New model cars for sale in the USD 200 Million

VIVAnews - Prices of new model cars in the year 2009 is predicted to remain competitive. More than 70 percent of new vehicles launched in Indonesia is expected to be sold over USD 200 million.
Automotive and Transportation Director Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Vivek Vaidya states, high prices also occurred in a vehicle with some minor changes. "On average, over USD 200 million," he said.
Meanwhile, demand for the vehicle, he saw a car versatile (multi-purpose vehicles / MVP) will remain high. "This is because the high mobility needs of families and consumers in Indonesia on vehicles with a quick movement," he said in the explanation Indonesian Automotive Outlook 2009 in Jakarta, Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
In addition, this type of car will have the smallest impact from the global crisis than the types of trucks or pick ups. In addition to the market and demand is still good, the government also supports MVP type of production growth through tax exemption and some post production costs. The ability of efficiency in fuel consumption and the price is affordable MVP, he says, makes this type of car consumers are still interested.
Declining sales
MVP price is expected to be in the range of USD 100-200 million. "But sales will decrease by 26.6 percent to 285 510 units in 2009 compared to last year as many as 388 790 units," said Vivek.
While the types of trucks and pick ups, according to Vivek, will have severe impacts caused by falling demand for commodity exports, such as rubber and crude palm oil (crude palm oil / CPO).
Overall, the selling price of the car will experience a peak in mid-year. "Up by 25 percent in the third quarter compared to same period last year. This will be a negative sentiment for the sale," said Vivek.
 However, based on conversations with several vehicle manufacturers, he said, the price increase will be done gradually so that people are not surprised that may affect sales.
"The price increase could actually be felt from now and until mid-next year prices will equal the production costs are already rising," said Vivek. Vehicle production costs increased due to foreign exchange rate of rupiah against the U.S. dollar and the yen higher.
However, according to Vivek, he was sure the producer will apply his own strategy to boost sales. "Indeedprices still rising, but manufacturers will also reproduce promos and discounts to compensate for price increases, "said Vivek. This was done so that the sales numbers did not fall.

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