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We may see Peugeot and Citroen badge engineered versions of the Mitsubishi i MiEV in the European market, much like PSA Peugeot Citroen’s deal with Mitsubishi with the Outlander, resulting in the C-Crosser and the 4007.

PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors have started a joint study that will last several months to examine the scope a potential cooperation to produce small electric-powered vehicles designed for city and urban use.

The study will also involve the feasibility of shared production sites for components for electric vehicles. This announcement comes just after the beginning of the construction of a new jointly owned factory in Russia.

Peugeot has given the Peugeot 407 a very minor facelift which incorporates new tail lamps and a new front grille on the exterior and a new climate control interface and telematics system for the interior. The 2.0 liter HDi engine has also been upped to 140 horsepower, though this has nothing to do with us as only the 2.0 liter VTi petrol variant will on sale here. More images after the jump.

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Malaysian Peugeot franchiseholder Nasim Sdn Bhd has revealed more details on the new locally assembled Peugeot 407 set to make its debut in Malaysia soon.

We saw an initial list of specifications slightly more than a month ago listing goodies like Xenon HID headlamps, and a premium 240 watt JBL 8.1 sound system with boot-mounted subwoofer, electric front seats. These are all unconfirmed except for the HID lamps and 17 inch wheels.

Nasim now reveals that the 407 will get a new engine with Peugeot’s VTi variable valve timing. The CBU model offered here comes with an EW10J4 engine without these features, putting out 137 horsepower at 6,000rpm and 190Nm of torque at 4,100rpm.

The new car will come with the EW10A engine, putting out 140 PS and an impressive 200Nm of torque at 4,000rpm, one of the highest torque figures around for a non-performance 2.0 liter engine. The engine will be mated to a revised gearbox.

The CKD Peugeot 407 will be launched next month and can already be booked now with a RM1,000 booking fee. Nasim Sdn Bhd already has almost 200 bookings for the car to date.

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CKD Peugeot 407 initial specifications revealed

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Nasim Sdn Bhd has launched the Peugeot Privilege owner loyalty programme, which is complimentary to all current owners of any Peugeot vehicles. Among benefits include an immediately 10% discount from the retail prices of selected spare parts, and soon to come are more attractive services and programmes tailored to the Peugeot owner.

Peugeot owners can give Nasim a ring at 03-2617 7777 or 1800-88-6292 to find out more about the Peugeot Privilege programme.

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The Peugeot 207 Spider shares the same model code as the 207 hatchback and its derivatives, but in actuality has nothing much in common with the rest of the 207 range. It is a Le Mans Prototype-style racer build with a tubular frame chassis, and meets IAF LMP1 and LMP2 regulations.

The Spider’s tubular frame chassis consists of three main parts for easy repairability, and the engine and gearbox is installed in the rear with a transverse layout. The engine used is the turbocharged 1.6 liter PSA-BMW Prince engine, or the EP6DTS in Peugeot terminology, tuned to produce 175 horsepower at 5,800rpm, the same as the MINI Cooper S and the 308 GT THP 175. This engine is mated to a Sadev ST 74-14 6-speed dog teeth sequential gearbox with a 207RC-based sintered metal disc clutch mechanism, and shifting is via paddles on the steering wheel.

Most of the components used to build the Peugeot 207 Spider are off the shelf components from existing Peugeot cars. For example, the front and rear hub carriers are modified from the ones used on the 407, and so are the disc brakes and brake calipers. The radiator and intercooler is from the 207 GTi THP 175, the steering column is from the Peugeot 206, and the steering is from the Peugeot 407.

Bodyworks are divided into 9 individual parts to reduce repair costs. Two diffusers help improve road holding - one at the bonnet forward of the front wheels, and the other at the rear of the car, separated by a wide, flat underfloor covering that covers the entire underside of the car.

The 720kg racecar was designed to be driven in single class categories, and I was informed that a prominent person in the motorsports industry has bought 15 units for a new one make race here in Malaysia, more details on this will be revealed once an official announcement has been made.

One make races are rather interesting because the race car model is standardized and only minimal modifications can be made to each car, so the outcome on the race is pretty much dependent on driver skill. The standard Bosch ECU on the EP6DTS has been modified to prevent reprogramming or modifications.

A unit of the Peugeot 207 Spider is currently on display at the Peugeot Auto Fair at the Glenmarie Blue Box. More photos of the Peugeot 207 Spider after the jump.

