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Daihatsu Ayla facelift 2020 1.2L (88 Hp) Automatic
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Daihatsu Ayla:
The Daihatsu Ayla is a city car designed by Daihatsu and manufactured by Astra Daihatsu Motor in Indonesia since 2013, primarily developed for emerging markets. The Ayla has also been sold by Toyota as the Toyota Agya in Indonesia, South Africa, Tunisia and Americas , and the Toyota Wigo in the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Brunei and Vietnam through an OEM agreement. The car is also slightly reengineered and manufactured in Malaysia by Perodua as the Perodua Axia....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2020 Overview:
Daihatsu Ayla (facelift 2020). With 108 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 877 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.2L (88 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The best balance for those needing an automatic and more power. Handles city traffic effortlessly and is more comfortable for short highway stints than the 1.0L automatic.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for an automatic, offering a good compromise between convenience and running costs. Still very competitive in its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly affordable purchase price
- • Excellent fuel efficiency, especially 1.0L manual
- • Compact size makes it ideal for urban maneuverability and parking
- • Known for good reliability and low maintenance costs
- • Spacious interior for its class, comfortable for five
Cons:
- • Limited power, particularly the 1.0L automatic, struggles on highways
- • Basic interior features and materials
- • Noise levels can be high at highway speeds
- • Safety features are basic compared to international standards
- • Ride comfort can be firm over rough roads
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(facelift 2017: April, 2017 - March, 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daihatsu |
| Model: | Ayla |
| Generation: | facelift 2020 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2L (88 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | March, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 88 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 73.5 Hp/l [20mm more] |
| Torque: | 108 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3NR-VE More details about the engine 3NR-VE |
| Engine displacement: | 1197 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Dual VVT-i |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.9 kg/Hp, 100.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 123.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 875-880 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3660 mm [20mm more] |
| Width: | 1600 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1520 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm [5mm less] |
| Front track: | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1405 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 180 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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