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Here are the two recent Peugeot model line up available at Peugeot distributor, T.C.Y.Motors Sdn Bhd. The Peugeot 308 and the Peugeot 207.

Peugeot 308

“308, Naturally Efficient” or “308, Efficient by Nature”

The new 308 reveals its intentions: to seduce you! The 308 brings together the best in technology and design to provide an intense driving experience, in a sophisticated cabin. This exceptional result combines with one of the best environmental balance sheets.

Design

In its own way the 308 expresses the characteristic Peugeot genes, which provide every model of the brand with its distinctive identity.

Comfort

The 308’s semi-high architecture gives a lot of advantages to storage capacity and interior space. The generous front seats, the many, cleaver storage spaces and the interior lighting all enhance the cabin.

In the Peugeot 308, nothing obscures the view. The light comes in mainly through the roof, reaching right to the back, and through the panoramic rear window, which is part of the swathe of windows.

Performance

With its low centre of gravity and wide front chassis track, the 308 gives a dynamic performance on the road. These features are borne from Peugeot’s vast experience and expertise in terms of road holding. The Peugeot 308’s braking performance is amongst the best on the market, thanks to its large diameter disc brakes. The 308 comes with a turbocharged 1.6 litre engine that boasts 140ps. The engine is mated with a 4 speed tiptronic transmission with a sport mode option.

Security

The 308 has only one reason for being: its occupants. That’s why it’s its duty to protect you and your passengers well.

Environment

The reduction of greenhouse effect gas emissions is a priority issue for Peugeot. The 308 has environmental protection built into its design. This approach is reflected in the use of technologies to improve its environmental effectiveness and in the special care accorded its aerodynamic lines.


Technology

The 308 is equipped with Peugeot latest technology, the STOP & START Technology. This “micro-hybridisation” technology places the engine on standby when ever the vehicle comes to a halt (at a stop sign or a red traffi c light, in a traffi c hold-up,etc…) and then restarts it instantaneously (in just 480 ms) without any intervention from the user. This ability, however, is even harder to achieve in the case of diesel engines, particularly an engine of this capacity. In addition, an energy recovery system is included which recharges the battery during phases
of deceleration.

This 308 1.6 litre HDi FAP BMP6 therefore forms a particularly effi cient unit with its economic, high-performance HDi engine, delivering a power of 82 kW (≈112 bhp), its particulate emission filter (FAP) eliminating soot particles, its electronically-controlled 6 speed manual gearbox (BMP6) –improved driveability and reduced fuel consumption –together with the all new STOP & START system.

The latter gives the vehicle a fuel consumption of only 4,1 litres/100 km, the equivalent of 109 g/km of CO2 in the combined cycle. Naturally, the system is even more efficient when used for urban driving (a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 15 % according to traffi c density). It also reduces noise and vibration to a minimum during the car’s stop phases.

Development of the STOP & START system is based on a simple observation: leaving the engine
running with the vehicle at a standstill results in unnecessary fuel consumption and, consequently, CO2 emissions that could be avoided. Now with the electronic management of fuel injection in modern engines, successive start-ups are no longer synonymous with excessive fuel consumption (a restart corresponds to only 3 seconds of idle speed). Today, thanks to reversible alternator technology, the engine can be stopped and restarted automatically andtransparently for the driver, leading to signifi cant gains in fuel consumption and preventing unnecessary noise
pollution, to the greater benefi t of the environment.

The system works as follows:
1- During braking when bringing the vehicle to a halt (at a red traffi c light, a stop sign, queuing
traffi c, etc), the engine switches to standby before the car comes to a complete standstill as soon
as the speed falls below 6 kph. To indicate the engine is in standby an “eco” indicator illuminates on the instrument panel.

2- The engine remains on standby for as long as the brake pedal is applied.

3- When the brake pedal is released, the engine restarts automatically and instantaneously, in a
manner that is totally transparent for the vehicle occupants.

The system can be de-activated by the driver at any time by pressing the “eco off” button on the fascia panel. During operation, the system continuously checks a number of conditions to ensure the engine can be placed and maintained in standby mode (engine temperature and sufficient battery charge level, outside temperature not extreme, reverse gear not engaged, etc.), via the ECU. It should be emphasised that the performance of this system allows it to operate even in sub-zero outside temperatures (down to -5°C).



Awards

Peugeot’s compact saloon car, which has already been awarded three prizes in just one year (the Golden Steering Wheel, a Guinness Record, and Engine of the Year), packs in the best technology and design to offer an intense driving experience in a passenger compartment with a refined character. This outstanding result is also combined with one of the lowest environmental impact levels.

