GM prepare to launch New Chevrolet Spark and Chevy Cruze
PT. GM Autoworld Indonesia prepare to launch New Chevrolet Spark and Cruze
By Ali Budiman
New Chevrolet Spark 2009
Facing the year 2010, PT General Motors Autoworld Indonesia (GMAI) seriously prepare to compete in Indonesia auto market. PT. GMAI, sole distributor of Chevrolet car in Indonesia was ready to launch two new models; Chevrolet Spark, the city car and Chevrolet Cruze, the small sedan.
Chevrolet Spark which was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 2009 will fill the void in Low City Car segment that was almost 2 years was abandoned by Chevrolet. This car has two models of engine capacity 1.0 liter and 1.2 liter. Chevrolet Spark will face tough competition in the Low City Car Segment and dealing with Suzuki Karimun Estillo, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10, the Proton Savvy and the Chery QQ. Chevrolet Spark will be launched no later than the first quarter of year 2010.
Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Cruze has been prepared to be introduced to the Indonesian automotive market on the month of October 2009. Chevrolet Cruze is to enter a tight market for this segment was entrenched All New Honda Civic and New Toyota Corolla Altis. But PT. GMAI sure they could steal the attention of consumers with their products.
Chevrolet Cruze available in three engine models, 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter petrol engine, and 2.0 liter Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel Engine.
Mr. Mukiat Sutikno, Managing Director of PT. GMAI said that the market’s of small sedan is niche, but they will take Chevy Cruze to Indonesia as a brand builder and proven commitment to GM in presenting the best products.
Based on GAIKINDO (Indonesian Automotive Association), PT. GM Autoworld Indonesia books 1,672 units’ sales until August 2009. And 67% of total sales contributes by Chevrolet Captiva, a SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) that sold 1,093 units sales.
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