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76-542: The Lexus LM is a luxury minivan produced and manufactured by Japanese brand Lexus , a luxury division of Toyota . Introduced in 2019 as the first minivan from Lexus, two generations of the LM have been produced with varying degrees of relation with the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire . The first generation LM was available as a seven or four-seater with petrol and hybrid engine options from 2020 to 2023. As of

152-492: A front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR) layout. The FR layout is more expensive to produce and produces lower fuel economy than a front-wheel drive layout; however, it allows for larger engines (particularly straight-six , V8 , and V12 ) to be used. Some American luxury cars during the 1970s through the 1990s switched to a front-wheel drive layout with transverse engine , due to the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973 and

228-484: A hybrid vehicle , abandoning the conventional petrol model from the previous model, now having only a petrol hybrid version. The model features the latest iteration of the "spindle grille" that is hexagon-patterned, replacing the large spindle grille of the outgoing model, while the Lexus emblem moves from the grille to the hood. The A-pillars are blacked out to create a full floating roof effect. A first for Lexus,

304-522: A 2-rows option with four seats, which typically have more features than their cheaper counterparts. By the early 2020s, manufacturers have found additional strategies to improve technologies, such as new materials, new systems, and improving exteriors. Examples of luxury MPV models include Mercedes-Benz V-Class , Lexus LM , Buick GL8 , Hongqi HQ9 , Toyota Alphard , Volvo EM90 and the Zeekr 009 . Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show As of

380-606: A 2.5-liter 2AR-FXE hybrid four-cylinder in the LM 300h, and the 3.5-liter 2GR-FKS V6 in the LM 350 ( 2GR-FE for the Hong Kong market). 4NM permanent magnet motor (rear) The second-generation LM debuted on 18 April 2023 at the Shanghai Auto Show . The model is further distanced from the Alphard/Vellfire with a different bodywork and a separate model code. The model is exclusively sold as

456-633: A car, as well as the projected and perceived image of the vehicle marque . Luxury brands rank above premium brands , though there is no clear distinction between the two. Traditionally, most luxury cars were large vehicles , though smaller sports-oriented models were produced. " Compact " luxury vehicles such as hatchbacks and off-road capable sport utility vehicles are more recent expansions of luxury qualities in various cars. Increasing comfort features, materials quality, interior space, innovations, and or performance have consistently been competitive strategies between car makers practically throughout

532-594: A long-travel coil-spring suspension and an aluminium V8 engine. In the mid-1990s, the SUV market expanded with new entrants. By the mid-1990s, the entry-level Ford Explorer and upscale Jeep Grand Cherokee were the market leaders for SUVs. The fastest-growing sector of this market was for the so-called luxury SUVs, which included the Jeep Grand Cherokee ... the Grand Cherokee's allure: "This vehicle

608-553: A separate marque (e.g. Lexus , launched by Toyota in 1989) or purchased one (e.g. Bentley , by Volkswagen in 1998). Occasionally, a luxury car is initially sold under a mainstream marque and is later rebranded under a specific luxury marque (for example, the Hyundai's Genesis to Genesis G80 as well as the Citroën DS to DS 5 ). For mass-produced luxury cars, sharing of platforms or components with other models

684-763: A series of automotive roadshow events in major Indonesian cities. The Makassar event took place at the Celebes Convention Center (CCC), located at Tanjung Bunga in the Tamalate district, while the Surabaya event took place at the Grand City Convention & Exhibition, located at Ketabang in the Genteng district. Following an inaugurated opening ceremony held with a visit from the then 12th Vice President of Indonesia , Jusuf Kalla ,

760-481: A status symbol for conspicuous consumption . However, since many European luxury car buyers shy away from conspicuous consumption, brands offer buyers the option of removing exterior badges that identify the model name or engine size. The suspension system of most luxury cars is tuned to prioritize ride quality over handling , however, some are marketed as "sports luxury" and have a greater emphasis on handling characteristics. Traditionally, luxury cars have used

836-736: A subsidiary of Kompas Gramedia . The 1986 event, originally known as the Gaikindo Car Exhibition , was first held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) with 13 exhibitors participated the event. The show was renamed to the Jakarta Auto Expo in 1989, then later the Gaikindo Auto Expo in 2000, before adopting to its current name, Indonesia International Motor Show in 2006 after it was recognized as an international-scale exhibition by