The 2007 Golden Steering Wheel Award

Since its launch, the Peugeot 308 has been awarded the 2007 Golden Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) in Berlin for the compact saloon cars category. This prestigious award has been presented since 1976 by the major German weekly Bild and Sonntag. Upon the completion of in-depth tests and examinations, the judging panel declared that the Peugeot 308 was the model that best fulfilled criteria relating to style, design, comfort, roadhandling, safety, environmental friendliness, quality, etc.


2008 and 2007 Engine of the Year
The 4-cylinder 175 hp Direct Injection Turbo engine confirmed its performance in 2008. For the second year running it was chosen out of 71 competing engines as the “International Engine of the Year” for 2008 in the category for engines with a cubic capacity from 1.4L to 1.8L. The reason for this feat is the exacting attention devoted to the development of this engine, which is the result of co-operation between PSA Peugeot Citroen and the BMW Group.

Guinness Record for sobriety

The 308, which is fitted with the 1.6L HDi 80 kW (110 hp) engine with an FAP dust filter, broke the Guinness record for fuel savings with an average consumption of 3.13L per 100 km and CO2 emissions limited to 85 g/km. It managed to travel 1,919 km running on full 60-litre tank. Environmental efficiency was a major concern during the development of the 308. One of the development orientations was the FAP dust filter, and then there are the Michelin Energy Saver tyres, which enable roll resistance to be reduced by 20% and the vehicle’s recyclability level to be increased, which amount to 99% of the weight of the 308.



Here are the specifications for the Peugeot 308:

Engine: 1.6L Petrol, inline, 4 cylinders
Turbo charged

Max horse power: 103kw / 140ps @ 4000rpm

Max torque: 240nm @ 1400rpm

Fuel Consumption: 1 L : 14 km
7.1 L / 100km

Fuel Tank capacity: 60L

Tyre sizes : 225/40 R18
18” alloy wheels

Gear box: 4-speed auto with manual shift (Tip-Tronic)
Sport-mode driving

Safety features:

• ESP
• ABS with EBD
• 4 airbags
• 4 disc brakes
• 5 stars Euro NCAP safety rating
• Crumple zones

Comfort & convenient:

• Dual-air con control with rear air vent
• Quality sport seats
• Height-adjustable front seats
• Front adjustable arm rest
• Leather-bound steering wheel
• Audio Aux connection
• CD player with MP3
• Large legs room (seat back well)
• Rear center arm rest with storage

Storage: Under-seats compartment (front)
Front doors side pockets
Large booth space
Luggage cover storage

Special features :

• Panoramic roof / Moon roof
• Rear amphitheatre seats
• Rear removable seats
• Large wind screen
• Butterfly front wiper blades
• Large headlamps clutches
• Rain & light sensoring system
• Auto head lights
• Side mirror directional indicator lights

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Peugeot 207

“207, Intensify Your Drive”

Combining aesthetics, personality and high-technology, nobody will be immune to the seductive power of the Peugeot 207. It succeeds the Peugeot 206, without replacing it, how ever, and draws a line between the generations. It was designed in response to a clear, attractive request to transform the need for mobility into true driving pleasure.

Design

Two front end panels, in either a “Classic” or “Sport” style, surrounded by two large headlights, “triangular” contours, which reveal a huge window, sculpted wheel arches and a fantastically shapely rear: the Peugeot 207 embodies one of the most important hallmarks of the Peugeot brand: aesthetics.

Comfort

With generous exterior dimensions and an elongated wheelbase, a “low” structure and larger windscreen, and a carefully planned interior layout, the Peugeot 207 has been designed to give passengers an exceptional journey.

Performance

Road holding and driving pleasure, key values for Peugeot, were two crucial factors in the design of the Peugeot 207. The resulting vehicle is a benchmark in its market segment, dynamic yet without compromising on safety.

Safety

The Peugeot 207 gives its passengers true peace of mind with a very distinctive performance due to its active, passive and tertiary safety. Protection in the passenger compartment is ensured by the carefully conceived bends in the structure and nearby protection such as airbag/seat belt pairings.




