The new Daihatsu Ayla keeps the 1.0L engine intact to reduce the price for first-time buyers; it’s more common than 1.2L

The Daihatsu Aylaone of our twin sisters Perodua Axia and Toyota Aya, has officially launched in Indonesia. Available in 1.0L and 1.2L engine options, the low cost green car (LCGC) is priced from Rp 134 million (RM39,153) for the 1.0L manual version to Rp 184 million (RM53,773) for the R 1.2 model. head. CVT.

Of the five Ayla variants, three are powered by the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine that Axia owners are familiar with. The 1KR-VE with VVT-i has a power output of 67 PS/89 Nm and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or CVT. 1.2L vehicle with three pots WA-VE NA is also used in the Indonesian market stone/advanced SUVs. The engine pack is larger than 88 PS / 113 Nm.

Unlike the Ayla, the Toyota Agya series only has a 1.2L engine. Why then Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) didn’t follow and why they still maintain the 1.0L engine. Unsurprisingly, that’s to keep the prices low, although they’re higher than the price Perodua charges for the new Axia (RM38,600 to RM49,500).

ADM marketing manager Sri Agung Handayani explains that most Ayla buyers are first-time car buyers looking for a set of wheels with low prices and good performance. “75% of our (Ayla) market comes from early adopters, so we have to meet demand,” she said. Kompasrefers to affordability in upfront, price perception (features versus price), and maintenance costs as factors.

Her colleague – Hendrayadi Lastiyoso, head of marketing and customer relations at Astra International’s Daihatsu Sales Operations – says the 1.0L engine dominates Ayla’s sales. He said: “If we look at the current composition, the 1.0L is 55%, so it is clear that the first buyers prevail over the other variants.

Check out Daihatsu Ayla – the Indonesian sister of Axia 2023 – in full here as we detail the difference. Also see Toyota Agya, priced from RM48,980 to RM69,279. We’ve covered the new Perodua Axia extensively since launch, so you can also check it out. full review, launch report, specific comparison, prepayment/installment schedule, Maintenance schedule and costAnd size comparison post.

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