Collaboration Toyota and Daihatsu, re-create a duet of death, as they did 2003 ago. After being a pioneer in the Low MPV segment, both easily mastered the 7-seater LCGC class, which was previously occupied only by Datsun GO +. This time not only presents a cheap price that lure various consumers of Indonesia. They are, more clever to mix a vehicle that best suits the needs and wants of consumers.
No longer half-hearted giving features and technology. Economical, high ground clearance and load 7 passengers, the main key in order to be accepted by the market that is sure to be fulfilled. They've saved more value than the brand image that is deeply embedded in the minds of consumers. From durability factor and product reliability, plus after-sales service and resale value, Toyota and Daihatsu are still top. No matter the safety features are still "calculation", prospective customers still buy. The important thing is easy to maintain and spare parts are abundant.
The higher the price of Avanza-Xenia, need a replacement product to fill the void at Rp 150 million down. Taking the Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) moment since 2013, Toyota and Daihatsu continue Agya-Ayla's development into a new duet, Calya and Sigra. Gliding at GIIAS 2016, Calya and Sigra directly horrend the Indonesian automotive industry. It has the same formulation with the Avanza and Xenia, but with a much more appealing gimmick, it undoubtedly becomes a new sales field for Toyota and Daihatsu.
Daihatsu Sigra is offered in various variants consisting of 2 engine options and transmission. Total, Sigra has a choice of 10 types of 6 main variants. Price range is quite wide, ranging from the cheapest Rp 108.9 million to Rp 149.65 million (OTR Jabodetabek). Recently, in the event GIIAS 2017, Daihatsu also introduced Sigra 110-year-old special edition Daihatsu.
Compared to competitors like Datsun Go + Panca, SIgra still win on the safety features side because of the airbag for front passengers.
Interior & Features
Interior looks more sporty than Calya, because it is dominated by black in the seat. The dashboard adopts a 2-tone color, with a blend of black and silver in the center. The model is simple and gives relief to the leg area. Especially from the position of the transmission lever located in the center stack like Daihatsu Gran Max and Luxio. While the parking brake lever remains in the center console with an unusual shape. For the position of the automatic transmission lever feels comfortable and fitting, but the manual transmission lever is too high position that easily makes the hand stiff when often shifting gears.
The second and third row seats, looks normal like other 7-seater cars. Available head rest and seat belt with legroom and headroom is wide enough. But the driver's seat and front passenger, not too ergonomic due to the application of headrest that blends with the seat. Headrest position becomes too low for high-berpostur driver.
Headroom and legroom in the second row are abundant with high flexibility as it can be upgraded to add third row foot space. Access to the back was simplified 1-touch tumble folding system. Sitting on the third row is definitely narrow for high-pitched passengers. Features rear air circulator which replaces the role of double blower, feels effective if the air conditioner is set with high wind speed. So that more cold air is sucked and exhaled back to back.
But we feel the feature part worked very seriously by Daihatsu. Even the highest type of Sigra deserves to be pitted against Xenia. Call it the dual safety features of airbags and side impact beam as a side collision shield. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) also exist, but only in automatic type.
Already equipped immobilizer with integrated remote key and parking sensor. Even the R Deluxe type added more front parking parking sensors that make it easier when parking in a narrow place. Storage space is abundant, especially the number of cup holders.
2DIN head unit has full features that are fit for common needs. In addition, it has Multi Information Display (MID) with average fuel consumption function, range meter, trip meter, gasoline indicator and clock. The existence of Eco Indicator is very helpful for the driver to keep the engine rotation at the most optimum efficiency point.
Exterior
Looks proportional as a compact MPV. With an elongated body design, it does not impress an extended hatchback body. The difference with Toyota Calya, only from the front face design only. Especially the model grille and home fog lamp. The rest is the same. The identity of the S-logo, which means Sigra, looks more appealing than Calya's Garuda bird logo. This is what makes Sigra look a bit more elegant than Calya. Type Deluxe gets chrome decoration in some parts, to give the impression of luxury than the standard type.
Control & Drive
Admittedly, Sigra's dings are not 'cheap' like the average LCGC car. Very different from Ayla or Agya, even more comfortable than Xenia and Avanza. Monokok construction (body on frame) is the main factor supporting the comfort, plus per which is classified as very soft. This problem is often fussed about the rear suspension amblasnya if filled full of passengers. In fact, still in reasonable stage. Even expensive MPV also vanish if fully charged.
It is precisely an advantage for Sigra that proves comfort for all passengers. No hard and bounces like Xenia, who wear ladder frame. The MacPherson strut format in front and torsion axle beam is a standard MPV or entry level Toyota sedan. The stability at high speed is definitely better than the Avanza-Xenia. Although still feel sway and not fun.
Fuel Machine & Consumption
New 3NR-VE 4-cylinder engine character with a 1.2-liter capacity is more priority to fuel efficiency. NR Series engines assembled in Karawang along with 1NR-VE and 2NR-FE, have a high fineness. Of course, because of the number of cylinders there are four, much more minimal vibration from 3K-VE 3-cylinder engine in Agya and Ayla. However, it should be noted, the adoption of Dual VVT-i technology does not necessarily produce a more fierce performance than the 3-cylinder engine. Power 88 PS and 108 Nm of torque is smooth channeled and tend to weak especially in low rotation. The use of drive-by-wire accounted for a considerable pause as it began to move.
Conventional 4-speed automatic transmission of smooth transmission, gives many powerloss effects and increases power vacuum at low rpm. Need to wait up to 3,000 rpm to release stronger torque. Enough for urban use. But it would be difficult if you see a long uphill road. Manual transmission is more responsive, at least easier to set the desired engine speed.
As a result, the accelerator pedal deeper for fishing and torque. If it is often treated like that, of course fuel consumption becomes wasteful. But when treating Sigra normally and naturally, fuel consumption is generated commensurate with the specifications and performance of the engine. From the test results through MID, obtained 13.3 km / liter (automatic) and 13.7 km / liter (manual) for the route in a crowded city.
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