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Malaysia Autoshow 2024: BMW CE 02, F 900 GS, R 1300 GS and S 1000 XR launched

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Besides the i5 M60 and 520i, BMW Group Malaysia also launched four new motorcycles at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 held at MAEPS, Serdang.

According to the company, these launches showcase its dedication to setting new benchmarks in the industry, promising thrilling experiences for riders across Malaysia.

BMW CE 02 (RM38,500)

Introduced globally in July of last year, the CE 02 was developed for urban and city environments, with a rugged, practical, and minimalist design.

It is powered by an electric motor on the rear wheel capable of producing 15 hp and 55 Nm, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 50 km/h in three seconds and reach a maximum speed of 95 km/h.

With a 6 kWh battery, the CE 02 offers a range of up to 100 km. Charging the battery is a breeze with the included 900W external charger, ensuring convenient charging at standard household sockets.

It also supports fast charging with a capacity of up to 1,500 W, which takes 1 hour and 40 minutes for a 20%-80% charge or 3 hours and 30 minutes for a full charge.

BMW F 900 GS (RM88,500)

The new BMW F 900 GS unveils an array of innovative features and technologies tailored for the local market. One contributing factor is a weight reduction of 14 kg, bringing the current total weight to only 219 kg.

The displacement of its parallel-twin engine has also been increased from 853 cc to 895 cc. It generates 105 hp at 8,500 rpm and 93 Nm at 6,750 rpm, enough to allow the the F 900 GS to accelerate to a top speed of over 200 km/h.

The bike is fitted with the Enduro Pro Package, which includes a fully adjustable titanium nitride-coated upside-down telescopic forks, fully adjustable central spring strut, sport frame, black handlebar, handlebar riser, as well as an M-Endurance chain.

There is also a range of practical and rider-friendly amenities, including an engine guard, hand protectors and adjustable foot brake and gear levers.

BMW R 1300 GS (RM138,500)

The new R 1300 GS redefines expectations for the local market as it unveils a significant improvement to its product substance and vehicle makeup.

Its two-cylinder boxer engine is now more compact and has a displacement of precisely 1,300 cc. It is capable of producing 145 hp at 7,750 rpm and 149 Nm at 6,500 rpm, making it the most powerful BMW boxer engine ever produced in series.

The R 1300 GS boasts an entirely new design that results to an impressive weight reduction of 12 kg, with a total weight of just 237 kg. This lightweight construction is paired with the Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) that adjusts both front and rear damping, along with the spring rate, based on selected riding modes, road conditions, and manoeuvres.

Other features include four riding modes (Rain, Road, Eco, and Enduro), a 6.5-inch color TFT screen, ABS Pro, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Keyless Ride, and more.

BMW S 1000 XR (RM129,500)

Introducing a refreshed look, the new S 1000 XR is the epitome of long-distance capability fused with high-performance dynamics in an adventure sports motorcycle.

The front view of the adventure sports motorcycle maintains its dynamic streamline silhouette, matched with LED turn indicators, headlights with adaptive cornering lights, LED auxiliary lights and Headlight Pro DRL.

Pannier holders, toll card compartment, under-seat storage space, and gizmos such as Rain, Road, Dynamic, and Dynamic Pro riding modes, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and DTC Wheelie are also included.

With a 999 cc inline-four engine producing 170 hp at 11,000 rpm and 114 Nm at 9,250 rpm, the S 1000 XR is said to be capable of reaching a maximum speed of 250 km/h.

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Perodua showcases first working EV prototype, up to 350km range

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PERODUA has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) prototype – known as the Myvi Conversion – which will serve as the foundation for the compact car manufacturer in developing its electric technology.

As the name suggests, the prototype is based on the Myvi but equipped with a 55.7kWh battery pack, providing a driving range of up to 350km. It features a single electric motor at the front wheel, delivering an output of 161hp and 220Nm of torque.

The EV prototype consists of three main components: the power bench, the power converter system, and the overall frame design, all made in Malaysia.

Meanwhile, the development of the power conversion technology is carried out in collaboration with a company based in Australia. Perodua is also cooperating with three local universities for this project.

“The process of developing the power bench is carried out by Perodua in collaboration with three local universities, namely Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, and Universiti Putra Malaysia,” said Perodua’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad.

“This collaboration aims to fully understand the technology used.”

This collaboration, which began in September 2022, sees Perodua and the three universities working together to develop the EV power converter system from the basic stage.

The collaboration opens up opportunities for all parties to enhance their expertise and capabilities in the field of EV.

It is understood that Perodua’s first EV model is planned to be launched at the end of 2025 with a price not exceeding RM100,000.

“We chose the Perodua Myvi as the model of choice for this project because it is our car model that has won the hearts of most Malaysians,” said Zainal.

“Although the actual appearance of our EV is different from what is being showcased here, rest assured that Perodua’s electric car will make its presence in the market.

“Meanwhile, we invite the public to visit the Perodua booth at the Malaysia Auto Show 2024 to see the Perodua Myvi Conversion for themselves and participate in various attractive campaigns that we have prepared.

“We also welcome customers to interact with our staff here to obtain further information about Perodua, such as our newly implemented Standard Outlet aimed at providing a seamless experience to customers at our 3S center,” said Dato’ Sri Zainal.

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Here’s the Proton S70 R3 race car, see it at Malaysia Autoshow 2024

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Here, ladies and gentlemen, presenting the racing machine Proton S70 R3 set to compete in the Sepang 1000km (S1k) event.

If you wish to get a closer look at this Proton S70 R3, you can visit the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 at Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) from May 22 to 26 as it will be displayed to the public for the first time.

The S70 R3 is Proton R3’s first all-new racing car since the Saga R3 in 2019, marking the brand’s return to the S1k race. To date, Proton R3 has secured five victories, surpassing other teams, including three consecutive wins from 2017 to 2019.

Still under development, the showcased car displays the latest evolution of an aerodynamic package customized for this racing car. Two new car units will be competed by the team in this year’s S1k race.

“Proton has a long history in motorsports, starting with the original Proton Saga, and our involvement increased with the establishment of Proton R3 in 2003,” said Roslan Abdullah, Deputy CEO of Proton.

“Since then, we have competed and won in various competitions globally with models such as the Proton Satria, Waja, Suprima S, Iriz, and the latest Saga.

“Now with the Proton S70 R3, we are achieving another milestone in our legacy, not only marking the return of the Proton name to the S1K event but also introducing the first racing car based on a model co-developed by Proton and Geely,” he added.

Buyers and visitors can enhance their experience at Malaysia Autoshow 2024 with exclusive promotions and rewards from Proton during the event. Visitors making direct bookings for Proton models will receive exclusive gifts such as sunshades, toll readers, and wireless chargers for selected models.

Special promotions are also offered specifically for bookings made at Malaysia Autoshow with registration before June 30, 2024. This includes two years of free maintenance for X50, X70, and X90 models, as well as an RM500 cash voucher for S70, Saga, and Persona models.

There is also the Test Drive Lucky Spin where participants can spin the lucky wheel to win exclusive Proton merchandise after test-driving Proton models.