Introduction to Micro Cars

In January 1999, the Micro car project was initiated and focused on providing a National car which was safe, economical and environmentally friendly and an affordable means of transport for the masses.

As Sri Lanka’s first ever car, the “Micro” was designed, developed and prototyped to be manufactured locally with at least 60% local content. The prototype was prepared in 1999 along with the chassis and made its debut in December. The body was modeled in styling clay and then transferred to composite for final analysis in June 2000.

Micro has launched the MC 9, the successor to the first indigenously developed car, the Micro Privilege. Micro has significantly expanded its product line and signed Technology Transfer Agreements with many foreign Automobile Manufacturers. Micro Cars Ltd is a company very well received by all national and private institutions.

SSangyong has selected Micro Cars as their technical partner and exclusive franchise holder in Sri Lanka. The operation currently assembles Rexton, Kyron, Actyon, Actyon Sports models, with further models planned in the future. Plans are in motion to export these SUV’s t the neighboring countries with a 30% + local value addition. Micro clocked another first by assembling a DuoDeck bus for the first time in South Asia with the assistance of a Technology Transfer – Joint Venture with Hong Kong Based bus manufacturing company, King Long. The assembly will be done at the Polgahawela facility, later will be shifted to a new production plant in the Southern Port City of Hambanthota.