Inokom

History

Inokom launched its first product, the Inokom Permas in 1998. The Permas is based on the first generation Renault Trafic, and was produced in various configurations at Inokom's new plant in Kulim, Kedah. In May 2000, Inokom launched its second product, the Inokom Lorimas, a license-built Hyundai Porter. Inokom's first non-commercial product, the Hyundai-based Inokom Atos was launched in 2002.

In 2004, Sime Darby acquired a 51% stake in Inokom, and by the 2010s, Hyundai assembly operations in Malaysia were centralised at the Inokom plant. Prior to the consolidation, Hyundai models were assembled at two separate plants, namely the Inokom plant in Kulim and the Oriental Assemblers plant in Tampoi.

Inokom's acquisition by Sime Darby also led to the assembly of BMW M and Land Rover models at the Inokom plant in 2008. BMW M and Land Rover vehicles were previously assembled at the Associated Motor Industries plant in Shah Alam, which shut down in 2007. Mazda assembly at Inokom commenced in 2011 under a separate initiative by the Berjaya Group. Inokom has also carried out contract assembly for Dongfeng, Jinbei and Ford commercial vehicles.

Presently, Inokom's shareholders include Sime Darby Motors (51%), Sime Darby Hyundai (5%), Hyundai Motor Company (15%) and Bermaz Auto (29%).

Inokom was previously known as Industri Otomotif Komersial (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. between 1992 and 2002. The company changed its name to Inokom Corporation Sdn. Bhd. in November 2002.

Lineup of Inokom branded vehicles

Former passenger vehicles

• Inokom i10, a version of Hyundai's i10 city car launched on the Malaysian market in August 2008 with a 1.1 litre Epsilon engine. Produced by Inokom in their Kulim, Kedah plant.
• Inokom Santa Fe, launched in Malaysia in August 2007. A version of Hyundai's Santa Fe with a choice of 2.2 litre Diesel engine or 2.7 litre petrol engines.
• Inokom Atos, began production in 2002. In May 2005, the Atos Prima was introduced as a facelift on an earlier generation Hyundai Atos with a frontal redesign similar to Hyundai's Atos Prime.
• Inokom Getz, available as a 3 or 5 door hatchback with 1.4 litre engine mated to a manual or automatic transmission. This is a version of the 2006 facelifted Hyundai Getz.
• Inokom Matrix, locally produced since Sept 2004, this is a version of the pre 2009 facelift Hyundai Lavita family car.

Former commercial vehicles

• Inokom Lorimas, a version of the Hyundai Porter launched in 2002, produced for the local market and also for export. Exported to Chile from 2004 and to the Philippines from 2007.
• Inokom Permas, a version of the Renault Trafic as introduced in the early eighties.
• Inokom HD5000, a version of the Hyundai Mighty II.

Contract assembly

BMW

Current models

File:BMW 220d (F74) DSC 7363.jpg|BMW 2 Series (F74) File:2019 BMW 330i M Sport.jpg|BMW 3 Series (G20) File:BMW G60 520i 1X7A2443.jpg|BMW 5 Series (G60) File:BMW_i7_xDrive60_1X7A7475.jpg|BMW 7 Series (G70) File:2022_BMW_X1_sDrive18d_M_Sport_MHEV_Automatic_2.0.jpg|BMW X1 (U11) File:BMW G45 X3 M50 DSC 8510.jpg|BMW X3 (G45) File:2019 BMW X5 M50d Automatic 3.0.jpg|BMW X5 (G05) File:2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i in white, front left.jpg|BMW X7 (G07)

Former models

File:2019 BMW 116d SE Business 1.5 Front.jpg|BMW 1 Series (F20) File:2020 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe Front.jpg|BMW 2 Series (F44) File:BMW_320i_(E90)_Facelift_front_20100410.jpg|BMW 3 Series (E90) File:BMW 320d Sport Line (F30) – Frontansicht, 26. Februar 2012, Wülfrath.jpg|BMW 3 Series (F30) File:BMW 550i (F10) – Frontansicht (2), 17. Juli 2011, Mettmann.jpg|BMW 5 Series (F10) File:BMW_G30_530e_IMG_3862.jpg|BMW 5 Series (G30) File:BMW 640d GT xDrive 1X7A0311.jpg|BMW 6 Series (G32) File:2019 BMW 740Li Automatic facelift 3.0.jpg|BMW 7 Series (G12) File:BMW X1 (E84, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 31. Dezember 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg|BMW X1 (E84) File:2018 BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine 1.5 Front.jpg|BMW X1 (F48) File:2015 BMW X3 (F25 LCI) xDrive20d wagon (2015-06-27).jpg|BMW X3 (F25) File:2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i.jpg|BMW X3 (G01) File:BMW X4 xDrive35d M-Sportpaket (F26) – Frontansicht, 11. April 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg|BMW X4 (F26) File:2018 BMW X4 xDrive20d M Sport Automatic 2.0 Front.jpg|BMW X4 (G02) File:2018 BMW X6 xDrive30d M Sport Automatic 3.0 Front.jpg|BMW X6 (F16)

Chery

Current models

File:2023 Chery Omoda 5 Z (Indonesia) front view.jpg|Chery Omoda 5 File:2024 Chery Omoda E5 in Bandung, Jawa Barat 40266 01.jpg|Chery Omoda E5 File:Chery Tiggo 7 Pro каршеринга Ситидрайв в Москве (июль 2022) (02).jpg|Chery Tiggo 7 Pro File:Chery Tiggo 8 Plus Kunpeng front quarter at a Chery dealership.jpg|Chery Tiggo 8 Pro File:2024 Chery Tiggo 4 front view.png|Chery Tiggo Cross

Hyundai

Current models

File:Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) PHEV FL IMG 6648.jpg|Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) File:Hyundai Staria 1X7A0321.jpg|Hyundai Staria (US4)

Kia

Current models

File:2022 Kia Carnival LXS, Front Left, 05-24-2021.jpg|Kia Carnival (KA4) (7/8 passenger versions only) File:Kia Sorento MQ4 Test Vehicle Mineral Blue (1).jpg|alt=Kia Sorento (MQ4) (6/7 passenger versions only)[22]|Kia Sorento (MQ4) (6/7 passenger versions only)

Mazda

Current models

File:Mazda CX-30 Touring, 2020 front.jpg|Mazda CX-30 (DM) File:2018 Mazda CX-5 Sport NAV Diesel Automatic 2.2.jpg|Mazda CX-5 (KF) File:2019 Mazda CX-8 2.5SP.jpg|Mazda CX-8 (KG)

MINI

Current models

File:Mini Countryman (U25) IMG 9537.jpg|Mini Countryman (U25)

Former models

File:2016 Mini Countryman (R60 LCI) Cooper hatchback (2018-09-03) 01.jpg|Mini Countryman (R60) File:Mini Countryman (F60) Cooper S FL IMG 3625.jpg|Mini Countryman (F60)

Porsche

Current models

File:2018 Porsche Cayenne V8 Turbo Tiptronic 4.0 Front.jpg|Porsche Cayenne (9Y) (3.0L V6 only)

References

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