KUALA LUMPUR: Jiangling Motors Co Ltd's (JMC) Vigus Pro 4x4 pick-up truck is now available for booking locally and can be viewed at Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd's (ATM) flagship showroom in Klang.
The truck has a powertrain combination of a 2.0L TDI 4-cylinder with VGT turbo diesel engine mated to an 8-Speed ZF automatic with manual shift mode that delivers 141PS at 3600rpm and 340Nm from 1500rpm to 2600rpm.
Other key features include a BorgWarner 4WD System with 2H, 4H and 4L modes, Rear Differential Lock by Eaton, class-leading fuel economy at 7.8L/100km, and a rear-view camera.
"As a leading manufacturer and exporter of light commercial vehicles in China, we are thrilled to offer Malaysian consumers a versatile yet attractive pick-up truck engineered with the latest technologies," said JMC president Xiong Chunying.
"JMC has been standing as the second best-selling brand in the pick-up segment in China for many consecutive years. We would like to congratulate Angka-Tan Motor's appointment as the official distributor of the JMC Vigus Pro 4x4 and to also express our appreciation to Warisan TC for their support in making this a reality.
ATM and JMC signed the Vehicle Technology Licensing agreement on July 2020, granting ATM the sole right to manufacture, assemble and sell the JMC Vigus Pro 4x4 pick-up truck and related parts and components in Malaysia.
The collaboration is set to expand ATM's portfolio of vehicles following the appointment, with the company having plans to offer the JMC Vigus Pro 4x4 across 13 sales and service outlets nationwide.
"We are pleased to announce that after more than 12 months of hard work, Angka-Tan Motor, in collaboration with Jiangling Motors Co. Ltd, is ready to introduce an exciting contender in the popular pick-up segment.
"The stylish and technologically advanced JMC Vigus Pro 4x4 pick-up truck has proven its mettle in the Chinese market and we can't wait to share this new product with pick-up fans across Malaysia," said Warisan TC Holdings Bhd chief executive officer Tan Keng Meng.
Prices and more detailed specifications of the JMC Vigus Pro 4x4 are expected be revealed within the month. Bookings can be made at the nearest dealers.
