# DFSK premium SUV market expansion in Indonesia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dfsk-premium-suv-market-expansion-in-indonesia > Updated: 2026-09-21T02:19:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. PT Sokonindo Automobile, the Indonesian brand holder for DFSK, is executing a strategic transition from commercial vehicles toward the premium passenger SUV segment through the promotion of the E5 Plus plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). In late August 2026, the company expanded the regional presence of the E5 Plus in Indonesia with a launch in Medan, following previous introductions in Palembang and Tangerang. The vehicle is marketed under the philosophy ‘Electric for Daily, Hybrid for Journey,’ featuring a 25.3 kWh battery and a driving range of up to 1,400 kilometers. By September 2026, the company initiated the ‘E5 Plus Indonesia Media Journey,’ a long-distance test drive from Jakarta to Bali via Surabaya. This initiative aims to demonstrate the vehicle’s reliability and performance over 1,200 kilometers. Franz Wang, COO of PT Sokonindo Automobile, noted that the goal is to provide media and influencers with direct experience of the vehicle in real-world scenarios to support the brand’s transformation into a premium vehicle provider. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: DFSK launches E5 Plus media journey from Jakarta to Bali DFSK is conducting a Jakarta-to-Bali media journey with the E5 Plus plug-in hybrid SUV to signal its brand transformation toward the premium vehicle market in Indonesia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dfsk-launches-e5-plus-media-journey-from-jakarta-to-bali ### 2026-08-26: DFSK expands E5 Plus PHEV SUV presence to Medan DFSK is expanding its E5 Plus PHEV premium SUV presence to Medan, Indonesia, marking a strategic shift from commercial vehicles to the premium passenger SUV segment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dfsk-expands-e5-plus-phev-suv-presence-to-medan --- Cite as: DFSK premium SUV market expansion in Indonesia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dfsk-premium-suv-market-expansion-in-indonesia