'MPVs are more suitable for Jakarta'<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Motor Show and Jakarta Motorcycle Show now being held
\nat the Jakarta Convention Center has proven a big hit with
\nvisitors. Most of those at the show are not planning on buying a
\nnew car, but simply enjoy checking out the latest trends in
\nautomobiles. The Jakarta Post spoke with several people about
\nwhat types of vehicles were best suited for a big city like
\nJakarta.<\/p>\n
Dandy, 37, is an entrepreneur involved in the aquarium fish
\ntrade. He lives with his family in Tangerang:<\/p>\n
I like multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) because I have to
\ntransport a lot of stuff for my work -- tools and a change of
\nclothes. My company is involved in trading aquarium fish and an
\nMPV can carry lots of fish.<\/p>\n
But currently I am still using public transportation. When I
\nneed a car, I rent an Isuzu Panther or a Toyota Kijang. My wife
\ndrives a sedan that her office provided for her.<\/p>\n
MPVs are more suitable for cities like Jakarta. They are
\ndesigned to be more compact, like city cars. Sports utility
\nvehicles (SUVs) are more convenient for traveling out of the
\ncity, like going to Bandung. They can manage bad roads better.<\/p>\n
David Permadi, 30, is in the manufacturing business. He lives
\nwith his family in Pancoran, South Jakarta:<\/p>\n
For your main car, it is better to have an MPV. For an
\nadditional vehicle, you can get something else.<\/p>\n
An MPV is better because it can be carry lots of people and
\nthings. When we buy a new car, we always choose an MPV because
\nthere are five people in the family. You can fit four in a sedan,
\nbut no more.<\/p>\n
But a sedan is more comfortable for dates, speaking from
\nfirst-hand experience.<\/p>\n
There is a new trend for 4x4 SUVs. They are big and stylish
\nand can be used for all kinds of situations -- regular roads,
\ngoing off-road. But I still prefer an MPV. Four-wheel drive SUVs
\nusually have smaller cabins in the back.<\/p>\n
-- The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mpvs-are-more-suitable-for-jakarta-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }