Carmall.com - The biggest automotive exhibition in Indonesia "the 20^th Indonesia International Motor Show" (IIMS) 2012 has been started on Thursday (20/9). Well, if you are willing to go to this annual grand event, it's better to take a look at the review done by Carmall.com related to what interesting stuff you can't miss in the Hall A - Jiexpo - Kemayoran.

There are seven Sole Brand Agent (APM) of passenger vehicles enlivening the Hall A area, Mitsubishi, Ford, Kia, Mazda, Daihatsu, Subaru and Hyundai. Then what are their flagship products they are presenting. Here's the review..


Mitsubishi

There are 13 passenger vehicles presented by PT Krama yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) in the exhibition of IIMS 2012, with the booth theme "Innovation of Passion and Fashion Mitsubishi Lifestyle" which means a vehicle with the newest technological development from Mitsubishi.

The most appealing variant is no doubt Mitsubishi Mirage having the genre Low Compact Hatchback design. (To go further about Mitsubishi Mirage, go to Mirage, Mitsubishi's City Car Flagship.



Ford

In the IIMS 2012 event, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) introduces their two flagship duo, All New Ford Focus Sedan and Hatchback Version. There are four variant model you can order in the IIMS 2012 event, 5-door Focus Trend, 1,6-L (Rp 324,9 Million), 4-door Focus Trend 1,6-L (Rp 338,5 Million), 5-door Titanium 2,0-L (Rp 349 Million) and 4-door Sport 2,0-L (Rp 369 Million).

Those four variant of All New Ford Focus are equipped with the PowerShift AT six-speed transmission. If you want to find out more about the excellence on All New Ford Focus features you can go right to Getting to know the sophisticated All-New Ford Focus.

Besides that, enough with the test drive All New Ford Focus, you can also have an opportunity to win an All New Ford Focus prize. For further information about the details, can browse to Best Participant Could Bring Home 1 Unit of All New Ford Focus.


KIA

With the booth theme "I like KIA, I like Eco2 (Ecological & Economical)", this South Korea's car manufacturer introduces two new variant, All New Sportage and Kia Rio sedan version.

"We haven't release this two variant yet, but the consumer who are interested can go on an outstanding order in this IIMS event. The advantages, you are sure can get it earlier at the official release about in about 3-4 months from now," said Hartanto Sukmono, Marketing Director PT Kia Mobil Indonesia (KMI).

Hartanto added that KMI is trying to put the price of KIA Surento with the petrol engine 2,4-liter to be less than the Rp 400 million price range. Meanwhile for the Kia Rio sedan version to be less than Rp 200 million price range. So, interested?


Mazda

In IIMS 2012, Mazda Introduces All-New Mazda Biante, mid-size 8-seater MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle). The Indonesian public is pretty lucky to be the first country outside Japan to have the arrival of Biante.

With the body construction using high tensile steel, make Biante to be called having a tough and aerodynamic body construction. Newest MPV from Mazda which is supported by MZR 2,0 engine DISI 2,0-L automatic 5-speed transmission with the maximum power 148-hp/6.200 rpm and max torque 190 Nm/4.500. If you are interested to order it at IIMS 2012, spare a budget for Rp 380 million (On the Road Jakarta).

And also during the IIMS 2012 exhibition, Mazda Indonesia give interesting prizes on the Mazda2 lineups purchase in this event. Starting from Vespa LX125 prize for the purchase of Mazda2 hatchback version and sedan, then the Paris holiday for the buyer of Mazda CX9.


Daihatsu

Responding to the regulation of LCGC (Low Cost Green Car) that hasn't been approved yet by the RI government, Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) as the APM of Daihatsu in Indonesia presents Daihatsu Ayla, Low Compact Hatchback. Though it is not yet officially released and waiting for the LCGC decision from the government of RI, the enthusiast of Ayla can do a booking fee of Rp 1 million in the IIMS 2012 exhibition.

Daihatsu Ayla holds 3-cylinder engine 1KR-DE type with the capacity of 1.000cc with the maximum power 64,01hp at 6.000 rpm engine rotation and maximum torque 85Nm at the 3.600 rpm. To find out more, check out The Story Behind the Making of the Agya and Ayla. So how was it? Interested in buying your new four wheeled vehicle?


Subaru

Do you want to own Toyota's 86 true rival from Subaru? Yes, in this IIMS 2012 exhibition, TC Subaru as the official distributor for Subaru in Indonesia introduces BRZ, unique sport vehicle with the rear wheel drive system and horizontal-opposed boxer engine.

And don't be confused in looking the relation between BRZ and Toyota 86. As what has been mostly reported by many media, both of this sports car is the result of development from Subaru and Toyota Motor Corporation. BRZ is set at two price choices, Rp 628 million (M/T) and Rp 668 million (A/T). This means that it is right above its "twin brother" Toyota 86 which by PT Toyota Astra Motor set at the Rp 611 million (M/T) price to Rp 647 million (TRD A/T).

Hyundai

PT Hyundai Mobil Indonesia presents flagship variant All New Santa Fe, Premium 7-seater SUV. By counting on the 2,2-L Common Rail Diesel Engine, a power produced can reach 198hp at 3.800 rpm engine rotation and maximum torque 445 Nm which evenly achieved at 1.800-2.500 engine rotation.

The even power supplies and responsive can be achieved thanks to the technological support Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) and shiftronic 6-speed transmission. With the support of excellent features, like alloy rims 19" and panoramic sunroof, All New Santa Fe can be granted at Rp 450 million.

Well, hopefully this observation of Carmall.com can be your reference in the beginning of your vehicle hunting. Happy hunting! (Derry)