What Are the FWD Car Models? Let's Find Out Which Ones Belong to Daihatsu!
What are the FWD cars is a question that has flooded social media and automotive forums lately. As is known, currently cars with FWD drive systems are very popular in Indonesia. This is because cars with FWD systems are considered to have many advantages. Starting from a spacious cabin, smooth engine noise, fuel efficiency, anti-slip, to more optimal acceleration. If you intend to look for references for the best FWD cars in Indonesia, you need to know some recommendations from Daihatsu below.
List of the Best FWD Cars from Daihatsu
The high interest in FWD cars in Indonesia certainly makes you confused in making a choice when you want to buy one. Here are some FWD cars from Daihatsu that you can use as your best recommendations. Here are the complete recommendations.
1. All New Daihatsu Xenia
The first FWD car from Daihatsu is the All New Daihatsu Xenia. This FWD car, known as the “Family Companion,” has a very spacious cabin. This is because its drive system uses a front-wheel drive system. Thus, to move the engine and transmission does not require the help of a differential. This is what makes the cabin area more spacious, capable of accommodating 7 adult passengers.
Regarding the engine, this car has two versions, namely an engine with a capacity of 1.5 liters and 1.3 liters with a CVT transmission. For the 1.3-liter engine capacity, this car can produce power of 98 PS/6,000 Rpm and torque of 122 Nm/4,200 Rpm. Meanwhile, for the 1.5-liter capacity car, it can produce power of 106 PS/6,000 Rpm and a maximum torque of 138 Nm/6,000 Rpm.
The use of the FWD drive system in the All New Daihatsu Xenia is considered quite daring for the Indonesian people. Because its predecessor always used a RWD drive system. However, the change in the car's drive system has gone through research and studies first. Daihatsu itself deliberately changed the drive system so that the acceleration of this car becomes more optimal, yet fuel-efficient. If you are interested in buying it, you need to prepare a budget of around Rp202 million to Rp270 million.
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2. Daihatsu Ayla
The second Daihatsu car that uses a front-wheel drive (FWD) system is the Daihatsu Ayla. This LCGC car is a choice for the millennial generation and has reliable acceleration. This car with a 1,200 cc engine capacity can produce power of 65-88 PS. As for the price, this car is priced starting from Rp103 million.
3. Daihatsu Rocky
The next FWD car is the Daihatsu Rocky. This car with a 1,400 cc engine consists of two transmission types, namely manual and automatic. This SUV type car with a sturdy body can conquer rough roads with minimal shock. The engine of this car is quite powerful as it can produce power of 97.9 at 6,000 Rpm and torque of 149 Nm when the car speed is at 2,400 - 4,000 Rpm. As for the price, it is priced starting from Rp200 million to Rp264 million.
4. Daihatsu Sigra
The next FWD car from Daihatsu is the Daihatsu Sigra. This FWD car has a spacious cabin and can accommodate 7 adult passengers. The front-wheel drive system embedded in this car makes its acceleration even more fierce. This car with a 1,000 cc engine capacity can produce power of 67 PS at 6,000 Rpm and torque of 89 Nm at 4,400 Rpm. Although fierce, its fuel consumption is quite efficient. As for the price, it is sold starting from Rp130 million to Rp175 million.
Thus, some lists of FWD cars from Daihatsu that you need to know. Among the options above, which FWD car catches your attention?