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These are 5 expensive cars that are often used by public transportation in Papua |
In eastern Indonesia, such as Papua, the road conditions are still muddy, prone to landslides and rocky. For this reason, residents there when they want to travel to other places have to pass through extreme road contours.
In Papua, public transportation is used based on SUVs and minibuses with ladder frames which are usually used by officials or businessmen here to support daily activities.
Usually the luxury cars used as taxis serve trips in the mountainous areas of Papua, Merauke - Bovendigoel, Nabire - Paniai and Sorong - Tambrauw, Papua. For the tariff itself, this inland public transportation is offered at various prices starting from Rp. 350 thousand rupiah.
Not only passengers, in Papua, luxury public transportation is also often used to load crops, basic necessities and pets. Want to know what luxury cars are often used as public transportation in Papua? Here's the row.
1. Toyota Fortuner
The first car that is often used as public transportation in the interior of Papua is the Toyota Fortuner. As a 7-seater SUV based on a ladder frame, the Fortuner is not only tough, but also has a high level of durability.
Talking about the price, in Jakarta the Toyota Fortuner is currently offered starting from Rp. 543 million. For the heart of this car is presented in three models, 2.7L petrol, 2.4L diesel and 2.8L diesel combined with two transmissions, 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic with Sport Sequential Switchmatic.
Not only relying on rear-wheel drive (RWD), the Fortuner is also offered a choice of 4x4 drive with H2, H4 and L4 rotating models.
2. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
A competitor of the Toyota Fortuner, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is also often used as public transportation in Papua. Regarding the price, this car is traded starting from Rp. 529.6 million OTR Jakarta.
Having toughness in off-road terrain thanks to rear-wheel drive and all four wheels, the Pajero Sport is equipped with a 2.4L 4N15 MIVEC Turbocharger diesel engine and a 2.5L 4D56 Commonrail Turbocharger. For transmissions offered 8-speed automatic, 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic.
3. Toyota Innova
Public transportation in the interior of Papua does not only use SUV-type cars. There, 7-seater MPV cars such as the Toyota Innova are also used as public passenger vehicles.
In Jakarta, widely used as a family car, rental and company operational vehicle, the Innova is currently priced from IDR 369.6 million. For the drive system, the Innova only relies on the rear wheels to make it run. Oh yes, the Innova is offered in two engine options, namely 2.0L gasoline and 2.4L diesel combined with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic with Sport Sequential Switchmatic.
4. Mitsubishi Triton
The double cabin version of the Pajero Sport, the Mitsubishi Triton is one of the models with the largest population in Papua which is used as public transportation. Having a body that is reliable enough to carry agricultural produce, basic necessities and pets, this car has the same specifications as the Pajero Sport in the pacemaker, transmission and drive system sectors.
The mechanical heart uses a 2.4L 4N15 MIVEC Turbocharger diesel engine and a 2.5L 4D56 Commonrail Turbocharger with 8-speed automatic transmission, 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic. Having toughness in off-road terrain, this car uses a rear-wheel drive system and 4x4.
5. Toyota Hilux
Just like the Mitsubishi Triton which has similarities with the Pejero Sport, the Toyota Hilux also has many similarities to the Fortuner. Having a tub that is also tough and sturdy, this car can be loaded with all kinds of luggage, so it is not surprising that in Papua it is used as public transportation.
Regarding specifications, the Hilux D-Cab is only offered a 2.4L diesel engine combined with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic with Sport Sequential Switchmatic with an RWD and 4x4 (part time) drive system with differential lock.
