Tawon Car

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]
Overview
ManufacturerPT. Super Gasindo Jaya
Production2010-2017
Body and chassis
ClassMini car

Uses
First generation[1]
Overview
AssemblyIndonesia
Body and chassis
Body style4-door/>5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine664cc L I2 (gasoline);valve gear overhead camshaft
Transmissionchain transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Length3,100 mm (122.0 in)
Width1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Height1,720 mm (67.7 in)

Until end of 2010, most of Tawon cars are used as village public transport or taxis without argometer.[2]

Variants

At 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 China's engine, all car components are made in Indonesia.[4]

  • Tawon Transformer, a pickup with capacity of 2 persons and 500 kilograms goods
  • Tawon AutoGas, a city car with capacity of 4 persons
  • Metro Tawon, a hybrid bestel wagon for carry persons and goods
  • Tawon Niga Taxi
  • Health Care Go Around

Sources:,,,[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

Asianusa

PT. 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.

References
  1. "March 24, 2011 - Mobnas Tawon Jadi Ikon Angkutan Pedesaan".
  2. "Mobnas Tawon Banyak Dipesan di Daerah". August 10, 2010.
  3. "Mobnas Tawon Lengkapi Varian". Retrieved January 18, 2012.
  4. "Tawon, Kendaraan Umum Berbasis Angkutan Lingkungan". March 3, 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
  5. Rangkasbitung students also able to make 50 Tawon cars monthly - ANTARA News
  6. National car makers may need $100m | The Jakarta Post
  7. "Tawon – Another Indonesian Production Car | Top Gear Rules". Archived from the original on 2012-11-19. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  8. 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...
  9. http://www.lgsonline.com/pages/g/lgs4deee83974e91/node/lgs4a1d77eb99e7a
  10. Mobil Tawon Dilahirkan Siswa SMK Lebak | Poskota News
  11. Eko Sutriyanto. "Produk Baru Mobil Tawon Dipamerkan di INAPA 2014". Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  12. "Jokowi dan PP 41/2013". Retrieved February 9, 2015.
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