aug 31. BYD is showcasing the all-electric Atto 2 compact SUV, Atto 3 Ultra, Seal sports sedan line-up and Sealion 7 performance SUV. Promotions at the Subaru booth include up to RM27,000 in savings for the Forester and up to RM32,500 for the XV. Both deals include a five-year comprehensive maintenance package. Zeekr is showcasing its 7X five-seater SUV. Zeekr's all-electric line-up in Malaysia include the 009, a luxury MPV and the X, a premium B-segment SUV. Buyers can qualify for a lucky draw with the prize being a Zeekr X Premium variant.
The Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Auto deals set to dazzle buyers
KUALA LUMPUR: Come to the StarCarSifu Auto Show 2025 at Ground floor Concourse, Mid Valley Megamall, and check out the attractive promotions and packages for car buyers. The autoshow, which opens from 10am to 10pm daily until Aug 17, presents the latest car models to dazzle motoring fans and those looking for new cars. Admission is free. Participating automotive players are Stellantis (Leapmotor and Peugeot), Proton, Toyota, Bermaz (Mazda, Kia and XPeng), Sisma Auto (BYD), Motor Image (Subaru) and Zeekr. Visitors can view the stylish models from top brands with powertrains ranging from internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrids and battery electric. There will also be displays of the latest sedans, hatchbacks, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), multi-purpose vehicles and pick-up trucks. Participating brands are offering special deals, promotions as well as test drives. Among the visitors yesterday was procurement manager Nick Ngan, 40, who was checking out the all-electric Zeekr 7X SUV. 'I am interested in knowing more about Zeekr and other EV (electric vehicle) choices in the market. Maybe I can consider buying an EV in the near future. The premium features and design of EVs are very impressive,' he said. Ngan said that an auto show like StarCarSifu Auto Show in a popular shopping mall is a good idea, as he can get up close with the many different cars under one roof. Another visitor, Haza Fariz, 38, was keen on all-electric cars like the Proton 7 and Leapmotor C10. 'I am interested in buying a car. It will be an EV or a conventional ICE car. The features of EVs are quite attractive and prices are competitive,' he said. Haza also said that having an auto show at the mall is convenient for him as he works nearby. As for business consultant Stephen Gurusamy, 58, he took a closer look at the Peugeot 408 GT. 'I am looking for a SUV. I prefer a hybrid powertrain. But the 408 GT is also very attractive. Having the auto show here is good, as there is no entrance fee. Visitors can browse in comfort,' said Stephen. From the line-up of Stellantis comes the new D-segment Leapmotor C10 electric SUV and C-segment Peugeot 408 GT fastback. The C10 offers exceptional space and premium features, and a WLTP driving range of 424km, at RM125,000 on-the-road, without insurance. The 408 GT is priced at RM165,000 on-the-road, without insurance until Sept 30. At the Proton booth, buyers of the all-new X50 B-segment SUV (for first 10,000 bookings registered by Oct 31) can enjoy a RM4,000 rebate, financing as low as 2.35% per annum (for five years) or 2.38% per annum (for seven years), and up to RM2,000 trade-in support. There are attractive promotions for the Proton X70 SUV and S70 sedan, as well as rewards for staff from schools and educational institutions, and hospitals and clinics, and professionals in the banking and financial sector, members of the uniformed sector (from the military, public services and agencies) and fresh graduates. At Toyota's display, visitors can check out the promotions for the Vios (stylish and smart), Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport (hybrid efficiency), and rugged Hilux pick-up truck. You'll also have the chance to test drive two Toyota crowd favourites – Corolla Cross V (petrol) and Vios. Promotions include up to RM8,000 in savings (for Vios), and up to RM6,000 in savings (for Corolla Cross HEV GR Sport), as well as up to RM8,000 in savings and a three-year free service deal (for Hilux). Bermaz Auto which distributes Mazda, Kia and Xpeng cars is offering various rebates and promotions. Interested customers can talk to Bermaz sales representatives at the auto show. Also, buyers of the Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage or Xpeng G6 stand a chance for a lucky dip worth up to RM180,000 and attractive sign-up gifts. Those who book a CX-5 (2.5G High/2.5G Turbo/2.2D High) will get a free 4D/3N trip to Japan, including a guided tour of the Mazda Heritage Museum in Hiroshima. This is available for bookings made until Aug 31. BYD will showcase the all-electric Atto 2 compact SUV, Atto 3 Ultra, Seal sports sedan line-up, and Sealion 7 performance SUV. Promotions at the Subaru booth include up to RM27,000 in savings for the Forester and up to RM32,500 in savings for XV. Both deals include a five-year comprehensive maintenance package. Zeekr's all-electric line-up in Malaysia include the 009, a luxury MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) and the X, a premium B-segment SUV. Buyers can qualify for a lucky draw where the prize is a Zeekr X Premium variant.
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7 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Affordable Chinese electric SUV getting 436kW all-wheel drive flagship
The Leapmotor C10 is one of Australia's cheapest electric SUVs, but it's about to get a huge bump in power. Debuting at the Zurich motor show in October, the Leapmotor C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD packs a whopping 436kW of power from its dual-motor electric powertrain. That gives the new flagship all-wheel drive version of the mid-size electric SUV a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of just four seconds, down from 7.5 seconds for Australia's current single-motor rear-wheel drive variants. A lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with capacity of 81.9kWh – as the vehicle's name indicates – powers the electric motors. This is up from a 69.9kWh unit in the current Australian-market C10 EV, which offers 420km of range on the WLTP cycle. We've contacted Leapmotor Australia to confirm if the more powerful C10 is coming Down Under. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Above and below: Leapmotor C10 EV Earlier this year, Chinese government certification filings showed the standard rear-wheel drive C10 would move from a 160kW or 170kW (depending on the market) electric motor to one producing 220kW for model year 2026. Additionally, the mid-size electric SUV is adopting a new 800V electrical system, allowing for faster charging. This features in the new C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD variant, too. Founded in 2015, Chinese automaker Leapmotor subsequently established a joint venture with Jeep and Peugeot parent Stellantis in 2023 called Leapmotor International to expand the brand's global reach. Launched in Australia last year, the C10 is the brand's debut product in our market. The C10 is currently priced from $45,888 before on-roads in electric guise, with the REEV Ultra Hybrid – an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) – priced from $45,990 drive-away. Despite being such a new model, it's one of the few models on sale in Australia without Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as the car's LEAP 3.0 architecture can't support the popular smartphone mirroring platforms. Leapmotor has said the C10 won't get smartphone mirroring functionality until a mid-life update or a new-generation model, when the car's architecture is changed to the LEAP 3.5 platform. A timeframe for this hasn't been provided yet. Above: C10 REEV Despite being one of the most affordable electric SUVs on the market, C10 sales haven't been grand despite the addition of a segment-first EREV variant in March. To the end of July, Leapmotor has delivered 352 examples of the C10 in Australia. The rival Geely EX5, of which deliveries only began in March, is outselling it dramatically with 2335 delivered so far this year. The C10 is ahead of the Deepal S07 on the sales charts, though for the first several months of this year its sales weren't recorded in monthly VFACTS reports. MORE: Explore the Leapmotor C10 showroom Content originally sourced from: The Leapmotor C10 is one of Australia's cheapest electric SUVs, but it's about to get a huge bump in power. Debuting at the Zurich motor show in October, the Leapmotor C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD packs a whopping 436kW of power from its dual-motor electric powertrain. That gives the new flagship all-wheel drive version of the mid-size electric SUV a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of just four seconds, down from 7.5 seconds for Australia's current single-motor rear-wheel drive variants. A lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with capacity of 81.9kWh – as the vehicle's name indicates – powers the electric motors. This is up from a 69.9kWh unit in the current Australian-market C10 EV, which offers 420km of range on the WLTP cycle. We've contacted Leapmotor Australia to confirm if the more powerful C10 is coming Down Under. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Above and below: Leapmotor C10 EV Earlier this year, Chinese government certification filings showed the standard rear-wheel drive C10 would move from a 160kW or 170kW (depending on the market) electric motor to one producing 220kW for model year 2026. Additionally, the mid-size electric SUV is adopting a new 800V electrical system, allowing for faster charging. This features in the new C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD variant, too. Founded in 2015, Chinese automaker Leapmotor subsequently established a joint venture with Jeep and Peugeot parent Stellantis in 2023 called Leapmotor International to expand the brand's global reach. Launched in Australia last year, the C10 is the brand's debut product in our market. The C10 is currently priced from $45,888 before on-roads in electric guise, with the REEV Ultra Hybrid – an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) – priced from $45,990 drive-away. Despite being such a new model, it's one of the few models on sale in Australia without Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as the car's LEAP 3.0 architecture can't support the popular smartphone mirroring platforms. Leapmotor has said the C10 won't get smartphone mirroring functionality until a mid-life update or a new-generation model, when the car's architecture is changed to the LEAP 3.5 platform. A timeframe for this hasn't been provided yet. Above: C10 REEV Despite being one of the most affordable electric SUVs on the market, C10 sales haven't been grand despite the addition of a segment-first EREV variant in March. To the end of July, Leapmotor has delivered 352 examples of the C10 in Australia. The rival Geely EX5, of which deliveries only began in March, is outselling it dramatically with 2335 delivered so far this year. The C10 is ahead of the Deepal S07 on the sales charts, though for the first several months of this year its sales weren't recorded in monthly VFACTS reports. MORE: Explore the Leapmotor C10 showroom Content originally sourced from: The Leapmotor C10 is one of Australia's cheapest electric SUVs, but it's about to get a huge bump in power. Debuting at the Zurich motor show in October, the Leapmotor C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD packs a whopping 436kW of power from its dual-motor electric powertrain. That gives the new flagship all-wheel drive version of the mid-size electric SUV a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of just four seconds, down from 7.5 seconds for Australia's current single-motor rear-wheel drive variants. A lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with capacity of 81.9kWh – as the vehicle's name indicates – powers the electric motors. This is up from a 69.9kWh unit in the current Australian-market C10 EV, which offers 420km of range on the WLTP cycle. We've contacted Leapmotor Australia to confirm if the more powerful C10 is coming Down Under. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Above and below: Leapmotor C10 EV Earlier this year, Chinese government certification filings showed the standard rear-wheel drive C10 would move from a 160kW or 170kW (depending on the market) electric motor to one producing 220kW for model year 2026. Additionally, the mid-size electric SUV is adopting a new 800V electrical system, allowing for faster charging. This features in the new C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD variant, too. Founded in 2015, Chinese automaker Leapmotor subsequently established a joint venture with Jeep and Peugeot parent Stellantis in 2023 called Leapmotor International to expand the brand's global reach. Launched in Australia last year, the C10 is the brand's debut product in our market. The C10 is currently priced from $45,888 before on-roads in electric guise, with the REEV Ultra Hybrid – an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) – priced from $45,990 drive-away. Despite being such a new model, it's one of the few models on sale in Australia without Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as the car's LEAP 3.0 architecture can't support the popular smartphone mirroring platforms. Leapmotor has said the C10 won't get smartphone mirroring functionality until a mid-life update or a new-generation model, when the car's architecture is changed to the LEAP 3.5 platform. A timeframe for this hasn't been provided yet. Above: C10 REEV Despite being one of the most affordable electric SUVs on the market, C10 sales haven't been grand despite the addition of a segment-first EREV variant in March. To the end of July, Leapmotor has delivered 352 examples of the C10 in Australia. The rival Geely EX5, of which deliveries only began in March, is outselling it dramatically with 2335 delivered so far this year. The C10 is ahead of the Deepal S07 on the sales charts, though for the first several months of this year its sales weren't recorded in monthly VFACTS reports. MORE: Explore the Leapmotor C10 showroom Content originally sourced from: The Leapmotor C10 is one of Australia's cheapest electric SUVs, but it's about to get a huge bump in power. Debuting at the Zurich motor show in October, the Leapmotor C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD packs a whopping 436kW of power from its dual-motor electric powertrain. That gives the new flagship all-wheel drive version of the mid-size electric SUV a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of just four seconds, down from 7.5 seconds for Australia's current single-motor rear-wheel drive variants. A lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with capacity of 81.9kWh – as the vehicle's name indicates – powers the electric motors. This is up from a 69.9kWh unit in the current Australian-market C10 EV, which offers 420km of range on the WLTP cycle. We've contacted Leapmotor Australia to confirm if the more powerful C10 is coming Down Under. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Above and below: Leapmotor C10 EV Earlier this year, Chinese government certification filings showed the standard rear-wheel drive C10 would move from a 160kW or 170kW (depending on the market) electric motor to one producing 220kW for model year 2026. Additionally, the mid-size electric SUV is adopting a new 800V electrical system, allowing for faster charging. This features in the new C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD variant, too. Founded in 2015, Chinese automaker Leapmotor subsequently established a joint venture with Jeep and Peugeot parent Stellantis in 2023 called Leapmotor International to expand the brand's global reach. Launched in Australia last year, the C10 is the brand's debut product in our market. The C10 is currently priced from $45,888 before on-roads in electric guise, with the REEV Ultra Hybrid – an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) – priced from $45,990 drive-away. Despite being such a new model, it's one of the few models on sale in Australia without Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as the car's LEAP 3.0 architecture can't support the popular smartphone mirroring platforms. Leapmotor has said the C10 won't get smartphone mirroring functionality until a mid-life update or a new-generation model, when the car's architecture is changed to the LEAP 3.5 platform. A timeframe for this hasn't been provided yet. Above: C10 REEV Despite being one of the most affordable electric SUVs on the market, C10 sales haven't been grand despite the addition of a segment-first EREV variant in March. To the end of July, Leapmotor has delivered 352 examples of the C10 in Australia. The rival Geely EX5, of which deliveries only began in March, is outselling it dramatically with 2335 delivered so far this year. The C10 is ahead of the Deepal S07 on the sales charts, though for the first several months of this year its sales weren't recorded in monthly VFACTS reports. MORE: Explore the Leapmotor C10 showroom Content originally sourced from:
