
Jakarta -PT Kia Mobil Indonesia (KMI) has two types of cars Kia Rio namely Rio hatchback and sedan. However, it looks like Rio sedan is rarely heard.
In response, the Marketing Director of PT KMI, Hartanto Sukmono said sedan segment is not as attractive as other segments. But, until recently it was still receiving requests Kia Rio Sedan.
"Kia Rio Sedan, until now we are still receiving the request," said Hartanto in Jakarta.
Hartanto confirmed, it still sells Rio Sedan. The sale was carried out by orders from consumers.
"To sedans still sell but based on orders," he said.
He admits, sales of Kia Rio Sedan is not as attractive as Rio hatchback. Therefore, sedan cars in Indonesia have higher taxation than the hatchback.
"We know the type of sales tax on luxury sedan with a hatchback was different. It makes the price of the sedan is much more expensive. As a result, not many are willing to buy a sedan. For the same product (Kia Rio) is better for him to buy the hatchback because the price," said Hartanto.
Even so, data from Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) there is no record of wholesale sales Rio Sedan. Gaikindo of data released on May 2015 wholesales month ago, Kia sedan segment just written sales for Kia Pride Kia Optima 1.5 MT and 2.4 AT, no Rio Sedan.
By comparison, Rio hatchback has sold 554 units from January to May.
Kia Rio sedan using Gamma engine-powered 1.4-liter 4-cylinder 107 PS at 6,300 rpm and 135 Nm of torque at 4,200 RPM. You can choose Rio in a 4-speed manual transmission or 6-speed automatic, the first in its class.
For the consumption of gasoline, KIA claimed in a number of around 14-18 km / liter and CO2 emissions of 125-167 g / km. Rio sedan is available facilities CD / MP3 player, radio, Aux connection, iPod, Bluetooth, USB. Four speakers are inside the cabin to remove the melodious voice of your favorite singer.