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912-401: A time when luxury car sales suffered a 1% decline, and non-luxury SUV sales were flat. By 2004, 30% of major luxury brands' U.S. sales were SUVs. Crossover SUVs became increasingly popular in the mid-2000s, and manufacturers also began to produce luxury versions of crossovers. The Lexus RX was the earliest luxury crossover on the market, and it has since been the best-selling luxury vehicle in

988-450: Is a car that provides above-average to high-end levels of comfort , features, and equipment. Often, more expensive materials and surface finishes are used, and buyers expect better build quality . The usually higher pricing and more upscale appearance are often associated with the users' higher social status compared to low- and mid-market segment cars. The term is relative and partially subjective, reflecting both objective qualities of

1064-515: Is common, as per modern automotive industry practice. A compact executive car or a compact luxury car is a premium car larger than a premium compact and smaller than an executive car . In European classification, compact executive cars are part of the D-segment . In North American terms, close equivalents are "compact premium car", "compact luxury car", "entry-level luxury car" and "near-luxury car". Compact executive cars are usually based on

1140-924: Is held at a different venue, Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), located at BSD City in Pagedangan , Tangerang Regency , Banten , with a total space of 220.000 m (2,368.06 sq ft), and is organized by Seven Events. On 3 March 2015, GIIAS received a full support and was sanctioned by the OICA, joining its membership. In late July 2015, Gaikindo announced that the 2015 event in Tangerang would be later followed by two continuing spin-off events held in Makassar , South Sulawesi in November, and Surabaya , East Java in December, establishing GIIAS as

1216-461: Is proof you can have a true off-road vehicle without giving up luxuries and amenities" with the Jeep providing a crucial new intangible factor for buyers—image. The SUV models generated higher profit margins than passenger cars, and car manufacturers began introducing new luxury SUVs during the late 1990s. SUVs such as the 1995 Lexus LX , 1997 Mercedes-Benz M-Class , and 1998 Lincoln Navigator were

1292-703: The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA). Since 2009, IIMS relocated to its current venue, Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), located at Kemayoran in Pademangan , North Jakarta . The Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) was first announced by Gaikindo in February 2015, after the association dissolved their partnership with Dyandra, resulting IIMS continued to run without Gaikindo's authorization from 2015 onwards. Differentiating from IIMS, GIIAS

1368-613: The Rolls-Royce Phantom , Maybach 57 and 62 , Hongqi L5 , Bentley Mulsanne , Cadillac Celestiq , Toyota Century , and Aurus Senat . High-end sports cars which are targeted towards performance rather than luxury are not usually classified as ultra-luxury cars, even when their cost is greater than US$ 100,000 . The history of a brand and the exclusivity of a particular model can result in price premiums compared to luxury cars with similar features from less prestigious manufacturers. Ultra-luxury cars are usually selected as

1444-433: The compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment. The 25th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 10 to 20 August 2017. The 26th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 2 to 12 August 2018. The 27th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 18 to 28 July 2019. The 28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was planned to be held from 7 to 17 August 2020, but it

1520-422: The official state car . Grand tourers are essentially high-performance luxury vehicles. These vehicles are generally two-door coupes and are made for long-distance driving, combined with the luxury of an executive car or full-size luxury car . Long before the luxury SUV segment was defined and became popular, the 1966 Jeep Super Wagoneer was marketed at the time as a fully-equipped station wagon. It

1596-653: The "Emperor Suite", based on the Alphard Royal Lounge variant. The LM features a new suspension setup featuring Swing Valve technology. The first-generation LM was available in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asian markets such as Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Despite being built in Japan, the first-generation LM was not available there. Two engine options are available,

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1672-531: The 1950s, including the Toyota Crown (1955–present), Prince/Nissan Gloria (1959–2004), Nissan Cedric (1960–2015), Mitsubishi Debonair (1964–1998), Nissan President (1965–2010), Toyota Century (1967–present), Mazda Luce/929 (1969–1991), and Honda Legend (1985–2021). Since the 1980s, overseas sales of Japanese luxury cars have increased, challenging traditional European luxury brands. Several East Asian manufacturers have created sub-brands for

