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Tuesday, June 26 2012 - 23:00
AsiaNet
Visteon Launches Instrument Cluster on Honda's New Scooter in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

       Robust mechanical and electrical design distinguishes two-wheeler
                                in growing market

     Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) recently 
launched an electronic instrument cluster on Honda's new scooter model, the 
VarioTechno 125 PGM-FI, in Indonesia. 

     The entry-level instrument cluster is the first product manufactured at PT 
Astra Visteon Indonesia, a joint venture of Visteon and PT Astra Otoparts, Tbk, 
based in Citeureup, Bogor. The instrument cluster was designed to meet the 
rigorous demands of the Indonesian landscape, while providing manufacturers a 
content-rich product that can be customized for different models.

     "We are proud to be a part of Honda's two-wheeler expansion in the 
Indonesian market," said Hiroaki Kishita, president director of PT Astra 
Visteon Indonesia. "With the successful launch of the instrument cluster on the 
Honda Vario Techno 125 PGM-FI, PT Astra Visteon Indonesia is poised to bring 
quality products to the world's third largest motorcycle market, while also 
meeting growing demand in the passenger vehicle market."

     To address the challenging requirements of two-wheeler mobility in 
Indonesia, Visteon developed an instrument cluster with robust mechanical and 
electrical design features to withstand various demands. By incorporating a 
single, easy-to-read analog speedometer, drivers receive important information 
quickly from the 2.5-inch digital LCD display, which is considered unique in 
this economic two-wheeler class. The use of high-impact lighting technology 
enables the motorist to read instrument indicators easily in all light 
conditions. These features are further enhanced by the 3-D chaplets and silver 
painted mask that give the cluster an overall dynamic and sporty appearance.  

     As an integral part of a series of two-wheeler instrument clusters, 
Visteon engineering teams in Japan and India customized the product to meet 
Honda's requirements for state-of-the-art functionality and styling. Leveraging 
the flexibility of a common platform, experienced engineers and localized 
components, Visteon achieved cost efficiencies that resulted in a quality 
product at a competitive price.

     "With the launch of the instrument cluster on the Honda new scooter, 
Visteon has expanded its manufacturing footprint for electronics products in 
one of the world's fastest-growing markets," said Steve Meszaros, Visteon 
product group president. 

     Visteon is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers 
and manufactures innovative climate, electronic, interior and lighting products 
for vehicle manufacturers. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. 
(U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK; the company has facilities in 27 
countries and employs approximately 25,000 people. Learn more at 
www.visteon.com.

       SOURCE: Visteon Corporation 

      CONTACT: Asia Pacific:  
               Lisa Feng
               +86-21-3325-3097
               yfeng@visteon.com, or 

               Maggie Lin
               +86-21-3325-3098
               mlin2@visteon.com, or

               North America: 
               Jim Fisher
               +1-734-710-5557
               +1-734-17-6184 – mobile
               jfishe89@visteon.com 
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