Toyota Soon Begin Etios Production In Brazil

Toyota Motor Corporation has just announced the inauguration of Sorocaba factory in Brazil are prepared to produce Etios in order to reap success in the Brazil and reportedly also Indonesia. The launch Etios in Brazil one strong indication as to what the Etios will be launched in Indonesia.


Seeing the kind of machine is used, it makes sense that Toyota would tackle that fills the Honda Brio city car segment with a 1.3 liter engine. Moreover, in Japan, the Yaris also are equipped with 1.3-liter engine. The engine had some differences with one marketed in India. Choice, there are 1.3 liter and 1.5 liter petrol for the second variant sedan and hatchback. This engine capacity is greater than India are which equipped with 1.2-liter petrol.

In terms of design, Etios look for Brazil and India are basically the same. Only, there are differences in details like the shape rear lights are now bigger with a new composition. The presence of chrome garnish on the top of the license plate also adds to the impression of luxury Etios. The interior also looks more luxurious with a color combination of black and white speedometer on the center console (like Vios). However, air-conditioning duct ornament is still the same as the model in India, except in Brazil already has a 2-DIN audio system and is equipped with dual SRS-Airbag.

Rumour that Etios would go to Indonesia has been circulating since last year. In fact, the photo from test model Etios Liva hatchback has been published by fellow Indonesian blogger.

8/25/2012 1 comments

Mitsubishi launched the ASX Euro

Mitsubishi launched the ASX (Outlander Sport in Indonesia) limited edition version in Malaysia. There are 12 changes in the SUV that was named ASX Euro. Compared with the standard version, the new models have a panoramic roof, rear diffuser, larger spoiler and five bars rim models. While in the cabin, audio controls fitted on steering wheel, 8 electric driver se.at adjustment option, auto glass wiper in the rain, light and scratch resistant sensor in the scuff plate. For entertainment there is an additional Bluetooth, iPod connector and an integrated navigation system 2DIN head unit screen.

On engine section, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia retains 2.0-liter engine with 150 PS power. so did the power transfer was adopted 6-speed CVT. ASX Euro is only available 200 units consisting of two colors gray and titanium white pearl. This version is priced at RM 145 452, which means more expensive than the standard version of RM 7000.

8/20/2012 0 comments

MINI Special Edition For Indonesian Market

MINI Indonesia brings in three special edition models for Indonesian market. Three models are taking the name of several districts in the City of London is said to trendy and popular, the MINI Baker Street, MINI Bayswater and MINI Cabrio Highgate. MINI Baker Street has a character of a young soul, fresh, and innovative. While the MINI Bayswater brings sporty style and agile, according to the character of the MINI is already known at this time. While the pleasure of driving an open roof of the MINI Cabrio obtained Highgate which offers an exclusive aura with contemporary English style. This special edition will only have 50 units in Indonesia, and now it is sent to the consumer as many as 14 units.




MINI Baker Street derrived from a unique place in one corner of the city of London with a slightly "underground". Feel of it translated by a MINI with the body color metallic gray rooftop combination of a black roof, and there are V-stripe on the hood that also dikelir black. Dark shades are also given by the rim 16 inch crossbar six-color high-gloss black. Varian also offers a choice of colors Pepper White and Midnight Black. The interior comes with a leather-clad seats and fabric design with light gray rooftop cross check, a diamond shape pieces. Nuance is also applied to the surface of the cockpit and doortrim. Carpets, persenling lever and hand brake comes with a light gray color. While writing "Baker Street" can be found at the emblem on the seat and the floor under a pint.

MINI Bayswater made for a sporty person and an extrovert who likes to hang out in the middle of the city. Bayswater was taken from an elite district in West London which is famous for its downtown bars and restaurants are crowded. Bright body colors, a blend of blue and gray with a black roof. Design stripping on the hood until there touched the windshield. The house also is designed to mirror stripping, blue on the right, and gray on the left. Writing "Bayswater" adorn the indicator side of the body, bawha door, and amblem on the seat. Rokclite anthracite-colored leather upholstery combined with blue stitching and gray, like the feel of eksterior.MINI Bayswater also features pedal steel stainlees and serbakrom interior lines.