1748-738: The 1979 fuel crises which eliminated many FR platforms in favor of the more economical front-wheel drive (FF) layout. From the early 2000s, several of these American luxury cars reverted to FR layouts. Since the introduction of the Bentley Continental GT in 2003, additional luxury grand tourers feature all-wheel drive . Prior to World War II , a wide array of European producers made luxury cars, including Rolls-Royce , Bugatti , Delage , Delahaye , Talbot-Lago , Bentley , Alvis , Avions Voisin , Isotta Fraschini , Horch , Simson , Stoewer , Maybach , Mercedes-Benz , Hispano Suiza , Daimler Company , and Spyker . France

1824-427: The 1990s. The personal luxury car emerged into mass popularity and affordability as an America-specific category of popularly-priced cars made from the 1950s by the four domestic manufacturers (GM, Ford, Chrysler, and AMC) that reached peak popularity in the 1970s. The cars were stylized, mass-produced two-door coupés or convertibles , relying on standard components. These distinctively styled cars were targeting

1900-407: The 1st Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week was planned to be held from 21 to 29 November 2020 as a replacement event for the 2020 edition of GIIAS, despite to COVID-19 concerns, but was eventually moved to 9 to 17 January 2021, 6 to 14 March 2021, 5 to 13 March 2022, and later, 12 to 20 March 2022. The 2nd Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week was held from 10 to 19 March 2023. The 3rd Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week

1976-590: The 2010s. For example, Rolls-Royce Cullinan , Bentley Bentayga , Aston Martin DBX , Maserati Levante , Lamborghini Urus , and Ferrari Purosangue . Some brands, such as Lincoln , have even moved to an all SUV and/or crossover lineup. Manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz , Toyota , Lexus , Buick , Hongqi , Zeekr and Volvo have marketed upscale luxury MPVs as luxury vehicles, mainly marketed for Asian markets. Luxury MPVs generally have 3-rows of six or seven seats; however, range-topping flagship models may also offer

2052-564: The 2020 exhibition. The event was initially held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Tanah Abang , Central Jakarta between 2022 and 2023. Since 2024, the event was moved to the same Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) venue, located at BSD City in Tangerang, Banten, as the main GIIAS exhibition, to accommodate more area space where it was already limited in the JCC venue. Originally,

2128-734: The 2024 event, the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show is claimed to be the second largest auto show in the world, only behind the Beijing Motor Show . Prior to its establishment, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) formerly established and hosted the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) between 1986 and 2014, which since 2000, it was organized by Dyandra Promosindo,

2204-411: The 23rd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was opened to the public on 20 August 2015, marking the establishment of GIIAS. It was started off by covering a total gross area of 91.577 m (985.73 sq ft), with a participation of 40 different brands (22 exhibited passenger car brands, 10 exhibited commercial vehicle brands, 6 motorcycle brands and 2 parallel importers). The 23rd GIIAS

2280-549: The Alphard it is based on, measuring in at 5,040 mm (198.4 in) long. Compared to the third-generation Alphard, the LM features newer and stronger structural components, along with additional soundproofing elements such as dual-pane windows. There were two seating configurations available, a 7-seater configuration that is based on the Alphard Executive Lounge variant, and a 4-seater configuration named

2356-533: The COVID-19 pandemic. The 29th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 11 to 21 August 2022. The 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 10 to 20 August 2023. Hozon Auto (Neta) and Great Wall Motors ( Haval , Ora , Tank ) also joined this exhibition to mark their entries to the Indonesian automotive market. The 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show

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2432-736: The European Commission. The next category of luxury cars is known in Great Britain as a "luxury saloon" or "luxury limousine," and is known in the United States as a full-size luxury sedan, large luxury sedan, or flagship sedan. It is the equivalent of the European F-segment and the German Oberklasse segment. Many of these luxury saloons are the flagship for the marque and include

2508-644: The LM 350h 7-seater and LM500h 4-seater. The LM was launched in Malaysia on 27 May 2024. Two variants are available, the LM 350h 7-seater and LM500h 4-seater. The second generation LM uses the same engine used on multiple vehicles based on the GA-K platform , such as the A25A-FXS and T24A-FTS engines. The LM 350h will have 184 kW (247 hp; 250 PS), whereas the LM 500h will have 273 kW (366 hp; 371 PS). Luxury car A luxury car

