Nowadays, the imported cars getting cheaper and cheaper to compete with Nation Car like Proton. Some import car makers even signed agreement with local assembler to make the import cars even cheaper.
By assembly 70% of the parts will consider as local car and reduce the import duty. We now go though two car models which you all can see very soon in the road.
Naza BestariThis model called NX-02 and is cooroperation between Naza and Automotibiles Peugeot to produce a locally manufactured Naza brand. The former is Peugeot 206.
It still remain the portfolio like Peugeot 206 and only changed the brand to Naza. It come with 1.4 liter (1360c.c) 8 valve singe cam, dual air bags, anti lock braking system (ABS), 4 speed automotive porsche tiptronic system, 5 door versality (hatchback). Top speed rated 161km/h and 0-100km acceleration at 15.2 s.
The price is RM68,888 on the road. For those who buy Waja...rugi lah...Well you all now can book at the authorized Naza car dealer....
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris comes in two trim levels, the Toyota Yaris 1.5G and the Toyota Yaris 1.5S. It's just launched in Malaysia this month. This car will import from Thailand.
The engine is 1.5L VVT-I (DOHC), with 15"steel wheels (185/60 R15 tyres), Leather bound steering wheel and gear shift, 5 speed with manual and 4 speed with auto, AM/FM electronic tune radio & MP3 compatible 6 disc in dash CD changer through 4 speakers. Provided with Sports Body Kit for YRX model.
* Optional for driver and front passanger side SRS air bags, front and rear side curtain shield SRS air bags and driver's knee airbag.
For the price: About RM90K
AFTA will fully opened on year 2008, at that time we can buy the cheaper car for the imported cars. Currently our imported car's price is the most expensive among ASEAN country, Example: Vios in Malaysia is RM80K but in Thailand only RM40K++.......
So wait ....n wait..............