SUNDAY STAR, 14 FEBRUARY 2016

special

TC Euro Cars, the sole franchise

holder for Renault cars in
Malaysia, is running the sales
campaign titled Usher in the New
Year with 5 Prosperity Blessings
for the Renault Fluence.
The campaign highlights TC
Euro Cars unique 5inFluence
aftersales and maintenance
package, which offers best-in-class
aftersales deals.
Available for all Fluence variants
sold in Malaysia, the 5inFluence
package includes:
l A five-year unlimited mileage
manufacturers warranty fully
backed by Renault for enhanced
ease of ownership
l Free maintenance for five years
or up to 100,000km, whichever
comes first
l One-year genuine parts warranty
l Complimentary pick-up service
for every scheduled servicing
l A 48-hour mobility solution that
provides a courtesy car when a
customers Fluence is left in the
service centre for more than 48
hours
Additionally, during the
campaign period, new Renault
Fluence customers will enjoy the
Prosperity Blessings Package worth
more than RM15,000, comprising
ang pows worth RM11,888,
complimentary petrol worth
RM2,888 and a Touch & Go card
pre-loaded with RM500.

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A prosperous new year

The stylish Renault Fluence is now available with attractive sales packages.

This package is valid until Feb 28

and is applicable only to units
registered during the campaign
period.

TC Euro Cars is maintaining the

current pricing of the Renault
Fluence this year, which starts at
RM108,888 (on-the-road, inclusive

of GST and without insurance) for

a private individual registration.
Recognised for its strength and
reliability, the Renault Fluence is
powered by the Renault-Nissan
Alliance 2.0-litre petrol engine.
Combined with the newgeneration X-Tronic CVT
(continuously variable
transmission) automatic
transmission, drivers get a
seamless ride with satisfying
driving pleasure.
The two-litre four-door Renault
Fluence sedan also offers
unrivalled cabin spaciousness and
best-in-class features, including
on-board and connected
technologies such as the Renault
R-Link and a handsfree card that
offers keyless entry, ignition and
locking when the car starts
moving, digital speedometer and
auto air-conditioning.
Additionally, the Fluence does
not compromise on safety. Both
variants come complete with key
safety features of six airbags,
electronic stability program and
Isofix for the rear side seats.
To celebrate the upcoming
Chinese New Year festivities, TC
Euro Cars will hold a showroom

weekender open to the public at

selected showrooms nationwide
on Feb 20 and 21.

About Renault
The Renault group has been
making cars since 1898. Today it
is an international group, with
sales of more than 2.7 million
vehicles worldwide in 2014.
To meet the major
technological challenges of the
future and pursue its strategy
of profitable growth, the group
is harnessing its international
development and the
complementary fit of its three
brands Renault, Dacia and
Renault Samsung Motors
together with electric vehicles,
the Alliance with Nissan, and its
partnerships with AvtoVAZ and
Daimler.
With 12 Formula 1 World
Championship titles and a
participation in Formula E,
Renault sees motorsport as a
vector of innovation, image
and awareness.

n For more information, visit

www.renault.com.my.

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A RATHER novel and most unusual

marriage proposal that took place
recently involved a truck, a staged
kidnap and a number of really
good friends.
Tommi Choo, an information
technology manager at an Internet
service company, borrowed his
good friends Isuzu D-Max pick-up
truck to make his dream marriage
proposal to Natalie Hin, a quantity
surveyor, a reality.

Tommi Choo (left) and Natalie Hin.

to meet friends in Ipoh.

Choo shares their love

story with Star Motoring:
How long had you been dating
before the marriage proposal?
We had been dating for four and
a half years.
How did you two first meet?
Hin used to live a street away in
my childhood neighbourhood. My
grandmother and Hins mother
were good friends. Growing up,
we saw each other around the
neighbourhood but never engaged
in conversations.
In 2007, Hin moved away from
the area. We met again through
Facebook five years ago. In
between those years, we both
attended Tunku Abdul Rahman
College but never crossed paths.
I didnt even know her name
because I had always known her
as aunties daughter. Through
Facebook, I pursued her and we
became friends.
I kept in touch with her as she

Choos marriage proposal to Hin is made memorable with the help of friends and Isuzu D-Max pick-up trucks.

Propose in style
continued her studies. One day,
she asked me for help with her
computer, and that was our first
meeting. We had more dates
after that, leading to this point.
Hins mother was surprised
when I met her for the first time
in years and now we are ready
to become one big happy family.
What made you pop the
question?
We both had talked about
marriage but were busy with our
new jobs. After a few months
though, I decided not to wait any
longer as I wanted to spend the

rest of my life with her.

How did the idea of using a
pick-up truck in your proposal
come about?
The proposal idea came about
because I wanted to do something
different. You always see people
proposing with sports cars and
large luxury sedans, so I thought a
pick-up truck would be different.
The Isuzu D-Max Vehicross
caught my attention and when I
shared my idea with my good
friends, they liked it.
Has the truck become part of

your lives?
We drove the truck to Ipoh for
the proposal. On the way back, Hin
and I decided that we wanted to
buy this truck from my friend
Suresh as our first joint family
vehicle.

The proposal from Hins

perspective:
Did you think he was going to
propose?
Yes, I already knew and
suspected, but I was not prepared
to see the proposal happen on that
day as I thought we were just going

Were you surprised by the

proposal?
I was shocked. When we were
sitting and having dinner outside
the restaurant, Choos good friend
Suresh organised his friends in
Ipoh to drive into the restaurant
compound in their D-Max and
pretend that they were kidnapping
Choo. I was petrified and my
friends held me back as I watched
the kidnappers take Choo away.
But then banners proclaiming
Natalie Will You Marry Me came
up from behind the trucks. The
other restaurant customers turned
out to be musicians and dancers
who were part of the proposal
plan.
Would you recommend the idea
of using the pick-up truck in a
marriage proposal to your
friends? What is the best
location to propose if using one?
Yes, I would as it is memorable
and unique. The best location I can
think of is Tadom Hill in Banting in
front of the lake or Janda Baik next
to the stream.

