{"id":4301,"date":"2020-01-16T04:37:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T04:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routehunters.co\/?p=4301"},"modified":"2020-01-16T04:37:28","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T04:37:28","slug":"whats-hot-at-malaysia-cars-of-the-year-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routehunters.co\/?p=4301","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s hot at Malaysia Cars of the Year 2019?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> At Malaysia Cars of the Year 2019, now known as Malaysia Cars of the Year Awards, we saw various automakers win big in various categories with the automobile offerings in the Malaysian scene. Join us as we go over the winners of each contemporary category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"498\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20200109_102822.jpg?resize=1024%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4340\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Passenger Cars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry Level \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Proton Saga 1.3 (Facelift)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"498\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20200109_095258.jpg?resize=1024%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4344\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Compact Car \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Toyota Yaris<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC0040.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3085\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Sedan\/Hatchback \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Mazda3 2.0 SKYACTIV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"498\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20200109_095309.jpg?resize=1024%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4345\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium Compact Executive \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Mercedes-Benz A250<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/DSC0925.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4346\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Large Family Sedan \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Kia Optima GT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"498\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20200109_095325-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4347\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium Executive \u2013&nbsp;<strong>BMW 330i M Sport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/The-New-BMW-330i-M-Sport-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3961\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Large Premium Executive Sedan \u2013&nbsp;<strong>BMW 530e M Sport (PHEV)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1.-The-New-BMW-530e-M-Sport.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4356\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>C suite \u2013&nbsp;<strong>BMW 740L<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The-New-BMW-740Le-xDrive-Pure-Excellence-in-Bernina-Grey-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3858\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUV &amp; Crossovers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People-Mover \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Perodua Aruz 1.5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"472\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_2957.jpg?resize=1024%2C472&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4352\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Compact Crossover &amp; SUVs \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Honda HR-V 1.5 Hybrid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Photo-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4258\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Midsize Crossover &amp; SUVs (5 Seaters) \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Proton X70<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Proton-X70-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C693&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Proton-X70-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C693&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Proton-X70-3.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Proton-X70-3.jpg?resize=768%2C520&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Proton-X70-3.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Proton-X70-3.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Midsize Crossover &amp; SUVs (7 Seaters) \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 Diesel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"498\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20200109_100349-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4348\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium Midsize SUVs \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Porsche Macan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/S18_3484_fine-1024x683-1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4349\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium Luxury SUVs \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Mercedes-Benz GLC 63<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/DSC_0216-1024x683-1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4350\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium Compact SUV \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Volvo XC40 T5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_2958.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4354\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Others<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick-Up Truck \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Ford Ranger 2.0 XLT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"516\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_2959.jpg?resize=1024%2C516&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4353\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MPV \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Kia Grand Carnival 2.2D (facelift)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"498\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20200109_095344.jpg?resize=1024%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4351\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot Hatch \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Renault Megane R.S. 280 Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/21202854_2018_-_New_Renault_MEGANE_R_S_Sport_chassis_tests_drive_in_Spain.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4358\"\/><figcaption>2018 &#8211; New Renault MEGANE R.S. Sport chassis tests drive in Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coupe \u2013&nbsp;<strong>BMW M2 Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/routehunters.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/P90298665_highRes_the-new-bmw-m2-compe.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4357\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> As you can see, the winners are quite varied with only a few automakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Proton claiming multiple categories. This is a testament to the taste of the prospective Malaysian buyer as these vehicles were rated on areas such as offerings, design, driving feel and of course value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlight is of course the Overall Car of the Year award which went to the Proton X70 which is a huge win for the national carmaker. Proton&#8217;s CEO Dr. Li Chunrong also happened to be voted as the Automotive Man of the Year for his leadership and contribution in turning Proton around which undoubtedly has played a role in the X70 winning big in the Malaysian automotive space as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think about the winners of the categories? Are there other cars which you would place there instead? What is the Malaysian Car of the Year in your opinion? We&#8217;d love to hear your opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by : Joshua John <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Malaysia Cars of the Year 2019, now known as Malaysia Cars of the Year Awards, we saw various automakers win big in various categories with the automobile offerings in the Malaysian scene. Join us as we go over the winners of each contemporary category. 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