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Toyota Crown Althele. Seen those in Japan, very premium and full features packed. My guess is Borneo not bringing in as it may affect its Lexus sales.

 

BM used to sell Toyota Crown Majesta

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I would say this.

1.Renault megane SW.

2.Toyota Etios(MIT attrage competitor)

3.Toyota Auris SW

 

Later I'll filling more

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BM used to sell Toyota Crown Majesta

That was many years ago 3.0 litre model....the new one is very different like Lexus, big, spacious, comfortable, 8 speed turbo, fully MIJ. BM not bringing in....sigh.....
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That was many years ago 3.0 litre model....the new one is very different like Lexus, big, spacious, comfortable, 8 speed turbo, fully MIJ. BM not bringing in....sigh.....

 

Majesta only got 2.5 & 3.5 V6

 

Athlete got hybrid & 2L turbo on top of what's available for Majesta.

 

I remember BM brought in Majesta up to last year.

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Drove a nano before in Ahmedabad.. Pretty much similar feel as the Chery QQ.

 

1 kick to the door can dislodge it.

for slow traffic and some places, this may be a good deal. Can compare to motorbikes. Still safer. 

 

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Talking about ASEAN model, this one is my top pick. Took a ride in the previous generation Pajero Sport (aka Montero Sport in some countries) while I am in East Malaysia 2 years back, am very impressed by the ride comfort it offer (even into plantation), feel almost nothing like a pickup / truck (it is using a pickup platform fyi). And the diesel variant seems to provide unlimited torque, allowing it to move up steep slope as if it is travelling on leveled ground.  [thumbsup]

 

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Toyota Crown Althele. Seen those in Japan, very premium and full features packed. My guess is Borneo not bringing in as it may affect its Lexus sales.

 

i thought Crown Athlete in SG? 

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As a child, I have always been amazed by this the first time I saw it in Malaysia:

 

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I saw this in Jakarta last year. Very very handsome in my eyes.

 

It is based on L200 platform. Same case for Fortuner which is based on Hilux platform.

 

The ladder chassis guarantees high ground clearance.

 

Talking about ASEAN model, this one is my top pick. Took a ride in the previous generation Pajero Sport (aka Montero Sport in some countries) while I am in East Malaysia 2 years back, am very impressed by the ride comfort it offer (even into plantation), feel almost nothing like a pickup / truck (it is using a pickup platform fyi). And the diesel variant seems to provide unlimited torque, allowing it to move up steep slope as if it is travelling on leveled ground.  [thumbsup]

 

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As a child, I have always been amazed by this the first time I saw it in Malaysia:

 

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I saw this in Jakarta last year. Very very handsome in my eyes.

 

It is based on L200 platform. Same case for Fortuner which is based on Hilux platform.

 

 

 

 

The ladder chassis guarantees high ground clearance.

 

 

Did MMM bring in the new model?

I think I only saw it in real flesh in Australia.

MMM is slow in bringing new models.

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Can bring in this: Hyundai Eon.

 

 

0.8l petrol engine with 5mt,4at.(possibly)

 

Spec

Airbag 1

Traction control no

Multi function steering wheel no

Power windows yes

Power steering yes

Coloured bumpers and handles yes

Head unit 1 din.

Cloth seats yes.

Air-conditioning yes

$60000 doable@$38001 Coe.

 

Basic

 

Spec

Airbag no

Traction control no

Multifunction no

Power window no.

Power steering no

No coloured bumpers and handles

Head unit 1 din

Cloth seats

Heater only

$55000 possible

 

 

Made in India

Sold by Komoco Motors pte ltd

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Turbocharged

For me I wish we can get all the compact hot/warm hatches in the world. Sadly in the world of high COE with 130bhp capping. Small and powerful hatches makes no sense:

 

 

Ford Fiesta ST https://www.ford.com/cars/fiesta/models/fiesta-st/

 

VW Polo GTI - they did bring it in sometime back but stopped due to poor sales. I think this was the last nail for hot hatches in the local market

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/polo-gti

 

Renault Clio Sport/RS

Http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/renault/clio-renaultsport

 

Nissan Pulsar SSS - an SE once told me the SSS would cost the same price as an Xtrail which will kill it's sales!

https://www.caradvice.com.au/301040/nissan-pulsar-sss-review/

 

Hyundai I30 N - Komoco should start bringing in the good stuff instead of staying no frills.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/hyundai/i30-n

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Majesta only got 2.5 & 3.5 V6

 

Athlete got hybrid & 2L turbo on top of what's available for Majesta.

