Daihatsu A-Concept Shows Its Face in Indonesia

Japanese small car manufacturer Daihatsu has just taken the wraps off its latest goodies at the Indonesia International Motor Show. The line-up includes the A-Concept, several show models based on commercially available vehicles,as well as a range of technologies the automaker has developed.

The highlight in the company’s booth is represented by the A-Concept, which is likely to preview a production model that could enter the Indonesian market soon.

“In thoroughly studying the needs within the country, ADM took the initiative in planning and designing this model with the aim of establishing it as a close partner for the user by offering excellent design, large interior and trunk space, and fuel efficiency encapsulated in a compact body; all of which introduces a new stage for Indonesian lifestyles,” the company says.

In addition to the concept car, Daihatsu also announced and released the fully redesigned SIRION. According to its manufacturer, the model adopts a unique interior and exterior design for a higher level of fuel efficiency and safety performance. The price ranges from 139.9-150.9 million rupiah (approximately 1,315,000-1,418,000 yen, including tax).

The car is manufactured by Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua), Daihatsu's production base in Malaysia, exported to Indonesia and sold through PT Astra International Tbk.

The products on display go under the theme "Driving Heart to Green Living” theme at the aforementioned event. “The intent is to supply automobiles grounded in the lifestyles of Indonesia's people by applying its small car technologies that achieve high fuel efficiency, resource conservation and affordable prices,” Daihatsu explains in a statement for the press.