Recently, there have been a lot of new productions of cars in Malaysia. Many people have been highly anticipated with all of these cars that got released. Some of them have already pre-order the car that they really wanted.
These are the top 5 most anticipated cars in the year 2020:
1) Proton X50
Proton which is a national automaker, expected to launch a more compact and affordable SUV based on the Geely Binyue and that would be the Proton X50. Some of the rivals for the X50 that would be on the same rank include the Honda HR-V and also the Toyota C-HR.
It has a powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged Binyue with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and also produces an amount of 177ps and 255Nm of torque. This powertrain was jointly developed by Geely Auto and Volvo Cars.
Similar to X70, the Proton X50 could have premium features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, and also Blind Spot Information System.
2) Nissan Almera
This fourth generation of Almera was launched with a new three-cylinder 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine that could deliver 100ps and torque of 152Nm, with fuel consumption billed as 23.3km per liter. Other than that, key elements of the Emotional Geometry design language in the new Almera have included the V-motion grille, boomerang-shaped headlamps and tail lamps, kick-up C-pillars, and also a floating roof.
The interior also has a new instrument panel, infotainment screen, steering wheel, and seats. Highlights for this particular car include best-in-class roominess and also an eight-inch touchscreen Color Display Audio infotainment system.
Premium kit on more expensive variants includes best-in-class safety systems such as Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, and also Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
3) Nissan Kicks
This Nissan Kicks compact crossover would-be rivals for the Honda HR-V, Proton X50, and also Renault Captur. It is likely to be powered by a 1.5-liter engine mated to an Xtronic CVT gearbox, producing 122hp and 153Nm of torque.
The Kicks features Nissan’s signature V-motion grille, as well as boomerang-shaped headlights and tail lights. The D-shaped steering wheel and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels give this particular SUV a sporty feel.
Premium safety features in the Kicks include Intelligent Emergency Braking, Lane Intervention, Blind Spot Intervention, and also Cross-Traffic Alert.
4) Honda City
This fifth-generation Honda City debuted with a brand new 1.5-liter DOHC, 12-valve, VTEC Turbo engine that delivers 122ps and also torque of 173Nm. The engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The exterior is designed with sporty elegance in mind while the interior is said to be roomy and more premium.
The latest City has the addition of projector headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, chrome front grille, and also new 15-inch alloy wheels.
5) Honda Accord
This specific 10th-generation of Honda Accord is offered in two variants that are, a 190ps/243Nm 1.5-liter turbocharged and also a 215ps 2.0-liter hybrid. Fuel efficiency is claimed to be 16.4km per liter (turbocharged variant) and also 24.4km per liter (hybrid).
The new Honda Accord offers Honda Sensing safety technology, a more spacious cabin with improved legroom, Head-Up Display (HUD), and supports Apple CarPlay, SIRI voice command support, and also wireless charging for smartphones.
It does offer a more refined ride quality, with added insulation throughout the body including a new Wheel Resonator to lower tire and underbody noise while driving as well as an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system.
Sources: Star Car Sifu