 

I remember BM brought in Majesta up to last year.

 

Hmm, just some slight correction. We are talking about the Crowns that made their way to Singapore.

 

The Crown Majesta is the most luxurious and the top version of the Crown, usually equipped with a V8. The Crown Royal Saloon is the normal one we see most often. The Crown Athlete is the more sporting version of the Crown with a more elaborate grille.

 

12th Model - Code S180 (2003 - 2008)

BM - Royal Saloon 3L V6

PI - Majesta 4.3L V8, Royal Saloon 3L V6, Athlete 2.5L V6

 

13th Model - Code S200 (2008 - 2012)

BM - Royal Saloon 3L V6

PI - Majesta 4.6L V8, Royal Saloon 3.5L V6 Hybrid, Royal Saloon 3L V6, Athlete 2.5L V6

 

14th Model - Code S210 (2012 - 2018)

BM - None

PI - Royal Saloon 2.5L V6, Royal Saloon 2.5L IL4 Hybrid, Athlete 2L IL4 Turbo (still available now)

 

The 15th Model is already unveiled at the last Tokyo Motorshow and will be launched in Japan later this year.

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For me I wish we can get all the compact hot/warm hatches in the world. Sadly in the world of high COE with 130bhp capping. Small and powerful hatches makes no sense:

 

 

Ford Fiesta ST https://www.ford.com/cars/fiesta/models/fiesta-st/

 

VW Polo GTI - they did bring it in sometime back but stopped due to poor sales. I think this was the last nail for hot hatches in the local market

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/polo-gti

 

Renault Clio Sport/RS

Http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/renault/clio-renaultsport

 

Nissan Pulsar SSS - an SE once told me the SSS would cost the same price as an Xtrail which will kill it's sales!

https://www.caradvice.com.au/301040/nissan-pulsar-sss-review/

 

Hyundai I30 N - Komoco should start bringing in the good stuff instead of staying no frills.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/hyundai/i30-n

 

This Chevrolet Bolt EV with 204 hp horsepower, 360 Nm torque look good too!

 

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Supersonic

Talking about ASEAN model, this one is my top pick. Took a ride in the previous generation Pajero Sport (aka Montero Sport in some countries) while I am in East Malaysia 2 years back, am very impressed by the ride comfort it offer (even into plantation), feel almost nothing like a pickup / truck (it is using a pickup platform fyi). And the diesel variant seems to provide unlimited torque, allowing it to move up steep slope as if it is travelling on leveled ground.  [thumbsup]

 

mitsubishi_pajero_sport_17.jpeg

 

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Pajeros have been imported on indent basis, I think.

So maybe this may come to our shores one day. 

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Talking about ASEAN model, this one is my top pick. Took a ride in the previous generation Pajero Sport (aka Montero Sport in some countries) while I am in East Malaysia 2 years back, am very impressed by the ride comfort it offer (even into plantation), feel almost nothing like a pickup / truck (it is using a pickup platform fyi). And the diesel variant seems to provide unlimited torque, allowing it to move up steep slope as if it is travelling on leveled ground. [thumbsup]

 

mitsubishi_pajero_sport_17.jpeg

 

mitsubishi_pajero_sport_18.jpeg

 

mitsubishi_pajero_sport_19.jpeg

 

mitsubishi_pajero_sport_11.jpeg

 

mitsubishi_pajero_sport_9.jpeg

 

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I like this car too but back light too ugly
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