New BMW n Other Updates

New 3 Series Models Launched

Auto Bavaria Sdn Bhd has launched the new BMW 3 Series model today. The series comprises of the 320i 92.0-litre 150bhp 4-cylinder Valvetronic engine), 325i (6-cylinder 2.5-litre 218bhp Valvetronic engine)and the 330i (6-cylinder 258bhp Valvetronic engine).

The models available for immediate booking at Auto Bavaria branches nationwide are the 320i with a , the 325i with a and the 330i with a .

This series has been their constant best seller and accounts for very 2 BMW sold in the country.

NOTE:
BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a Joint venture between BMW AG and thr Sime Darby Group (51:49).
Auto Bavaria Sdn Bhd is the authorized delaer of BMW cars in Malaysia. It is a subsidiry of Tractors Malaysia Holdings Bhd, whihc is in turn a unit of the Sime Darby group.

Lamborghini Showroom Launched

ES Evolution Sdn Bhd, the local dealer of Lamborghini in Malaysia has opened its showroom in Kuala Lumpur.

The latest outler is the 67th in Automobil Lamborghini SpA's international network of dealers.

The models available here are V10 Gallardo, the V12 Murcielago and the Morcielago Roadster (open top). If the government agrees to lower the tariff rates, the cars will sell between RM1.4 million and Rm2 million each. A "house on wheels" as a friend once told me. Actually that's a lot of low cost houses.0

Some more Info:
Add:
ES Evolution Sdn bhd
No.2 Block B Lot 4900 Jalan SS13/7
Subang Jaya Industrial Estate
47500 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 5637 1280
Fax: (603) 5634 4782


Suzuki to Assemble Cars in Malaysia

Global Worldtrade Sdn Bhd. may start assembling Suzuki cars in Malaysia.

The cars would be distributed by Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Bhd.

Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd has signed a distributorship and an import agreement for completely built-up (CBU) Suzuki motor vehicles and spare parts.

They will distribute the Suzuki Swift 1.5L, Suzuki APV 1.6GLX and the 1.6GL, Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L.

Proton Sports Car

Watch out for the Proton sports car. My friend in Proton informs me that it is based on the Lotus Elise and while he was reluctant to reveal the price, I gathered that it will cost somewhere around RM 150K. (1US$=RM3.8)

If it is released as planned, it would become Malaysia's first sports car and not the Esna Venera.

SOURCES: NST, The Star & personal communication.