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Auto Estimation: Toyota Vios facelift with estimated pricing
February 8th, 2010
UMW Toyota has put up a teaser announcing the coming launch of the facelifted Toyota Vios, with the updated grille, tail lamps, etc.
As per expectation, UMW Toyota has jacked up the prices of all models. Even the cheapest manual 1.5J has had a price hike, bringing the price now to over RM70k when previously it was priced just under RM70k.
Of course, these price hikes could be accompanied with equipment list changes.
| Old Price | New Price | |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 TRD Sportivo (AT) | RM90,900.00 | RM92,990.00 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5G (AT) | RM85,025.00 | RM87,990.00 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5E (AT) | RM79,425.00 | RM81,990.00 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5J (AT) | RM73,525.00 | RM76,990.00 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5J (MT) | RM69,825.00 | RM71,990.00 |
The price hike brings the top of the range Vios extremely close to the top of the range Kia Forte 2.0 SX- there’s a price difference of only RM1,000 and the Forte is a C-segment 2.0 liter sedan with a GEMA engine similar to the one used in the Lancer, while the Vios is a 1.5 liter B-segment.
On paper, the only thing the Vios has up on the Forte is a 3-year warranty (and double mileage) versus 2-years for the Kia.
Auto Reveal: Renault unveils the new Megane Coupe-Cabriolet
February 8th, 2010
Renault has unveiled its new Megane Coupe Cabriolet, which is officially set to launch at the Geneva Motor Show.
The new Megane Coupe-Cabriolet features the same smoked glass folding hard top as its predecessor, which Renault says covers an area of 5 square feet. The fully-automatic electro-hydraulic two-piece roof folds down in about 21 seconds.
The four-seater convertible also features a fixed glass wind deflector behind the headrests of the back seats, which deflects wind away from the cabin at up to 90km/h. The Megane CC’s boot stands at 417 litres with the roof up, and 211 litres with the roof down.
Exterior features include directional bi-Xenon headlamps with cornering dipped beams and dark red taillights with LED brake lights. The interior boasts a Carminat Tomtom satellite navigation system, USB connection, 3D sound and an electronic parking brake.
For the Megane CC, Renault will offer six engine choices, with three petrols and three diesels. These include a 1.6-litre unit mated to a six-speed manual producing 110bhp, a 1.4-litre TCe turbo with a six-speed manual producing 130bhp, and a 2.0-litre with 140bhp mated to a CVT.