Most of New Models in 2009 are MPV

By Ali Budiman

Regarding with the fact that Indonesia auto market is characteristically dominated by MPV models, whereas Thailand is by double cabin (Pick Up/SUV) and Malaysia by sedan, most of the new models in 2009 are Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV).

Suzuki APV Luxury - New MPV

PT. Astra Daihatsu Motors, distributors of Daihatsu cars in Indonesia, for example has just introduced Daihatsu Luxio, a low MPV model with price range are from Rp. 136,000,000.- to Rp. 165,000,000.-. Meanwhile, PT. Indomobil Suzuki International, distributors of Suzuki cars, is boating Suzuki APV Luxury, a most luxurious variants of APV.

Distributors of Honda cars in Indonesia, PT. Honda Prospect Motor, whose MPV has long been absent from domestic auto market, is now preparing Honda Freed, a new model that automotive reviewers see as the successor of Honda Stream. Honda Freed already introduced to the media in March 2009 and plan to launch by June 2009. Honda Freed use 1.5-litre engine, electric door, same platform with Honda Jazz, and price estimate about Rp. 240 million.

PT. Proton Edar Indonesia, distributors of Proton, cars maker from Malaysia, is now planning to introduce Proton Exora to Indonesia auto market. Exora has just launch in Malaysia domestic market by April 2009, and plan to launch in Indonesia by June 2009. With full completed feature and affordable price, Proton Exora hope can take a few market shares in MPV segment.

In Malaysia domestic market, Exora available in 2 variants, both of automatic transmission with selling price MYR 70,000.- and MYR 76,000.-. (Rp. 210,000,000 and Rp. 230,000,000).

Last but not the least, Volkswagen, Germany cars maker, through PT. Garuda Mataram Motors, distributors in Indonesia, plan to launch new MPV, Volkswagen Touran with 1.4litre engine equipped twin turbo. Its make MPV segment have more players. Surely the most beneficial party in these launching plans is the Indonesian public.  As there are more options thus able to compare the most specifications, features and the most suitable price.

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