The Tawon Car is a mini car, one of the Indonesian Low Cost Green Car. The naming comes from the philosophy of tawon (wasp), small but can sting likes a bee. Wasp also diligently start to work in early morning.
| Tawon Car[1] | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | PT Super Gasindo Jaya |
| Production | 2010–2017 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini car, Low Cost Green Car |
Uses
edit| First generation[1] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Assembly | Indonesia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door/>5-door hatchback |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 664cc L I2 (gasoline);valve gear overhead camshaft |
| Transmission | chain transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Length | 3,100 mm (122.0 in) |
| Width | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Height | 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
Until end of 2010, most of Tawon cars are used as village public transport or taxis without argometer.[2]
Variants
editAt the end of 2010, the company launched Tawon Pickup with 500cc gasoline engine only.[3] In 2013, all Tawon variants use 664cc 2 cylinders 4 stroke engine with gasoline or CNG. Except Chinese engine, all car components are made in Indonesia.[4]
- Tawon Transformer, a pickup for 2 persons and 500 kilograms of goods
- Tawon AutoGas, a city car for 4 persons
- Metro Tawon, a hybrid wagon for carrying persons and goods
- Tawon Niga Taxi
- Health Care Go Around
Asianusa
editPT Super Gasindo Jaya is a member of Asianusa who use Chinese-produced engine, but all other contents is locally made.[12] As of 2017, the only member of Asianusa in active production is PT Fin Komodo Technology, the others (including Tawon manufacturer) already bankrupt.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "March 24, 2011 - Mobnas Tawon Jadi Ikon Angkutan Pedesaan".
- ^ "Mobnas Tawon Banyak Dipesan di Daerah". August 10, 2010.
- ^ "Mobnas Tawon Lengkapi Varian". Retrieved January 18, 2012.
- ^ "Tawon, Kendaraan Umum Berbasis Angkutan Lingkungan". March 3, 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ^ Rangkasbitung students also able to make 50 Tawon cars monthly - ANTARA News
- ^ National car makers may need $100m | The Jakarta Post
- ^ "Tawon – Another Indonesian Production Car | Top Gear Rules". Archived from the original on 2012-11-19. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
- ^ Indonesia banks reluctant to fund national car - Cars Bikes Trucks - Malaysia Cars Bikes Trucks One Stop Automotive | Cars Bikes Trucks - Malaysia Cars Bikes Trucks One Stop A...[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Mobil Tawon Dilahirkan Siswa SMK Lebak | Poskota News
- ^ Eko Sutriyanto. "Produk Baru Mobil Tawon Dipamerkan di INAPA 2014". Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Jokowi dan PP 41/2013". Retrieved February 9, 2015.