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When anyone mentions Subaru, one will invariably associate the brand with rallying, horizontally-opposed engines (popularly known as boxer) and all-wheel drive (AWD). One can even argue that these attributes are the very pillars of what Subaru stands for. Today, only Subaru and Porsche are torchbearers of this unique engine layout, but Subaru is the only manufacturer in the world to put boxer engines and all-wheel drive in ALL its models bar the BRZ (Porsche uses it only on its core sports cars)
Porsche owners and Subaru owners are two very different types of people. The former is stereotyped with having a mid-life crisis and the latter is stereotyped with endless vaping. They live in two different worlds. The only thing they have in common is the “Flat” or “Boxer” engines that their cars have. Boxer engines are just engines with horizontally opposing pistons*. Besides Porsche and Subaru, there have been several other cars that utilise the “boxer” configuration. The Citroen 2CV, Toyota
Pemilik kereta Porsche dan Subaru mungkin berlainan personaliti dan latar-belakangnya. Walaupun kedua-dua jenama kereta ini berbeza dalam pelbagai aspek, satu perkara yang dikongsi ialah minat mereka terhadap enjin ‘flat’ atau ‘boxer’ yang digunapakai di dalam kereta-kereta mereka. Secara ringkasnya, enjin ‘boxer’ ialah enjin dengan piston melintang yang kedudukannya bertentangan antara satu sama lain. Selain daripada Porsche dan Subaru, ada juga beberapa model kereta lain yang menggunakan konfi
The Subaru WRX is one of those old-school four-door performance sedans that just refuses to give up. Even in an age where hot hatches are the in-thing. Subaru too isn’t giving up on an icon by slapping it on a crossover, unlike some other Japanese manufacturer. Just like the barrage of Mazda scoops yesterday, our Japanese media friends are also busy with another smaller Japanese carmaker. According to Best Car Web, Subaru is eyeing to unleash the next-gen WRX in August 2021. This will be the thi
Sejak enjin pembakaran dalaman dicipta, jurutera telah mengembangkan pelbagai jenis reka bentuk enjin kereta yang berbeza. Anda pasti biasa dengar istilah 4 silinder sebaris @ inline, V6, Flat 4 dan sebagainya, tetapi adakah anda tahu mengapa ia digelar sedemikian? Dalam artikel ini, kami akan menerangkan ciri-ciri asas setiap enjin kereta bersama dengan contoh-contoh penting dari setiap jenis enjin. Enjin Sebaris @ Inline Enjin sebaris (inline atau straight), adalah jenis enjin yang paling bias
Bagi peminat tegar kereta, nama Subaru memang sinonim dengan perlumbaan rali, terutamanya model Subaru Impreza WRX STi dengan warna biru serta ‘livery’ kuning yang terkenal. Bagi pengguna biasa di Malaysia pula, anda mesti kenal dengan Subaru XV, SUV yang telah memperkasakan jenama Jepun ini disini. Selain itu juga, Subaru terkenal dengan penggunaan pacuan semua roda simetri (symmetrical AWD) dan juga enjin jenis boxer (mendatar, atau ‘flat’) pada kesemua model barisan model kereta (kecuali Suba
Subaru XV kini dalam generasi kedua telah dilancarkan di Malaysia pada tahun 2017. Ia ditawarkan dalam 3 varian, dengan harga seperti berikut: 2.0i - RM 117,788 2.0i-P - RM 127,788 GT Edition 2.0i-P - 136,788 Kesemua varian dikuasakan oleh enjin boxer 2.0 liter NA yang menghasilkan 156 PS / 196 Nm dengan gandingan tranmsisi CVT automatik. Kuasa dipindahkan ke empat-empat roda melalui sistem Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. SUV ini mungkin menghadapi persaingan yang kuat dari Honda HR-V dan Pr
Subaru XV Subaru XV adalah antara model Subaru paling laris di Malaysia. Hal ini kerana ia merupakan sebuah model pengenalan (entry level) bagi mereka yang teringin merasai enjin boxer pada harga yang mampu milik. Subaru XV adalah sebuah crossover dalam kelasnya yang tersendiri. Enjin boxer dan sistem Symmetrical AWD adalah antara 2 ciri mekanikal yang premium dan sangat memuaskan pada sebuah jentera Subaru. Hanya jauhari yang mengenal manikam, mereka yang pernah merasai enjin boxer pastinya tid
Subaru has officially revealed the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, as the Subaru XV is known in the US. The updated Crosstrek now comes with a more powerful 2.5-litre, 184 PS and 239 Nm engine. New Powertrain- 30 PS and 42 Nm more than the current 2.0-litre engine While the base and Premium trims retain the same 2.0-litre engine as the 2020 model, the Sport and Limited trims will be getting a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder 184 PS and 239 Nm boxer engine borrowed from the current outgoing Forester and Outbac
The all-new fifth-generation 2019 Subaru Forester was launched to the Malaysian market in August 2019. TC Subaru, the official distributor of Subaru cars in the country launched their new SUV with a sole 2.0-litre naturally aspirated Boxer engine option. To the general consumers, it's the "same" engine as the previous generation model. I don't blame them for that because on paper, it reads the same – 2.0-litre naturally aspirated Boxer engine. 2019 Subaru Forester Engine Performance But in actua
