The Bermaz Auto Showcase taking place this weekend, will be further enlivened by the exhibition of the Mazda3 Concept prototype model.
Produced by the MazdaSports division, this prototype model recalls the Mazda3 MS Edition launched in 2016.
Several enhancements have been made, such as a complete aerodynamic body kit with a rear spoiler, Enkei Tuning SC22 rims in Matte Gunmetal, Endless Super Street S-Sports brake pads, and MS-branded exhaust tips.
The handling aspect has also been improved with the installation of a front strut bar.
Finally, the exterior of this hatchback is adorned with exclusive body stickers complete with red decorative stripes.
The cabin of the Mazda3 Concept is enhanced with suede-wrapped seating featuring red stripe accents, a suede-wrapped steering wheel complemented with red stitching.
This sporty Mazda3 Concept will be displayed at the Bermaz Auto Showcase at the following locations:
LG Oval Concourse, 1 Utama Shopping Centre (April 10-13)
G Floor Main Atrium, Queensbay Mall, Penang (April 16-20)
Bermaz Auto has showcased its new electric vehicle (EV) model, the Xpeng X9, which is set to launch this year.
The second EV model after the Xpeng G6, the Xpeng X9 is an all-electric minivan that offers a three-row seating configuration and is poised to compete with electric MPVs such as the Denza D9 and Zeekr 009.
In terms of dimensions, the Xpeng X9 measures 5,293 mm in length, 1,988 mm in width, 1,785 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3,160 mm.
Currently, Bermaz has yet to finalize the specifications that will be offered for the Malaysian market.
However, the Xpeng X9 will be available in a front-wheel-drive version with an output of 315 hp, or an all-wheel-drive (AWD) version with an output of 500 hp.
There are two battery pack options: a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) 84.5 kWh battery with a range of 610 km (CLTC data), or a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) 101.5 kWh battery with a range of up to 702 km.
The Xpeng X9 platform also supports 800V fast charging, allowing for an addition of 300 km of range in just 10 minutes of charging.
Interior features include a 12.3-inch digital cluster display, a 17.3-inch infotainment screen, a 21.4-inch rear passenger screen, and rear passenger seats equipped with zero-gravity technology, heating, ventilation, and massage functions.
On the exterior, this electric MPV showcases a unique design, with a rear section featuring sharper and more angular shapes compared to most MPVs currently available on the market.
STELLANTIS has announced it will establish a new National Sales Company (NSC) in Malaysia within the first quarter of 2024.
The new NSC will be the official Stellantis entity directing and managing the sale and distribution of the automaker’s vehicles in Malaysia.
The change in business strategy is part of Stellantis’ growth ambitions in the ASEAN region, in line with its electrification plans and the company’s global Dare Forward 2030 strategy.
In conjunction with this strategic change, Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAA), a 55% owned subsidiary of Bermaz Auto Berhad (Bermaz Auto) and the current distributor for Peugeot in Malaysia, will in the meantime continue to work with Stellantis for vehicle sales through its own network.
“We are excited to announce this new business strategy to serve the Malaysian market with more products and services under the new NSC structure. This includes the future introduction of new brands to Malaysia under the Stellantis portfolio,” said Daniel Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer for ASEAN & General Distributors at Stellantis.
Gonzalez also expressed his appreciation for Bermaz Auto, emphasizing its pivotal role in establishing a strong presence for the Peugeot brand in Malaysia in the last three years.
The Malaysia NSC will be led by Jamie Francis Morais, who is the current Head of Aftersales for the ASEAN & General Distributors operations for Stellantis.
Morais is a seasoned professional with 19 years of experience in the automotive industry within esteemed global brands including Toyota, BMW, Nissan and Proton. His extensive leadership background spans across different operations including aftersales, network, customer service, quality, sales and training.
BAA will continue working with Stellantis during this transition period, with both companies remaining steadfast in their commitment to serve Peugeot customers with uninterrupted vehicle service, parts, warranty and aftersales service in Malaysia.
Stellantis’ new direction and strategy for the ASEAN region includes its electrification ambitions, evaluating the potential of the Gurun plant in Kedah as a regional manufacturing hub to manufacture battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for both domestic and export markets in ASEAN, and driving consumer adoption of BEVs in the region.
The automaker is investing over RM2 billion (€400 million) to introduce the STLA Medium platform to the ASEAN region. This modular-by-design platform enables Stellantis to be able to produce multi-energy vehicles (BEV, ICE, MHEV) and local manufacture of cars from Stellantis’ house of brands such as Jeep and Citroën.
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