The Indonesian automotive landscape appears to be going through a major overhaul recently. Hyundai will start producing EVs in the country, Tesla is looking to set up shop and a battery production facility, and Honda is in the midst of relocating its plant from India to make EVs as well.
Now, Mitsubishi has announced its commitment to invest 11.2 trillion rupiah (RM3.2 billion) in the country until 2025, CNN Indonesia reports. The country’s industry minister, Agus Gumiwang said the money will be used to increase factory production capacity from 220,000 to 250,000 units, plus the development of at least two hybrid cars, one of which is the Xpander Hybrid.
The second model is a plug-in hybrid model. The existing Outlander PHEV is currently being sold in Indonesia, albeit as a fully-imported unit. Based on the automaker’s Phase II strategy, the next-generation Outlander PHEV will most likely be produced locally for both the domestic and export markets. Other PHEV models set to be produced there include the new Eclipse Cross PHEV.
On the subject of exports, Agus said several Indonesian-made Mitsubishi cars will be exported to nine additional markets, up from 30 countries to 39 countries.
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How on earth did Jokowi attract HYundai,Mitsubishi,Toyota to invest close to 15 Billion Rm ?
What charm has Indonesia that Bolehland lacks?
Is it backward policies,unstable admin,lots of U turns or what?
Thailand is the Detriot of Asia 1.0.
Now Indonesia is the Detriot of Asia 2.0
As we enter a Covidian era,we cant afford such costly slips,as jobs are shrinking fast.
Jobs are shrinking fast..? Betuii ke?? We too busy with RM10K saman and Ekzos bising. and allowing to use this word, and that word..Syukurr je laa
Simple reason; they have cobalt & nickel and we don’t. You think they go there to give jobs to Indonesians? Lmao!
Then to who they will give the jobs to? Expats? The law is quite strict down there concerning this.
So hybrid more important than safety isit, Mitsubishi? If you had taken a fraction of that to better design Xpander with 6 airbags it would have been commendable indeed. As of now, this move stinks of marketing gimmick.
Mitsubishi slowly regain their market sharing. Awesome model, year after year. The memory of Lancer 1997 will remain in our heart.
They should invest some money in making this car have at least 6 airbags as standard…