Chinese state-owned automaker FAW Group has launched local production of heavy-duty trucks in Indonesia, as it looks to further strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia’s largest medium- and heavy-duty truck market.

The automaker’s local distributor, PT Gaya Makmur Mobil (GMM), assembled its first FAW vehicle, the LN 4×4 heavy-duty truck, in February from imported knocked-down kits. The truck has been adapted to operate in tough local working conditions, such as those in the off-road mining, infrastructure, and construction sectors. It has recently been put into operation in Indonesia’s off-road mining logistics sector.

FAW confirmed that GMM’s facility, with its integrated production system covering components logistics, vehicle assembly, quality control, and final delivery, meets its global manufacturing standards. The company said it aims to establish a local supply chain for key components.

FAW reported that its truck sales in Indonesia rose by 28% to 1,088 units last year, after growing by 36% to 847 units in 2024, with all models imported as built-up units. The company’s product range includes tractor units, cargo trucks, dump trucks, and special vehicles. It has a strong presence in special vehicle segments such as fuel carriers, cement mixers, and tippers. Earlier this year, it announced that it had won an order from a local industrial park operator for 1,000 trucks.