THE STAR Sunday 8 March 2015

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MotoringFuelling your drive

The 2008 Urban SUV.

PEUGEOT, the French brand that has been rocking the local automotive scene for the past few years, now wants more Malaysians to experience the excitement of driving Peugeot cars.

With its current Just Add Fuel campaign, you can enjoy a low interest rate of 1.88% per annum (for 90% financing), which will save you money.

Nasim, the official caretaker of the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, is also throwing free road tax for three years into the package.

Buyers will also receive a three-year free service package, which includes parts and labour. This will save you money and servicing cost. Included is also a five-year warranty programme with unlimited mileage and Peugeot Roadside Assistance.

Peugeot is offering three models for the Just Add Fuel campaign the 2008 Urban SUV, the 3008 SUV and the 5008 MPV.

The 2008 is a compact SUV that looks good and offers the standard car-ride and handling. The cars height is higher than average but the ride is just as comfortable if not better than most other rides.

With a 1.6L direct injection engine that offers 122hp and 160Nm mated to a Tiptronic gearbox, you get an exhilarating drive to complement your active lifestyle while also saving on

Brand new launch NASIM has launched its latest outlet in the country, Peugeot Petaling Jaya, continuing its nationwide expansion exercise from last year.

Peugeot Petaling Jaya is the second newest outlet launched by Nasim this year and the sixteenth Peugeot outlet located in the Klang Valley.

Since embarking on a rapid network expansion four years ago, Nasim has a total of 36 outlets nationwide in operation.

Launched within the same month as Peugeot Taiping, Peugeot Petaling Jaya will serve customers in the Klang Valley and the main areas surrounding Petaling Jaya.

The Peugeot Petaling Jaya outlet comprises 7,560sq ft (702.3sq m) of facility and is a 1S showroom centre that was built at a cost of RM1mil. The outlet is equipped with customer lounges, discussion areas, a Peugeot boutique, free Wi-Fi and ample parking.

This new outlet is the ideal hub to showcase our acclaimed line-up and enhance customer experience. Through our aftersales network expansion and the soon-to-be introduced Peugeot 308, Peugeot 408 and Peugeot 508, we intend to meet the growing demand and expectations of our

Peugeot customers in terms of aftersales and service, said Datuk Samson Anand George, chief operating officer of Nasim, at the outlets launch.

All Peugeot models come with a five-year warranty with unlimited mileage together with Nasims 24-hour Peugeot Assistance service, complimentary access to the Peugeot Lounge at Subang Airport and Peugeot Privilege membership, all which provide the best experience for its customers. Nasim Sdn Bhd is the official distributor for Automobiles Peugeot in Malaysia.

n For more information, visit www.peugeot.com.my

fuel. The 2008 is rated at a fuel consumption of 6.5L/100km, which is quite good for an SUV.

If you prefer something bigger and taller, the 3008 SUV is another model that is included in this package.

The newly designed 3008 SUV runs on a 1.6L THP twin-scroll turbo engine, good for 154hp and 240Nm. The six-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox provides hassle-free urban driving and its big interior can accommodate family members easily.

Its performance figures are sure to catch the attention of every automobile fan with a top speed of 202kph and acceleration from 0kph to 100kph in 9.5 seconds.

In addition, fuel consumption is kept low at 7.7L/100km.

The 5008 MPV is another delightful ride. Peugeot has been producing MPVs for years and these MPVs are built to ensure

everybody in the family will love the drive. The 5008 MPV shares the same engine as the 3008 SUV with a fuel consumption of 7.9L/100km. However, the 5008 focuses more on practicality.

Available in the 5008 MPV is a wide sunroof, multimedia system, dual-zone temperature control, leather seats and various compartments to stow your belongings in as well as seats that can be slid in and out to create extra space when needed.

All three models fuel consumption can accommodate long drives such as a return trip from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Baru with an additional stopover at AFamosa in Malacca before arriving back in KL with fuel to spare.

The Just Add Fuel campaign will end on March 31. Try out these three Peugeots for yourself at any Peugeot showroom.

Grand model has much to offerTHE French brand Citroen is making an impact on the domestic automotive industry.

Citroen models are for those who desire to drive cars designed by connoisseurs and experience its famed ride and handling as is reflected in the premium DS models that Citroen exclusivey brings in.

However, Citroen also has something to offer to families.

In Malaysia, the Grand C4 Picasso combines world-class art deco design with an ingenious interior as well as a terrific performance that will bring a smile to the face of its drivers.

The Grand C4 Picasso was introduced in the country last year but only one engine option was available the eHDi diesel.

Those who prefer a petrol engine are in luck as local Citroen distributor and importer Naza Euro Motors will be bringing in

the petrol variant.Using the latest technology,

the new eTHP165 engine is based on the Prince engine and was developed in partnership with BMW.

