RiderTua.com – Hybrid cars have indeed become a type of environmentally friendly car that is quite popular in the global market, especially in Indonesia. The price is more affordable than electric cars and easier to maintain, making it a good choice for consumers. However, hybrid cars are still not the cars that first-time buyers are looking for. Even though there are models that are sold at affordable prices.
Hybrid Cars are Not Yet Widely Sought After by First-time Buyers
The types of cars sold on the global market are increasing in number, especially environmentally friendly models. Hybrid cars have dominated so far, with prices that are cheaper than BEV cars, making them sell better. It is not surprising that many consumers are switching to this type of car, coupled with its more optimal fuel efficiency.
However, not everyone can just switch to a hybrid car, especially not all types of consumers can buy it just like that. First-time buyers or buyers who buy a car for the first time usually don’t care about the type of car engine. The most important thing is the selling price, and the models such as kei cars or LCGCs that are sold the most.
Choices Still Limited
If you pay attention, actually now there are hybrid cars at affordable prices, such as the Suzuki Ertiga and XL7 Hybrid which are priced at under IDR 400 million. However, it seems that consumers are more interested in LCGC cars than hybrid cars at that price. Not to mention the limited choices in the market.
This is what makes brands like Daihatsu unable to sell environmentally friendly cars in Indonesia. They said that first-time buyer consumers were still looking for cheap cars like LCGC rather than HEV or even BEV cars at even more affordable prices. But who knows, in the next few years, the choice will become more diverse, and with the market continuing to grow, manufacturers may present models at lower prices.