2584-457: The LM are slated to be ready in January 2024. The 6-seater and 7-seater models will be available at a later date. As is tradition for most Lexus and Toyota models available in Japan, the LM gains a styling kit from Toyota's Modellista division. It includes a front lip spoiler, a rear bumper spoiler, side skirts, a chrome garnish for the front and rear, and side garnishes for the front end forward

2660-834: The LM received regulatory approval for sale in Australia. The LM was launched in India in August 2023, with bookings commencing on 24 August. The LM was launched in Thailand on 1 September 2023. It is offered as the Executive 7-Seater and Executive 4-Seater. The LM was launched in Indonesia on 2 October 2023, during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show . Two variants are available,

2736-541: The Mercedes-Benz brand, later joined by BMW , which acquired Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 1998, as well as Volkswagen which much later controlled or acquired additional brands such as Audi , Porsche , Bentley , Lamborghini , and Bugatti brands. In the Soviet Union, the manufacturer ZiL (then called Zis) began producing representational limousines in the mid-1930s. In the early 1950s, GAZ joined with

2812-532: The Sudirman Grand Ballroom, located at Dungus Cariang in the Andir district. Since its initial establishment in 2015, the number of area space and participants for the main event in Tangerang were later grew through the following years, with the 2024 show broke a record of over 120.000 m (1,291.67 sq ft) of space, with a participation of 55 different brands. The first edition of

2888-576: The US. Some luxury crossovers are built on a platform shared with sedans or hatchbacks. For example, the Infiniti FX is based upon the same platform as the Infiniti G35 sedans and coupes. While early luxury crossovers released in the late 1990s have resembled traditional boxy SUVs, later crossovers, such as the Infiniti FX and BMW X6 , have been designed with a sporting appearance. Despite

2964-597: The air intakes. 19-inch alloy wheels complete the exterior appearance, while a lacquered panel is fitted to the interior partition to complete the kit. The LM 350h was launched in China in August 2023. in November 2023, The LM 500h 4-seater and 6-seater models will be launched at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show. The LM was introduced in Spain in late May 2023. It will be available in the UK in the third quarter of 2023. The LM will be available in Australia in December 2023. In June 2023,

3040-549: The brand's ceased Indonesian operations in January, seven months before the event. Porsche, which exhibited in 2015, declined to return for the 2016 show. Renault , which originally planned to use the event to introduce the second-generation Koleos and Kwid for the Indonesian market, cancelled their exhibit for the 2016 show, and were pulled out about a month earlier before the event, citing due to "technical difficulties". Wuling Motors also joined this exhibition for their initial Indonesian introduction, previewing two models for

3116-523: The entry-level luxury segment remained strong throughout the GFC, due to prices being lowered to compete with well-equipped non-luxury cars. For example, in Canada, several luxury manufacturers set sales records in August 2009, due mostly to discounted pricing on entry-level luxury vehicles. Some auto manufacturers market their luxury models using the same marque as the rest of their line. Others have created

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3192-401: The exhibited motorcycle brands and supporting industries. With the addition of the eleventh hall, the 2024 show covers a total area space of over 120.000 m (1,291.67 sq ft), with a participation of 55 different exhibited brands (31 passenger car brands, 4 commercial vehicle brands and 20 motorcycle brands) and over 120 supporting industries. Gaikindo claimed that the 2024 show is

3268-407: The exhibition for their official Indonesian debut to the public. Additionally, the 2024 show also saw the re-introduction of smart , a marque of Mercedes-Benz whose currently under a joint-venture with Geely , after a six-year absence in the Indonesian automotive market. A smaller spin-off of the show, Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week ( GJAW ), was announced at the same time of the cancellation of

3344-729: The exhibition, the 23rd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 20 to 30 August 2015, marking its split-off from the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). Notably, its run was held alongside the 23rd IIMS at the same time. It was followed by its first two roadshow events; Makassar from 25 to 29 November, and later Surabaya from 9 to 13 December. Lexus and Porsche made their first Indonesian auto show appearances at this exhibition as branded exhibits. Despite mentioned, Aston Martin and McLaren were represented by exhibits organized by parallel importers, instead of branded exhibits hosted by their company themselves. Proton and Subaru were originally planned to participate