MINI Cabrio Highgate comes with new colors, iced chocolate, creating the impression of a soft blue when the sunlight. While hood ornaments were brown and black stripes with blue around the edges. Other body color choices are black and white silver midnight. Color 17-inch aluminum rim design decorate eksetrior double cross. Design your fingers on the rim is inspired from the British flag. Writing "Highgate" indicator on the side, under the door, and the emblem on the seat. Dark brown color upholstery with blue stitching and a very interesting contrast.

MINI Cooper Special Edition prices consist of MINI Cooper Baker Street IDR 489 million, MINI Copper S Bayswater IDR 599 million, MINI Cooper S Cabrio Highgate IDR 649 million.

8/17/2012 0 comments

The All New Chevy Aveo

General Motor Indonesia (GMI) re-launched its flagship in the sub-compact segment with new models, namely the All-New-Chevrolet Aveo (Sonic).



With the dimension of long 4039 mm, width 1735 mm, height 1517 mm and 2525 mm wheelbase, all-new Aveo is now using the 1.4-liter engine, with two transmission options, the 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic.

All-New Aveo engine uses the latest generation drive 1.4 L DOHC Double CVC which produces maximum power of 100 PS Of torque @ 6,000 rpm and 130 rpm Nm@4.000, which was transferred by the transmission (manual and automatic) to the front wheels.

Standard features of the All-New Aveo, for LS and LT (M / T), is a 15-inch aluminum rims and tires 195/65, while the LT (A / T) 16 inch with tires 205/55. All variants equipped with power sockets for a variety of electronic equipment, and the 2-DIN CD/MP3 sound system with four speakers.

Most All-New Chevrolet Aveo can be ordered in this month through dealers throughout Indonesia. Available colors are Black Sapphire, Royal Gray, Blue Cceanic, Switchblade Silver, and Summit White.

GMI market the three variants of the All-New Aveo hatchback which consists of all 1.4 LS MT (manual transmission) cost Rp IDR 168.8 million, 1.4 MT LT manual IDR 178.8 million, and AT LT 1.4 LT automatic transmission IDR 198.8 million.

8/17/2012 0 comments

Chevrolet Trailblazer on prep

Latest Chevrolet SUV, the Trailblazer for Indonesia most likely only be marketed after the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS 2012) September.

Although as a replacement for the Blazer, Trailblazer total new, better machines, designs and concepts. For example, if Chevrolet had only uses a gasoline engine, now Trailblazer Duramax diesel engines rely on that is also used on the Colorado pickup.

As in Thailand, in Indonesia Chevy Trailblazer, will be dealing directly with the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner. Other indirect competitors are the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 crossover and the Nissan XTrail.

In Thailand, where the SUV was assembled, marketed in two engine options, namely the 2.5 liter and 2.8 liter, equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT). Prices range from 1.059.00-1.489.000 bath or IDR 314 million - 441.5 million.

For Indonesia, the possibility is Trailblazer 2.5 liter diesel. Since the tax for 2.5 liter diesel engine in Indonesia is lower than in the above 2.5 liter. The price will also be the same as the Toyota Fortuner or diesel-engined Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Toyota Fortuner is currently selling diesel from IDR 377 -411.9 million. While the Pajero Sport 4x2 IDR 386 million (manual) and automatic IDR 403 million. As both competitors and machines that use the same base with his truck models (with Fortuner Hilux, Pajero with Strada Triton), Trailblazer uses the chassis and some parts of the same design with Colorado. For example, the front face and the cockpit.

Other features included on this SUV is HSA (Hill Start Assist) to make it easier or more secure when the "take-off" on a hill or slope. When stopped on a hill, HSA is automatically engaged to prevent the vehicle back.

Others are the HDC (Hill Descent Control) to ensure the vehicle slid down easily and securely (to enable). The system ensures the engine and brakes work together produce optimum control and manunver while sliding in the derivative. No less interesting, using the four-wheel disc brakes.

7/21/2012 0 comments