Chevrolet Malaysia (NAZA Quest Sdn. Bhd.) last night introduced the all-new Chevrolet Colorado to Malaysians looking for a stylish urban truck with genuine off road capabilities. Present at the event were Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, NAZA Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman; Dato’ SM Zulkifli SM Amin, NAZA Group of Companies Group Chief Operating Officer; Kittichai Jarusrojpoka, General Motors, Country Director Malaysia Operations, Timothy Liauw, representative From General Motors and Datuk Maruan Mohd Said, Chief Operating Officer of NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd. The all-new Colorado range is the product of a five-year, USD 2 billion vehicle program developed across five continents for customers in more than 60 markets around the world.
The all-new Colorado offers more technology and delivers more features and value than ever before. Interiors, exteriors and major mechanical features are all new, representing the most clean-sheet midsize truck program in Chevrolet’s 100-year history. The LT and LTZ double cab variants will be available for the Malaysian market via NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd with the 2.5L manual transmission and 2.8L engine in both auto and manual transmission. Vehicle deliveries are expected to be from April 2012 onwards and it is competitively price starting from RM 88,888.00 to RM 110,000.00.
The range features a choice of two all-new Duramax turbo-diesel engines that provide a leading combination of performance and fuel economy across three specification levels. Based on GM’s global body-on-frame, rear-drive midsize truck architecture, the all-new Colorado is designed, engineered and executed to deliver best-in-class appearance, performance, versatility and refinement. It is also among the safest vehicles in its class, having been developed to meet the highest possible safety standards wherever it is sold. Included in the Colorado range are features such as Electronic Stability Control, Anti-lock Braking System featuring Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Traction Control, Hydraulic Brake Assist, Cornering Brake Control as well as driver and occupant airbag protection.
“We at NAZA QUEST are proud to bring in the all-new Chevrolet Colorado which designed and engineered to be Chevrolet’s toughest, highest-performing and most refined midsize pickup truck ever,” said Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, NAZA Group of Companies Joint Group Executive Chairman. According to Datuk Wira SM Faisal, the new Colorado has an all-new exterior design, which gives it a strong yet stylish appearance. It meets the needs and desires of commercial and personal buyers alike. It can be a workhorse, a family hauler, a lifestyle vehicle, or a truck that plays to the higher-end premium buyer. ”With this latest offering from Chevrolet, we foreseen there will be a significant demand for this new midsize pickup truck and a surge of sale,” he added.
2012 Chevrolet Colorado – HIGHLIGHTS
Overview
GM Thailand’s largest-ever engineering and manufacturing program
Total global program costs were USD 2 billion, including a USD 500 million investment to prepare GM Thailand’s Rayong manufacturing facility for Colorado production
Most clean-sheet midsize truck program in Chevrolet’s 100-year history
More than 2.5 million kilometers were driven during program development
Developed across five continents for sale in more than 60 markets around the world
More markets and production sites for the vehicle will be announced in the coming months
Engines
2.5-liter Duramax turbo-diesel
2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel
Transmissions
Five-speed manual transmissions
Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission with automatic gear selection via a toggle switch on the shift head
A new two-speed, electronically actuated part-time transfer case is applied on four-wheel-drive-equipped vehicles
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For more information about the new Chevrolet Colorado visit www.chevrolet.com.my