Apart from being known for incorporating a boxer engine into their models, Subaru is also well known for its Symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) system. What sets the Subaru Symmetrical AWD apart from all other AWD solutions out there is balance. Balance is achieved by utilizing Subaru's lightweight, compact boxer engine, which is laid out in a straight line in front of the vehicle. Then there's the much heavier transmission, which is located near the centre of the vehicle. By placing the powertra
This is the second-generation Subaru XV, launched in Malaysia back in 2017. The Subaru XV is currently offered in 3 variants, priced at: 2.0i - RM 117,788 2.0i-P - RM 127,788 GT Edition 2.0i-P - 136,788 All variants are powered by 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated Boxer engine making 156 PS/196 Nm, paired to a CVT. Power goes to all four wheels via Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. Faced with strong competition from the Honda HR-V and Proton X50, the Subaru XV has its work cut out. If you
The Wankel rotary engine remains as one of the most mysterious creations of the automotive industry. Not that we don’t know how it works, is just that enthusiasts just can’t stop talking about it. No, Mazda RX-7 owners, your engines burn more oil than a flaming oil rig and keeps needing a rebuild. Stop wishing it back! And no, you don’t need to tell me how a rotary works. Even so, the rumour mill of a new rotary renaissance has never stopped spinning since the demise of the RX-8. Every other yea
The most popular Subaru in Malaysia is none other than the Subaru XV. It is the smallest car Subaru Malaysia has on sale and considered the entry-level car to enjoy the balance of a boxer engine and the famed Symmetrical AWD. The first generation XV is now on sale in the used car market for around RM 50,000 but what are the issues you should look out for before buying one used? Common problems To find out more about the common issues owners usually face on the first-generation Subaru XV, we refe
Subaru has just launched an updated version of its best-selling SUV, the 2021 Subaru Forester. The fifth-gen Forester was launched in 2018, so a minor update is pretty much due for the SUV. As we had previously speculated, the turbocharged engine returns in this update on the newly added Sport variant. The fifth-gen Forester has seen the iconic turbocharged engine being dropped in favour of a naturally-aspirated one. In this update, the 1.8-litre turbocharged boxer engine is similar to the one u
Sebut saja Proton, memang kerjasama jenama itu dengan Mitsubishi suatu masa dahulu tidak boleh dilupakan, bermula daripada Proton Saga 1985 sehinggalah Proton Inspira 2014. Sepertimana anda tahu, Proton mengambil asas platform Mitsubishi yang lama seperti Lancer, Eterna, Mirage, dan Galant sebelum merombak model-model ini menjadi model seperti Saga, Wira, Satria, Putra dan sebagainya. Oleh itu, maka tak hairanlah banyak pemilik Proton menukar enjin asal kereta mereka ke model yang lagi berkuasa.
Today is Thursday, Sep. 26 Local News Toyota GR Sport models a possibility for Malaysia With the launch of the all-new 2019 A90 Toyota GR Supra in Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has also introduced the GR Garage concept store. It is a first of its kind, one-stop motorsports inspired outlet to be opened outside of Japan. Lim hinted that there is an opportunity for UMWT to expand the GR model line up as the overwhelming interest in the GR Supra suggests that Malaysian customers have a strong ap
Thanks to modern day sound insulation, you don’t realise how hot and bothered things are under the hood. Holding the engine in place and absorbing most of the engine's vibration are engine mounts. They take a lot of punishment. Although generally low-maintenance, engine mounts may wear out sooner than you think. Here we will discuss the symptoms of bad engine mounts in your car. A car engine is heavy. Even a small Perodua Axia’s 1KR-VE weighs about 70 kg. A Perodua Myvi’s 2NR-VE weighs about 86
Subaru is one of those underrated brands that not many Malaysians would consider getting unless they are passionate about AWD or the legacy of the WRX. As we reported before, Subaru isn’t giving up on the WRX name with plans to launch the successor in 2021. Well, it seems that timeline is getting underway with images of a fully camouflaged WRX spotted in Japan. The model captured appeared to be the WRX S4 which is the CVT version of Subaru’s hot sedan. Fans of the manual need not vape in anger a
It’s impressive how many modern cars today offer advanced safety features. It wasn’t that long ago that advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suites were only offered on expensive, high-end cars. Now, even cars like the Perodua Axia offer ADAS and even some like the underrated Nissan Almera offer autonomous emergency brakes (AEB) as standard. These driving aids help enhance the vehicle’s safety, so much so that ASEAN NCAP has revised its methodology beginning from 2021. Also read: 2021 Perodu
