Ayla and Sigra, the Best LCGC Cars from Daihatsu
LCGC cars are an abbreviation for Low Cost Green Car or a variant of cars that emerged after automotive regulations in Indonesia, prioritizing economical prices and environmentally friendly specifications.
Since its inception, this type of car has its own appeal. Especially when looking at the best-selling LCGC cars from Daihatsu, such as Ayla and Sigra, which are popular in the market.
The sales report for LCGC cars from January to August 2020 has been steadily increasing. The contribution of LCGC cars even reached 40.5 percent of Daihatsu's total retail sales during that period.
Looking further, what are the advantages of Daihatsu's LCGC cars that make them quite popular? Let's take a look at the following review.
Advantages of Daihatsu Ayla
In 2013, Daihatsu officially launched Ayla. This compact car with competent specifications is considered capable of competing with other budget cars in its class, such as Brio and Agya. Since its debut, Daihatsu has achieved fantastic sales in Indonesia, around 180 thousand units in the same year.
The public welcomed the presence of Daihatsu Ayla positively, as it can be adjusted to the budget and specifications needed by consumers. This car offers four types: D, M, X, and Elegant, priced at no more than Rp114 million.
Not only is the price affordable, but Daihatsu Ayla also has various advantages that many people look for when buying a new car. Some of the advantages of Daihatsu Ayla include:
1. Spacious cabin
Although classified as a compact car, Ayla has a fairly spacious cabin. With dimensions of 3,600 x 1,600 x 1,520 mm, Ayla can carry up to 5 passengers without feeling cramped inside the cabin. Daihatsu has certainly carefully considered the size of this car.
2. Super fuel-efficient engine
This LCGC car from Daihatsu is also fuel-efficient. With one liter of gasoline, Ayla can travel up to 20 kilometers. This advantage is already in line with LCGC regulations in the country.
3. Spacious trunk
Compared to similar cars like the Toyota Agya, the trunk capacity of the Daihatsu Ayla is relatively larger. This allows users to carry more luggage.
4. Abundant spare parts
The strong brand name of Daihatsu supports the availability of abundant spare parts for the Ayla car, even in remote areas of the country. Ayla car owners need not worry about the availability of spare parts. Whether in small or large workshops, spare parts for Ayla are usually available.
These are some of the advantages of the Daihatsu Ayla that might be a consideration if you are looking for the best LCGC car. Besides Ayla, the next popular LCGC car is the Sigra. Let's take a look at the review below.
Advantages of Daihatsu Sigra
The presence of the Daihatsu Sigra in 2016 seems to answer the public's growing demand for specifications brought by LCGC cars. Sigra comes as a family car with several appealing advantages. Among them is the capacity to carry up to 7 passengers and its affordable price ranging from Rp114 to Rp164 million.
In addition, some advantages of this best LCGC car from Daihatsu are as follows:
1. Fuel-efficient
As an LCGC car, fuel efficiency is certainly a standout specification of the Daihatsu Sigra. Sigra is equipped with a better engine than the Xenia, featuring VVT-i technology with a high compression ratio.
This technology makes Sigra fuel-efficient. The average fuel consumption of Sigra in urban areas is 13 kilometers per liter.
2. Spacious cabin
The advantage of Sigra having a spacious cabin as a family car at a low price makes it a popular choice. Sigra can accommodate up to 7 people with ample space to move around.
3. Many types available
Daihatsu Sigra comes in 10 types that can be adjusted to needs and budget. The engine capacity also offers two options, namely 1,000 cc and 1,200 cc. The variety of variants available in the Daihatsu Sigra makes it a complex choice.
4. Excellent safety and comfort features
As an LCGC MPV, safety and comfort features while driving are essential needs. The Daihatsu Sigra is equipped with ABS brakes, airbags, brake assist, collision protection, and seatbelt sensors.
Meanwhile, for comfort features, Sigra is equipped with an Audio/Visual system, power steering, 2 DIN audio, and several connectivity features such as USB sockets and Bluetooth.
These are some of the advantages of the best LCGC cars from Daihatsu. Given these advantages, it is no wonder that Daihatsu's LCGC cars can attract consumer attention in Indonesia.
Author: Dinno Baskoro
