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Posted by: Anthony Lim

Nasim has revised upwards its Peugeot sales forecast for 2010 by nearly 30% to 3,800 units, from the 2,930 units it was expecting to sell this year.

This is in line with an increased demand for marque’s models and improving market conditions. A significant bulk of the sales is expected to be registered in the second half of the year when the company launches three new models and two facelifted variants.

The 3008 SUV.

The first of these to arrive will be the award-winning 3008 SUV in early June, and Malaysia will b the first country in the Asean region to launch the vehicle.

Featuring a blend of features commonly related to hatchbacks and SUVs, the 3008 marks the first of several innovative models to be introduced by the French carmaker.

Besides the 3008, the other new vehicles lined-up for this year include the 5008 MPV and a B-segment sedan - codenamed the T33 - which will be assembled in Gurun, Kedah for both the domestic and regional markets.

And the 5008 MPV.

Aside from this, the 308 VTi facelift will also arrive soon.Among the new features added to the facelifted version include new alloy wheels, automatic foldable door-mirrors, roof spoiler, leather-wrapped steering wheel, multi-function display, a new front grille as well as auto air-conditioning.

In terms of network expansion, the company recently launched a 3S centre in Ampang and is set to open new branches in Ipoh and Puchong soon.

Elsewhere, on the after-sales front, the company recently reduced its spare parts pricing by 20%, and a well stocked-inventory worth RM5.7mil ensures good availability of spare parts, good news for Pug owners.