It’s raining concepts here at Daihatsu’s IIMS 2013 stand. Making their world debuts here in Jakarta, the Daihatsu Ayla GT, Luxury and X-Track concept trio is a crowd favourite, drawing in more show goers than the most extravagant supercars.
It’s easy to see why – the three models represent the possible aesthetic variations for the affordable Ayla city car. These are not concept cars in the most traditional sense, rather mere dressed up versions of a production car that’s already on sale.
Thousands will buy the affordable, LCGC-compliant Ayla, no doubts about it. But it looks as cheap as it actually is, which detracts some of its appeal. Some may hold off from buying it based on looks alone, even if the car itself is exactly what is wanted and/or needed.
These three concepts’ true reason for existence, then, is to prove to Indonesian car buyers that the Ayla can look more sporty (GT), elegant (Luxury) or adventurous (X-Track), if given a bit of work. It’s a job well done, by the looks of it.
The Daihatsu Ayla GT Concept is a funny take on a sporty Ayla. It’s clearly ‘inspired’ by the old Ford Focus RS, sporting a similar front intake, blistered wheel-arches and rear diffuser with twin exhaust exits. Discreet, it isn’t, but it’s a crowd puller.
Looking the most normal of the three is the Ayla Luxury Concept. The name says it all, really – it’s meant to be a premium version of the small car. There’s lots of chrome-work, and the front grille certainly has Audi’s signature all over it. The deep, pearlescent green paintwork helps too.
The last one – a personal favourite of mine – is the Ayla X-Track Concept. Styled like a mini-crossover, it sports SUV-style black body cladding and a raised ride height. The Alfa Romeo “phone dial” wheels look gorgeous too, don’t you think?
So there you have it. Three concept vehicles that are not exactly design studies as the term would suggest, but each with more genuine appeal than most show cars. What do you think of these three?
Daihatsu Ayla GT Concept
Daihatsu Ayla Luxury Concept
Daihatsu Ayla X-Track Concept
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Aiyaah ni Ayla bila mau mali malaysia?
Ayla GT front = Ford Focus 2012 front fascia ripoff.
to be a.k.a as perodua __________
Please Perodua will take it as the new Viva
new myvi coming sooonnnnnn
Ayla X-Track should come to malaysia.
wow sure this can tarpau audi 2.4T like a peanut
yeah sure can tapau.. when the audi is in parking mode that is..
Inspired by facelifted E-class headlamps.
I used to bash some models in recent IIMS, but personally i have to admit that i am envy of those introduced models.. Comparing with our KLIMS which is full of irrelevant supercars that most of us only can drooled and enjoy the sightseeing while pushing the baby stroller..
Daihatsu Ayla GT is cool,can it come to malaysia?
Will Ayla come to Malaysia soon?
Tahniah jiran, you’re very lucky w/ your LCGC policy.
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Big thanks to Dr M
But having kimchis in Malaysia does have its obvious advantages.
It’s low RV is great for used car fellas like me.
Hope it will be Viva replacement, with more upmarket interior, at least its looks and ergonomic.
All current P2 interior is a letdown.
Indonesia will start implementing the LCGC (Low Cost – Green Car) policy. Is that suppost to be our policy in the form of EEV? Isn’t the EEV policy the added leverage to get FDI from foreign car players?
Well, it is official then, our NAP has gone from a nap to a sleep and now finally a coma…
They say Patriotism is a devoted love, defence and support of one’s country. it is an act for the betterment of one’s country. Unfortunately, our policy makers are not doing for the betterment of our country…. the conclusions are for you to make
The major difference between EEV policy and LCGC is the LC abbreviation is LOW COST..which we don’t get here.
I like all of models very much, but is there any difference of engine between these models?
Assuming the “sporty” SUV Ayla, i think there might be few. While until this February 2016 i don’t see any Ayla SUV around in Jakarta or other city. One of Ayla’s feature is its low fuel consumption. On a good day, it can give me 24km per a litre Pertamax Plus or V-Power.