Latest edition at Mid Valley Megamall brings customers up close with their next car
KUALA LUMPUR: The StarCarSifu Auto Show 2026 kicked off yesterday with attractive promotions, special deals and test drives in store for visitors.
Running until Aug 16, the auto show, held at the ground floor concourse of Mid Valley Megamall, is open from 10am to 10pm daily with free admission.
Those who book a vehicle during the show also stand a chance of winning cash vouchers worth up to RM5,000 under the Book & Win campaign.
Visitors can explore trendy cars with powertrains including internal combustion engines, hybrids and battery electric vehicles.
Among the participating automotive players are BYD, Chery, GWM, Jetour, Leapmotor, Nissan and Proton.
Car enthusiasts can get up close with the latest sedans, electric vehicles (EV), sports utility vehicles (SUV) and multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), among others.
Among the visitors yesterday was 35-year-old consultant Syaiful Fikri, who was checking out the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV (plug-in hybrid EV).
Syaiful said he likes EVs, as they have innovative technologies.
“The autoshow is also conveniently located in a shopping mall with good access to public transport,” he said.
Retiree Simon Wong, 75, was taking a closer look at the Haval H6 HEV (hybrid EV).
“I am interested in SUVs and am considering buying a hybrid or a BEV (battery EV).
“There are many interesting models here, and I want to compare their prices and specifications,” said Wong.
Another visitor was 40-year-old live host Regine Tan, who was interested in the all-electric Leapmotor C10 PLUS.
“I like SUVs, and the C10 PLUS can go up to 510km (WLTP range). This autoshow is very interesting and centrally located,” she said.
Leapmotor is showcasing the C10 PLUS, which combines premium features, impressive performance and long driving range.
The D-segment SUV is available from just RM129,000 after rebates.
Meanwhile, the all-electric Leapmotor B10 C-segment SUV is priced at RM107,800 (life variant) and RM118,800 (design variant).
Visitors can also check out the Chery Tiggo 9 flagship premium SUV that combines luxury and intelligent technology.
There is also the Tiggo 7 PHEV which is a versatile electrified SUV that blends dynamic styling with everyday functionality.
Chery Malaysia is offering exclusive promotions that are only available at the autoshow.
The special promotional prices (on-the-road without insurance) are RM80,000 (Tiggo Cross Turbo); RM99,800 (Chery O5); RM99,800 (Tiggo 7 Pro); RM109,800 (Tiggo 7 PHEV) and RM138,800 (Tiggo 8 PHEV).
The Tiggo 9 is priced from RM166,800 with a seven-year vehicle warranty and a 10-year engine warranty.
Customers who book a Chery vehicle during the autoshow will enjoy free exclusive official merchandise, special Merdeka x CarSifu rebates and promotional offers, attractive financing packages and additional ownership benefits on selected models.
Meanwhile, the Jetour line-up includes the 1.5-litre turbocharged VT9 seven-seater SUV (from RM118,800) and the C-segment five-seater Dashing SUV (from RM109,800).
Jetour also has the rugged-looking five-seater T1 urban SUV priced at RM129,800 (1.5L TGDi 2WD) and RM146,800 (2.0L TGDi XWD).
The first 2,000 customers who register their T1 will receive a RM2,000 rebate and financing rates from as low as 1.68%.
The 2.0-litre turbocharged Jetour T2 adventure SUV is the brand’s new flagship model priced at RM156,800.
A cash rebate of RM2,000 is offered for the first 3,000 registrations of the T2.
Visitors to GWM Malaysia’s display can enjoy free coffee and other activities.
GWM Malaysia’s latest electrified offerings include the TANK 300 HEV and Haval H6 HEV. Test drives are available for selected models, including the WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV and TANK 500 HEV.
Visitors who take a test drive will receive a GWM towel, while those who make a vehicle booking at the show can take home a GWM tumbler.
Among the highlights is the soon-to-be-launched ORA 5 HEV, a compact urban crossover with a driving range of more than 1,100km.
Separately, at the Proton booth, visitors can check out the new Saga, X50 B-segment SUV and S70 C-segment sedan.
They can also get behind the wheel with a test drive to enjoy exclusive autoshow promotions and take home exciting giveaways.
Other highlights include Proton e.MAS models such as the all-electric e.MAS 5 and e.MAS 7, as well as the e.MAS 7 PHEV.
Another all-electric mid-sized SUV is the new rear-wheel-drive BYD Atto 3 (premium variant) priced at RM138,800 and offers a range of 510km (WLTP).
Meanwhile, the seven-seater Nissan Serena e-Power MPV comes in five variants (from RM154,800), with its e-Power drivetrain combining an electric motor that works with a 1.4-litre petrol engine.
