Jakarta, April 18, 2008 (ANTARA) - PT. Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) as Sole Distributor of Mitsubishi vehicle in Indonesia of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced that in March 2008, Mitsubishi sales reached 7.276 units and achieve market share of 15.6%. It has been the best market share during the year of 2008 and even exceeding the target ever stated by KTB President Director, Fumio Kuwayama, which is 7.000 unit of sales and 15% of market share each month.
By this good sales achievement in March, hence, in the First Three-Months of year 2008, Mitsubishi has reached the 2nd position in the national automotive market with the total sales of 19.878 units and market share of 14.7%.
Still leading in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Commercial Vehicle (CV) segment, KTB is optimistic that the target will contniously be achieved. The increase of sales in this segment is supported by the increase of L300, Strada and Colt Diesel sales.
LCV Segment Sales (Jan - Mar 2008)
By this good sales achievement in March, hence, in the First Three-Months of year 2008, Mitsubishi has reached the 2nd position in the national automotive market with the total sales of 19.878 units and market share of 14.7%.
Still leading in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and Commercial Vehicle (CV) segment, KTB is optimistic that the target will contniously be achieved. The increase of sales in this segment is supported by the increase of L300, Strada and Colt Diesel sales.
LCV Segment Sales (Jan - Mar 2008)
| LCV | MITSUBISHI | OTHER BRANDS | TOTAL | |||
| Pick Up Mini | Colt T120SS | 3.062 | 25.1% | 9.124 | 74.9% | 12.186 |
| Pick Up Small 4x2 | L300/L200SPU | 4.051 | 56.4% | 3.134 | 43.6% | 7.185 |
| Pick Up Small 4x4 | Strada/Strada Triton | 1.911 | 52.9% | 1.699 | 47.1% | 3.610 |
| Van (Minibus) Small | L300 | 463 | 58.2% | 332 | 41.8% | 795 |
TOTAL | 9.487 | 39.9% | 14.289 | 60.1% | 23.776 | |
As seen above, that from total sales of all brands amounted of 60.1%, Mitsubishi product achieved the highest market share with more than one per third from total national sales in LCV segment with products such as Colt T 120SS, L300, L200 Super Pick Up and Strada / Strada Triton, whereas almost all variants in this segment achieved market share more than 50%.
CV Segment Sales (Jan - Mar 2008)
| Commercial Vehicle | MITSUBISHI | OTHER BRANDS | TOTAL | |||
| Light Truck | Colt Diesel | 9.381 | 59.2% | 6.474 | 40.8% | 15.855 |
| Medium Truck | Fuso | 805 | 26.1% | 2.274 | 73.9% | 3.079 |
| Large Truck/Bus | - | - | 506 | 100% | 506 | |
| TOTAL | 10.186 | 52.4% | 9.254 | 47.6% | 19.440 | |
Meanwhile is CV class, Colt Diesel is still manage first position in the light truck segment with 59.2%, whereas in the same period of previous year, its sales increased 58.6% from 5.914 units in year 2007 become 9.381 units in year 2008.
As for Passenger Car, KTB now selling Grandis, Lancer and Maven, in year 2008, KTB is optimistic to increase the sales in this segment with the plan to introduce and add its newest product which is better, more stylish and more attractive to Indonesian customer. This plan has been started with the introduction of Grandis 2008 in the beginning of April 2008, as first step of Mitsubishi passenger car revitalization in 2008.
For further information please contact:
Public Relations Office
PT. Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors
Jl. Jend. A. Yani Proyek Pulomas - Jakarta 13210
Tel: 021-4891608 | Fax: 021-4757735
Email: ktb@ktb.co.id
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