Toyota Calya mini MPV will be positioned below the Avanza and the LCGC-compliant model will rival against Datsun Go+ Panca
The Toyota Calya mini MPV has made its global premiere at the ongoing 2016 Gaikindo Indonesia International Motor Show. Having huge potential for the emerging markets around the globe, the people carrier is slotted in the LCGC (Low Cost Green Car) segment at the Indonesian marketplace.
The second largest automaker in the world will be offering the seven-seater Calya in five variants namely 1.2 E Std MT, 1.2 E MT, 1.2 E AT, 1.2 G MT and 1.2 G AT. The entry-level manual variant is priced at 129,650,000 rupiah (Rs. 6.60 lakh) while the top-of-the-line model goes as far as 150,000,000 rupiah (Rs. 7.64 lakh).
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Positioned below the Avanza MPV, designed by Daihatsu, the Calya will more likely act as an upmarket rival to the only other LCGC-complying Datsun GO+ Panca and the design is heavily influenced by the Daihatsu UFC-3 Concept debuted at the 2014 edition of the Indonesian motoring exhibition. The Calya mini MPV measures about 4,070 mm in length, 1,655 mm in width and stands 1,600 mm in height.
It boasts a wheelbase of 2,525 mm and has 180 mm ground clearance. Daihatsu will leverage this opportunity and use the same platform and underpinnings to build its own MPV called Sigra. The Calya derives power from a 1.2-litre Dual VVT-i 3NR-VE four-pot petrol motor which is good enough to produce a max power output of 88 PS at 6,000 rpm and 108 Nm of peak torque delivered at 4,200 rpm.
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Up front, the design of the large grille closing at the bumper section reminisce the Vios sedan while the chrome strip connecting the headlamps and the fog lamp enclosures would have been inspired by the Camry sedan. At the rear, it is evident that the L-shaped tail lamps are lifted from its larger sibling the Innova Crysta. Inside the cabin, the Calya has infotainment system on centre console, multi-spoke steering wheel with mounted controls, dash integrated gear lever, etc.
The LCGC compliant engine is coupled with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The standard features list comprise of second-row HVAC vents, double-DIN multimedia system with CD, AUX and USB provisions, reverse parking sensors, power windows, 60:40 split folding seats in second row and a newly designed dashboard among others. The safety features will include standard ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) throughout the range except for the entry-level variant and dual airbags up front.
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Toyota Calya Mini MPV
