The significant increase in sales for PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Deals Indonesia’s (MMKSI) small MPV, the Xpander, is likely to impact other models from the three-diamond-branded manufacturer.
This is because there are circulating plans to catch up with the Toyota Avanza competitor, the Pajero Sport, which will return to imported or CBU status.
According to Irwan Kuncoro, Director of Sales & Marketing Division of PT MMKSI, the Pajero Sport is currently still being produced in Indonesia.
“So, even if it’s linked to the import plan, it’s actually a temporary plan, as it’s part of the Xpander’s capacity expansion,” Irwan explained on the sidelines of a recent media gathering in Central Jakarta.
Irwan continued, explaining that the plan to return to imported Pajero Sport status has not yet been realized. And as for when it will happen, it remains to be seen when it will begin, as it hasn’t been implemented yet (Pajero Sport imports).
