Last day today to visit auto show in KL

Driving force: Prospective buyers looking at cars on display during the CarSifu Auto Show 2022 at Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: After four days of attracting scores of prospective customers including a number who placed bookings for brand new cars, CarSifu Auto Show 2022 is wrapping up on its fifth day today at Mid Valley Megamall here.

So come and check out the various types of cars on display, which run the gamut from combustion-engined vehicles to plug-in hybrids and an all-electric type.

Volvo, Toyota, Subaru, Proton, Honda, Perodua and Nissan are participating in the five-day auto show organised by Star Media Group that started on Wednesday.

Volvo is displaying its XC40 Recharged Pure Electric, which is Malaysia’s first locally assembled electric vehicle, along with an ensemble of four plug-in hybrid variants of the XC90, XC60, V60 and S60.

At Toyota’s showcase are the Corolla Cross Hybrid sports utility vehicle (SUV), along with the Vios and Yaris compact models.

Subaru is showing off the GT Edition of its all-wheel drive XV and Forester SUV.

Separately, Proton is displaying its face-lifted X70 SUV that comes with a new locally assembled 1.5-litre TGDI engine, the stylish X50 SUV and Saga compact sedan.

A visitor trying out a driving simulator at one of the booths.

At Perodua’s booth, the newly-launched Alza seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and the popular Myvi hatchback in AV specification take pride of place.

Honda is featuring a foursome comprising the latest HR-V SUV, City V-Sensing sedan, City Hatchback RS and Civic RS sports sedan.

At Nissan’s display, there is the facelifted Serena S-Hybrid Premium Highway Star MPV that comes with higher levels of safety and refinement compared with earlier models.

Individual car companies are also providing their special deals at the auto show, ranging from freebies, free maintenance packages to discounts up to RM15,000.

Also participating at the auto show is local anti-bacterial car mat maker Trapo, which is offering a 12% discount on its car mats and 20% on its Oxtra accessories line.

As part of its programme, Trapo is holding a Time Attack Challenge racing simulator game where the fastest time set as at Oct 8 was 2.05 minutes.

A Trapo spokesman said the time set by a participant, identified only as Kenny, was “insanely quick”.

The ultimate winner at the end of the auto show will be rewarded with a product on display at the booth, which comprised car mats, dashcams, air purifiers and portable vacuum cleaner.

The second leg of the auto show will be held at The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey, Johor Baru from Oct 26-30.