The second-generation Daihatsu Ayla has made its debut in Indonesia, finishing the trio that additionally contains the Toyota Agya launched on Monday (February 13) in addition to the Perodua Axia that went on sale in Malaysia on Valentine’s Day.
Constructed on the Daihatsu New World Structure (DNGA) like its sister automobiles, the Ayla follows the Agya in complying with Indonesia’s Low Price Inexperienced Automobile (LCGC) programme on the time. As such, it’s powered by the brand new WA-VE 1.2 litre naturally-aspirated three-cylinder engine that replaces the earlier 3NR-VE four-cylinder of the identical capability with 88 PS (87 hp) and 108 Nm of torque.
Official output figures aren’t out there simply but – the WA-VE within the Indonesian Rocky and Raize makes 88 PS (87 hp) and 133 Nm – however Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) claims a 10% enchancment in gas effectivity and 15% higher acceleration with the WA-VE setup. Indonesia media shops report the Ayla may even be supplied with a 1KR-VE 1.zero litre NA three-cylinder VVT-i engine packing 67 PS (66 hp) and 89 Nm, which is an enchancment over the outgoing automotive’s 1KR-DE that lacked VVT-i.
Out there options talked about in the course of the reveal embrace twin airbags, a seatbelt reminder system (for the entrance seats), hill begin help, Automobile Stability Management (VSC), in addition to keyless entry and engine begin. The Ayla may even be supplied with a touchscreen head unit, 14-inch wheels, LED reflector headlamps and an Astra Daihatsu Styling (ADS) bundle.
By way of design, the Ayla seems nearer to our Axia as an alternative of the Agya, though it isn’t a carbon copy. Noticeable variations embrace a textured insert for the principle grille, whereas the inserts for the creased corners of the bumper are extra distinguished. As for the rear, it’s an identical to the Axia, save for the extra taillight garnish on the tailgate.
This additionally makes it the primary time {that a} shared or jointly-developed mannequin between Daihatsu and Perodua is utilizing the identical face or bumpers throughout. The primary-generation Axia, primarily based on the earlier Ayla, had fully completely different styling, and the identical goes for the most recent Perodua Alza and Daihatsu Xenia. Perodua additionally claims that it has taken the lead for ASEAN mannequin R&D and design with this mannequin.
It’s a lot the identical story on the within, because the Ayla shares the identical dashboard format with the Axia. Nonetheless, the probably higher-end variant pictured in ADM’s presentation has a special digital management panel for the air-conditioning system that lacks the Axia’s two-setting reminiscence operate.
Official pricing and full specs aren’t out there simply but, however ADM says all shall be revealed quickly. Now that you simply’ve seen the Axia, Agya and Ayla, which of the three do you suppose seems the perfect? Share your ideas within the feedback under.
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