PEUGEOT: Motion & Emotion

Nasim Sdn Bhd made history recently by making Malaysia the first country in the Asean region to launch the sleek, multiple award-winning Peugeot 3008 SUV.

“When Nasim took over the distributorship of Peugeot in January 2008, the brand was not ‘top-of-mind‘ in the Malaysian automative industry despite having had a presence in this country for decades. However, with significant support from Lionel Faugress, Automobiles Peugeot general director for Asean/Pacific, and his team, we have managed to work hand-in-hand to make Peugeot the best-selling French auto brand in Malaysia,” said SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, CEO of Nasim Sdn Bhd. Featuring an adept mix of style, performance, dynamics and luxury without compromising safety and fuel efficiency, the 3008 SUV from Peugeot is the right vehicle for every household.

The 3008 SUV is targeted at both executives who are looking for a sporty premium ride as well as families who want space, luxury and comfort. Featuring a cockpit interior that is centric to the driver, the car comes with a variety of features. The HUD in the 3008 SUV presents at all times the driver’s vehicle speed while the cruise control functionality and speeds are displayed when engaged. It also includes a plush leather interior and a 7sq ft panoramic glass roof made of dark-tinted laminated glass.

On the performance front, the car features a 1.6L turbocharged engine that is capable of producing 156 hp and 240 Nm of torque. The engine is Peugeot’s latest Euro 5 engine featuring high-pressure direct petrol injection and a fuel consumption of 7.7-litres per 100km (EU mixed cycle).

The 3008 SUV has a five-star NCAP rating and comes standard with six airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, brake force distribution, anti-skid regulator and dynamic stability control. This shows the immense research done in terms of safety. As for the price of the magnificent vehicle which is going to attract many to Peugeot’s showrooms, Nasim Sdn Bhd indicated that it would be around RM150,000.

Being a truly outstanding vehicle with some of the latest  innovations in automative engineering and technology as well as luxuriousness, the 3008 SUV is ahead of its competitors in this segment. Hats off to Nasim Sdn Bhd of Naza Group of Companies for once again, being the first to propel another one of Peugeot’s pride and joy.

by Prema Jayabalan