Wuling Ready to Challenge Imports, Offers Locally Produced Pickup Trucks
Jakarta — The importation of commercial vehicles from India for operations of the Koperasi Desa Merah Putih programme has drawn attention within the domestic automotive industry, particularly amid claims by several manufacturers that have invested in Indonesia of their production capabilities.
The vehicles in question are Mahindra Scorpio pickup trucks imported by PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara. A number of units have reportedly arrived in Indonesia and begun distribution to various regions to support agricultural transport operations.
Wuling Motors Marketing Director Ricky Christian stated that the company also operates a production facility in Indonesia capable of manufacturing various vehicle models, including commercial vehicles such as pickup trucks.
“Wuling has a local manufacturing plant in Indonesia to produce various vehicles, including commercial vehicles. So actually we also have products in the commercial segment that could be marketed if needed,” Ricky said in Jakarta on Friday (13 March 2026).
Wuling currently markets light commercial vehicles through the Wuling Formo Max pickup model, positioned as a cargo transport vehicle for small to medium-sized business sectors.
By specification, the Wuling Formo Max uses a 1,500 cc petrol engine capable of producing approximately 98 hp with torque of 140 Nm. The pickup has dimensions of approximately 5,135 mm in length, 1,725 mm in width, and 1,740 mm in height, with a cargo bed measuring 2,695 mm x 1,725 mm x 390 mm designed for goods distribution needs.
The vehicle is also produced locally at Wuling’s factory in Cikarang, West Java.
Ricky explained that since entering Indonesia, Wuling has built a factory with substantial production capacity. The facility is capable of producing vehicles up to approximately 120,000 units per year. With this capacity, theoretically there remains production space to accommodate additional demand if required by the market.
“If there is a large order, of course there is a process that needs to be prepared, including time to prepare materials and components. So production cannot happen instantly,” he said.
However, Ricky stated that to date the company has not received any communication or formal offer regarding possible vehicle procurement for the programme.
“For now we have no communication regarding this matter. But in principle we are open if there is a need that matches the products we have,” Ricky said.