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Getting more sleeker is the best we can describe about New Sylphy 2014 and set to be launch on April-29 by Tan Chong Motor Malaysia. There will be two model variants -1.8E (estimated at RM115,300) and 1.8VL (estimated at RM125,500), Unlike the outgoing model, the all-new Sylphy will be imported from Thailand. But Actual specifications of this model variant have not been announced yet but judging by the pre-sales leaflet, it appears that the Sylphy will have an impressive level of standard safety features. Six airbags, electronic stability control (VDM in Nissan's terminology) and traction control appear to be standard. Steering wheel mounted control buttons for the audio system, Bluetooth handsfree telephone and cruise control are also standard.

BMW Malaysia has introduce the  New BMW 2 Series Coupe for the local market. BMW 2 Series Coupe priced at RM259,800, OTR without insurance. The Sport Line package is a RM20k upgrade.The number "2" denotes a sporting driving experience in a compact two-door car as first shown in the BMW 02 range decades ago. A choice of 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines are available with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The 2 Series boasts  a bigger interior space and 20 litres of extra boot capacity (now 390 litres) than the 1 Series Coupe. It's also more aerodynamic as reflected in a Cd of 0.29 for the BMW 220i Coupe. The rear-wheel driver features a muscular three-box design that’s typical of BMW coupes, and is a salute to the sporting BMW 02 range of the ’60s and ’70s. Its face is different from the 1 Series hatch‘s – no droopy eyes and oversized nostrils, and there are Air Curtains in the front apron to aid aerodynamics. Compared to the outgoing 1 Series Coupe, the BMW 2 ...