Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd (ATM), the official distributor of the JMC brand will launch an all-new entrant to the pick-up truck segment in Malaysia – JMC Vigus Pro 4×4. The JMC brand is owned by Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd from China, which also owns the Landwind brand.
Local Manufacturing
In July 2020, both ATM and JMC signed a Vehicle Technology Licensing Agreement. This collaboration between ATM and JMC grants ATM the sole right to manufacture, assemble and sell the JMC Vigus Pro 4×4 pick-up truck and related parts and components in Malaysia. ATM will also offer the JMC Vigus Pro 4×4 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 4×4 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,” enthused Tan Keng Meng, CEO Warisan TC Holdings Bhd.
“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. 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 4×4 and to also express our appreciation to Warisan TC for their support in making this a reality,” said Xiong Chunying, President of Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd.
Key Specifications
The details of key specifications released by ATM of the JMC Vigus Pro 4×4 so far include:
- 2.0L TDI 4-cylinder with VGT turbo diesel engine
- 141PS (3600rpm) and 340Nm (1500rpm to 2600rpm)
- 8-Speed ZF automatic with manual shift mode
- BorgWarner 4WD System with 2H, 4H and 4L modes
- Rear Differential Lock by Eaton
- Class-leading fuel economy at 7.8L/100km
- Rear-view camera
Prices and detailed specifications are not announced yet and will be expected to be revealed when the pick-up is launched in the middle of next week.
Customers can view the JMC Vigus Pro 4×4 at ATM’s flagship showroom in Klang, Selangor and also place a booking at the nearest dealers or by calling 03-3359 6068. For more information, please visit www.jmcmalaysia.com and follow JMC Malaysia on https://www.facebook.com/jmcmalaysiaofficial.