Here are the specifications for the Peugeot 207:


Engine: 1.6L Petrol, inline, 4 cylinders

Max horse power: 88kw / 120ps @ 6000rpm

Max torque: 160nm @ 4250rpm

Fuel Consumption: 7.0 L / 100km

Max Speed: 195 km/h

Fuel Tank capacity: 50L

Tyre sizes: 205/45 R16
16” alloy wheels

Gear box: 4-speed auto with manual shift (Tip-Tronic)
Sport-mode driving

Safety features:

• ESP
• ABS with EBD
• 4 airbags
• 4 disc brakes
• 5 stars Euro NCAP safety rating
• Automatic central locking

Comfort & convenient:

• Sport seats
• Automatic Air conditioning
• Electric rear window
• Electric door mirrors
• 5-Multiple Choice CD Changer
• Height-adjustable rear headrests

Special features:

• *Panoramic roof / Moon roof
• Front fog lights
• Rain & light sensoring system
• “Coachbuilder” type bonnet
• Ultra-flat wiper blades
• Large front headlamps
• Front Headlights with static directional lighting
• “Flag” type wing / side mirror

* Specially order & fitted to Peugeot 207

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Pricing (On The Road):
207 SPORT 1.6 AUTO 5 DOORS: $40,690
308 1.6 AUTO 5 DOORS: $46,856

For more information, please call: 2426868 & 2426969

Under the rugged exterior lies a 169PS 2.4litre petrol engine. The unit makes full use of advanced technical and design features to deliver improved power and torque, with only modest adjustments in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The Grand Vitara is equipped with ESP®, part of a company policy to introduce the system progressively on all forthcoming new models and model facelifts. ESP® uses selective wheel braking and controls engine output as necessary to stabilise the vehicle if it detects understeer or oversteer situations which could possibly result in total loss of control. Another new feature is the ventilated rear disc brakes and extra shock absorbing elements around the bonnet, wings and front bumper to reduce the injury to pedestrians.

Both the exterior and interior have been given a mild facelift. On the outside there is a revised front end treatment and new door mirrors with integrated turn indicators, while inside the cabin chrome and wood-effect inlays add extra touches of quality, together with improvements to the design and operation of some of the dashboard controls, including a new multi-information display and revised air conditioning control panel.

Wood inlays can be seen near the gear knob section

The 2.0Litre Suzuki Grand Vitara cost $34,575 (OTR)

The 2.4Litre Suzuki Grand Vitara cost $43K

Head down to The Mall Gadong to view the new Grand Vitara up close.

Here's a 2.0litre Suzuki Vitara fitted with an oversize chrome wheels, Matt black front grill and a touch screen LCD Head unit inside it. For your information, the car does not come with the following accersories. This is just a demo vehicle.

On Friday, 27th February 2009, T.C.Y.Motors Sdn Bhd held a press launch for the new Audi A3 at CheeseBox cafe, Mall Gadong. This is the first time for the Media personnel to see the new Audi A3 up close. Unlike the recently launched Audi A4, the Audi A3 is specially designed for the younger crowds. This beautifully design hot hatch comprises of high technology equipments and superior luxury essentials into a 5 door hatch back. The new Audi A3 received numerous awards under its belt; “Car of the year in Japan”, “Best Compact Car 2008 by Auto Bild Design Award 2008”, “Top Safety Pick by The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)’ in Nov 07”.

In March, T.C.Y.Motors Sdn Bhd will launch the 2.0 turbo FSI Audi A3 Sportback in S Line trim packing up an output of 200bhp. The brute force is match made in heaven with an S tronic 6 speed dual clutch transmission (also known as DSG) to ensure quick shift and smooth power transfer between the gears. Performance wise, 0-100km/h in 6.9seconds and a top speed of 238km/h.

If you are looking for a stylish hot hatch, then the new Audi A3 could be your choice. The design of the Audi A3 is undoubtedly very stylish especially the menacing huge front grill accompanied with headlights that comes with an Audi Trademark LED Daytime running lights. The lines on the car are all in the right places. Underneath the fenders are a set of 18inch alloy wheels that is beautifully matched for the car. The Audi A3 comes with a dynamic suspension which means safety, dynamic handling and comfort all rolled into one. For the sportback model, the Audi A3 is lowered 15mm all around to produced the perfect stance and enhance the handling capabilities thanks to the sport suspension. It also comes with ABS, ESP with electronic brake force distribution EBD, electronic differential lock EDL as standard. A Dual-stage front air bags with a passenger-side occupant sensor as well as Sideguard head protection air bags for both front and rear occupants are standard

When you sit inside the Audi A3, it does not make you feel like you are driving a conventional hatch back. In fact it makes you feels like driving a sports car and furthermore the A3 is spacious. The dashboard consists of stylist aluminium trim air vents, S Line flat bottomed leather sport steering wheel and black dials with red needles instruments. The front bucket seats are covered with Fine Nappa Leather.

The price for the Audi A3 Sportback is $52,000 OTR.

For more information, please call 2390725.



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