KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 – Axia, Malaysia’s first energy-efficient vehicle (EEV) – with a tentative starting price of RM24,900 (for Peninsular Malaysia) – will be open for booking at all Perodua sales outlets from Friday, Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) said.
In a statement, Perodua said the latest model is its most fuel efficient car that could travel up to 21.6 kilometers per litre, spacious, packed with unique Malaysian features, and boasted an overall low-cost ownership.Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said the deal is the all-in-one package for every Malaysian.
“The car will not only be able to fit four travel bags as it has a 260-litre boot capacity but also very flexible to ensure maximum comfort and usage,” Aminar said.Slated to be launched soon, the Axia is Perodua’s 10th model produced via Perodua’s modern and ecologically-friendlier new manufacturing plant.
“We believe that the Perodua Axia is competitive in the region, which explained why the word ‘Asia’ was incorporated into the name,” he added.The Perodua Axia comes in four variants, namely Standard E, Standard G, Special Edition and Advance. It also comes with a five-year warranty – another first for Perodua.
Booking fees are RM250 and RM300 – depending on the variant.In conjunction with the month of Syawal, Perodua is holding a nationwide open house at all its sales and service outlets on Aug 16 and 17 to usher in the festival and provide more information on the Perodua Axia to the public.
– BERNAMA
