The Naza Sutera is a

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from

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n manufacturer

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, and is distributed and sold by the Naza Group's new

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Naza Corporation. The

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word "Sutera" translates as

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Naza Sutera (first generation) (rear), Serdang

Introduced on 22 April 2006 by Malaysian Prime Minister

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, the Sutera was based on the

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, which was styled & engineered by

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and features a Lotus-tuned suspension. Lotus took care of the NVH (

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), as well as

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& handling aspects of the base model. Naza R&D improved upon the base design and engineered a right-hand drive conversion, and also enhanced the front end, updating

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(with power bulge),

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and

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. The Minor Model Change (MMC) work was done in collaboration with LG CNS in

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. Engine management is by Bosch, while some of the EFI components are from

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. The 1.1 L

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engine is an all-aluminium

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16-Valve design from Harbin Dong-An Engine Manufacturing Company, a joint venture between Harbin Aviation, MCIC Holdings (Malaysian) &

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is a 5-speed

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type, and an automatic is being explored. It has a high level of equipment, including dual

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s, door intrusion bars,

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CD tuner & 6

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, 60:40 folding rear seats and height-adjustable ELR

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s. Several distributors/dealers have been appointed in

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and

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. Exports have commenced. On 17 December 2007, Naza Corporation released the Naza Forza which is an updated version of the original Sutera with up to 600 changes to the original car. Externally the new car is differentiated by the new front headlamps, new tail lamps and re-designed rear bumper. While there are also improvements made to the interior, key changes have been made under the bonnet to improve on the Sutera's refinement.

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Naza Sutera 1.1L

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