This is the third-generation Daihatsu Xenia, which is essentially the more affordable twin of the Toyota Avanza that was revealed yesterday. Making its debut at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), Daihatsu’s new Low MPV is nearly a carbon copy of Toyota’s offering, but with some styling tweaks and a “simpler” kit list – the latter keeps the price down. Speaking of, the Xenia range starts with the 1.3 M MT that is priced at IDR 190.9 million, followed by the 1.3 X MT at IDR 193.9 million and 1.3 X CVT at IDR 209.2 million.
Progressing further, we arrive at the 1.3
R MT that retails at IDR 204 million and is offered with two cost
options, including an Astra Daihatsu Styling (ADS) package for an additional
IDR 9 million, while choosing a special colour (SC) – Compagno Red –
is an extra IDR 1.5 million – both can be specified together. The 1.3 R
CVT is next at IDR 219.3 million, followed by the 1.5 R MT at IDR 221
million and 1.5 R CVT at IDR 233.7 million – these
variants also get the same ADS and SC optional add-ons at the prices mentioned
for the 1.3 R MT. At the top of the heap is the 1.5 R CVT ASA, priced at
IDR 242.4 million, which only gets the SC cost option.
Like the Avanza, the Xenia rides
on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) and is now front-wheel drive
instead of rear-wheel drive. It also switches from a ladder frame to monocoque
construction and uses the same suspension setup – MacPherson struts at the
front and a torsion beam at rear (previously a live axle).
The engine line-up is the same too, with
“1.3” variants being powered by a 1NR-VE 1.3 litre naturally-aspirated DOHC
four-cylinder unit with Dual VVT-i that serves up 98 PS at 6,000 rpm and 121 Nm
of torque at 4,200 rpm. Meanwhile, “1.5” variants get a 2NR-VE 1.5 litre engine
making 106 PS at 6,000 rpm and 137 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Both engines can be paired
with either a five-speed manual or Daihatsu’s D-CVT depending on variant, which a little different compared to the
Avanza. The Toyota MPV’s 1.3 litre engine can only be had with a manual, while
only the 1.5 litre powerplant gets both transmission options.
Styling-wise, the Xenia shares the same
basic profile with the Avanza, but it gets its own front fascia that consists
of a more prominent upper grille (housing the Daihatsu badge) and smaller lower
intake – both carry a diamond-pattern mesh. There’s also different bumper
design that features a flat, body-coloured surface dividing the upper and lower
air intakes, while the fog lamp surrounds have a more vertical orientation
reminiscent of the fancier Veloz. The rear of the Xenia looks pretty much
unchanged from the Avanza, save for the Daihatsu badge that sits atop a black
trim linking the taillights.
Inside, it’s again identical to the Avanza
in terms of layout, albeit with materials that don’t look as premium. There are
still three rows of seats to accommodate up to seven people, with the second
row being a 60:40 split and the third row a 50:50 split. In terms of equipment,
the base 1.3 M MT gets 15-inch steel wheels, LED headlamps, combination LED
taillights, manual air-conditioning with a digital display and rear vents, an
Optitron meter cluster, a seven-inch touchscreen head unit, two speakers, ABS,
EBD and two airbags.
The 1.3 X variants improve upon the above
by adding 15-inch alloy wheels, two more speakers, rear parking sensors, while
CVT-equipped versions also get VSC, brake assist and hill start assist.
Stepping up to the 1.3 R variants nets you automatic retractable side mirrors,
fog lamps, an exhaust muffler, two additional tweeters, a nine-inch
touchscreen, a 4.2-inch multi-info display, keyless engine start, a card key,
steering wheel audio controls, an immobiliser and security alarm. Moving on to
the 1.5 R variants, they build upon the 1.3 R offerings by gaining a red accent
line on the grille, 16-inch polished alloy wheels, chrome door handles,
manually-adjustable driver’s seat height, keyless entry and a 360-degree
camera.
Specific to the range-topper (1.5 R CVT
ASA) is a suite of safety and driver assist systems that are part of the
Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) suite. The systems here include Pre Collision
System (warning and automatic braking), Pedal Misoperation Control, Leading
Vehicle Departure Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure
Prevention. Variants specified with the ADS package mentioned earlier will also
gain front bumper lip, side skirts, a diffuser-like element at the rear, black
window film, rear reflector garnish, tailgate garnish, ambient lights,
carbon-like trim, special floor mats and an air purifier.
