IT Inspirations

Bangkok, KompasOtomotif - Cars on display at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) a reference unofficial new models that will be marketed in Indonesia. Understandably, as the largest automobile production base in ASEAN, Thailand is still a mecca. At BIMS which still continues today (26 April-6 April 2012), from a total of 650 vehicles on display, 11 of the new models antaranyaadalah be marketed in Indonesia. Honda Honda, for example, displaying two new models, the Brio and the all-new Civic and will be launched in the second half of this year. Import prime Brio been submitted PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) and conducted in the last quarter of this year followed by the local assembly from 2013. Civic fresh new look with a design that completely changed from the previous model. The design is now more slanted headlights, while the combination lamp is designed with a trapezoidal shape, no longer round. Its dimensions also look wider and is offered with two engine options, petrol i-VTEC engine, the 1.8-liter-powered 140 PS and 2.0-liter 154 PS. Toyota Toyota has confirmed that it will launch the Camry facelift, including a hybrid variant choice in Indonesia, next week (April 2012). Camry hybrid Prius will accompany the market launch of new environmentally friendly kedaraan in Indonesia. Toyota hopes that, by targeting the upper segment, the technology of "green" can be more readily accepted in the market. Largest car manufacturer in Japan and Thailand also sell Toyota 86 with a tag of 2.49 to 2.74 million baht (U.S. $ 738.1-U.S. $ 812.2 million). This latest Kupe sports sedan will be the first Toyota debut in the sports car market in Indonesia and is planned to be launched in the second quarter of this year. Suzuki and Mitsubishi mendebut their two new compact cars, the Swift and Mirage. Both cars are the result of the "Eco Car" launched by the Government of Thailand. PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) has confirmed that it will bring the Mirage this year. While Suzuki still thinking about it. "We only sell (import) Swift of Thailand, but the 1.5-liter engine instead of the 1.2-liter," said Davy Tuilan, Marketing Director of PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales, when contacted KompasOtomotif, Friday (30/03/2012). American In addition to the dominance of Japan, two brands of the United States, the Chevrolet and Ford, not to mention introducing new models and be marketed in Indonesia this year. PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) to make sure the launch of two new models, the All-New Ranger All-New Focus and Fiesta plus 1.5 liters. "For All-New Focus after the production in Thailand, August (2012). While Fiesta (1.5 liters), we indeed interested, but not yet certain," said Good Susanto, Managing Director of FMI. Chevrolet mendebut two new models, the all-new Trail Blazer in the medium SUV segment. Plus Sonic to fill the small sedan segment (segment B), including the hatchback model. Interesting, Sonic is positioned as a replacement for the Aveo, besides the model hatchback, sedan will also be launched in Indonesia in the second half of this year. The more crowded and lots of choices dah!