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Kalau tertidur lain cerita.

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HYUNDAI COUPE

Coupe with the looks
by Y.S. Khong

THE Hyundai Coupe is a two-door sporty-looking coupe that seats up to four adults, and is an eye-catcher, especially in red. Priced at RM128k, it is one of the most affordable two-door coupes that you can get in Malaysia, and it comes with airbags, ABS and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme).

Local distributor Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd is importing only the 2.0-litre model although there is a 2.7-litre model available.

A few units of the 2.7-litre model were brought in but it seems the current distributor has decided to focus more on the 2.0 model, which is a more viable value-for-money package for the Malaysian motoring public.

In terms of looks, the Hyundai Coupe is indeed attractive and eye-pleasing.

The 2.0-litre engine is a 16-valve, four-cylinder unit with CVVT, the Hyundai equivalent of variable valve timing. It produces 143PS at 6,000rpm, and has a maximum torque of 186Nm at 4,500rpm.

This is a respectable figure insofar as 2.0-litre engines are concerned, but not one of the higher figures.

Mated to a four-speed automatic transmission that delivers power to the front wheels, the performance is adequate, but not exhilarating.

Of course, if you really like the Hyundai Coupe shape and want something better, you could always ask for the 2.7-litre model, which has 167PS from the V6 engine.

We had one test unit courtesy of Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors, and we drove it around Petaling Jaya for a couple of days to get a feel of it.

As far as the power delivery was concerned, the Hyundai Coupe does drive quite well, due to its relatively low final drive ratio of 4.407:1.

The four-speed automatic is, like all current four-speed automatics, a little short in performance, especially when it comes to the gaps in-between gears.

But gear changes are smooth enough, thanks to the excellent electronic controls.

A five-speed gearbox would be better, although it means one would probably have to pay a little more for it.

As it was, we managed a top speed of around 180kph on a short stretch of open highway before traffic conditions made it necessary to slow down.

On the road, the Hyundai Coupe is quiet enough when driven at normal road speeds of between 80kph and 120kph.

After that, the engine has to work a little harder, and under hard acceleration, the gears drop down, sometimes to second, and that is when you will notice the engine noise building up as the revolutions climb.

Due to the low ratios, the revolutions will hold right up to the red line at 6,500rpm before the gears change, unless you lift off and release the pressure in the gearbox.

Overall handling is decent, from the four-wheel independent suspension made up of MacPherson struts in the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear.

The suspension is set to be on the firm side of comfortable, and driven in anger, the Hyundai Coupe will be able to give a reasonably good account of itself.

However, once the speed builds up, it cruises easily, and you can keep it at around 160 to 180kph the whole day if you so wish to.

Overall, the Hyundai Coupe does offer a viable option for those who want a sporty-looking yet affordable car, and are not looking for brute performance.

SOURCE: http://www.sun2surf.com

Jaguar XF

Timeless elegance

Jaguar XF is the sedan that has great looks and gives a sporty performance

by Y.S. Khong

SISMA Auto Sdn Bhd, the local importer of the Jaguar brand, have added the Jaguar XF to the range of cars available locally and after a two-day stint with it, I am convinced that this is a model that will become very much sought-after, on account of its great looks and sporty performance.

The XF is a beautiful piece of refined machinery. Sleek and sporty-looking, it is a four-door sedan, but looks like a coupe, and drives like a sports car.

From the front, it looks just awesome – masculine in character and looking elegant at the same time. A large mesh grille, bordered on both sides by handsome combination lights; an integral bumper with a large under-bumper intake also finished with mesh netting and double side pods on each side; together with power bulges in the front hood give a loud hint of performance.

The side profile with smooth curving lines that extend from the front bonnet, over the roofline and tapers downwards towards the rear make it look more like a sports coupe than the sedan it is.

The XF has an overall shape that is timeless, and my hunch is that long after it has gone out of production, enthusiasts and collectors will want to have one in the garage.

The interior, finished in fine, hand-sewn leather, is on par with the best hand-crafted machines in the world. The driver and front passenger get body-hugging bucket seats, while the rear passengers get moulded seats that will hold them firmly at all times.

