Daihatsu Taruna 101: Specifications, Advantages, and Price Range
One of the popular small SUVs in Indonesia is the Daihatsu Taruna. This car is considered a replacement for the Daihatsu Feroza, which was famous in the 1970s to 2000s.
The Taruna was first produced in Indonesia in 1999. At that time, the Taruna was available in the C-Series type. This type is characterized by its engine capacity of up to 1,600 cc.
This type was then divided into several variants. CL, CX, CSX are some of those variants. After the C-Series, Taruna began producing two other interesting types. The two types are the F-Series and OXXY.
Unfortunately, production for this car was stopped in 2006. Now, this car has been replaced by another Daihatsu vehicle, the Daihatsu Terios. However, you can still find this car in several showrooms or online car sales places.
Daihatsu Taruna Specifications
Like other cars, the Daihatsu Taruna has several specifications. Starting from the interior, exterior, and also the engine. In this subsection, we will discuss the specifications of the Taruna from these three aspects (interior, exterior, and engine).
Daihatsu Taruna Interior
Let's first discuss the interior. Generally, the interior of the Daihatsu Taruna is quite simple. Usually, the interior of this car is equipped with several basic features. Starting from a tape player, air conditioning, and seats with a capacity of 5 to 7 passengers.
Specifically for the C-Series, the number of seats is only five. However, two additional seats can be added in the back. Unfortunately, those two extra seats are only suitable for children and teenagers.
For the F-Series, the interior trunk is quite spacious. Thus, you can store a large amount of goods there. The spaciousness of the trunk is due to the length of this Taruna type's body.
Daihatsu Taruna Exterior
Now let's move on to the exterior aspect. In this regard, the Taruna has a sporty exterior. Specifically for the OXXY type, this type has several interesting features in terms of its exterior. These features include 16-inch wheels, rear stop lamps, and fog lamps that can illuminate in the evening.
Interesting features can be found on the exterior of the F-Series type. In this type, the exterior is already equipped with electric mirrors with two-tone as its main color.
Daihatsu Taruna Engine
In terms of the engine, all types of Daihatsu Taruna have an engine capacity of 1,500 cc - 1,600 cc. What differentiates them is the engine material itself. In the C-Series type, the engine used is still carbureted.
However, in the F-Series and OXXY, the engine used is already injection-based. Whether it's regular injection or full injection. For power, all engines in the Taruna can produce around 94 HP/5,700 RPM. The torque itself is 127 Nm/4,800 RPM.
Advantages of Daihatsu Taruna
The Daihatsu Taruna has several advantages that make it superior. Some of these advantages are:
Affordable Price
For those of you with a limited budget, the Daihatsu Taruna is the right choice. This car has an affordable price. However, its quality is still guaranteed, as this car has a good design and features. Although its features are not as sophisticated as other similar cars.
Resale Price Not Too Far Off
Although it has a low price, the resale price of this car is not drastically different. The interest in this car is quite high, even though it is no longer in production. This is the reason why the resale price of this car is not too far off. It is recommended to maintain this car regularly, so its resale price does not drop significantly.
Thick Body Plates
There is one characteristic of the Daihatsu Taruna that we forgot to mention earlier. This characteristic is its thick body plates. These plates are not just a characteristic, but also an advantage. The presence of thick body plates makes the car's body stronger compared to other cars. The thick body plates also make this car less prone to dents.
Spare Parts Available in Various Places
If you are concerned about spare parts, don't worry. The Daihatsu Taruna has spare parts that you can find in various places. Both in official workshops and other workshops. So, when you need additional spare parts for this car, you can easily find them in several places.
Exterior Model Still Quite Modern
The Daihatsu Taruna is indeed considered an old car. However, you shouldn't be embarrassed to buy it. Even though it's old, its exterior model is still quite modern. In fact, in some types, the exterior model is also somewhat sporty. To make the exterior model even more appealing, you can modify it a bit after purchasing this car.
Slim and Long Body
Although it's an SUV, the body of the Daihatsu Taruna is relatively slim. The slimness of this car's body allows it to navigate various types of terrain, including narrow alleyways.
Specifically for the F-Series type, the body of this car is quite long. The length of this Taruna type's body makes its cabin more spacious, as well as its trunk.
Relatively Spacious Cabin
In the previous point, it was mentioned that the Taruna has a spacious cabin. The spaciousness of the Taruna's cabin applies not only to the F-Series but also to the OXXY type.
Not only is it spacious, but the Taruna's cabin is also quite comfortable and has a modern design. You are guaranteed to feel comfortable inside this car's cabin.
High Ground Clearance
Although it is considered an old SUV, the ground clearance of the Taruna is relatively high. This makes the distance between the lowest body and the ground quite far. Thus, when this car passes through rocky or uneven terrain, the lowest part of the body will not be hit by stones or shocks.
Can Use Pertalite
In addition to having high ground clearance, the Daihatsu Taruna can also be filled with various types of fuel. Pertalite is one of them.
Like other cars produced in Indonesia, the Taruna has also been designed to consume fuel with not too high an octane rating. Including pertalite, of course. To optimize its fuel consumption, you can use a special tool to increase the fuel octane in this car.
Maintenance is Quite Easy
The last advantage of the Daihatsu Taruna is its maintenance. In this regard, it can be said that the Taruna is quite easy to maintain. You can perform maintenance on this car anywhere. Whether in official or general workshops. You just need to choose a place that you find comfortable and suitable for your budget.
Price Range (New and Used)
In terms of price, the Daihatsu Taruna has a range between 40 million to 120 million. For new ones, the Daihatsu Taruna is priced at Rp 120 million. As for used ones, you can buy it for around Rp 40 million - Rp 94 million.
Currently, the majority of Daihatsu Tarunas available are used ones. This is certainly due to the fact that this car has not been produced since 2006.
Author: Anggie Warsito
