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Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia, introduced the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport VGT today. In its effort to further strengthen its SUV line up, the Pajero Sport VGT is a new variant of the award winning seven-seat SUV that was first introduced in Malaysia in 2009. Mitsubishi’s proven robust and economical 2.5-litre Common Rail diesel engine is now fitted with a new powerhouse management that includes Variable Geometry Turbo, boosting power and torque levels to 178 PS and 350 Nm, respectively. The Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) technology uses variable vanes to control exhaust flow against the turbine blades, ensuring a constant delivery of additional fresh air to the engine for optimum output and performance. The maximum torque of the Pajero Sport VGT is made available across a wide band from 1,800 to 3,500 rpm, ensuring stronger acceleration and flexibility. The engine management efficiency is also increased for better power

  Toyota Hilux might not be the star in the family but recently, the Japanese automaker gave a makeover to the model for 2012. The 2012 Hilux will receive a revised interior that features a new upper dashboard design in which a new horizontal centre instrument cluster reinforces the breadth and roominess of the cabin. It even incorporates Toyota’s Touch; a 6.1″ full-colour touch screen multimedia unit. Furthermore, the new cabin is significantly improved in terms of design and quality, with greater colour consistency throughout the interior, and the addition of silver ornamentation. Meanwhile, the exterior gains a redesigned front end sporting a different grille dressed in chrome, new bonnet, headlamps and front bumper. The changes continue with the redesigned front and rear wings, a new crop of 15” and 17” steel and alloy wheels, plus new door mirrors. Through the introduction of variable nozzle turbocharging, the 2012 Hilux 2WD 2.5 D-4D models benefit from a 24bhp increase in pow