There are few silver linings to the COVID-19 pandemic, but free-flowing traffic is certainly one of them!
For the essential workers who still must commute each day, driving to work has suddenly become much easier. The same applies to the trucks delivering our surging e-commerce orders. Removing so many cars from the roads has even led to cleaner air, clearer views, and more room for outdoor recreation, even in major cities.
And for the rest of us? Well, maybe it's time to go car shopping again as there’s definitely no better to enjoy the highways surrounding your suburb than now! And the following are some of the top picks from the myriad of automotive releases in our neck of the woods for you to consider.
This article was first featured in The Peak Malaysia's 2/2021 Issue
Rolls-Royce Ghost
The brand-new Rolls-Royce Ghost’ styling has evolved for the 2021 model year, but it still looks quite handsome. Unlike the last generation, which shared its underpinnings with the more mainstream BMW 7-series, the new Ghost rolls on the same Architecture of Luxury that’s used in the current Phantom sedan and Cullinan SUV. Redesigned from the ground up, the all-new luxury sedan is being offered in two versions, starting with the standard-wheelbase model that is priced from RM1.45 million. Customers who require more legroom can opt for the extended-wheelbase model, which starts from RM1.65 million. Both wheelbase versions are powered by a 6.75 litre twin-turbo V12 petrol engine that serves up 571 PS and 850 Nm of torque. Paired with a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive is standard, the powerplant allowing for a zero to 100 km/h time in just 4.8 seconds. Of course, the key item for any Rolls is its famed “magic carpet ride” thanks to a self-levelling air suspension system, which is further enhanced by its Planar Suspension System, where the front upper wishbones have their own dampers for an even more stable ride.
