Aston Martin launches the new DB9

British luxury sports car maker, Aston Martin, has introduced the new Aston Martin DB9 in Malaysia.

Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur Executive Director Nazrul Mohtar said the car maker was excited to be able to start the 100th year anniversary of Aston Martin with the launch of the new car in Malaysia.

"This iconic model is an example of the richness of the heritage of Aston Martin married seamlessly with advance technology," he told reporters after launching the new car Tuesday.

The new DB9 is equipped with the AM11 V12 engine that delivers significant improvements to the performance of the car.

"We are now holding road shows to promote the car and the Aston Martin brand, as a whole. We are confident that it will appeal to Malaysian luxury car enthusiasts," Nazrul said.

The luxury sports car comes with a starting price tag of RM1.7 million, excluding road-tax and insurance.