JAKARTA - Although the demand for electric cars continues to grow, conventional vehicles that use fuel are still the main choice of consumers at the JBA auction.
From the data shared, throughout the first quarter of 2026 JBA recorded that it had auctioned more than 40,000 units of used cars and 30,000 units of used motorcycles. In the midst of the dynamics of the energy sector, fuel efficiency and operating costs are the main considerations in choosing vehicles, both for personal and business needs.
JBA Indonesia Marketing & Sales Division Head, Johan Wijaya, said that LCGC and MPV vehicle categories such as Toyota Avanza, Calya, and Agya are still quite popular because they are efficient in fuel consumption and easy to maintain.
"Meanwhile, for business needs, commercial vehicles such as Daihatsu Gran Max, Mitsubishi Triton, to trucks are also widely sought after. On two wheels, matic motorcycles such as Honda Beat, Scoopy, and Vario remain the main choice because they are practical to use every day," he said, in an official statement received, Wednesday, April 29.
JBA also noted the difference in vehicle preferences in various regions in Q1 2026, which was influenced by the characteristics of local economic needs and activities. In the Java region, passenger vehicles such as the Toyota Avanza G type, Toyota Calya G type 1.2, and Daihatsu Sigra dominate. This is in line with the high daily mobility needs and preference for vehicles that are efficient in fuel consumption and easy to maintain.
Meanwhile, in the Sumatra region, demand tends to be balanced between passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Passenger vehicles are dominated by MPV units such as the Toyota Avanza G 1.3 type and the Toyota Calya G 1.2 type. Meanwhile, commercial vehicles such as the Mitsubishi Triton double cabin, Suzuki Carry pick up, and Mitsubishi Colt L300 pick up are more in demand to support distribution, logistics, and plantation sectors.
Moving to Kalimantan, operational vehicles such as the Daihatsu Gran Max pick-up, Mitsubishi Canter trucks, and Mitsubishi Triton double cabins are the main choices, reflecting the need for vehicles to support industrial activities and the distribution of goods.
As for the Sulawesi region, demand tends to be balanced between passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Models such as the Toyota Avanza type G 1.3 and the Toyota Calya type G 1.2 are quite popular for daily mobility needs. Meanwhile, the Daihatsu Gran Max pick-up is used to support business activities.
On the other hand, JBA also noted the beginning of interest in electric vehicles (EV) in the auction market, although the number is still relatively limited compared to conventional vehicles. Some units of electric vehicles that are auctioned include Wuling Air EV, Wuling Cloud EV, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Neta V-II, and BYD Sealion 7 in Q1 2026.
In addition to purchases, JBA also serves as a vehicle and other asset deposit from companies and individuals to be auctioned through a network of buyers nationwide. This service helps asset owners optimize the selling price while reaching more potential buyers.
In line with this, Johan Wijaya said that the need for vehicles in Indonesia still shows a stable trend, driven by the need for mobility and business activity that remains high.
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