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| NEW BEGINNING: Karim (left), officiating at the Great Wall Tour of Borneo at Travillion. |
KUCHING: Vehicles from China’s largest car manufacturer, Great Wall Motor (GWM), are now available in Sarawak.
The Wingle 5 pickup and Great Wall H5 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) were unveiled here yesterday, and YLH Autoworld Sdn Bhd is the official dealer and distributor of these vehicles in the state.
The Great Wall Tour of Borneo was organised recently to promote the coming of GWM, and Kuching is the final stop of the tour.
Assistant Minister of Housing Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the availability of GWM vehicles would give consumers more options.
“Both models suit the rugged terrains of Borneo, especially in Sarawak. I believe both models will receive good response from consumers,” said Karim, who officiated at the tour at Travillion Commercial Centre here.
Among activities planned for the event, which ends today, are precision driving demonstrations, which will include a 45 degree ramp, tight slalom course and skeleton trail to demonstrate the power and agility of the Great Wall Wingle 5 and H5.
There is a a mini off-road track at Travillion to showcase the strength of the Great Wall vehicles, apart from lessons on proper seating and controls, anti-locking braking system and skid control.
The tour started in Kota Kinabalu, and the Great Wall tour of Borneo crew recorded a total of 2241km when they reached Kuching. GWM is planning another Tour of Borneo next year.
Great Wall H5 is a sports utility vehicle (SUV) with an outstanding engine performance, solid protection and comfortable interior. It is powered by a 2 litre high pressure common rail direct injection diesel engine.
Wingle 5 pickup features a 2499cc turbo diesel engine, which meets Euro III emission standards.
Also present at the event yesterday were the Greenoranges Sales & Services Sdn Bhd chief executive officer SM Azli Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin Kamal and the executive director of YLH Autowrold Sdn Bhd Hong Boon Pau.
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| TOUGH: The Great Wall H5 is a sports utility vehicle with an outstanding engine performance, solid protection and comfortable interior. |
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