10/07/2008 14:24. Toyota launched the second-generation Toyota Alphard, a luxury multipurpose vehicle (MPV), focusing on the upper class Indonesian car market, in Jakarta on Wednesday.

"This is the type of car for people with drivers because it offers comfortable passenger seats with plenty of space," said Johnny Darmawan, president director of Indonesia's authorized Toyota dealer, PT Toyota-Astra Motor.

The vehicle is priced at Rp 1.1 billion.

The supplier has 50 orders on the waiting list, surpassing the initial target of 30 for 2008. The car will soon also enter other Asian markets and the Middle East.

"We are seeing a stronger demand for cars despite the fuel price rise. So far the market for this luxury MPV is not big, around 200-300 units a year, dominated by two brands, Toyota and... // Jakarta Post