Malaysia Autoshow 2018

The Malaysia Autoshow 2018’s Edition was launched by YAB Prime Minister on 26^th April at MAEPS Serdang. The show will run for 4 days until 29^th April. This year, the selected theme for the show is 360 Degree Mobility Experience. It is much bigger than last year with more than 100 cars being displayed. The participation from OEMS are much better and grander this time around. In addition to cars display, there are other showcases including components, accessories and technologies, including Mobility Intelligent and Virtual Reality. There are alos the Car Care Week Zone, Pre-registered Cars Zone, in addition to the Off-Road and Test Drive Zones. In conjunction with the Autoshow, Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI), as the organizer, also kicked off (also launched by YAB Prime Minister)) the showcase for Connected Mobility (Jeyawaraya Mobiliti Terhubung).

On the car exhibition zone, most of the major brands are present this year. Proton is showcasing the half cut mock up of their upcoming 1^st SUV as well as their Iriz rally car that recently won the Cambrian Rally in UK. Unlike last year, Honda did not have any new model unveiling this time but offering interesting interactive experience to visitors at their booth. Kia is showing its latest Picanto, which is also one of the model to be given out by the organizer to the lucky visitor at the show. VW unveiled its special edition VW Golf R Line in addition to many other of its product range. VW also have may pre-registered cars at Pre-Registered Cars Zone.

The above, are just to names a few of the displays at Hall A. There are many more including in few other Halls and in the vicinity.

Mobiliti Terhubung or Connected Mobility is a new normal globally. Malaysian government, through MAI with NAP 2018 as the platform is setting the pace for the automotive industry in Malaysia to prepare for forthcoming revolution with Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) commanding the future mobility more than just human alone.

Perodua’s present at the exhibition with the theme of “Closer to People” through its booth “boulevard” concept. The highlight of the showcase is the the all new Bezza 1.0 liter GXtra, which was unveiled by YAB Prime Minister during his visit to the booth on 26^th April 2018.

Perodua Bezza GXtra is an upgraded version of the earlier Bezza 1.0L Standard G variant with the inclusion of some features Bezza 1.3 Premium X. All in, the perceived value of the additional features for Bezza GXtra is around RM2,700 and an OTR reduction of RM 500 from the previous Bezza Standard G.  With OTR of RM37,500 and RM35,500 for the AT and MT respectively, Perodua customers need to pay only RM382 and RM405 montly respectively (for 90 percent loan of 9 years). This Perodua EEV compliance model now came with Bluetooth At Audio, Piano Black IP Garnish and many other extra features previously only available in Bezza 1.3L Premium X. And it also came with additional body color ( B81 Ocean Blue).

Perodua also featuring its other products such as Myvi, Axia and Alza with special Autoshow’s discount. Also at Perodua booth, other activities such as Parts Sales, Gear Up accessories and merchandise, UFirst membership and many others. Outside of the hall, Perodua also have its Pre-Owned Vehicle booth displaying 20 units of refurbished (with warranty) Perodua used cars for sales at a special discount. Also at the Car Care Week Zone, Perodua’s Tweckbox team is there to offer free inspection for all Perodua vehicles.

For me, this is an opportunity for all to bring the family to have a look at the showcase and enjoy many offering and activities prepared by the OEMs. Kudos to MAI for organizing this annual show.