Jakarta, huutoanland Indonesia
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After appearing at the Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2025, electric cars
Honda
Super-One is currently undergoing a trial process on Indonesian roads.The car test also confirms Honda’s direction of electrification in Indonesia.
Shugo Watanabe, President Director of PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), said that this road test was part of Honda’s plan to launch its new product in Indonesia.
“If we don’t have a plan to launch, we won’t be able to test in Indonesia,” said Watanabe when met in Jakarta, Saturday (15/11).
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The road test of the camouflaged car is part of Honda’s series to ensure the readiness of the vehicle before it can finally be marketed in Indonesia.
“So we have to carry out a final checking (process), such as we carry out (the) adaptation stage of infrastructure and demand profiles to Japan, then we make adjustments to local regulations, whether they are suitable for use in Indonesia (and) with existing conditions,” he explained.
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Meanwhile, HPM’s Director of Sales, Marketing and After Sales Services, Yusak Billy, admitted that he could not confirm the launch date and selling price of the Honda Super-One.
“We can’t answer now because it hasn’t been finalized yet and of course after this is all finished, when or what will be determined,” he said.
“What’s more, we can’t tell you what segment the price will fall into. We can’t talk about that now. We’ll just have to wait,” he explained later.
Even though HPM has not yet released official specifications, prices, launch dates, or the market segments it will target, this effort shows that there are indications that Honda is starting to get serious about electrifying vehicles in Indonesia.
According to Watanabe, government policy is determining the direction of electrification in Indonesia today.HPM is seeking discussions with the government and preparing the next strategy for the Indonesian market.
“Currently, the popularization of accelerated electrification is (still) strongly supported by government policy and we still have clear visibility (regarding the direction of the Indonesian market) for the future,” he said.
Honda itself sees the potential to enter various electrified vehicle segments in Indonesia, including flex fuel vehicles.
“Competition between IC, hybrid and EV vehicles, as well as discussions (regarding) biofuels, are starting to enter the discussion. We cannot focus 100% on EVs, (or) 100% on hybrids, and we also must not ignore the possibility (of use) of biofuels. However, once the Indonesian market suddenly moves in one direction, we have to be ready,” concluded Yusak.
(iqb/mic)
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