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 Berjaya "doing" another major Asian car brand?, Who could it be?

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post May 22 2019, 12:58 PM

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According to data from the Indonesian carmakers association (Gaikindo), Wuling Motors sold 4,958 units in 2017. Meanwhile in 2018, Wuling Motors sold 17,002 cars wholesale and put itself in the ninth position on the list of most sold brands in wholesale. Japanese carmaker Toyota still topped the wholesale list in 2018 with 352,161 cars, followed by Daihatsu with 202,738, Honda with 162,170 and and Mitsubishi Motors with 142,861.

In case you did not know, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile is a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors, and Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co Ltd. Based in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in southwestern China, it makes commercial and consumer vehicles sold in China under the Wuling and Baojun marques, respectively.

It is very ironic considering...

https://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/baojun/new...n-Facility.html

Vs

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2017/09/the-sa...itoric-account/

I must say it is somewhat a saving grace that SAIC used the brand Wuling instead of MG

Because MG would have been too much of a bitter pill to swallow for GM, get it MG , GM? LOL

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post May 22 2019, 01:45 PM

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If you have yet to connect all the dots let me help you a bit....

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/03/new-ch...ater-this-year/

New Chevrolet Captiva is a rebadged Chinese Baojun 530. Chevrolet officially unveiled New Captivate crossover during Bangkok International Motor Show, announcing it’d go on sale in Thailand in the second half of this year.

Baojun 530 is Also called Chevrolet Captiva (South America/Thailand), MG Hector (India) and
Wuling Almaz (Indonesia)

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post May 23 2019, 07:34 AM

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https://www.finder.com.au/why-were-excited-for-the-mg-ezs

https://www.caradvice.com.au/723867/vfacts-...es-on-the-rise/


https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/detai...network-117976/

From down under....

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post Jul 13 2019, 02:47 PM

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https://www.zeebiz.com/automobile/news-one-...ils-here-105433

Salute MG !
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post Jul 19 2019, 10:11 AM

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post Jul 22 2019, 09:57 PM

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https://www.nst.com.my/business/2019/07/506...ke-swift-return


NST reported it is SUZUKI....So some one's prayers answered
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post Jul 23 2019, 09:50 AM

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QUOTE(EnergyAnalyst @ Jul 22 2019, 09:57 PM)
https://www.nst.com.my/business/2019/07/506...ke-swift-return
NST reported it is SUZUKI....So some one's prayers answered
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Yeah I just saw the news too. I hope things goes well. Even though the Jimny is more of a collecters car. I really hope the Swift bring in a manual shifter
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post Jul 24 2019, 10:45 AM

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https://www.thesundaily.my/business/berjaya...gning-YY1144760

Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp) has denied that its executive chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan will fly to Japan early next month to sign a distributorship agreement with Suzuki Motor Corp.

“BCorp wishes to clarify that this statement is not true at all. The board of directors of BCorp is also not aware of and has not deliberated on the arrangement,” BCorp said in a statement today.
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post Jul 25 2019, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(EnergyAnalyst @ Jul 24 2019, 10:45 AM)
https://www.thesundaily.my/business/berjaya...gning-YY1144760

Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp) has denied that its executive chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan will fly to Japan early next month to sign a distributorship agreement with Suzuki Motor Corp.

“BCorp wishes to clarify that this statement is not true at all. The board of directors of BCorp is also not aware of and has not deliberated on the arrangement,” BCorp said in a statement today.
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lol... that source for the initial news kena kencing. Anyway, i'm a fan of the Swift Sport... hope this happens and they bring that in.
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https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars...l-out-two-weeks

MG ZS EV 1,000 sold out in two weeks in UK. No kidding
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QUOTE(EnergyAnalyst @ Aug 2 2019, 09:47 AM)
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars...l-out-two-weeks

MG ZS EV 1,000 sold out in two weeks in UK. No kidding
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Last year i did hear my Thailand friends say MG is actually good & reliable. Many like their small hatch. he say can drive faster than his 2016 Yaris. I am not surprised that MG doing good
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post Aug 12 2019, 11:36 AM

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-auto-m...ome-11565524800

Hmmmm....

