UMM Alter 2000
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In the year 2000, UMM launches a new version of the Alter, the Alter 2000. With a new 2.1 Turbo Diesel engine made by Peugeot
, this engine was more quiet, fuel efficient and torquey. Also the suspension, the brakes system and interior (mainly dashboard) were revisioned. It was available in several trims and chassis configurations. Only 25 cars were made, being the majority still in Portugal
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, Peugeot 605
and in the Citröen XM
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, leather seats, GPS Navigation, etc.
Peugeot
Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion...
, this engine was more quiet, fuel efficient and torquey. Also the suspension, the brakes system and interior (mainly dashboard) were revisioned. It was available in several trims and chassis configurations. Only 25 cars were made, being the majority still in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
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The Engine
The Alter 2000 was only available with a 2.1 Litre, Direct Injection, 12v, Turbo Diesel engine which delivered 110 PS. This is engine that was also featured in the Peugeot 406Peugeot 406
The Peugeot 406 was a large family car made by the French automaker Peugeot from 1995 to 2004. Available in saloon, estate and coupé bodystyles with a choice of petrol or turbodiesel engines, the 406 replaced the Peugeot 405 in Peugeot's lineup, and was itself replaced by the Peugeot 407...
, Peugeot 605
Peugeot 605
The Peugeot 605 is an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot between 1989 and 1999, with a facelift in 1995.-History:The 605 was a saloon/sedan built on the same platform as the Citroën XM, and was successor to the unsuccessful Peugeot 604 which went out of production 4 years...
and in the Citröen XM
Citroën XM
The Citroën XM is an executive car that was produced by the French automaker Citroën between 1989 and 2000. Citroën sold 333,775 XMs during the model's 11 years of production...
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Equipment
As optional equipment the Alter 2000 had available air conditioningAir conditioning
An air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
, leather seats, GPS Navigation, etc.