13. Suzuki targets 500 new model sales

SUBANG JAYA: Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd is aiming to sell 500 units of its latest Suzuki SX4 sedan model this year. Managing director Ibrahim Maidin said the SX4 sedan was equipped with features that made it stand out from its competitors. “With competitive pricing in a value-for-money packaging, we are confident of selling 100 to 150 units of the SX4 sedan monthly,” he said at the launch of the vehicle on Thursday night. The stylish model comes with a 1.6-litre advanced variable valve timing engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. The standard version is priced at RM88,888 on the road without insurance, while the Premier variant costs RM5,000 more but gets window tinting, trunk spoiler, door visors and leather seats. Ibrahim said the company planned to increase its present 26 sales and services outlets to 33... [read full story]