KUCHING: The four-wheel drive Perodua Nautica (1.5 Litre, automatic) was simultaneously launched at all Perodua showrooms in the city yesterday.

Fully imported from Japan, it is enhanced with Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT), Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) and Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), and comes in two colours namely Majestic Black and Madalion Grey.

Sleek, modern, strong, dynamic and rugged, the ideal 4WD is a leading new generation of urban compact SUVs.

The interior design of the vehicle has a neat console with a sophisticated finish and handy buttons for easy operation while driving.

It also has an on-board computer provides practical information for convenient and intelligent driving with the touch of the mode button.

Other features include an ideal spaciousness as the large luggage area is infinitely versatile, thanks to a flexible seating configuration, making storage a snap, whatever the conditions or content.

The high performance 1.5 Litre engine delivers excellent fuel economy, smooth pick-up and acceleration, and cleaner gas emissions with minimal vibration noise.

The RM91,612 on-the-road price full-time 4WD is suitable for any driving condition be at high speed.

Power is supplied to all four wheels, even when affected by crosswinds. At slippery corners all four wheels grip the road firmly even when a centrifugal force is applied to the body.

On wet road the front wheels assist immediately, providing extra stability even when the rear wheels appear likely to slip.

Going down steep hills, engine braking can be applied to all four wheels to provide stability.

The vehicle???s centre differential lock distributes power evenly at the touch of a button, providing strong traction to both front and rear wheels.

As for the safety and security, the features include anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EDB) and brake assist (BA), crash resistant body, dual SRS airbags, pedestrian injury protection, and alarm and central locking system with immobilizer.

The Perodua Nautica can be viewed at Gamma Automobile Sdn Bhd???s showroom located at No. 8, Jalan Tun Jugah (tel: 082-571222 and fax 082-461444); Vendoria Sdn Bhd???s showroom at Lot 9100, Jalan Tun Razak, Off Kuching By Pass (tel: 082-338368, 339736, and fax 082-335835); Perodua Kuching Second Branch???s showroom at Lot 584, 585, 586 Ground Floor, Wisma Singh, Section 10, KTLD, Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce (tel: 016-8601386); and Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd at Lot 5023, Block 16, KCLD, Jalan Sherip Masahor (tel: 082-232088, 257088, 427088 or fax 082-429122).