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BMW, VW CARS CHEAPER AFTER SST

Prices for most completely knocked-down models have dropped by nearly RM3,000

- AZZMAN ABDUL JAMAL bt@mediaprima.com.my

PRICES for most BMW completely knockeddow­n (CKD) models and Volkswagen (VW) cars have fallen after the implementa­tion of Sales and Service Tax (SST) on Saturday, compared with during the Goods and Services Tax (GST) era.

According to BMW’s new list, prices for the 530e Sport, 530i M Sport (RM4,000), 740Le xDrive (RM4,000), 118i M Sport and 318i Luxury models have dropped by as much as RM3,000.

However, the price of the CKD X5 xDrive40e M Sport model has increased by RM2,000.

For BMW complete built-up (CBU) models, M4 Coupe and M5 prices have increased by as much as RM12,000, RM8,000 for the 430i Coupe M Sport and X2 sDrive20i M Sport and RM7,000 for 420i Coupe Sport.

In a statement yesterday, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) said the new prices for VW vehicles were lower after the SST implementa­tion, except for CBU models, compared with the GST era.

“The Polo model is now priced at RM74,990, compared with RM76,888 during the GST era while Vento Comfortlin­e is priced at RM84,690 from RM86,888.

“The price of the Vento Highline model also dropped to RM91,490, Tiguan Comfortlin­e (RM146,690), Tiguan Highline (RM165,990), Passat Comforline (RM176,690) and Passat Highline (RM195,390).”

It said the VPCM Price Scheme (PPS) was still applicable to all models registered before November 15 and while stocks last.

“Since the introducti­on of PPS, the demand for VW vehicles has increased.

“While we strive to meet the demand, stocks are limited and customers should seize this opportunit­y to make reservatio­ns as soon as possible,” said VPCM.

 ??  ?? The price of the Volkswagen Polo has fallen to RM74,990, from RM76,888 previously, following the implementa­tion of the Sales and Services Tax on September 1.
The price of the Volkswagen Polo has fallen to RM74,990, from RM76,888 previously, following the implementa­tion of the Sales and Services Tax on September 1.

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