After L8 Opens Order Faucet At GJAW 2025, Prices Make You Curious

PHEV SUV Releases L8 for the Indonesian market. (Photo: Indra/VOI)

JAKARTA Free from preparing to announce pre-booking prices for the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) technology SUV model, Release L8, at the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) event which was held at ICE BSD City on November 21, 2025.

The Free L8 car has also received adjustments to the Indonesian market, in contrast to the one shown at the GIIAS 2025 event, such as having arrived with the right steering wheel and also the features.

Deputy Country Director of Independent Indonesia Ricky He, emphasized that the presence of Release is an important step for the brand's expansion strategy. A manufacturer from China promises a car that provides a modern sustainable experience.

"Today, Release not only introduces new brands, but also to introduce Release characters and commitments to those who choose to stand with trust and personality," Ricky He told reporters, Wednesday, November 19.

Meanwhile, according to Head of Marketing Apart from Indonesia Arga Simanjuntak, consumers will begin to be able to place an L8 PHEV order at GJAW, and later visitors to the exhibition can try the test drive unit provided before it is officially launched next year.

"Later there will be something different from the announcement, and for the first time in the world we will give the opportunity to try L8. Before we officially launch the next few months (2026), we have opened an order at GJAW," said Arga.

After L8 is the first product Apart from the Indonesian market, interestingly, Indonesia is claimed to be the first country in the world to market it. Product Manager Releases Indonesia Lalu Indra Wirabhakti, said that leaving L8 was not just a vehicle to change places, but presented the user's lifestyle

"We are targeting young L8 consumers aged 30-45 who are balancing between career and self quality, which has an impact on their personal and social image," said Lalu Indra.

Unfortunately, Apart from not announcing details of the specifications and prices of the five-passenger SUV model. Judging from Carnewschina, L8 uses a new platform that is different from the previous model.

L8 has a length dimension of 4,688 mm, a width of 1,871 mm, a height of 1,694 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. The cabin space is claimed to be designed to provide comfort for users who need family vehicles with more spacious spaces.

From a technical point of view, L8 is equipped with a 1.5 TG engine In the fifth generation combined with an electric motorcycle. Drivers can choose several driving modes, ranging from EV, Hybrid, Eco, Normal, to Sport. The full-electric driving range is said to be capable of reaching about 100 kilometers, making it one of the efficient options in its class.

The features offered are quite complete, including the ADAS driving assistance system, an electric panoramic sunset, head-up display, and a 13.2-inch vertical touch screen for entertainment systems. All of them are prepared to strengthen the character of L8 as luxury-oriented plug-in hybrid SUVs.