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https://m.qt.com.au/news/surprise-new-car-s...uccess/3802212/

....Australian buyers continue to warm to Chinese vehicles, attracted by generous equipment lists and sharp prices. Sales so far this year are up by more than 80 per cent. Leading the way is MG, the British sports car brand reborn as a budget city car and SUV maker. Last month its MG3 light car was snapping at the heels of established nameplates such as the Honda Jazz and Suzuki Swift, while the MG ZS city SUV is also popular. Commercial vehicles specialist LDV is also kicking goals with its T60 4WD...



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https://jalopnik.com/the-mg-pickup-looks-be...ucks-1837106389

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looks like Berjaya is indeed bringing in MG to Malaysia...showroom in Jalan Imbi, Plaza Berjaya
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QUOTE(shalzkasbsp @ Apr 12 2020, 02:31 PM)
looks like Berjaya is indeed bringing in MG to Malaysia...showroom in Jalan Imbi, Plaza Berjaya
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Yeah P***tan even reported that the ZS EV is spotted on the road and could be launch next month....But delay is to be expected since MCO
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Is MG Berjaya silently previewing the MG HS and MG ZS in Malaysia?

Jerrica/Jul 16, 2020 06:01 PM




Looks like MG is truly set for a proper return in the coming few months. And they will be returning with 2 offerings, the 2020 MG HS C-segment SUV and the 2020 MG ZS EV, a fully-electric SUV option.



We’ve previously reported that the MG HS SUV was spotted reporting for approval review at the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Now both cars are spotted parked in front of Berjaya Time Square and looking as if it is a public preview of the car.



The return of the MG brand to Malaysia has been a long time coming. MG entered the Malaysian market back in the 90s (then under Brookland Motors) but due to its lack of popularity, the brand ultimately had to make their exit not long after their entrance.



Fast forward almost 20 years later, MG owner SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Co. (SMPV) finally found a partner out of Berjaya to not only distribute and provide after-sales services for MG cars in Malaysia but even manufacture and assemble them.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Berjaya and SMPV back in January 2019, now that the cars will be launch soon, Berjaya might soon make an annoucement that they will be representing MG.



When the MG HS is introduced in Malaysia, it will go head-to-head with other C-segment SUV runners like the Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5.



We already know that the SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder petrol engine that dispenses 162 PS and 250 Nm, but the spy shots also revealed that the engine claims 7.3-litre/ 100 km.



Like the Proton X70, the MG HS’s engine will be hooked up to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that sends drive to the front wheels.



The HS in the Thailand market is well equipped with a full suite of ADAS features and even a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system.



While it is very likely that MG Berjaya will make the full suite of ADAS available in Malaysia, but it remains to be seen if they will make the 10-inch screen available.



Meanwhile, the MG ZS EV will slot in next to the Mazda CX-30 in terms of size, but based on the car’s electric nature, the ZS will sit in a league of its own if it is launched in Malaysia.



The ZS’s electric motor sends 150 PS and 350 Nm to the front wheels and the 44.5 kWh lithium-ion battery has a range of 335 km per full charge.

Word is that MG Berjaya had planned to launch the ZS back in May, but like all other plans, the launch was pushed back due to the Covid-19 pandemic.



Though the Memorandum of Understanding between SMPV and Berjaya includes assembly of the cars locally (CKD), there is still no word yet on whether both cars will be locally assembled or imported from Thailand.



If the MGs are assembled in Malaysia, they will most probably be assembled at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah.

Thanks to Che Mahmud for the tip!MG MG MG finally by Berjaya!

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So now it is Kia too?!
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QUOTE(EnergyAnalyst @ Dec 9 2020, 10:58 AM)
So now it is Kia too?!
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