Jakarta, huutoanland Indonesia
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Suzuki
released the first exports of the Fronx compact SUV and Satria underbone motorbike from Indonesia on Tuesday (18/11).The initial shipment of these two products is targeted to reach a cumulative figure of 180 thousand units by 2027.
President Director of Suzuki Indomobil Motor and Suzuki Indomobil Sales, Minoru Amano, stated that this first export was a concrete form of Indonesia’s readiness to compete in the international market.
“We produce vehicles with global standards and are able to adapt to the regulations of the destination country. This step forward confirms Indonesia’s role as one of Suzuki’s strategic production bases in Southeast Asia,” said Amano at the Cikarang Suzuki factory, West Java, Tuesday (18/11).
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The export figure until 2027 is divided into 150 thousand units for Satria and 30 thousand units for Fronx.Suzuki projects that the revenue from its two products will be able to provide a positive injection into the country’s foreign exchange.
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Then the quantity projection also places each product as a strategic model.
According to internal calculations, Fronx is predicted to contribute around 30 percent to Suzuki car exports until 2027.
Meanwhile, Satria is allegedly capable of achieving a contribution of approximately 60 percent of all Suzuki motorbike exports in the same duration.
In the initial stage, the Southeast Asia region will be the main export destination for Fronx and Satria.The Fronx was chosen to answer the currently growing global SUV trend, while the Satria can fulfill the public’s desire in a number of countries for high-performance motorbikes.
“Every unit we send to foreign markets is a representation of industrial competence and trust in the quality of the Indonesian workforce,” he said.
“This export not only expands Suzuki’s global business footprint, but also provides multiplication of economic benefits for the local supplier ecosystem, human resources, and the national economy. We will continue to strengthen and secure Indonesia’s central position on the world automotive stage,” he said again.
On the same occasion, Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza stated that this strategic commitment received full support from the government.
For Faisol, by strengthening exports, Suzuki has demonstrated more reliable capabilities and competitiveness amidst competition from domestic brands and automotive businesses.
“This is a real reflection of the strength of national industry and commitment to grow together. This is historic momentum,” said Faisol.
(ryh/fea)
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