Indonesia's Car Sales See Month-on-Month Growth but Year-on-Year Decline in August 2024

2024/09/11
Production & Sales
-
Indonesia
Malaysia
In August 2024, Indonesia's car sales showed a month-on-month increase, with wholesale sales reaching 76,304 units, up 2.8%, and retail sales at 76,808 units, up 1.6%. However, year-on-year, the wholesale sales for January-August 2024 decreased by 17.1%, and retail sales dropped by 12.1%. Toyota, Daihatsu, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors, and Suzuki are the top five best-selling brands.
Click original text link for more information
GAIKINDO
Hot News
BYD Song Pro DM-i Feichi Edition Launched from RMB 99,900 with 1,735km Combined Range
BYD has launched the Song Pro DM-i Feichi Edition, offering four variants with 220km and 301km pure-electric ranges at limited-time prices from RMB 99,900 to RMB 129,900. The model achieves up to 301km CLTC EV range and 1,735km combined range. It features the "3C" technology suite: Yunian-C intelligent damping control for millisecond-level adaptive adjustment; new TSC high-speed tire blowout stability system with millisecond intervention; and DiPilot 100 (God's Eye C) advanced driver assistance, enhancing handling stability and active safety.
BYD All-New Yuan Plus Interior Revealed with Minimalist Design and New RWD Pure-Electric Platform
BYD has revealed the interior of the all-new Yuan Plus, adopting a minimalist design philosophy that abandons the previous generation's controversial personalized elements such as guitar-string door handles. The vehicle is built on a new rear-wheel-drive pure-electric platform with flash-charging technology. Interior upgrades include a larger instrument panel displaying surrounding traffic information, a head-up display, expanded central touchscreen with additional speakers, and a column-mounted shifter freeing up center console space for wireless charging while retaining physical buttons. Exterior dimensions grow to 4,665×1,895×1,675mm with a 2,770mm wheelbase, featuring semi-flush door handles, customizable D-pillar panels, and 18/19-inch wheel options. The rear adopts dual-section high-mount stop lamps and streamlined full-width taillights.
Changan Confirms Malaysia Entry in Q3/Q4 2026 with Nevo, Deepal and Avatr Multi-Brand Strategy
Changan Automobile, one of China's top four automakers, has confirmed its Malaysia market entry for Q3/Q4 2026. The group will deploy a multi-brand showroom strategy: Changan as the mainstream marque, Nevo positioned at the same tier focusing exclusively on BEVs, sportier Deepal one level above, and premium Avatr (formerly Changan Nio) with standalone Lexus-equivalent positioning. All models except Avatr will carry a 'Changan' prefix in Malaysia (e.g., Changan Nevo Q05). The entry-level Lumin EV brand is excluded due to market unsuitability. Product rollouts are expected from late 2026 through 2027.
4
New BMW 7 Series/i7 Global Debut Imminent with iDrive X System and Panoramic Vision Display
The new BMW 7 Series and i7 will make their global debut on April 22, with a public appearance at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24. As a mid-life facelift, exterior updates retain the large dual-kidney grille with new illuminated daytime running lights, while split headlights adopt a vertical layout with starlight effects and optimised front air intakes for enhanced sportiness. The interior represents the core upgrade, featuring the new iDrive X system with a large central touchscreen and BMW's signature Panoramic Vision display for immersive interaction, likely supplemented by a new front passenger entertainment screen. Powertrain enhancements are expected alongside the official announcement.
5
2026 Zeekr 009 Opens Pre-Sale at Beijing Auto Show with New Seven-Seat Home Variant and 900V Architecture
Zeekr has announced the 2026 Zeekr 009 full-size MPV will open pre-sales at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, with Q2 market launch planned. The facelift upgrades to a full-stack 900V high-voltage architecture and Thor-U intelligent driving chip, while introducing a new seven-seat Home variant targeting multi-child families and group travel. The seven-seater features multi-angle power adjustment, ventilation and heating for all seats, dual zero-gravity second-row seats with 22-point massage, rotating captain's chairs, a 17-inch OLED ceiling screen and Zeekr 9X-equivalent Naim audio. Exterior retains the vertical chrome grille and "Light Trace" DRL design, with dimensions unchanged at 5,217/2,024/1,812(1,818)mm and a 3,205mm wheelbase.
6
AITO M6 Mid-Size SUV to Launch on April 22 with Pre-Sale Prices from 269,800 to 309,800 Yuan
The AITO M6 mid-size SUV will officially launch on April 22, with pre-sale prices announced at 269,800-309,800 yuan across four variants including EREV and BEV configurations. Positioned as a five-seat mid-to-large SUV, the M6 continues the family design language with crystal matrix headlights featuring galaxy lighting effects. The BEV variant adopts a mesh grille with a 202L front trunk, while the EREV version features a lattice grille. The model is equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 4 advanced intelligent driving system and the latest 896-line dual-beam imaging-grade LiDAR, significantly enhancing autonomous driving capabilities.
Copyright © RUNTO TECH LIMITED. All rights reserved.