Afaz, A New Motorcycle Brand From Suzuki, Features Scooters And Budget Motorcycles
September 25, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Suzuki and Malaysian business KMSB have entered into a legally binding agreement to launch the Afaz brand. The components required for Malaysian manufacture to satisfy growing local demand will be provided by the Japanese.
Malaysia is fortunate since Suzuki and Kuala Lumpur-based KMSB Motors have joined forces to introduce the Afaz brand.
The Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office hosted the signing event. Among those present were Suzuki Chairman Toshihiro Suzuki, KMSB Chairman Faez Yahaya, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
AFY Mobility Industries Sdn. Bhd. owns KMSB. In actuality, Suzuki Malaysia’s only stockholders are Malaysians. In the Southeast Asian nation, Suzuki motorbikes are also manufactured and sold.
Suzuki will begin providing engine and fairing parts for the 110cc to 150cc Afaz models in the first half of 2024 under the terms of the agreement. Suzuki’s plants in Asia will supply the parts.
At the event, Suzuki’s president stated: “Suzuki would want to contribute to the growth and prosperity of the Malaysian motorcycle market and industry in addition to motorcycle sales by providing replacement parts to KMSB.
Afaz is anticipated to make a significant contribution to the local economy while also creating lots of job opportunities in a nation in need. Malaysia’s motorbike industry is still expanding, particularly in the business sector. As a point of reference, there were 718,000 motorbikes on the market in the nation in 2022.
The introduction of Afaz occurs at the same time as Malaysia’s release of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), in which the Prime Minister defined the key goals for the nation’s industrial sector through 2030.
More precisely, NIMP 2030 seeks to establish Malaysia as a major participant in a variety of industries and a global leader in industrial growth.
Important individuals like Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), and Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman, Executive Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), attended the grand launch of the new motorbike brand with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Chairman of the Board of KMSB, and the Chairman of the Board of Suzuki.
What sort of motorbikes Afaz will create is unknown at this time. They will probably certainly focus on the Malaysian mass market category that sells the most products, which includes scooters and budget motorbikes.
However, we anticipate them to also unveil some mid-range motorcycles. On the other hand, we are aware that the business will start its own research and development, marketing, and innovation effort. a project created especially to meet the demands of the Malaysian market.
September 17, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Pak Suzuki has now introduced Suzuki Alto VXR with AGS technology.
In order to draw in more buyers, Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has unveiled a brand-new variation of their best-selling car, the “Suzuki Alto VXR AGS.” Pak Suzuki automobiles have been warmly appreciated by consumers since they first debuted 40 years ago, and even now, Suzuki’s Alto is the most popular vehicle in Pakistan.
But with its most recent modification to an already popular automobile, the company’s commitment to ongoing development and outstanding customer service is clear.
The Suzuki Alto VXR AGS is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System in addition to the company’s Auto Gear Shift (AGS) technology, which is apparent from the name (ABS).
Suzuki Alto VXR AGS Price in Pakistan
The Suzuki Alto VXR AGS’s Rs. 2,120,000 starting price in Pakistan makes sense given that the automaker has introduced two new features to the car, including the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) and Anti-Lock Breaking System (ABS), which increases safety.
The Suzuki Alto VXR AGS’s pricing in Pakistan, which is Rs. 2,120,000, is also just an increase of Rs. 144,000 over the standard model, which is reasonable given the added features the car has.
The remaining features will remain the same as those of the standard Suzuki Alto VXR in the interim, and we hope that the new variant with AGS and ABS proves to be a success given how difficult it is for automakers to conduct business given the current economic climate and the ongoing depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee.
The technology, which is sometimes mistaken for a fully automatic car, is really an automated manual gearbox that frees the driver from having to physically operate the clutch and shift gears, giving them the ease of an automatic transmission. Urban journeys are made much more pleasant and hassle-free by this new function, and even extended commutes may be done comfortably.
Second, and maybe more significantly given the current situation, AGS technology is renowned for its high levels of fuel economy. The vehicle’s pricing is also incredibly competitive, despite the fact that the technology may seem pricey and everything.
Due to its comfort, fuel economy, and affordable pricing, the Suzuki Alto VXR with AGS can be the ideal vehicle.
