Daihatsu Ayla facelift 2017 1.0 (65 Hp) Automatic

Overall Rating

7.3 / 10

Safety N/A / 5

Not Rated

Engine 3.0 / 5

Value 4.5 / 5

Performance 2.8 / 5

Comfort 3.0 / 5

People\'s Opinion N/A / 5

Not Rated

Daihatsu Ayla:

The Daihatsu Ayla is a city car designed by Daihatsu and manufactured by Astra Daihatsu Motor in Indonesia since 2013, primarily developed for emerging markets. The Ayla has also been sold by Toyota as the Toyota Agya in Indonesia, South Africa, Tunisia and Americas , and the Toyota Wigo in the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Brunei and Vietnam through an OEM agreement. The car is also slightly reengineered and manufactured in Malaysia by Perodua as the Perodua Axia....(Read more on Wikipedia)

facelift 2017 Overview:

Daihatsu Ayla (facelift 2017). With 86 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 805 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.0 (65 Hp) Automatic Verdict:

Performance Verdict

The 1.0L 1KR-DE engine provides sufficient power for city driving, though the 4-speed automatic transmission can feel sluggish during acceleration and highway overtakes.

Fuel Economy

Good fuel economy in urban settings, benefiting from the small engine size and lightweight body. Highway cruising might see a slight dip due to the 4-speed auto.

Best Use Case: City driving and short commutes.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Excellent fuel efficiency, especially with 1.0L manual.
• Very affordable purchase price and low running costs.
• Compact size makes it ideal for city driving and parking.
• Proven reliability from Daihatsu/Toyota powertrain.
• Improved styling and features in the facelift.

Cons:

• Basic interior materials and limited features on lower trims.
• Modest performance, particularly the 1.0L with automatic.
• Limited safety features compared to international standards (e.g., no ESC on base models).
• Ride comfort can be firm on rough roads.
• Noisy at higher speeds or under hard acceleration.

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Ayla: 2012 - 2017).

General:
Brand:	Daihatsu
Model:	Ayla
Generation:	facelift 2017
Modification (Engine):	1.0 (65 Hp) Automatic
Start of production:	April, 2017
End of production:	March, 2020
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Hatchback
Seats:	5
Doors:	5

Engine:
Power:	65 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:	65.1 Hp/l
Torque:	86 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:	1KR-DE [Same engine] More details about the engine 1KR-DE
Engine displacement:	998
Number of cylinders:	3
Engine configuration:	Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel injection system:	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:	DOHC
Engine layout:	Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:	71 mm mm
Piston Stroke:	84 mm mm

Performance:
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio:	12.2 kg/Hp, 82.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:	9.2 kg/Nm, 108.9 Nm/tonne

Space:
Kerb Weight:	790-820
Fuel tank capacity:	33 l

Size:
Length:	3640 mm mm [40mm more]
Width:	1600 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:	1520 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:	2455 mm mm [5mm more]
Front track:	1420 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1415 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):	180 mm

Powertrain:
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel	Front wheel drive
Number of gears	4
Transmission type	Automatic
Front brakes	Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes	Drum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering	Electric Steering
Tires size	155/80 R13; 175/65 R14
Wheel rims size	13; 14
Front suspension	Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension	Semi-independent suspension, longitudinal arms with transverse torsion shafts