Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Audi Malaysia announces appointment of its latest dealership operated by Rimau International in Setia Alam, Selangor



There's a new Audi dealership in the Klang Valley. Audi Malaysia today announced the official appointment of Rimau International as the latest authorised dealer to represent the Audi brand in Malaysia. The company has already started operations from a temporary facility in Setia Alam, Selangor since the fourth quarter of 2016. 

This newest dealership marks the ninth exclusive Audi retailer in Malaysia. Even though the current facility is a temporary centre, it is a full service dealership. The Audi Setia Alam’s temporary showroom is also equipped with two service bays and a growing team of 15 sales and aftersales consultants. 

The thing about Rimau International is that they bring with them a wealth of experience from Japan, where they also operate a number of Audi dealerships in Kyoto. This is basically another foreign automotive dealership that have decided to spread their wings into Malaysia. 

As for the upcoming Audi Setia Alam 4S centre (artist impression above) will be a landmark 4-storey location, greeting motorists entering Setia Alam from the first quarter of 2018. Once completed, this will be the largest Audi dealership in Malaysia, occupying an area of just over 100,000 sq. ft., featuring a showroom floor with display capacity of up to 12 new cars, up to an additional 8 pre-owned cars at the Audi: approved plus section, a total of 20 service bays, as well as a premium reception area and lounge. It does look like Rimau International are entering the Malaysian automotive market in a big way.

In line with the official opening of Audi Setia Alam, this dynamic new dealership will be organising the Audi Setia Alam Bonanza Weekend from 12 – 14 May 2017, showcasing all of the latest Audi A4 variants and the rest of Audi’s progressive range of vehicles, with fantastic promotions and exciting gifts.

PRESS RELEASE
Audi Malaysia Announces Appointment of Rimau International for Audi Setia Alam Dealership

Temporary facility begins sales and service operations immediately, with an all-new comprehensive 4S centre set to open in early 2018 in the heart of Setia Alam
Mr. Sridheevan (Dave) Sivanantham, Director of Sales at Audi Malaysia (left) and Mr. Yasuhiko Osada, Managing Director of Rimau International 

Kuala Lumpur, 8 May 2017 – Audi Malaysia today announced the official appointment of Rimau

International as the latest authorised dealer to represent the Audi brand in Malaysia. Having begun

operations from a temporary facility in Setia Alam since the fourth quarter of 2016, this newest

dealership marks the ninth exclusive Audi retailer in Malaysia. As a full service albeit interim

dealership, Audi Setia Alam’s temporary showroom is also equipped with two service bays and a

growing team of 15 sales and aftersales consultants.

Sridheevan (Dave) Sivanantham, Director of Sales at Audi Malaysia shares, “We at Audi Malaysia

are truly delighted to welcome Rimau International into the fold as our newest dealer partner. They

bring with them a wealth of experience from Japan, where they also operate a number of Audi

dealerships in Kyoto. It is my belief that their unparalleled attention to detail and quality, coupled with

our commitment to increasing the depth and breadth of Audi’s product and service offerings in

Malaysia will lead to a mutually beneficial partnership for both of our organisations in the near future.”

Yasuhiko Osada, Managing Director of Rimau International mentions, “Back in Japan, we have

represented the Audi brand for over 25 years. We have seen the brand with the four rings take on a

leading position in the premium automotive segment, and I am very happy that our partnership has

been able to bear fruit outside of our home market. Audi is known around the world as a progressive

and aspirational brand and we are looking forward to combining our Japanese omotenashi

(hospitality) approach with German Vorsprung durch Technik engineering to provide the definitive

automotive retail and customer service experience in the Klang Valley.”

As the ninth official Audi sales outlet in Malaysia and the first from Rimau International, the upcoming

Audi Setia Alam 4S centre will be a landmark 4-storey location, greeting motorists entering Setia Alam

from the first quarter of 2018. Once completed, this will be the largest Audi dealership in Malaysia,

occupying an area of just over 100,000 sq. ft., featuring a showroom floor with display capacity of up to

12 new cars, up to an additional 8 pre-owned cars at the Audi: approved plus section, a total of 20

service bays, as well as a premium reception area and lounge. Substantial investment will also go

towards ensuring that the service centre is fully equipped with the latest equipment and tools, as well

as the necessary technical training for staff in order to guarantee customer satisfaction through top

notch service.

In line with the official opening of Audi Setia Alam, this dynamic new dealership will be organising the

Audi Setia Alam Bonanza Weekend from 12 – 14 May 2017, showcasing all of the latest Audi A4

variants and the rest of Audi’s progressive range of vehicles, with fantastic promotions and exciting

gifts. For more information on the Audi Setia Alam Bonanza Weekend, please contact the dealership

at 03-3362 6224.

Audi Malaysia

Press Release

For information on the rest of Audi’s authorised dealership network, please visit www.audi.com.my

today.

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