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
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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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
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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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
Herewith the detail specification of Mazda2 Hatchback for Indonesia market: Read more…
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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
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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By “Zoom-Zoom” spirit Mazda2 ready to launch on 25th November
By Ali Budiman

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

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 compare to current model
By Ali Budiman

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 in October 2009
By Ali Budiman

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, sold 1,033 units in July ‘09
By Ali Budiman

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 first City Car using CRDi | Diesel Engine
By Ali Budiman

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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