Thailand-based RMA Special Vehicles has been appointed as the Official Stellantis Modifier and Converter for all Stellantis vehicles in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & African (MEA) markets, the company announced recently. In other words, the company will be the one able to customise everyday vehicles into fit-for-purpose uses, such as this Peugeot Landtrek now being a Mobile Service Vehicle. Presumably, this partnership will benefit for fleet buyers, who are then able to purchase thes
Mar 12, 2024
With the transfer of distributorship of Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia from Bermaz to Stellantis, a new one-stop call centre will take over from the existing Bermaz 24Hr Roadside Assistance. A brief statement by Stellantis reads: Effective 1 March 2024, Stellantis Malaysia National Sales Company (Stellantis Malaysia) will commence a one-stop call center for Peugeot, DS and Citroën vehicles in the country. This is part of Stellantis’ transition to having Stellantis Malaysia as the entity managing t
Feb 29, 2024
In a press release, Stellantis announced that it will establish a new national sales company (NSC) in Malaysia within the first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024). The new NSC will be the official Stellantis entity directing and managing the sale and distribution of Peugeot 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 str
Nov 22, 2023
A bunch of new Peugeot models will enter the Malaysian market next year, confirmed Stellantis' Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the ASEAN region, Daniel Gonzalez, speaking to Carsifu. The mix will comprise of updated, currently-sold models, and all-new vehicles. There will also be a range of both locally-assembled (CKD) and fully-imported (CBU) cars. "We will also launch our built-in-Malaysia Peugeot Landtrek pick-up with upgraded suspension next year as it was earlier introduced as an imported
Nov 16, 2023
This week, Bermaz Auto Berhad (BAuto) will be organizing a roadshow at 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 31-May to 5-June 2023 where you can check out the current line-up offered by its 3 vehicle brands – Mazda, Peugeot, and Kia. Aside from checking out the all-electric Peugeot e-2008 up close, those keen on getting a brand-new SUV or pick-up truck that bears the French Lion logo would surely not want to miss a chance to check out a speed machine doing its rounds. The “Catch the Alluring Peugeot 9X8
May 30, 2023
Today's news of a soon-to-be reformed road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs) should bring respite to current and would-be owners of such cars. Rightly that will renew some interest; and if you're one of them, here's where you can check out the upcoming 2023 Peugeot e-2008 EV in Malaysia this week. It will be part of Bermaz Auto Alliance's Peugeot roadshow in 1 Utama, taking place from 17- to 25-May 2023, from 10 am-10 pm at the mall's Luxe Concourse in its new wing. Joining the e-2008 wi
May 17, 2023
Car brands have a certain tag or association surrounding them so if said brand decides to enter a segment that it had no experience in, it can be difficult to win over potential buyers. Proton tried to enter the pick-up market with the Arena but it turned out to be a slow seller and so did Mercedes-Benz when it introduced the X-Class. The X-Class itself wasn’t a pure Mercedes-Benz as underneath the three-pointed star grille is a Nissan Navara. There have been multiple rebadges of pick-up trucks
May 12, 2023
The Malaysian pick-up truck segment here has seen plenty of left-field entrants over the last few years but perhaps none of them have piqued our interest as much as the Peugeot Landtrek. The French carmakers first foray into pick-ups here comes in the form of a sole Landtrek 1.9D Allure variant. Don’t be fooled by the alluring name though, it’s essentially a rebodied Kaicene F70 that’s been co-developed with Changan Automobile. Therefore, it’s CBU from China and distributed locally by Peugeot cu
Apr 28, 2023
Peugeot isn’t largely known for its pick-up trucks but it has been in the business for years dating all the way back to 1938 with the Peugeot 202 commercial flatbed vehicle. 85 years later, the latest pick-up truck to wear the French Lion makes its official launch in Malaysia, the 2023 Peugeot Landtrek. Fully-imported (CBU) from China, the Peugeot Landtrek is the fourth model to be introduced in Malaysia under newly-appointed Peugeot distributor Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB). The only var
Mar 20, 2023
The Ford Ranger will soon square off a new rival in the form of the 2023 Peugeot Landtrek, a brand-new pick-up truck by newly-appointed Peugeot distributor Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB). The Peugeot Landtrek is BAASB’s fourth Peugeot model to be offered here, after the Peugeot 2008, Peugeot 3008, and Peugeot 5008. The model is fully imported (CBU) from China. Two variants will be offered when the Landtrek is launched later this month, with prices estimated to start from the RM 123k mark.
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