Data released by the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) showed that new passenger car sales in Indonesia increased by 22.1% compared with January and by 12.2% year-on-year in February 2026.

Japanese brands remained prevalent in the top 10, while Chinese manufacturers ranked sixth and seventh, supported by electric vehicle (EV) sales. BYD recorded year-on-year growth of 232.6%, representing an increase of nearly 280% compared with the same period last year, and held a 5.7% market share.

BYD's highest-selling model during the month was the Atto 1 (also known as the Dolphin), which was launched in Indonesia in October 2025. Since its launch, the model's sales have declined, with its market share decreasing from 12.7% to 4.6%.

Jaecoo entered the Indonesian car market in January last year. No comparative data from the previous year is available; however, the brand held a 3.7% market share. Its sales were mainly driven by the J5 model, which ranked as the eighth best-selling vehicle in February 2026.

The data indicates a gradual shift towards EV adoption in Indonesia.

Indonesia's main brands remained within the top five, namely Toyota, Daihatsu, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, and Honda. Toyota and Daihatsu retained the first and second positions, respectively. Toyota's sales declined by 7.7% year-on-year, while Daihatsu recorded a 12.5% increase. Toyota held a 27.8% market share, while Daihatsu accounted for 16.6%.

On a year-to-date basis, Toyota's sales declined by 8.3% compared with the same period last year, whereas Daihatsu recorded an 18.3% year-on-year increase.

Suzuki moved to third place from sixth position in the previous month, capturing an 11.9% market share. The company's monthly and year-to-date sales increased by 103.3% and 27.8%, respectively. This increase was supported by the Suzuki New Carry Pikap, which ranked first in wholesales. The model accounted for 8.2% of the market and returned to the top position for the first time since January 2022, surpassing the Toyota Kijang Innova and Daihatsu Gran Max Pikap, which ranked second and third, respectively.

Mitsubishi ranked fourth, holding an 8.6% market share, with sales increasing by 4.8% year-on-year and year-to-date growth of 18.7%.

Honda recorded a 38.5% year-on-year decline in monthly sales and held a 6.6% market share. Its year-to-date sales declined by 41.4% compared with the same period last year.

Mitsubishi's truck and bus division, Mitsubishi Fuso, ranked eighth, with a 3.1% market share. Its monthly sales increased by 19% year-on-year, and year-to-date sales rose by 14.9% compared with the same period last year.

Isuzu ranked ninth, holding a 2.4% market share, with a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.2% in year-to-date sales.

Hyundai ranked tenth, with sales declining by 21.8% year-on-year. Its year-to-date sales also decreased by 30.2% compared with the same period last year.