Honda Confirms The Launch Of The Latest Hybrid Car In The Near Future, Locally Produced?

JAKARTA - PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), as the Honda brand holder agent in Indonesia, has confirmed that it will launch three hybrid models this year.

These three new models will follow two other hybrid cars that have been launched in Indonesia since 2023, namely CRV RS e: HEV and Accord e: HEV.

Sales and Marketing & After Sales Director of PT HPM, Yusak Billy confirmed that Honda will launch a model in the near future and will be produced locally.

"There is one hybrid model that will be launched this month, produced locally using existing facilities," said Billy when met by the media in Sunter, Jakarta, Tuesday, May 6.

Unfortunately, Billy still has not explained further what type of model will be assembled locally. However, he ensured that the selling value of the car would be competitive and affordable for Indonesian consumers.

"There are several models, SUVs, and MPV. But SUVs are one of them. So, wait for the playing date because we make sure the value for money is affordable," Billy explained.

He also expressed his gratitude to the government for providing incentives for hybrid cars, which smoothed Honda's plan to localize its production in Indonesia.

"We are also grateful for the 3 percent incentive from the government, it really helps the selling price," he said.

It is estimated that the three models are hybrid cars that have been introduced in the outside market, such as Civic e: HEV, HR-V e: HEV, and Step WGN which have been exhibited at various events since last year.

Honda Civic e: HEV has been introduced in neighboring countries, namely Malaysia and Thailand. This is the first time in the history of this model carrying an efficient hybrid system.

Civic e: HEV will be equipped with a natural-assisted Atkinson-cycle 2.0 liter engine combined with an electric propulsion generator that provides a combined power of up to 181 hp and a 315 Nm torque.

Meanwhile, HR-V e:HEV is the next model to arrive in the country. What's more, the SUV has been registered in the DKI Jakarta Province Motor Vehicle Selling Value (NJKB) with the code RV58 consisting of two models, the first being CVT ZZ and CVT ZZ.

This car is armed with an Atkinson 1.5 liter naturally-assisted engine combined with e-CVT transmission and two electric motors, thus encouraging 129 hp and 253 Nm torque.

The last model is one that the Indonesian public has been waiting for, namely Step WGN. The van has been introduced nationally since the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS).

Step WGN has a 2.0 liter Atkinson-cycle machine combined with a hybrid e:HEV system developed by Honda, so that it is able to generate up to 182 hp and the torque reaches 315 Nm.