‘NEW KID ON THE BLOCK’: Audrey (extreme left) and her staff giving the thumbs-up for the all-new Nissan Livina X-Gear at the ETCM Krokop 10 showroom.
MIRI: Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sendirian Berhad (ETCM) has added a new member to its current Nissan Livina range with the introduction of the all-new Nissan Livina X-Gear in Malaysia.
Its Miri branch manager Audrey Yong was optimistic that the Livina X-Gear with its fun yet sporty exterior is set to appeal to customers who seek a unique proposition that combines aggressive SUV-inspired exterior styling with class-leading versatility and spaciousness.
Meanwhile, Dato Dr Ang Bon Beng, the executive director of ETCM in a statement in Kuala Lumpur recently said that since its launch in 2007, the Grand Livina MPV has established itself as the best-selling non-national MPV, satisfying the needs of many families in Malaysia.
“With the two-row Livina X-Gear, we are now targeting a new segment of customers who want a stylish cross-over to reflect their individuality, yet remaining practical and economical in everyday use,” he said.
Though it is mechanically based on the Grand Livina 1.6L, the attractive exterior is exclusive to the Livina X-Gear. This can be seen in the sophisticated yet aggressively presented front grille, SUV-inspired bumpers with silver sump guards, muscular over-fenders, side mouldings with silver finishers and roof rails. Complementing the Livina X-Gear’s handsome exterior is a spacious yet comfortable interior accentuated by a “Tartan” fabric seat and door trim. Head and legroom are class-leading, complemented by 60:40 split-fold rear seats that double the available luggage space from 383L to 769L when folded down – ample space for grocery shopping or an out-of-town mountain bike trip. When required, the Livina X-Gear’s roof rail has a further load carrying capacity of 25kg.
Safety on the road is paramount and the all-new Livina X-Gear comes with standard dual air bags, ABS, EBD and BA. It is powered by the proven and fuel-efficient 1.6-litre HRDE16 all-aluminium four-cylinder engine that produces 105PS and 150Nm of torque, mated to a smooth-shifting electronically-controlled four-speed automatic transmission. The X-Gear also delivers a commendable 13.8KM/L in terms of fuel economy.
The all-new Livina X-Gear comes in five colours: tungsten silver, twilight grey, brilliant white, supreme black and sunburst orange. On-the-road price (inclusive of insurance, road tax, registration fee and ownership claim fee) for East Malaysia is RM85,800.00 with a 3-year or 100,000 km warranty (whichever comes first).
ETCM is currently offering attractive low interest hire purchase rates starting from 0.88% per annum. Livina X-Gear buyers will also receive free Solar Gard Armorcoat tinting package worth RM1,400 during this promotion period which ends on Oct 30.
For more information, contact its Customer Service Hotline at toll free line: 1800-88-8368 or visit www.nissan.com.my.
Test drives can be arranged at your nearest Nissan showroom.
For booking and test drives in Miri, visit ETCM at Lot 2643, Off Krokop 10 Road or call any of the sales representatives who can be reached at 085-410851, 430851 or fax 085-431851.