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        "msgid": "suzuki-e-vitara-begins-distribution-this-week-1773266151",
        "date": "2026-03-12 03:07:25",
        "title": "Suzuki e-Vitara Begins Distribution This Week",
        "author": "Agung Kurniawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales is beginning distribution of the Suzuki e-Vitara, Indonesia's first pure electric SUV from the Japanese manufacturer, this week following its official launch at the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show. The vehicle, priced from Rp 755 million (approximately USD 47,000) for the single-tone variant, features a 128 kW electric motor with 174 PS and advanced safety technologies including Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The company will release confirmed sales figures at the end of March, with detailed retail data available through industry association Gaikindo's monthly report.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA \u2014 PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) is preparing to begin\ndistributing the Suzuki e-Vitara to consumers in Indonesia\nimminently.<\/p>\n<p>Suzuki\u2019s first pure electric vehicle for the domestic market was\nofficially launched at the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show\n(IIMS).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf I\u2019m not mistaken, handovers could begin from this week,\u201d said\nDeputy Managing Director Sales and Marketing 4W SIS Dony Ismi Himawan\nSaputra in Jakarta on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe exact figures will be reported at the end of the month once\nwe\u2019ve completed the close-out. The numbers are still moving at the\nmoment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dony added that the retail sales performance of the vehicle can also\nbe tracked through industry reports released by the Indonesian\nAutomotive Manufacturers Association (Gaikindo).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRetail data can also be viewed in Gaikindo\u2019s March 2026 report,\u201d\nsaid Dony.<\/p>\n<p>For context, the model is an electric SUV built on the HEARTECT-e\nplatform with dimensions of 4,275 mm length, 1,800 mm width, 1,640 mm\nheight, and 2,700 mm wheelbase.<\/p>\n<p>Suzuki describes its design as embodying the \u2018Metal Beast\u2019 concept,\nwhich combines futuristic impressions with the rugged character typical\nof SUVs. The front appearance still resembles conventional vehicles, but\nis combined with a 3-point LED matrix headlight design as its signature\nidentifier.<\/p>\n<p>The electric motor produces 128 kW, equivalent to approximately 174\nPS, with 193 Nm of torque delivered to the front wheels via the eAxle\nsystem.<\/p>\n<p>To support driving safety, the vehicle is equipped with ADAS\ntechnology through Suzuki Safety Support, including Adaptive Cruise\nControl, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, and Rear Crossing Traffic\nAlert.<\/p>\n<p>In Indonesia, the model is marketed at a price of Rp 755 million for\nthe single-tone variant and Rp 758 million for the two-tone variant\n(on-the-road Jakarta).<\/p>",
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