JAKARTA,NAGA MOTOR - After pending for some time, finally PT Hyundai Mobil Indonesia (HMI) to accept the certainty of a vehicle assembly production base multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) from Hyundai luxury, namely H-1. To make it happen, investments worth USD 40 billion stuffed in ATPM's assembly plant Hyundai in Pondok Ungu, Bekasi, West Java.
Funds are used to complete the assembly process infrastructure. "This month, several local Jigs machines already sent to the factory. So have no certainty of the principal after a delay of about four months. Later, the previous production line for the Trajet is used to assemble the H-1 starting this December, "said President Director of HMI D Jongkie Sugiarto in Jakarta, Monday (7 / 9).
With the slogan "one country one product" that brought the brand from South Korea, Indonesia confirmed a production base H-1 in the form of loose or completely knocked-down (CKD). In fact, HMI was planning to export 100-150 units to Thailand in February or March 2010.
In addition, manufacturers are also ready to launch a variant of new H-1, such as diesel engines and carrying a luxury version of personal image vehicle (PIC) in January 2010. After Thailand, HMI will also be extended to several countries in the ASEAN region, such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and Philippines.
Combined data refers Motor Vehicle Industry of Indonesia (Gaikindo), during the first seven months of 2009, sales of H-1 intact imported (CBU) from South Korea recorded at 153 units. Total, there are three variants of H-1 is off to the domestic market, namely the type of GLS, Elegant, and XG Classic.
Now, the question is, whether by producing H-1 in the country, then the selling price could be reduced?
"That is still counted as influential on the aspects of investment, production, and of course the exchange rate during the production process. That means not necessarily go down, or if corrected, still have not seen the numbers, "added Erwin Djajadiputra, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Aftersales PT HMI.
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