Daihatsu Sigra
The Daihatsu Sigra is a mini MPV with standard three-row seating designed by Daihatsu and manufactured by Astra Daihatsu Motor in Indonesia since July 2016 to be sold exclusively in the country. Developed by Daihatsu chief engineer Nobuhiko Ono, it is built on lengthened Ayla's platform and positioned below the Xenia as a more affordable MPV option for the Indonesian market, where three-row MPVs have high demand in the country. It is also rebadged and sold by Toyota as the Toyota Calya with a differentiated front fascia. The cars were built to meet the "Low Cost Green Car" regulation by the Indonesian government that abolished luxury goods tax for economical cars.
| Daihatsu Sigra | |
|---|---|
2018 Daihatsu Sigra 1.0 D (B400RS, pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
| Model code | B400 |
| Also called | Toyota Calya |
| Production | July 2016 – present |
| Assembly | Indonesia: Karawang (ADM); Karawang (TMMIN; Calya, 2019–present) |
| Designer | List
|
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini MPV |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Daihatsu Global A-Segment platform |
| Related |
|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
|
| Power output |
|
| Transmission |
|
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm (99.4 in) |
| Length | 4,070–4,110 mm (160.2–161.8 in) |
| Width | 1,655 mm (65.2 in) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 920–990 kg (2,028–2,183 lb) |
The Sigra was previewed by UFC, UFC2 and UFC 3 concept cars that was shown in 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively. The production model was unveiled on 2 August 2016 alongside the Calya and launched at the 24th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 August 2016. Both cars are manufactured at the Karawang plant, with a claimed localisation level of 94%.
The name Sigra was taken from the Sanskrit word meaning 'quick response', while Calya means 'perfection'.