JAKARTA - The new car market in Indonesia began to show signs of recovery in February 2026. Data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) showed an increase in vehicle distribution from dealers to consumers or retail sales compared to the previous month.
In February 2026, retail sales of new cars reached 78,219 units. This figure increased by around 16.7 percent compared to January 2026 which was at the level of 67,009 units.
This increase indicates that demand for four-wheeled vehicles has started to move up after the beginning of the year. Cumulatively, the total sales of new cars throughout 2026 have reached 145,228 units.
This figure is expected to still have the potential to increase in the next few months, especially because it is approaching the 2026 Lebaran period. Usually, this momentum encourages people's interest to buy new cars that will be used during the homecoming trip.
Apart from the factor of the need to return home, various promotional programs offered by salespeople at dealers also encourage consumers to purchase vehicles. In terms of brands, Toyota still maintains its dominance as the best-selling car brand in February 2026 with retail sales reaching 44,878 units.
The second position was occupied by Daihatsu which recorded 23,538 units. Meanwhile, Suzuki managed to climb to third place with sales of 14,538 units, up from fourth place at the beginning of the year.
Below it is Mitsubishi which recorded 13,538 units. The top five position was closed by Honda with retail sales of 8,921 units.
Overall, the Japanese automotive manufacturer still dominates the list of the top five best-selling car brands in Indonesia. Outside the top five, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, recorded sales of 6,112 units.
Then followed by Jaecoo with 5,059 units in position 7. Next, Hyundai took eighth place with sales of 3,137 units, followed by Wuling in ninth place with 2,550 units, while the tenth position was occupied by Chery which recorded sales of 2,358 units throughout February 2026.
10 Most Popular Car Brands February 2026 (Retail)
1. Toyota: 44,878 units 2. Daihatsu: 23,538 units 3. Suzuki: 14,536 units 4. Mitsubishi: 13,158 units 5. Honda: 8,921 units 6. BYD: 6,112 units 7. Jaecoo: 5,059 units 8. Hyundai: 3,137 units 9. Wuling: 2,550 units 10. Chery: 2,358 units
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