GST zero-rated: Citroen, DS prices up to RM10k down

Naza Euro Motors has released a new price list for Citroen and DS vehicles that will come into effect from June 1, when the goods and services tax (GST) will be rolled back to 0% from the current 6%. The effective removal of GST was announced by the new Pakatan Harapan government last week, fulfilling a major campaign promise.

These new prices – which are on-the-road excluding insurance – will remain in effect until the sales and services tax (SST) comes back in to replace GST. The latest is that it will happen “in two, three months” time according to Tun Daim Zainuddin of the government’s Council of Eminent Persons. That’s a fairly large tax-free window of opportunity, should you want to take full advantage.

Without GST, savings range from RM7,084 for the Citroen C4 Picasso to RM10,940 for the DS5 facelift. That’s before Naza’s “Raya Drive Offer” promo, which brings prices further down by a significant margin. It’s valid till June 30.

There may be slight variations in the percentage of reduction, which is typically slightly less than 6% flat. This is because 6% GST is only applied on the selling price of a car (and in the case of CBU models, a Puspakom inspection fee), before GST-free registration essentials such as road tax, registration fee and ownership endorsement fee are added on.

There has been minor changes to Citroen’s offerings in Malaysia. Based on this latest price list, the Grand C4 Picasso is no more, leaving just the regular five-seater C4 Picasso in L2 Seduction trim. Also, the DS5 facelift – now without Citroen badges – has quietly gone on sale.

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Learn more: 2018 Zero-Rated GST Prices