2.4 MIVEC Emblem

In my last trip to Bangkok last month, I manage to purchase this emblem which is not available in Malaysia. This is an ORIGINAL emblem which was purchased from MMC Thailand. In Thailand, the Grandis is called a "Space Wagon". I guess Grandis is still very much a more better name, right ?

Cycle & Carriage, Grandis' SC in Singapore

Drove down to Singapore on the 2nd June for 3 days.
My visit there was on business.
But I took the opportunity to drive to C & C....the SC for Mitsubishi in Singapore.
It didn't take me much effort to locate their SC.
I was straight all the way into their "drive-in reception counter".
I didn't even have to alight from my car. (see the 1st pic.)

I needed to have my ETACS programmed.
However, upon my arrival, the Svc Advisor told me that they can only program the car to "auto-unlock" but NOT able to "autolock" !!
Oh my........

Anyhow, I went ahead to program my side mirror to retract simulteneously with my central locking system. It cost me SGD30.00
Well....consider I was already there....what the hell.

I waited for about 45 minutes in the customer lounge.
Great experience.....nice & comfy lounge.
LCD TV, coffee machine, snack, steam bun, carrot-cake, magazines, internet surfing and MASSAGE chair.....believe it or not.
Now, how I wished Malaysia EON's SC would have similar perks.
I doubt it..............
I was reluctant to leave but have to.
I guess these pics speak for itself.

SONY 2-DIN Player for Grandis

Have installed the SONY XAV-W1 into my Grandis replacing the "ugly looking" Single DIN Kenwood player.

I'm certainly impressed at the picture quality of this player.

Furthermore, you can add upgrades to this 2-DIN Touch screen monitor.

1) GPS

2) Disc Changer

3) Reverse Camera

4) Capture your Own Wallpaper

5) Karaoke

and many more......

Setback.....No USB. (but what the heck !!...I don't need USB for this player)

Plus point of this....it cost less than 3000.

In my opinion, the picture quality is also far more superior than Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood or JVC.

Grandis Club 1st T.T. at KESAS

On 13th April, approximately 4.00pm....I was driving my Grandis on the way towards KESAS highway (KL-Klang). My family is also on-board.

(My wife & my kid son)

Dark clouds was covering the sky. Hmmmm......I guess it would rain anytime now.

I was on my way to our 1st Grandis Club meet up at the Awan-Besar R & R.

Question was...."how many of us would be there ?"

To my excitement, the moment I reach there, there were already 3 other Grandis parked at the open space area.It's the 1st time I had the opportunity to have my Grandis parked side by side next to another Grandis. It was simply exhilarating.

With mine lined-in....it completes all colors of the Grandis.

White (mine), Black, Silver & Grey.

Co-incidence, you may call it.....but it's really great.

kennytg, hjgrandis, fash, bodowee, mzalim

Not long later, another silver Grandis came.

Then...it started to rain.

We went indoor, started intro ourselves and shared many things.

Time flew.....we snapped a few pics later after that (when the rain stopped).

Now....we're talking about later plans....next meet up.....perhaps, more members & owners.

KEEP in the LOOP !!

The Growing GRANDIS Community

In the last 6 months, we saw the demand of Grandis pushing MMC Malaysia (Mitshubishi Motor Corp) lead time to 2 months.
Furthermore, this is also depending on your choice of colors.

Anyhow, as the number of owners grew, more were starting to show keen interest for the MPV.
Sadly, till today....not all Grandis showroom has a Test-Drive car.
But still, this has not deter most of today's Grandis owners from buying the car.

CRAZY....some may call us.
Buying a MYR163K car without any test drive ??!!

The end-results shows.....
Any UN-HAPPY owners out there ???
I doubt so.................

GRANDIS - A New Era of MPVing

Since the launch of the new face-lifted Grandis in September 2007, it has caused quite a stir in the MPV community in Malaysia.

We have more options nevertheless.
For those whose budget within MYR150K-180K can now select this sleek and elegant MPV which was previously tagged above MYR210K.

Question is......why should we pay the same amount of money for a 3-5 year old RE-CON car when you can now own a brand new FULL-SIZED 7-Seater MPV for only MYR163K.
What more.....it's CBU Japan and couple with 5-Year Warranty + 3 Years of FREE Maintenance.
Any sane MPV enthusiast will definitely go for GRANDIS !!

Well, I've gotten mine in December 2007.
In fact, I cancelled my "already arrived" Camry 2.4 for this great vehicle.
No regrets though.