The popular one-tonne pick-up truck segment gains a new entrant in the JMC Vigus Pro 4×4. Locally assembled and distributed by Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd (ATM), it wears an attractive price tag of RM98,888. The JMC Vigus Pro is assembled at the Tan Chong Motor plant in Serendah, Selangor and is now available for viewing and test drive at 13 ATM dealerships nationwide. For a start, there are also 13 aftersales services workshops. JMC is a brand of Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd of China and counts Ford as a shareholder.
The facade of the JMC Vigus Pro is dominated by a large hexagonal grille with chrome inserts. Just under the bonnet line are a pair of slim headlights, and distinctive C-shaped LED daytime running lights further down accentuate the profile of the front bumper. The squared and flared overfenders are prominent from every angle and a character line runs from the front door through to the 3D tail lamps. The Vigus Pro also comes with a sports bar with integrated high-mount third brake lamp, side steps, auto-folding wing mirrors with LED indicators and two-tone 16″ alloy wheels.
To further emphasise its rugged looks, the front is fitted with a lower bumper guard while the rear has moulding on the lower tailgate. Further, a step is incorporated into the rear bumper for easy access to the cargo bed.
Inside, the Vigus Pro gets a host of modern conveniences like the 8″ colour touchscreen display with MP5 video playback capability, reverse camera view and Bluetooth connection, and leather wrapped 2-spoke steering wheel with shift paddles. A key highlight is the inclusion of an electronic gear selector which is a first-in-class. Compared to traditional automatic gear levers, the electronic gear selector sits compact and neat on the centre console and requires less effort when selecting “Drive” or to engage “Park”.
Other standard fittings include powered side mirrors that can be folded via the remote control, and also heating function on the side mirrors. This pick-up however, does not come with climate control, electronic parking brake nor push button start. Whether or not these are deal breakers relative to the price tag depends on the individual’s preference.
Off-road performance of the Vigus Pro is provided by a 4WD system developed by BorgWarner and can be switched between 2WD, 4WD and low-range 4WD modes via the rotary dial. Further, the rear axle is also fitted with an Eaton limited-slip differential lock which is able channel torque to the wheel which has more traction.
Other features provided include Hill Descent Control which automatically modulates the braking of vehicle when going down steep slopes (up to 8km/h), Hill Start Assist, ABS with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Electronic Stability Program with Traction Control, and cruise control.
“We at Angka-Tan Motor are thrilled to welcome a new brand and an all-new model. The JMC Vigus Pro is a stylish and versatile pick-up truck developed with premium engineering. Whether it’s for work or play, the Vigus Pro is ready to meet the demanding requirements of pick-up truck users in Malaysia after proving itself as the second best-selling pick-up truck in the Chinese market,” said Tan Keng Meng, CEO of Warisan TC Holdings Bhd and Executive Director of Angka-Tan Motor.
The JMC showroom in Klang.
The JMC Vigus Pro is available as a single variant with 4 different body colours i.e. Steady Brown, Solid White, Brilliant Silver and Glossy Black. It is covered by a 3-year / 100,000km warranty (whichever comes first). The recommended retail prices (on the road without insurance) for the Vigus Pro are RM98,888 (Peninsular Malaysia) and RM100,888 (East Malaysia). For more information, visit www.jmcmalaysia.com.
New vehicle deliveries to customers are expected to commence at the end of October 2021.
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