Naza Kia Sdn Bhd has launched the new Naza Citra II Rondo in Malaysia. The Naza Citra II Rondo is essentially the Kia Rondo which is the replacement model for Carens that the Naza Citra is based on. The Citra will continue to be sold as a budget 7-seater SUV, and the new Naza Citra II Rondo will be positioned between the Citra and the Ria, bringing Naza Kia’s 7-seater offerings up to 3 models.

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Need or want a 7-seater? Are you a government servant or an employee of a GLC? Can’t afford the monthly installments even if you stretch your payment period to the very long 9 year term? If you think 9 years was pushing it, wait until you see this. I do not recommend taking such insanely long loans for a rapidly depreciating item such as a car but there is such an option now anyway, if you want to put yourself in such a situation.

Naza Kia Sdn Bhd has teamed up with the Koperasi Pendidikan Usahawan Berhad and AmBank Berhad to offer a 12 year low interest rate loan for the Naza Citra RS and GS. Monthly installments can go as low as RM647. There is also a promotion now where you will get free 2 months installment, a free 2 year or 50,000km service maintenance package, and an extended 5 year or 125,000km warranty.

Call 1-800-888-542 to find out more. Those who want something newer can check out the Naza Citra II Rondo.

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\The three sons of the late Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin Amin are now Group CEOs of the Naza Group with various different companies under their portfolio. The brothers would like to share with you via this site how the Naza Group is managed now after the passing of the late Tan Sri. The oldest son SM Faisal is now in charge of the Naza Motor Trading group which handles brands such as the Naza World parallel importer, Naza Italia’s Ferrari and Maserati, Naza-Brabus, Naza Premier Auto’s Porsche, Mazda under Naza Wheels, Mercedes-Benz under NZ Wheels, Perodua under Naza Mekar, Harley-Davidson under Naza Prestige bikes, Ducati under Next Bikes, Naza-badged Hyosung bikes under Naza Bikes, Naza Bikers Dream parallel imported bikes, and Naza Ventures, a prestige limo service provider.

SM Nasarudin handles Naza’s three official distributorships – Peugeot via Nasim Peugeot, Kia via Naza Kia and Naza Corporation’s own-brand products such as the Naza Forza. He is also the CEO of NZ Diners, the franchise holder of Bubba Gump Shrimp in Malaysia. Other Naza companies that fall under his jurisdiction include Naza Pan Asia (property investments), Naza Automotive Manufacturing, Naza Hotel Management, NZ Communcations (creative solutions), NZ Galaxy, Naza Academy, and Naza Defence. While Naza TTDI which has a flagship project in the Golden Triangle – Platinum Park is also managed by Nasarudin, their youngest brother SM Faliq is the new MD.

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The Naza Group’s SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin has revealed that Naza Kia, Naza Corporation and Nasim Peugeot will be unveiling a few new models this year, in addition to the CKD Peugeot 308 VTi and 308 Turbo and the CKD facelifted Peugeot 407 already launched this year.

There will be 2 new Naza-badged models, one new Kia-badged model and 3 new Peugeot models launched. The Kia-badged car is very likely to be the new Kia Forte (shown above, gallery after jump), which is said to be launched in Q2 this year. The two Naza-badged models will also be based on Kia models, they could be a new facelifted Naza Suria and an all-new monocoque Naza Sorento, based on the new facelifted Suria and the upcoming Kia XM Sorento.

A report by StarBiz claims 2 of the 3 new Peugeot models to be the Peugeot 3008 and the Peugeot 207. The 207 could be the real 207 or it could also be the 207 Compact (206+), a facelifted 206 with 207 looks, which would be a repalcement for the Naza 206 Bestari. The third model could be the Peugeot 308 CC 4-seater coupe-convertible unveiled recently, which would complete the current 308 VTi, 308 Turbo and 308 GT offerings.

Read the related links below to read our past coverage on all of these cars that are expected to hit our shores by the end of the year.

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The Malaysian Reserve reports on its front page today that Naza and PSA Peugeot-Citroen are looking at introducing a 1.6 liter entry level car that will be sold in Malaysia and also assembled and exported from here to other ASEAN regions. This solidifies plans for Naza to turn Malaysia into Peugeot’s assembly hub for the region.

Naza currently already exports the 206 to various countries including Nepal. It is in line with Peugeot’s international entry level car strategy for this to be some variation of the 206 and since we already have the 206 in 1.4 liter variety, perhaps the new compact car will be the 207 Sedan which is essentially a 206 sedan with 207 aesthetics. A 1.6 liter engine will be good news. Ideally it should be priced around the new Hyundai Accent’s level, but who knows. There is also a 307 Sedan that exists.

Look after the jump for more shots of the 207 Sedan.

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