Daihatsu Ayla facelift 2017 1.2 (88 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.3 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.0 / 5
Value 4.5 / 5
Performance 2.8 / 5
Comfort 3.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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 2017 Overview:

Daihatsu Ayla (facelift 2017). With 108 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 857 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.

1.2 (88 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

The 1.2L engine provides a noticeable improvement in power and torque, offering more confident acceleration and better highway cruising ability compared to the 1.0L. Manual transmission maximizes its potential.

Fuel Economy

Still very fuel-efficient for its class, offering a good balance between performance and economy. Slightly less economical than the 1.0L but justifiable for the added power.

Best Use Case: Mixed city and occasional highway driving, small families.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Excellent fuel efficiency, especially with 1.0L manual.
  • • Very affordable purchase price and low running costs.
  • • Compact size makes it ideal for city driving and parking.
  • • Proven reliability from Daihatsu/Toyota powertrain.
  • • Improved styling and features in the facelift.

Cons:

  • • Basic interior materials and limited features on lower trims.
  • • Modest performance, particularly the 1.0L with automatic.
  • • Limited safety features compared to international standards (e.g., no ESC on base models).
  • • Ride comfort can be firm on rough roads.
  • • Noisy at higher speeds or under hard acceleration.

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Ayla: 2012 - 2017).

General:
Brand:Daihatsu
Model:Ayla
Generation:facelift 2017
Modification (Engine):1.2 (88 Hp)
Start of production:April, 2017
End of production:March, 2020
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:88 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:73.5 Hp/l [60mm 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, D-VVT-i
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:72.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:72.5 mm mm
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio:9.7 kg/Hp, 102.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.9 kg/Nm, 126.3 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:855-860
Fuel tank capacity:33 l
Size:
Length:3660 mm mm [60mm more]
Width:1600 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1520 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2450 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1420 mm
Rear (Back) track:1415 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):180 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringElectric Steering
Tires size175/65 R14
Wheel rims size14
Front suspensionIndependent type McPherson
Rear suspensionSemi-independent suspension, longitudinal arms with transverse torsion shafts

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