[POPULAR AUTOMOTIVE] Agrinas Invites Japanese and Chinese Brands, Users of Tiggo 8 CSH

Many readers are interested in Agrinas, which has invited Japanese and Chinese brands. Similarly, there is interest in the article about Chinese automotive companies, which still have much to learn from the US. In addition, many are curious about the financing scheme for importing 105,000 Agrinas pickup trucks. For more details, here is a collection of the most popular automotive articles on Wednesday (February 25, 2026):

1. Agrinas Has Invited Japanese and Chinese Brands, But Prices Not Agreed

PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara has affirmed that the decision to import 105,000 pickup trucks and trucks from India was not made without considering opportunities for brands that have localized their products in the country. Before choosing to import completely built-up (CBU) vehicles from India, Agrinas had invited various brands that already produce pickup trucks locally to participate in a tender for procuring operational vehicles for the Merah Putih Village Cooperative (Kopdes).

The Chery Tiggo 8 CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) is one of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sport utility vehicles (SUVs) that Indonesian families are choosing for its environmentally friendly features and spacious cabin. One such user is Yosef Rabindanata, who owns a Chery Tiggo 8 CSH Premium model and resides in Bogor, West Java.

The dominance of the Chinese automotive industry in the global market continues to strengthen, especially in the electric vehicle (EV) segment. However, behind this rapid growth, industry players remind us that Chinese manufacturers still have significant challenges, particularly in terms of product quality, manufacturing experience, and strengthening their brand in international markets.

The plan to import commercial vehicles from India for use as operational vehicles for the Merah Putih Cooperative continues to be a topic of discussion. PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara will import approximately 105,000 commercial vehicles from India. The two manufacturers supplying these vehicles are Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra.

The plan to import 105,000 commercial vehicles from India for the operation of the Merah Putih Village Cooperative (Kopdes Merah Putih) has come under scrutiny due to concerns that it could reduce the economic impact on the domestic industry. Amid these criticisms, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa explained that this policy will not add a new burden to the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN).