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Daihatsu Sirion targeted 1000 units

December 14th, 2009

Daihatsu Sirion targeted 1000 units sold in 2010

By Ali Budiman

Sole Distributor of Daihatsu cars in Indonesia, PT. Astra Daihatsu Motor increases the target of Sirion to 1,000 unit’s sales in year 2010. Until the end of November, retail sales of Sirion reached 635 units, while the target until the end of December 2009 is 700 units. This means that sales targets Daihatsu Sirion in the next year rose by about 40%.

Daihatsu Sirion | Sporty Hatchback

Daihatsu Sirion | Sporty Hatchback

In class of Medium City Car, Sirion have to fight with market leaders such as the Toyota New Yaris, Honda All New Jazz, Suzuki Swift, and the Nissan Livina XR. In addition, competition in hatchback market is getting tighter and higher in the presence of Hyundai i20, New Chevrolet Aveo, and the Mazda2 has just launched in last November.

Sirion is produced in a Daihatsu factory in Malaysia (Perodua) is aimed at young people and young women Read more…

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2010-New Ford Fiesta launch kick off

December 12th, 2009

FMI has started countdown to launch 2010-New Ford Fiesta

By Ali Budiman

Sole distributor of Ford cars in Indonesia, PT. FMI (PT. Ford Motor Indonesia) conducted the event of “Fiesta Media Kick Off” by Friday (Dec 11, ’09) at FX Senayan Jakarta. In this event FMI state they plan to release 2010-New Ford Fiesta on beginning July 2010. With the present of new car, Ford hope to gained sales volume and market share in national auto market.

Fiesta Media Kick Off

Fiesta Media Kick Off

Ford Fiesta that marketed to Indonesia auto market has produced at Auto Alliance Thailand factory that also produced Mazda2. Read more…

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Mazda2 Indonesia Specification

December 8th, 2009

It’s Detail Specification of Mazda2 for Indonesia market

By Ali Budiman

Mazda2 hatchback is just release to national auto market. Through the Zoom-Zoom spirit, Mazda2 daring to dare market leader of medium city car segment such as: Toyota New Yaris, Honda All New Jazz, Suzuki Swift and Hyundai i20. The Trendsetter of City Car, Mazda2 tagline, this new car available in two variant with two option transmission. So far, the retail price has offered by PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia is more competitive than others since Mazda2 priced at Rp. 175 million to Rp. 200 million.

Mazda2 Interior Specification

Mazda2 Interior Specification

Herewith the detail specification of Mazda2 Hatchback for Indonesia market: Read more…

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Mazda2 priced from 175 to 200 million

November 26th, 2009

Mazda2 priced from Rp. 175 to 200 million (On the Road Jakarta)

By Ali Budiman

Finally, Mazda2 present to Indonesia auto market. Placed at Four Season Hotel Jakarta, PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia officially launches this hatchback yesterday (25/11/09). With “Zoom-Zoom” spirit Mazda2 ready to challenge market leader in hatchback segment such as Toyota New Yaris, Honda All New Jazz, Suzuki Swift or the Korean City Car Hyundai i20.

Mazda2 the Trendsetter Hatchback

Mazda2 the Trendsetter Hatchback

Equipped by 1.5-liter engine has able to produce maximum power up to 103 HP / 6,000 rpm, Mazda2 looks more powerful and sporty. Mazda2 is available in 4 variant of Standard (S-Type) and Sporty (R-Type) with manual and automatic transmission type. With competitive price that offered from Rp. 175 million to Rp. 200 million, this hatchback being alternative choice for Indonesia market.

Herewith the retail price of Mazda2 for Jakarta area (On the Road condition): Read more…

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Mazda2 ready to launch on 25th November

November 12th, 2009

By “Zoom-Zoom” spirit Mazda2 ready to launch on 25th November

By Ali Budiman

Mazda2 | Sporty and Modern Hatchback

Mazda2 | Sporty and Modern Hatchback

By “Zoom-Zoom” spirit Mazda2 ready to launch on 25th November 2009 and will further enliven the national auto market, especially in Medium City Car segment. Mazda2 is newest city car from Japanese manufacturer that importer by PT. Mazda Motor Indonesia from Thailand factory.

Medium City Car segment that playing only by Toyota New Yaris, All New Honda Jazz, Suzuki Swift, Nissan Livina XR and Hyundai i20 will more attractive and competitive because of Mazda2 present since this new car will offer alternative choice to consumer. And will more crowd if the similar model of Mazda2 that Ford Fiesta will launch by next year. Read more…

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Ford Motor Indonesia plan to bring the Ford Fiesta

September 17th, 2009

PT. Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) plan to bring the Ford Fiesta

By Ali Budiman

Ford Fiesta

Ford Fiesta

PT. Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) plan to bring the Ford Fiesta on 1st quarter of year 2010. Although the launch events only a few days, PT. Ford Motor Indonesia as a sole distributor of Ford cars in Indonesia is still trying to close launch date information to journalist.

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Specification of New Suzuki Karimun Estillo

September 12th, 2009

Specification of New Suzuki Karimun Estillo compare to current model

By Ali Budiman

Brochure of New Suzuki Karimun Estillo

Brochure of New Suzuki Karimun Estillo

By the launch of the New Suzuki Karimun Estillo in mid October 2009, PT. Sales Indomobil Suzuki is currently seriously preparing everything. New Suzuki karimun Estillo is expected to maintain Suzuki dominance in the Low City Car segment is equipped with new engines and a longer dimension of the current model.

Here are his specification of New Suzuki Karimun Estillo : Read more…

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New Suzuki Karimun Estillo Coming Soon

September 10th, 2009

New Suzuki Karimun Estillo Coming Soon in October 2009

By Ali Budiman

New Suzuki Karimun Estillo | Best Selling City Car

New Suzuki Karimun Estillo | Best Selling City Car

PT. Suzuki Indomobil Sales, sole distributor of Suzuki cars in Indonesia, prepare New Suzuki Karimun Estillo launch. The facelift model plans to release in mid of October 2009 and will be replace current model that launched in May 2007. In Low City Car Segment, Suzuki Karimun Estillo head to head with Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10, Proton Savvy and Chery QQ. And until August 2009, Karimun Estillo is best selling city car in Indonesia and still leads the market with 41% market share. Read more…

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Toyota Yaris beat Honda Jazz in July ’09 sales

August 7th, 2009

Toyota Yaris beat Honda Jazz, sold 1,033 units in July ‘09

By Ali Budiman

Toyota Yaris | Medium City Car

Toyota Yaris | Medium City Car

Toyota Yaris beat Honda Jazz, sold 1,033 units and reached 43.5% in July ’09. Toyota Yaris sales in July are the highest in this year and 44% higher than June sales which only reached 716 units. This means the first time Toyota Yaris sold more than a thousand units cars. The total sales of Toyota Yaris in this year, from January to July amounted to 3,336 units and make his position to remain on the 2nd position in Medium City Car Segment with 21.6% market share. Read more…

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Hyundai i20, the 1st City Car Diesel Engine

July 24th, 2009

Hyundai i20, the first City Car using CRDi | Diesel Engine

By Ali Budiman

Hyundai i20 CRDi | Diesel Engine

Hyundai i20 CRDi | Diesel Engine

Bravo for Hyundai! PT. Hyundai Mobil Indonesia have made a significant breakthrough in efforts to achieve market share in the segment of medium city car. Have attended the first city car that uses diesel engine, with the high technology CRDi, Common Rail Direct Injection. This is an interesting alternative to the Indonesian people who have previously only option city car with gasoline engines.

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