3420-421: The first SUVs produced by these luxury car brands. Some of these early luxury SUV models used unibody construction, becoming part of the trend moving away from the body-on-frame construction traditionally used by off-road vehicles. During the mid-2000s, SUVs from luxury car brands grew by almost 40% in the United States to more than 430,000 vehicles (excluding SUV-only brands like Hummer and Land Rover ), at

3496-505: The history of the automobile. Several car classification schemes include a luxury category, such as: Luxury cars have traditionally emphasized higher levels of comfort and safety. Manufacturers often introduce new safety technologies and comfort amenities on luxury models before they are available on more affordable models. Some brands, like Audi and BMW have expanded their marketing by "introducing lesser priced and strip-down economy versions of their products." Luxury vehicles can be

3572-526: The increased popularity of crossover models, traditional luxury SUVs remain in production. Examples include the Lexus LX , Infiniti QX80 , and Lincoln Navigator . Research data from the mid-2000s suggested that luxury SUV buyers did not consider traditional luxury cars (e.g. sedans and coupes), therefore the SUV is becoming the key to bringing new customers into luxury dealerships. Luxury car companies have increasingly introduced SUV or crossover models in

3648-482: The lack of a historical legacy has hindered these efforts. In 2014, Citroën introduced DS Automobiles sub-brand to market luxury cars. Pre World War II intermediate car manufacturers like Renault , Fiat , Opel , Lancia , Škoda , Riley , Praga , Peugeot , Hillman and Tatra made luxury cars but were forced to make economy cars and superminis post World War II . Following World War II, Germany rose to become an export powerhouse, building on success with

3724-551: The market. In the 2000s, both Ford and General Motors produced luxury pickups: 2002-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT , 2002-2003 Lincoln Blackwood , and 2006-2014 Lincoln Mark LT . In the late 2000s, the Cadillac CTS and Cadillac DTS led to a resurgence in the brand's luxury sedans. The equivalent sedan from the Ford group, the 2008 Lincoln MKS , was also regarded as a significant improvement over previous models. In 2010, BMW

3800-642: The marketing of luxury cars. The first of these was the 1986 launch of Acura (a Honda sub-brand), followed by Lexus (Toyota) in 1989, Infiniti (Nissan) in 1989, and Genesis (Hyundai) in 2015. The time of the 2007–2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession was the first time since the Great Depression that the luxury car market suffered considerably, something not seen in previous economic downturns. Many such customers saw their net worth decline during this time. For example, some of

3876-474: The needs of individual customers, not an entire family. The longest running model lines were the 1958-1997 Ford Thunderbird , 1956-1998 Lincoln Mark Series , and the 1967-2002 Cadillac Eldorado . In 1990, American luxury brands dominated, with Cadillac selling over a quarter-million cars, and Lincoln had its best year ever at 231,660 units. However, the market was changing with an ever greater acceptance of smaller, more efficient imported luxury brands while at

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3952-771: The new generation, Lexus has expanded its availability by launching it in several countries, including in Europe, Australia and Japan for the first time. Despite this, the LM will not be available in North America. The LM went on sale in Japan in mid October 2023. It is available as the 500h Executive grade only. The LM is available in 4 exterior colors (Sonic Quartz, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black Glass Flakes, and Sonic Agate), and two interior colors (Solis White with Satin Copper trim, and Black with Satin Silver trim). Test drives for

4028-584: The newest automotive technology. Several models are available in long-wheelbase versions, which provide additional rear legroom and may have a higher level of standard features. Examples of luxury saloons / full-size luxury sedans include the BMW 7 Series , Jaguar XJ , Cadillac CT6 , Genesis G90 , Audi A8 , Mercedes-Benz S-Class , Lexus LS , Hongqi H9 , Porsche Panamera and Maserati Quattroporte . Luxury cars costing over US$ 100,000 (as of 2007) can be considered as "ultra-luxury cars". Examples include

4104-667: The northern part of the city. In 2022, the roadshow series was expanded to Semarang , Central Java , which initially took place at the Marina Convention Center, located at Tawangsari in the western part of the city. From 2024 onward, the Semarang event was moved to a newer venue, Muladi Dome-Diponegoro University Convention Center in the Tembalang district. In 2023, Gaikindo expanded its roadshow series again to include Bandung , West Java , which took place at

