GIIAS 2022 Presents 30 New Cars Up to EV Test Track
- Gaikindo
VIVA – The Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show or GIIAS 2022 officially held on Today, August 11, 2022. This annual automotive exhibition presents 30 new cars up to EV Test Track. The event was opened by the coordinating minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto.
In his greeting, Minister of Economy Airlangga said that Indonesia is still a big market for the automotive industry.
“Indonesia is a market for motorized vehicles, with an ownership ratio of 99 cars for 1000 people. The automotive industry has the potential to continue to grow, and the majority of car sales are at Rp200 million to Rp300 million,” Airlangga Hartarto remarked.
The GIIAS 2022 exhibition is attended by 25 brands of passenger and commercial vehicles, ranging from Audi, BMW, Chery, Daihatsu, DFSK, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, KIA, Lexus, Mazda, MG, Mini, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, VW, Wuling, Hino, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, to UD Trucks.
Pameran GIIAS 2022.
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Of the dozens of brands present, most will showcase their latest models. It's known that more than 30 cars are launched on the first day of the GIIAS 2022 exhibition.
Meanwhile, the General Chairman of Gaikindo, Yohannes Nangoi said that motor vehicle manufacturers continue to strive to increase the Domestic Content Level that currently has reached more than 80 percent. The goal is to reduce dependence on imports.
“The Indonesian automotive industry is improving itself, continuing to encourage the use of domestic components. So, it becomes an attractive place for investors. And the most important thing is reducing imports and continue to push the value of exports,” Yohannes Nangoi explained.
One of the areas highlighted at this exhibition is the EV Test Track, where visitors can see first-hand 13 passenger and commercial electric vehicles as well as 10 electric motorcycle models. Some can also be tried on location.
"The GIIAS 2022 event will provide information and education about the electric vehicle ecosystem through various programs, one of which is the EV Test Track," Yohannes Nangoi remarked.
As information, GIIAS 2022 tickets are only available on the Auto360 application, with visitor attendance divided into two sessions each day to ensure there are no crowds in the exhibition entrance area. The entrance ticket price did not increase, namely Rp50 thousand for Monday-Friday and Rp100 thousand for Saturday-Sunday.
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