2.0-litre naturally aspirated Boxer engine with 156 PS/196 Nm Range-topping Forester 2.0i-S gets EyeSight option Fully imported (CBU) from Thailand TC Subaru has just unveiled the all-new Subaru Forester to the Malaysian market. Prices have gone up across the board compared to the outgoing model, but buyers now have three variants to choose from as well as the option for EyeSight Advanced Driving Assistance System. Now in its fifth generation, the Forester is now longer and wider than before. Ke
As you might have already know, the latest fifth generation Honda City has just gone on sale in Thailand earlier this year. Honda's B-segment sedan will now one-up its chief rival the Toyota Vios with an all-new 1.0-litre turbocharged engine. The latest Honda City is not expected to be launched in Malaysia until 2021. Thailand remains the only market in the world to sell it, to be followed by India in the second half of 2020, and the rest of world starting 2021. This means that we can't give you
Leaked images of the all-new 2021 Subaru BRZ have surfaced ahead of its global debut, which will be happening a little later. The 2021 Subaru BRZ retains the sleek coupe profile as the outgoing BRZ and sport 18-inch wheels that look almost identical to the Toyota GR Yaris. Powertrains are still under wraps but we speculate that it would receive a new 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated boxer engine that produces 220 PS and 240 Nm. A 6-speed manual will be featured along with a possibly new 8-speed aut
The Subaru Viziv Adrenaline was first previewed at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, showing off a new design concept of future Subaru models. Japan's Best Car Web has a new theory about the car with a prediction that the concept crossover might come to life in December 2021. Back then not much was revealed about the concept car, prompting many to speculate the concept’s design is a preview of the brand’s Dynamic x Solid design language next evolution. The Dynamic x Solid design was first rolled out i
Following the sneak peek last month, Subaru has just released a teaser video of the all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ. Not much can be seen from the video, but the teaser photo does show its headlamp design with the signature C-shaped LED graphics. Based on sneak peek, the 2022 Subaru BRZ retains the sleek coupe profile with eye-pleasing proportions. Wheels appear to be 18-inch items that resemble the ones in the Toyota GR Yaris. Details are expected to be revealed on 18 November. It is expected to receiv
Getting your car cleaned is very satisfying. Most of us just pay to get them cleaned while some of us prefer to do the job ourselves. Either way, the shiny exterior and spotless interior never fail to make our cars feel fresh. It’s the similar feeling you get after getting a haircut. One area that rarely gets attention at a car wash is the engine bay. Most of us never pop the hood unless our car breaks down or we need to fill up the wiper fluid. If left attended for a long time, the engine bay c
Subaru hari ini telah merasmikan Subaru Forester 2021 di Jepun. Keluaran SUV Subaru yang terlaris ini menerima kemaskini setelah ia dilancarkan pada tahun 2018 yang lalu. Seperti yang telah dispekulasikan sebelum ini, enjin turbo membuat kemunculan semula melalui varian Sport. Ketika dirasmikan dahulu, Forester generasi kelima menggunakan enjin aspirasi natural berbanding enjin turbo. Kali ini, Subaru Forester menggunakan enjin Boxer 1.8L turbo yang digunakan pada Subaru Levorg baru. Enjin ini m
One of the very prevalent questions I get all the time on car maintenance, is about engine oils. This isn't surprising, seeing that it is the one thing we cannot avoid changing after a fixed interval. Often times you'll see hypermarkets selling brands like Shell, Castrol or other branded engine oils for a far cheaper price than it usually retails. Engine oils sold at hypermarts are cheaper, but its authenticity is hard to verify. If it's the real deal, you save some money. If it's not, you will
The Subaru Forester is not the most popular choice for a family SUV in Malaysia. There's nothing wrong with the car, it's just that the segment is competitive and the choices are many. With a decent ride and some interesting AWD technology, it's really a shame that the Forester has no allure to the casual shopper. I feel it deserves a little bit more attention. For a RM 169,788 price tag, it is a bit disappointing that the naturally-aspirated Forester is out-figured (power & torque) by its turbo
今天车辆安全配备的发展速度令人惊叹。就在几年前，先进主动安全配备（ADAS）还仅仅只能在昂贵的高档车型上见到。 而现在，就连Perodua Axia这样的车都搭载了ADAS系统，而像被低估的Nissan Almera也将紧急自动煞车（AEB）作为全等级的标准配备。这些主动安全系统能够提升车辆的安全性能，这也是ASEAN NCAP从2021年起，重新修改了测试标准的原因之一。 推荐阅读：2021 Perodua Ativa gets 5-Star ASEAN NCAP rating, excellent safety features 而在这些安全配备中，最引人注目的莫过于自适应头灯了。这个技术比自动高灯更为先进，能够透过镜头和传感器，根据车速和转向角度自动调节灯光。 虽然这并不是一项全新的技术，但它正逐渐普及到一些新车上。在本文中，我们将会盘点我国市场上搭载自适应头灯的五款最便宜的车型，接下来就先从最新的这一款开始吧。 2021 Perodua Ativa 1.0 H – RM 66,100起跳 是的，我们照旧很欣赏Perodua Ativa。更让人惊叹的是，这项技术不仅仅搭载在顶配的
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