It gives an extra 10hp while lowering carbon dioxide emission.

Fuel consumption is improved by approximately 18% and new features have been added such as Start & Stop technology (hence the S&S acronym), an efficient EAT 6 automatic transmission system, on-demand water pump and variable capacity oil pump plus the use of piston pins coated in Diamond Like Carbon as well as fine machining of the camshaft bearing to reduce friction inside the engine.

The engine allows the Grand C4 Picasso to achieve impressive figures such as a top speed of more than 200kph and acceleration from zero to 100kph in 8.7 seconds

while still clocking an excellent 7.5L/100km consumption rate for urban driving.

In terms of equipment, this European MPV offers a wide range, including automatic temperature control with third-row vents, a seven-inch touch screen with 12-inch HD panaromic display, rear view camera, an electric tail gate, fog lights with cornering function, blind-spot monitoring system, lane departure warning system and 360 vision system.

The modular EMP2 platform, on the other hand, is light and focuses its weight on the lowest point, hence enhancing its ride and handling.

Visit a Citroen showroom today to check out the Grand C4 Picasso.

n For more information, call 1800 222 808 or visit www.citroen.com.my

The Grand C4 Picasso.

The new Peugeot Petaling Jaya outlet.

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Raising the benchmarkHONDA Malaysia has set a new benchmark for high-quality and affordable sedans with its all-new City.

This fourth-generation City has been a highly anticipated sedan in the B-segment, receiving 1,800 bookings, and positive feedback during pre-launch events.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Honda Malaysia managing director and chief executive officer Yoichiro Ueno said, The all-new City is the first model that Honda Malaysia is launching this year. It delivers sophistication in its overall package vehicle that suits consumers needs, combining premium looks, exciting drivability, comfort and spaciousness with class-leading safety features.

Keeping to our commitment to provide affordable, value-for-money models for everyone, Honda Malaysia will be introducing four variants of the all-new City, namely the City S, City S+, City E and City V.

The expansion of the range of variants is in response to customer feedback and market demands. The wide range of variants provides an opportunity for customers to own a global sedan with class-leading features, Ueno said.

The all-new City was developed

based on the Exciting H Design!!! concept, in which the H represents a human centre that emphasises drivers and passengers.

The front of the sedan features the solid wing face of the Exciting H Design!!! with integrated grille and headlights. The all-new City rear exterior gives a wide stance with its premium-class image and seamless motif of rear combination lamp with license garnish.

This latest generation of the City is powered by the improved 1.5L SOHC i-VTEC engine (maximum power of 120PS at 6,600rpm and maximum torque of 145Nm at 4,600rpm) coupled with

the advanced new continuous variable transmission that was developed under Hondas Earth Dreams Technology to provide the perfect combination of driving performance and fuel economy.

For the first time, the ECON mode is now a standard feature in the all-new City across all variants to further improve the vehicles fuel usage with the push of a button.

The man maximum, machine minimum philosophy has been used as the core of the cars development. By placing emphasis on premium comfort, the all-new City provides large cabin space especially in the rear space for

unrivalled comfort to both driver and passengers.

The all-new City also offers the largest boot space in its class at 536L and is able to fit bulky items of up to three large suitcases or four small ones, golf bags and a baby pram, making it convenient for road trips.

The all-new City is available in five colours modern steel metallic, alabaster silver metallic, taffeta white, crystal black pearl and a new attractive colour of

brilliant sporty blue metallic.Honda Malaysia offers a five-

year warranty with unlimited mileage and service interval is 10,000km, which are perks for customers who choose to buy a City. The all-new City will also come in two accessory packages consisting of Hondas Genuine Accessories (worth RM1,700) and Hondas Modulo Package (worth RM3,200) to enable customers to customise their vehicle.

Honda Malaysia believes that the all-new City is the ideal entry sedan in the Malaysian market and its price of RM75,800 will attract many Malaysian consumers.

Ueno also announced that the CKD hybrid variant will be added in the near future.

We are planning to launch the all-new City Hybrid to expand our CKD hybrid line-up, he said.

n For more information on the all-new City or to book a test drive, call 1800 882 020 or log on to www.honda.com.my or visit any of the 74 dealers nationwide.

Honda Malaysias high-quality and affordable all-new City.

Its large boot can store bulky items.

The all-new City sports a sophisticated look.

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1.5L Grade S: RM75,800.00*** 1.5L Grade E: RM83,800.00***1.5L Grade S+: RM78,800.00*** 1.5L Grade V: RM90,800.00****** On the road (OTR) price (Peninsular Malaysia only). Subject to change without prior notice.

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