Has the Daihatsu Rocky Road Test Been Conducted? Here is the Information!
Some time ago, social media was shocked by the appearance of a photo of a compact SUV passing on a highway. Many speculated that the white SUV was the latest generation Daihatsu Rocky.
According to the uploader of the photo, the compact SUV was allegedly in Tanjung Priok. Not far from PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM). The company that is believed to be producing the latest Daihatsu Rocky in Indonesia.
The photo made many netizens wonder. Has the road test for the Daihatsu Rocky been conducted? If so, when will the car be available in Indonesia?
Vaguely, However….
These questions were then conveyed by several media to various related parties. Unfortunately, there were no definitive answers to these questions. Especially, the question of whether the road test for the Daihatsu Rocky has been conducted.
As for the question of whether the latest Daihatsu Rocky will be available in Indonesia, there is a positive answer from Daihatsu. The answer came from Hendrayadi Lastiyoso, the Marketing & CR Division Head of PT Astra International-Daihatsu Sales Operation. Implicitly, Hendrayadi stated that the Daihatsu Rocky will be available in Indonesia.
“However, what is certain is that the Daihatsu Rocky will not be launched in Indonesia in 2020,” he said in October 2020, as reported by Kumparan.
Coming This Year
The answer to the question in the previous subtitle is this year. H. Ashitani's statement at the Daihatsu National Technical Skill Contest 2020 is the proof.
“The Daihatsu Rocky is the second product based on DNGA that will be referred to as the Rocky-A SUV. It is planned to be introduced in 2021,” said the Customer Service Directorate of Daihatsu Motor Company, as reported by Carmudi.
A similar answer came from the Marketing Director of PT. Astra Daihatsu Motor, Amelia Tjandra. According to a press release quoted from Mobil123, Amelia stated that there are plans to produce the Daihatsu Rocky in Indonesia. “Yes, it’s true (Daihatsu Rocky, -ed) is here. Yes, it will be produced in Indonesia,” she said.
Why Is It Worth the Wait?
In addition to confirming the presence of the Daihatsu Rocky, H. Ashitani also outlined three main advantages of the Daihatsu Rocky at the same event. These three advantages make the Daihatsu Rocky worth waiting for.
The three are the DNGA platform, D-CVT transmission, and its advanced safety technology. DNGA, or Daihatsu New Global Architecture, is the platform that makes the base of the Daihatsu Rocky look so simple.
Meanwhile, the CVT transmission is the transmission in the Rocky that is driven by belts and gears. This transmission is claimed to be the first in the world.
The advanced safety technology that is an advantage of the Rocky is Daihatsu Smart Assist. This safety technology can help detect vehicles that may collide with the Daihatsu Rocky.
Read also: The history of the Daihatsu Rocky and its specifications
Included in the 0 Percent Luxury Goods Tax Relaxation List
There is recent news for anyone who is interested in the Daihatsu Rocky. This SUV has now been included in the list of 0 percent Luxury Goods Sales Tax (PPnBM) relaxation. Effective from March this year (2021).
In addition to confirming the presence of the Daihatsu Rocky in Indonesia, the inclusion of the Rocky in the 0 percent PPnBM list also slightly lowers its selling price. This certainly makes it more affordable for anyone interested.
Regardless of whether the road test for the Daihatsu Rocky has been conducted or not, we can still receive equally exciting news. The arrival of the Daihatsu Rocky in 2021 is that news. For those who want a new car, the Daihatsu Rocky seems to be a suitable choice.