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Naza has updated the Naza 206 Bestari with a new bodykit including a rear roof spoiler, door visors, and a new exhaust tailpipe. The rear seat bench now includes head rests, something that was optional on the car when it was initially launched, even though product images showed that it had headrests.

The 3 year or 100,000km warranty package has been upped to 5 years now, and includes 3 years free maintenance. With the additional accessories and warranty, the price remains the same at RM68,888 for the 1.4 liter French-rebadge.

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Nasim - the new Peugeot distributor in Malaysia - has released some initial specifications for the upcoming locally assembled version of the Peugeot 407.

• Xenon headlamps with automatic levelling
• 17 inch alloy wheels
• Premium 240 watt JBL 8.1 sound system with boot-mounted subwoofer
• Electrically-adjustable front seats
• Leather seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Dual zone climate control
• Safety features include ABS, EBD, EBA, ESP, DSC, pre-tensioner seat belts, ISOFIX points for seats and a 5 star EuroNCAP crash test score

Expected price tag is quoted to be not more than RM135,000 for the 2.0 liter model, which is quite decent for the high-ish equipment level. These are just indicative specs at the moment of course.

The locally assembled Peugeot 407 will be badged with the lion badge and not the Naza badge, so I guess the 206 Bestari is a one off thing.

Nasim is having a 3 day Peugeot Auto Fair at the new 3S Blue Box in Glenmarie from the 22nd of February to the 24th of February 2008. Tomorrow is the last day, and you’ll be able to see the Peugeot 207 Spider there, which also also debut in a one-make race. The Spider was developed from the 20Cup concept car.

There will be refreshments and activities for children, so the event is quite family-friendly and should be interesting if you’ve always been a fan of sleek feline Peugeot cars. There are free gifts for those who test drive the new 2008 Naza 206 Bestari, and those who purchase a 206 Bestari at the event will get two F1 grand stand tickets worth RM1,400.

You will be able to place bookings for the upcoming locally assembled Peugeot 407 sedan at the event, and preliminary specifications have been released, which I will list in a following post.

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The most powerful variant of the Peugeot 308 will be unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show next month, and it will be based on the 3-door Peugeot 308 body style. The Peugeot 308 GT THP 175 is powered by a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine, the same one found in BMW’s MINI Cooper S.

While its lesser 5-door 308 GT THP 150 sibling can be mated to a 4 speed auto, and the same engine in the Cooper S has a ZF 6-speed auto, the Peugeot 308 GT THP 175 is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission. This will be the second Peugeot with the 1.6 turbo in a 175 horses state of tune, with the first being the 207 GTi THP 175.

You can say that the new GT THP 175 is the spiritual successor to the 177 PS 2.0 liter Peugeot 307 Féline 180. The new car is only 0.1 seconds slower to 100km/h at 8.3 seconds, but goes on to a higher top speed of 225km/h compared to the 307 180’s 220km/h. It is also more fuel economical at 37.1 mpg combined, compared to the 307’s 33.6 mpg combined, as well as less polluting at 180 g/km CO2 compared to the 200 g/km CO2 of the outgoing hot hatch 307.

The Peugeot 308 GT THP 175 will go on sale officially in April 2008. Will Nasim Sdn Bhd bring this in as a halo model for the 308? Look at more photos after the jump.

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Peugeot owners now have a new Blue Box to go to in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. The new 20,000 square feet Glenmarie Peugeot Blue Box in Shah Alam set up by new Peugeot distributor Nasim Sdn Bhd was renovated at a cost of more than RM2 million, and features 11 service bays out of which 4 are fast service bays, serviced by 11 highly trained technicians. These technicians are equipped with the latest state-of-the-art Peugeot Planet System (PPS) diagnostic equipment. The PPS comes with an internet feed to a 24-hour call center that is able to ‘communicate’ with Peugeot vehicles when plugged in to analyze and look into any problems that may occur.

Nasim Sdn Bhd also houses RM3 million worth of spareparts in its main parts warehouse. Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin said that Nasim Sdn Bhd has already reduced parts prices by up to 20%. Other than the flagship Blue Box in Glenmarie, there are already 21 service centres nationwide that are able to handle the 206 Bestari and out of which, 12 are fully equipped to handle the full range of Peugeot vehicles.

Nasim also announced that local assembly of the Peugeot 407 (to be badged as a Peugeot) will begin soon, and bookings will begin to be collected from March 15 2008 onwards. Peugeot owners and interested parties may contact Nasim at the Peugeot careline at 03-26177777.

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