Reason to Rejoice; the Coming Back of Alfa Romeo

The Alfa Romeo 159, putting the 3-series to shame by its looks alone...

I read The Star on Sunday, and I saw an article in StarMotoring, entitled 'Alfa to Return'. It is one of the best pieces of news that i've read in quite some time, considering the stuff that we Malaysians consider as news and read on a regular basis is 'rasuah, murder, and kemalangan jalan raya...' Well, good for Alfa Romeo then, and let us hope that this coming back of the iconic Italian brand to Malaysian shores is for the long term. Let us hope that Sime Darby Auto ConneXion Sdn Bhd, the soon-to-be official distributor come next month or May, is wise enough to keep Alfa Romeo alive in Malaysia, by selling as much cars as they can.

Currently, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion Sdn Bhd is also the official Dealer of Land Rovers and Fords in Malaysia.

The Managing Director of Auto ConneXion said, that the company would initially introduce the Alfa Romeo 159, GT, Spider, and the Brera (ever played NeedForSpeed Carbon before?) to the market. He also said that Malaysia has a high potential for the success of A.R, considering that there is a loyal Alfa Romeo following in Malaysia.

My neighbour drives an Alfa Romeo.

Personally, I really hope that S.D Auto ConneXion's gamble in Alfa Romeo works. Honestly, isn't anybody tired and bored of seeing Mercs and BMWs everywhere on the road? jeez... Alfa Romeos would make Malaysia a much more happier place.


Luckily, fate is on A.R's side, as 'the two other' Italian icons, Ferrari and Maserati, have been successfully introduced in Malaysia by Naza Italia Sdn.Bhd. recently. Anyone considering a BMW soon, please wait until the Italian arrives...