Purwakarta, West Java – PT JIO Distribusi Indonesia (JDI), the official distributor of BAIC vehicles in Indonesia, has fulfilled its commitment to assemble the BAIC BJ40 Plus locally. This SUV is now officially being built at a local facility in Purwakarta and will gradually include more Indonesian-made components.
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Local Assembly Marks New Milestone for BAIC in Indonesia
The assembly process was formally started on Monday, June 2, 2025 at PT Handal Indonesia Motor’s (HIM) plant in Purwakarta. The significance of this launch marks the first step in BAIC’s local presence and support of Indonesia’s automotive industry.
Today we celebrate a historic moment with the launch of BAIC BJ40 local assembly in Indonesia. This is a strong step toward our investment and growth commitment in the country
Dhani Yahya, Chief Operating Officer of BAIC Indonesia
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Technical Support from China Ensures High Standards
To ensure production quality, BAIC Indonesia trained seven local technicians in Beijing for two weeks before starting operations. Additionally, a team of eight engineers from BAIC International stayed in Purwakarta for a month to supervise and ensure the assembly meets international standards.
“This is not just about assembling cars; it’s about technology transfer, building expertise, and meeting global quality benchmarks,” Dhani explained.
Committed to Using Local Components (TKDN)
BAIC Indonesia also confirmed its plan to increase the use of local parts. Within the next 1–2 years, the BJ40 Plus is expected to reach 40% local content (TKDN). This aligns with the government’s push to boost the local manufacturing sector.
“We want to contribute more to the national industry and even explore the opportunity to export BAIC vehicles assembled here,” Dhani added.
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Previously Imported, Now Locally Made
The BAIC BJ40 Plus was first presented in May 2024 as a CBU (Completely Built-Up) model from China. Due to heightened interest and local demand, BAIC determined to produce the BJ40 Plus in Indonesia.
The BJ40 Plus benefits from a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder DOHC petrol engine matched to the 8-speed automatic transmission by German manufacturer ZF Friedrichshafen. With 221 horsepower and a torque figure of 380 Nm, SUV lovers will be happy with how it combines power and performance in Indonesia.
