SDAI As BMW Importer

January 5th, 2006 at 07:47pm tiger Category : Auto News, Malaysia

Today news had confirm that BMW Malaysia has appointed Sime Darby Auto Imports Sdn Bhd (SDAI) as their new import partner.

From Jan 1st, SDAI became official importer of BMW CBU cars, motorcycles as well as MINI in Malaysia. Sime Darby Auto Imports is a subsidiary of Sime Darby Group.

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New Hyundai Sonata and Azera launched in Malaysia

January 5th, 2006 at 01:15am tiger Category : Auto News, Malaysia

The two new Sonata and Azera models are distributed by Sime Darby unit, Hyumal Motors, the sole importer and distributor for Hyundai completely-build-up (CBU) cars. They were officially launched in Subang Jaya, Selangor yesterday.

That said the ‘06 Sonata has a refreshingly clean, very contemporary look from every angle. The concave hood dome, the jewelled projector headlights and fog lights for example, are both original touches. In a very subtle way, the Sonata’s a very attractive automobile. And it’s actually quite a bit bigger car than you’re probably thinking.cars.about.com

Measured strictly by its exterior dimensions the new Sonata qualifies as a “mid-size.” Remarkably, however, the EPA actually classifies it as a “large” car because of its interior volume - 120 cubic feet. Sonata’s main rivals are all classified as mid-size.

The on-the-road (OTR) price for Sonata NF is RM164,626.20, and the Azera TG is RM240,428.50. The E1 segment is represented by, among others, the Lexus E330, Peugeot 607 and Toyota Avalon.

Sonata Spec: 2.4-litre 4-cylinder
Displacement (cc) 2,359
Bore x Stroke (mm) 88.0 x 97.0
Compression ratio 10.5
Max. Power (kW/rpm) 118.5(161ps) / 5,800
Max. Torque (N.m/rpm) 219(22.3kg.m) / 4,250

The new Hyundai Sonata is better-looking and more fun to drive than any previous Hyundai.

Look familiar? If you said “Honda Accord” you’re not alone. Hyundai’s new sedan looks a lot like its Japanese rival.

Powerful illumination is attributable to the pair of cylinder-shaped head lights with black and silver bezels.

Link: Hyundai Berjaya Berhad Oriental-Hyundai Sdn Bhd

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