4180-427: The platform of a mid-size car (also known as large family car or D-segment ), while some models may be based on a compact car (also known as small family car or C-segment ). Executive car is a British term for an automobile larger than a large family car . In official use, the term is adopted by Euro NCAP , a European organization founded to test for car safety. It is a passenger car classification defined by

4256-565: The postwar era. From 1946 until the late 1990s, Cadillac was the top-selling brand of luxury cars in the U.S., while Lincoln was second. The most successful and long-running model names during this era were the Cadillac DeVille , Lincoln Continental , and the Chrysler Imperial . The Lincoln Mark Series and Cadillac Eldorado were positioned in the personal luxury category, and competition between them continued into

4332-405: The previous renditions of the show, media press days were held simultaneously alongside the first public day of the event after the opening ceremonies. For 2024, the show was greatly expanded compared to its previous renditions, with an additional eleventh hall being added, located outside of the tenth hall in the exhibition's eastern entrance, in a form of a large tent. The eleventh hall occupies

4408-497: The same time, the domestic manufacturers were downsizing their models with product decisions that backfired on quality and brand respect. Since the late 1990s, Japanese and German brands have sold the most luxury-type cars in the United States. However, the Cadillac Escalade has led the luxury SUV segment sales in the United States since its introduction in 1998, with the highest sales for 15 out of its first 20 years on

4484-465: The second generation, the LM is exclusively a hybrid , and is available in four, six, and seven-seater configurations. The LM designation stands for "Luxury Mover". The first-generation LM was unveiled on 16 April 2019 at the 18th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition and first released on 20 February 2020 in China . Based on the third-generation Alphard, the LM is slightly longer than

4560-418: The second largest automotive show in the world, only behind China 's Beijing Motor Show . Among several automakers returning from the previous year's show, the 2024 show was also joined by five new exhibited automakers; BYD and VinFast in their first appearances in GIIAS, BAIC and GAC Aion in their first participations of an Indonesian automotive show, and Jetour , a marque of Chery , whose used

4636-520: The second-generation LM debuts "Rear Climate Concierge", which integrates controls of the air conditioning, sunshades, lighting, seat position, etc. The LM also features heated armrests and ottomans, another Lexus first, and is available with a 48-inch rear screen. Two models will be offered, 350h and 500h, with Lexus' Direct4 electric four-wheel drive system available. It will be available in three configurations: 4-seater, 6-seater, and 7-seater, as well as 4 exterior colors: Black, White, Beige, and Red. With

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4712-456: The show, but were quietly pulled out from the event shortly thereafter. Maxus , under the partnership with Malaysian distributor The Weststar Group as Weststar Maxus, also joined this exhibition to mark their entry to the Indonesian commercial vehicle market. The 24th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 11 to 21 August 2016. As of its roadshow series, the Makassar event

4788-967: The somewhat smaller "Chaika" model range. In 2018, Aurus Motors was established to produce luxury vehicles for the Russian market. The luxury car phenomenon began at the start of the automobile industry when the wealthy frequently invested in manufacturing such models to gain social prestige. Emphasis was also placed on custom-built coachwork. The 1920s and 1930s were the apogee of production of these very large luxury automobiles from many manufacturers. The significant North American manufacturers from 1910 until 1940 included Auburn , Buick , Cadillac , Chrysler , Continental , Cord , Daniels , DeSoto , Duesenberg , Franklin , Imperial , LaFayette , LaSalle , Lincoln , Marmon , Packard , Peerless , Pierce Arrow , Ruxton , Stearns-Knight , and Stutz . The Great Depression put many luxury car manufacturers out of business; others would hold on before going defunct during

4864-537: The steepest drop-offs came at the high end, including the BMW 7 Series and Rolls-Royce Phantom , and in 2010 Mercedes-Benz dropped the price of the W212 E-Class . The unusually sharp decline in luxury car sales has led observers to believe that there is a fundamental shift and reshaping of the luxury automotive market, with one industry official suggesting that the marques no longer command the premiums that they used to and another saying that conspicuous consumption

4940-741: The success of the Makassar and Surabaya roadshow events in the previous two renditions, Gaikindo expanded its roadshow series to two more capital cities; Medan , North Sumatra , and Samarinda , East Kalimantan . The Medan event took place at the Santika Premiere Dyandra Hotel & Convention, located at Central Petisah in the Medan Petisah district, while the Samarinda event took place at the Samarinda Convention Hall, located at South Sempaja in

