PT Geely Motor Indonesia plan to launch Geely Sedan MK-2 on Dec 16, 2009

By Ali Budiman

The China automaker Geely International Corp. through sole distributor in Indonesia that PT Geely Motor Indonesia plan to launch Geely Sedan MK-2 on Dec 16, 2009. The Geely Sedan that import by China with CKD form (Completely Knock Down) and then assembly at PT. Gaya Motor (Astra subsidiaries) in Sunter Jakarta, will sell by the priced about Rp. 100 million ($ 10K).

Geely Sedan MK

PT Geely Motor Indonesia claimed that it has a data requests and orders from customer in Indonesia. Through a network of dealers who have had, Geely plans to open a sales network in Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Sumatra, Bali and Kalimantan. But for the early stages, Geely sedan MK-2 is only going to market in Java and Bali. Read more…

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All-New Nissan Teana 250 XV present in Indonesia auto market

By Ali Budiman

All New Nissan Teana 250 VX

The exhibition of Indonesia International Motor Show is always used as a place to launch new products by Indonesia cars maker. PT. Nissan Motor Indonesia officially launched the All New Nissan Teana 250 VX by today, July 24, 2009. After previously introduced to the Indonesian Journalist on 16 July 2009, the replacement of Nissan Teana 230J present to Indonesia automotive market. Read more…

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Chevrolet Cruze release to Indonesia auto market in October 2009

By Ali Budiman

Chevrolet Cruze | a compact sedan from GM

PT. General Motors Auto World Indonesia (GMAWI), sole distributor Chevrolet brand, expecting may to release Chevrolet Cruze to Indonesia auto market soon. As per information from GMAWI, Cruze plan to release after “Hari Raya Lebaran”, its mean on September or October 2009. Read more…

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Lounge on the Wheel, Toyota New Camry released to auto market

By Ali Budiman

Toyota New Camry 3.5Q Minor Change

A Lounge on the Wheel, Toyota New Camry released by today, July 15, 2009 at Bali Room, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski. It’s a minor change and present more luxurious with some design change. The “X” shadow in front design gives the impression firm and authoritative. Design of Headlamp, Radiator grille, Front Fog lamp, and rear combination lamp keep luxury class and the impression advance.

Even in interior, the design is more luxurious. A passenger may to set up Air Conditioning and audio entertainment from the passenger seat since the car equipped with New Audio Connector (Aux-in) and Bluetooth (2.4V and 3.5Q type). On the highest variant (3.5Q) the car has a unique featured that Sunroof with Roof Illumination, Rear Seat Relaxation System and reclining rear seat. These features make Toyota New Camry passenger’s comfort and the feel of a luxurious lounge. The design of wooden panel, sophisticated LED illumination, and luxury speedometer completing “A Lounge on The Wheel”. Read more…

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Cheap and Affordable sedans below Rp. 200 million

By Ali Budiman

New Proton Saga - Affordable Sedan

After global financial and economic hits and impacted to Indonesia auto market, and the declining value the Indonesian Rupiah against the US Dollars and Japanese Yen, has forced car manufacturers to increase their prices. In this time, hard to get find a sedan car with price below 200 million rupiah.

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Category and Description of Sedan

By Ali Budiman

Mercedes Benz SL350 - Coupe Sedan

Different with other country, Malaysia for instance, sedan segment doesn’t dominate in Indonesia auto market. Total car sales in sedan segment not more than 6% (34.300 units) from total industry volume in 2008.

Herewith Category and Description of Sedan Segment:

Mini/Low Sedan Segment:

- Sales Volume of Low Sedan segment in 2008 is 16,000 units.

- Main player are Toyota Vios, Honda City, Suzuki Baleno.

- Most of player in this segment use 1.5 liter engine.

Small Sedan Segment:

- Sales Volume of Small Sedan segment in 2008 is 6,600 units.

- Main player are Toyota Altis, Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Lancer.

- Most of player in this segment use 1.8 and 2.0 liter engine.

Medium Sedan Segment:

- Sales Volume of Medium Sedan segment in 2008 is 5,300 units.

- Main player are Toyota Camry 2.4, Honda Accord 2.4, Nissan Teana.

- Most of player in this segment use 2.4 liter engine.

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Category and Description of Sedan – Part 2

By Ali Budiman

Mercedes Benz CL-500 - Premium Sedan

Refer to Indonesia auto market, that Sedan segment is only contributing 6% to total industry volume. And the highest volume in sedan segment is lowest/mini and small sedan such as: Toyota Vios, Honda City, Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Corolla Altis, and Honda Civic.

Herewith Category and Description of Sedan Segment:

High Sedan Segment:

- Sales Volume of High Sedan segment in 2008 is 700 units.

- Main player are Toyota Camry 3.5, Honda Accord 3.5, BMW Series5.

- Most of player in this segment use 3.5 liter engine.

Luxury Sedan Segment:

- Sales Volume of Luxury Sedan segment in 2008 is 300 units.

- Main player are Mercedes Benz E Class.

Premium Sedan Segment:

- Sales Volume of Premium Sedan segment in 2008 is 700 units.

- Main player are Mercedes S Class, Lexus, BMW Series7.

- Most of player in this segment use 3.0 liter engine and above.

Coupe/Sport Sedan Segment:

Taxi Sedan Segment:

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Hyundai Avega, sold 2,706 units in 2008

By Ali Budiman

Hyundai Avega Exhibition

The increasing of cars sales in year 2008 has also enjoyable by PT. Hyundai Mobil Indonesia, sole agent brand Hyundai (passenger) in Indonesia, has been success to sales 2,706 units Hyundai Avega in year 2008. This means that 9% growth compare to the sales of Hyundai Avega in year 2007 reached 2,091 units.

Since launch to Indonesia auto market by June 8, 2007, Hyundai Avega has high sales volume. In year 2007, this “liftback sedan” sold 2,091 units. With competitive and affordable price, Hyundai Avega offers many advantageous. In this time, Hyundai Avega sale with price bracket from Rp. 118 Mills up to Rp. 147 mills equipped with 1.5 liter engine Multi Point Injection, powerful and efficient, low fuel consumption. Equipped with comfort independent suspension, power steering, AC with heater and safety items like to ensure driver & passenger safe, like front crumple zone, side impact beam, safety bumper, etc.

Further more, Hyundai Avega looks sporty and elegance with new grille, headlamp with black reflector, sporty rear spoiler that makes more aerodynamic.

Despite Hyundai Avega looks like a sedan, but actually this car is into mini MPV 4X2 segment, or called as Low City Car segment. In Indonesia tax regulation about luxury tax, “Pajak Penjualan Barang Mewah (PPn BM)”, Hyundai Avega will charges only 10%, not 30% like another sedan.

Actually, Hyundai Avega is only having 2 boxes. Engine compartment and passenger compartment. General sedan, meanwhile, having 3 boxes, engine compartment, passenger compartment, and trunk compartment. Despite Hyundai Avega is having trunk compartment, but it’s unite with passenger compartment, it’s not separate since trunk opening use liftback model. Its looks like MPV, Multi Purpose Vehicle.

Accordingly vehicle segmentation by tax regulation, due to this, Hyundai Avega have competitive and affordable price. It’s a perfect collaboration between product planning and proper marketing strategy by PT. Hyundai Mobil Indonesia.

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