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LOVE is in the air this Valentines

Day as Naza Kia Malaysia has
something special up for grabs,
better than chocolates or flowers
the Kia Cerato Koup T-GDI.
What better way to celebrate
Valentines Day with your loved
one than with an easy-going,
smooth and romantic ride in this
car over the weekend?
Based on the Kia Cerato sedan,
the Cerato Koup T-GDI has the
looks of a well-toned athlete while
maintaining the elegance and class
of an A-listed celebrity.
The Cerato Koup T-GDI comes
with advanced goodies such as a
touchscreen infotainment system
with CD, MP3 and Bluetooth
capabilities, which are sure to
impress you and your partner.
The infotainment system is
matched with six delightful hi-fi
speakers that will provide
maximum listening pleasure and
keep the drive entertaining,
making those love songs even
more enchanting.
Whether on winding roads or
city streets, this classy car will
provide driving joy and comfort
with its must-have components
such as dual-zone air-conditioning
with cluster ioniser and an extrasnug leather air-ventilated seat for
the driver that is perfectly suited to
Malaysias scorching hot days.
You will not have to worry about
not appearing your best when you
reach your destination, whether it
is to eat at a fine-dining restaurant

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Rev up your valentine

Stand a chance to
drive off with a Kia
Cerato Koup T-GDI
for the weekend.

or take a stroll along the beach.

Driving at night is also not an
issue with the Kia Cerato Koup
T-GDI, as its electro-chromic
rearview mirror automatically
dims blinding headlights from cars
behind, giving you uninterrupted
moonlight drives.
As if an amazing ride was
not good enough, your partner
will surely be impressed by the
Kia Cerato Koup T-GD being a
class-leading car and a six-speed
automatic packed to the brim
with features such as the

push-start button with smart

key, F1-inspired paddle shifters
and a sunroof akin to luxury car
makes, reverse camera.
If these do not make your
valentines head turn, then the
leather-wrapped steering that
comes with three different steering
modes comfort, normal and sport
surely will.
This distinctively unique feature
allows the driver to adjust the
weight of the steering wheel to suit
his personal preference and
different driving conditions, which

offers you limitless smooth rides

anywhere, anytime.
This is thanks to the ultra-suave
Cerato Koup T-GDIs electric powersteering setup, which also helps
increase fuel economy.
As a contender in the sports
coupe segment, the Cerato Koup
T-GDI comes equipped with the
proven Gamma 1.6-litre Turbo-GDi
engine, capable of putting out a
respectable 204PS and 265Nm of
torque from only 1,750RPM all the
way to 4,500RPM where peak
torque is produced.

Be assured that you and loved

one will be safe in this classy car.
The stylish Cerato Koup T-GDI
protects its driver and passengers
with six airbags, Isofix-equipped
seats to safely anchor child seats,
electronic stability control, vehicle
stability management, anti-lock
braking system, front and rear
parking sensors and hill-start
assist control.
The Kia Cerato Koup T-GDI is
now available for RM135,888 on
the road, including GST, and
comes with a five-year unlimited
mileage warranty.
This coming Valentines Day,
however, Naza Kia is offering a
Cerato Koup T-GDI to one lucky
couple for a romantic weekend
getaway (open only to Klang
Valley residents).
All you have to do is e-mail
marketing_nkm@naza.com.my and
say why the Cerato Koup T-GDI is
the perfect car for a memorable
weekend getaway for you and
your valentine.
Also include your name, IC and
driving license numbers, and
contact details. Terms and
conditions apply.
This could be your lucky chance
to win a romantic trip and
impressive ride with your partner.

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4 motoring

PROTON is offering value deals

for a range of vehicles this festive
season.
Vehicles on offer include the
Saga priced from as low as
RM33,243, the Persona priced from
RM44,658, the Exora priced from
RM55,592 and the sporty yet frugal
Iriz priced from RM41,077.
For those who meet certain
requirements, you can purchase
selected Proton cars with an
interest rate of 2.8%.
If you own an old Proton, there
is the loyalty reward system that
can save you up to RM3,000.

Great value for money

Rolling out a fun drive

Proton has been on a roll lately
with the Exora, which is the
largest-sized MPV for its price. It
can easily fit seven passengers with
room to spare for luggage.
Its engine options include the
frugal 1.6-litre Campro turbo and
non-turbo option.
You can rest assured that this
MPV has more to offer than just
being capable of ferrying people.
The Exora Bold with
turbocharged CFE (charged fuel
efficiency) engine can be quite
exhilarating to drive and Protons
latest model, the Iriz, offers one of
the sportiest drives in its price
range.
While sportiness is in its nature,
the 1.6-litre Campro engine has
been revised to suit the Iriz.

The Lotus-tuned Proton Iriz is fun to drive on winding roads.

Not only is it powerful, it is also

wallet friendly.
The Lotus-tuned handling
promises serious fun on the twisty

bits of the tarmac and, if you have

the courage and opportunity, it can
be a fun car to be driven around
a race track.

Be the first to get the best

value for your money and take
advantage of these offers. Visit a
Proton showroom and request for

a test drive today.

n For more information, visit

www.proton-edar.com.my.