Daimler : All-new FUSO trucks presented in Indonesia

Stuttgart/Jakarta, September 19, 2014

All-new FUSO trucks presented in Indonesia

• FUSO "FJ" and "FI" trucks presented at the Indonesia International Motor Show 2014

• Indonesia is FUSO's largest export market, core market of Daimler Trucks Trucks are delivered from Indian production hub in Chennai

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is further pursuing the internationalization of its business activities. At the Indonesia International Motor Show 2014, Daimler's commercial vehicle subsidiary unveiled vehicles of its new truck range FUSO "FJ" and FUSO "FI".

As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia is FUSO's largest export market as well as the second-largest market of Daimler Trucks worldwide. Key of this introduction are the FUSO FJ 2523 and 2528 heavy-duty trucks. They expand the brand's product line-up in a segment that was not served by FUSO in Indonesia beforehand.´

Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, responsible for Daimler Trucks & Buses: "Indonesia is a core market for Daimler Trucks. We will pursue the potential of this market by introducing our new models that are perfectly suited for Indonesian customers. Our customers, dealers, and business partners will benefit from the expanded product line-up."

Dr. Albert Kirchmann, MFTBC President and CEO: "The all-new FUSO truck range will play a key role under our product offensive to extend our leadership in Indonesia and represents the brand's long-term commitment to the market."

New models for Asia and Africa

The all-new FUSO trucks were developed for growth markets in Asia and Africa. They have already been introduced in Kenya, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, and Brunei. Indonesia, FUSO's largest export market and the second-largest market of Daimler Trucks worldwide, is the eighth market on which these trucks are sold. After introduction of the models to selected Asian and African countries, there are plans for a further roll-out in markets like the Middle East and Latin America.

The FUSO brand in Indonesia

FUSO is the number one commercial vehicle brand in Indonesia in the overall truck and bus segment. Over the past five years, the company has sold over 280,000 units in Indonesia, including light-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks and light-duty bus chassis. The company has reached its one millionth sales milestone in 2013 since its market entry in 1970. Mitsubishi Fuso products for Indonesia are distributed by P.T. Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB). MFTBC holds 18% of KTB shares.

Export out of India

Under the umbrella of Daimler Trucks Asia, MFTBC and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler, combine their strengths to tap into further sales potential. The two companies are going forward with an integrated product portfolio for greater variant diversity and an optimized production network. The all-new FUSO truck models are produced in Chennai by DICV and will be exported to Indonesia.