Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has announced that the pricing of the MD Elantra – which was launched in March – has been revised, on the up. The increase is across the model range, by RM2,000 in the case of the 1.6L variants and RM3,000 for the sole 1.8L variant.
The 1.6 MT Standard now goes for RM88,888 (previously RM86,888) and the 1.6 AT Standard for RM93,888 (formerly RM91,888). As for the 1.6 AT High Spec, it’s now RM98,888 (earlier, RM96,888), and the range-topping 1.8 AT Premium now retails for RM114,888. All prices are on-the-road, with insurance.
Elsewhere, new variants of the i10 and Sonata have come about. Joining the existing i10 1.1L High Spec and 1.25L High Spec models are two premium variants called the 1.1L FL Premium and 1.25L Kappa CVVT FL Premium, and they go for RM57,188 and RM61,888 respectively. New kit includes a built-in GPS and leather seats.
Meanwhile, there are now six variants in the Sonata range with the inclusion of the 2.0L Sport and 2.4L Sport versions into the fold, and the new additions go for RM151,388 and RM169,888 respectively; embellishments include a new stylish body kit.
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