5016-448: Was a huge success for Gaikindo, with the exhibition was visited by 451,654 visitors, beating Gaikindo's initial projected target of 380,000 visitors. Between 2016 and 2017, the venue for the Makassar event was briefly moved to the Four Points by Sheraton Makassar hotel, located at Pa'baeng-Baeng, also in the Tamalate district. The event was returned back to its initial Celebes Convention Center (CCC) venue in 2018. In 2017, following

5092-452: Was a leading producer of powerful luxury automobiles before World War II. After World War II, the French government used puissance fiscale tax regulations to encourage manufacturers to build cars with small engines, and French motorists to buy them. The Maserati-powered Citroën SM and the Citroën C6 were arguably the last domestic French luxury cars. In the 2010s, some French manufacturers have attempted to develop luxury cars, however

5168-402: Was held from 18 to 28 July 2024. This marks the second time the show was held in July since 2019, due to the country's 2024 general election period. The media press day was held in 17 July, a day before the event's opening, marking the 2024 show being the first time GIIAS held its media press day earlier before the first day of the event, following other international automotive exhibitions. In

5244-448: Was held from 22 November to 1 December 2024, and was sponsored by Mandiri Utama Finance . Ford Motor Company, having returned to the Indonesian market since March 2022 with a help of RMA Group, joined this exhibition, marking the company's first Indonesian automotive show appearance since the 23rd IIMS and GIIAS in 2015, and the first American automaker to reparticipate an Indonesian automotive show since Chevrolet 's participation at

5320-403: Was held prior to the main event in its new venue at the Four Points by Sheraton Makassar hotel in Pa'baeng-Baeng of the Tamalate district from 18 to 21 May, while the Surabaya event was followed after the main event from 28 September to 2 October. Coincidentally, it marks the first time the main event ran alongside Indonesia's Independence Day that mostly held in 17 August. For 2016, the show

5396-454: Was no longer attractive in poor economic conditions. Additionally, mainstream brands have been able to offer amenities and devices such as leather, wood, and anti-lock brakes, previously found only on luxury cars, as the costs decline. However, luxury vehicle sales remained relatively high compared to their non-luxury counterparts. This was aided by growing interest in luxury vehicles from emerging markets such as China and Russia. Sales in

5472-400: Was no longer held simultaneously alongside IIMS, as the latter was rescheduled to an April timeframe to avoid scheduling conflicts with the former. Among several automakers returning from the previous year's show, joining the exhibition for the first time were Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) ( Jeep and Dodge Journey ) and Kia . Ford Motor Company didn't return for the 2016 show due to

5548-601: Was pushed back to 22 October to 1 November 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic . On 18 August 2020, Seven Events announced that the 2020 exhibition would be eventually cancelled due to time constraints caused by large-scale social restrictions that halted the plans of the show. The 28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was planned to be held from 12 to 22 August 2021, but it was pushed back to 9 to 19 September 2021, and later, 11 to 21 November 2021 due to Indonesia's Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement during

5624-532: Was the best-selling luxury vehicle manufacturer by sales, with Audi and Mercedes-Benz the second and third highest selling luxury brands. Chinese manufacturer Hongqi was launched in 1958, making it the oldest Chinese luxury car marque. Later newcomers joined taking advantage of the rise of electric powertrains, with NEV brands such as Nio in 2014, Lynk & Co in 2016, HiPhi in 2019, and Zeekr in 2021 producing luxury electric and hybrid vehicles. Japanese manufacturers have been producing luxury cars since

5700-420: Was the first off-road SUV to offer a V8 engine and automatic transmission along with luxury car trim and equipment. Standard features included bucket seating , a center console, air conditioning, a seven-position tilt steering wheel, a vinyl roof , and gold-colored trim panels on the body sides and tailgate. By the late 1970s, optional equipment included an electric sunroof. The 1978 Jeep Wagoneer Limited

5776-488: Was the spiritual successor to the Super Wagoneer and was the first four-wheel drive car to use leather upholstery. The Range Rover was released in 1970 as a two-door vehicle for off-road durability with few "creature comforts." A four-door version was added in 1981, and the model was pushed upmarket in 1983 by introducing an automatic transmission (Chrysler's A727 TorqueFlite ) as an option. The Range Rover had

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