[CARI Info Kioks] Celebration of the 10,000th Unit Lorimas AU26

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INOKOM TRUCK CELEBRATES THE ROLLOUT OF ITS

10,000TH UNIT OF LORIMAS AU26

KULIM, 2 April 2013 – INOKOM Truck held a ceremony to celebrate the rollout of its 10,000th unit of the best selling Lorimas AU26 from the assembly line at the Inokom Assembly Plant today. The INOKOM-badged Lorimas AU26, a 1.5-tonner is Inokom Truck’s first Hyundai light-duty truck model to be assembled locally in 2000.

“The Lorimas AU26 which is Korea’s number one best seller is selling very well here with an average sales of 1200 units a year since 2010. It is a practical light-duty truck and it is also value for money with a 2.6L Euro 1 engine that offers good speed, acceleration and fuel economy,” said Mr Ng Lian Bee, Head of Commercial Vehicle, Operations, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors.

Though an entry-level truck, the Lorimas AU26 is packed with superior features such as power assisted steering with telescopic and tilt column, which makes manoeuvring the truck effortless, anti-roll bar for better stability and large air-conditioned cabin space with a good air ventilation system. Engineered for durability and reliability, it also reduces downtime giving the driver peace of mind.

Apart from the Lorimas AU26, INOKOM Truck also assembles the AD3 5-tonner, which is available in two variants; complied to Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission level. With the production of these two models, INOKOM Truck is averaging more than 1,600 units sales per annum with a market share of 11% in the light-duty commercial vehicle segment. “It is in INOKOM Truck’s plan to grow its market share to 20% by increasing the production of its existing models and also the introduction of new truck models that are in demand in today’s businesses,” added Mr Ng.

Hyundai has made great advances in its automotive technology with both premium safety features introduced in all its commercial vehicles as well as its engine technology. “With the technological improvements, I’m confident that INOKOM commercial vehicles will be able to compete in a level playing field with the Japanese makes. We anticipate greater demand for our commercial vehicles with new models introduced and hopefully we’ll make giant leaps in terms of sales when the time comes.” said Mr Ng.   

INOKOM Truck has more than 37 Inokom Truck authorised sales dealer and 40 service centres throughout Malaysia with five in the Klang Valley alone. Some of them already upgrade to the more customer-friendly and convenient 3S centres.