Seating is really meant for four, although you could squeeze in a fifth, if push comes to shove. Tasteful wood inlays give the XF sophistication and class. And an 8-speaker high quality sound system is standard.

A keyless entry system allows convenience. Interestingly, there is no gear lever, at least not the kind that we are usually accustomed to.

As you start the car using the push button, a short cylindrical gizmo rises up from the spot between the front seats where the gear lever is usually located, and you turn it to engage drive, neutral or reverse gear.

After that you can drive it like an automatic, or shift up and down through the six-speed automatic gearbox using F1-type paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel.

The posh interior of the Jaguar XF offers keyless entry system, 8-speaker high quality sound system and a 7-inch touch screen that controls all the major functions.

In the centre dash, a 7-inch touch screen controls most major functions. The handbrake is also electronically controlled.

Driving the Jaguar XF is a real pleasure, especially if you are a car lover. The V6, three–litre engine delivers 238PS at 6,800 RPM, and develops a maximum torque of 293 Nm, good enough to get you from zero to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds – not the fastest car on the road, but respectable enough.

Top speed is claimed at 237 km/h. We didn’t have enough road to get it all the way to the maximum, but it was fun all the way. If you have the money, there is a V8, 4.2 litre petrol engine as an option.

Naturally, the XF just cried out to be taken up the hills to Genting Highlands, and we did exactly that, taking a quick ‘flight’ up, ending up in Starbucks for a coffee before returning to Kuala Lumpur.

All I can say is, it was a great drive. The handling was inch-perfect, due to the many built-in features like traction control, superb chassis and suspension engineering. In the safety department, the Jaguar XF is as good as any of the premium continentals.

I can’t afford the RM550k it takes to get one into my front porch, but I am sure that there are many out there who can.

SOURCE: http://www.sun2surf.com

ONE WORLD HOTEL

Saturday August 9, 2008

One World earns five stars

ONE World Hotel Petaling Jaya is now officially a five-star hotel after receiving the certification from the Tourism Ministry in June.

“We are proud to make a big leap forward in achieving our hotel’s vision,” hotel general manager Ho Hoy Sum said.

“We are confident that we will be able to maintain the standards of service and products that are in line with the guidelines set by the ministry. Moreover, we are committed to providing personalised service that exceeds expectations.

“Since the hotel began operations in June 2007, we have received positive feedback from our guests both local and international,” Ho added.

Good job: Ho (front row, third from left) and some of the hotel’s employees with the certificate.

The hotel has also introduced the ONE Service initiative where guests only needed to use the ONE Service button on the room telephones to connect to any department.

“Apart from the hotel’s excellent facilities for conventions and meetings, well-designed and spacious guestrooms and various food and beverage outlets, it was the staff’s commitment to excellence and consistency that earned us the rating,” Ho said.

ARTICLES SOURCE: http://thestar.com.my

HONDA JAZZ

Sunday August 3, 2008

Jazz is coming

THE second-generation of the feisty Honda Jazz, which is noted for its spaciousness, fuel efficiency and styling, is set to roll out in Malaysia later this year.

It is expected to be the premium model in the local five-door hatchback segment.

Jazz was first developed based on Honda’s “man maximum, machine minimum” concept, which calls for maximising the space available for humans and minimising the space occupied by mechanical parts.

Sneak peek: The new Jazz is expected to do well when it launches locally judging by response to the first-generation model.

Its development was aimed at creating an ideal compact car that had customer-driven values, such as fuel efficiency, a roomy interior, is practical and has original styling.

First introduced in Japan in 2001, the Jazz is now sold in 115 countries, and delivered to some 400,000 customers annually.

The first-generation Jazz had cumulative sales of 2.3 million units worldwide, with Japan and eight countries in the Asia and Oceania region accounting for half the units.

The latest Jazz was voted Japan’s Car of the Year 2007/2008.

Honda Malaysia is planning to make a splash at the Jazz’s launch. It is organising a fashion show featuring the works of three local fashion designers, who have been hired to promote the “spirit” of the Jazz through their clothes.

For more information, call Honda Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020, or log on to
www.honda.com.my.

articles source: http://star-motoring.com