The Daihatsu Ayla joins the Toyota Agya in
receiving its second facelift in Indonesia, where it too gets a number of
updates for the 2020 model year. Both LCGC (low cost green car) models, which
are produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor, are siblings to the Perodua Axia that we
know here. The line-up is a rather large one, starting with the 1.0 D followed
by the 1.0 D+. These are powered by a 1KR-DE 1.0 litre three-cylinder that
develops 65 PS at 6,500 rpm and 86 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm, paired with a
five-speed manual transmission.
Further up the range, there’s the 1.0 X
and 1.0 X Deluxe which feature the same three-cylinder engine, but are each
available with the option of a four-speed automatic. Moving on, there’s the 1.2
X, 1.2 R and the range-topping 1.2 R Deluxe, all using a larger 3NR-VE 1.2 litre
four-cylinder with 88 PS at 6,000 rpm and 108 Nm at 4,200 rpm. All the 1.2
litre variants are also available with the two transmission choices.
The revised exterior is similar to what
was done with the Agya, in that the front fascia sees most of the changes.
These changes are reserved for the 1.2 X variants onwards, and include a
sharper bumper with a large, slatted front grille, along with angular fog lamp
sections and headlamps. Lesser variants retain the same roundish headlamp and
subdued bumper design as before.
On 1.2 R variants, there are new powered,
retractable side mirrors, while the Deluxe version adds on an aero kit that
consists of additional chrome accents near the fog lamps, side badging and a
diffuser-like element at the rear. New 14-inch alloy wheels are also part of
the refresh, and they either get a machined silver finish from 1.2 R onwards,
or a dark grey look for 1.0 X, 1.0 X Deluxe and 1.2 X variants – steelies are
used for the 1.0 D and 1.0 D+.
On the inside, the Ayla’s dashboard is
almost identical to the new Agya, with a revised centre stack being the big
change here. Like its sibling, digital air-conditioning controls are now added
to 1.2 X variants onwards, along with a new fabric upholstery pattern. Other
changes include a touchscreen head unit and instrument cluster graphics, which
are found on 1.2 X variants onwards.
On the safety side of things, two airbags
remain the norm, but automatic versions of the 1.2 R and 1.2 R Deluxe now come
with ABS and EBD, while select models come with reverse sensors. Models with
the more advance head unit also come with a reverse camera.
In terms of colours, two new options –
Yellow Metallic and Glittering Silver Metallic – have been added to the
previous five hues – Red Solid, Ultra Black Solid, Dark Grey Metallic, Icy
White Solid and Orange Metallic. Pricing for the new Ayla starts from IDR 101.65
million for the 1.0 D, going up to IDR 159.4 million for the 1.2 R Deluxe AT.
