Daihatsu exhibited the Luxio Quartett at the booth of the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2012. Quartett clearly attracted a lot of interest from visitors after being considered a new model from Luxio. Unfortunately, the Quartett is still a prototype that was deliberately developed by the Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) design team, to test market interest.
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This is not a modified Daihatsu Luxio, but designed from the ground up to be the new, more luxurious Daihatsu Luxio. All details are considered, both in terms of exterior design, interior and car color. Everyone thought carefully until they became this Luxio Quartett.
This Daihatsu Luxio Quartett is not a segment of a luxury van like the understated Alphard, but it is a city car that has grown up. Because the Daihatsu Luxio Quartett only accommodates four passengers. The middle seat is removed and leaves two seats behind, to provide ample leg room.
The interior of the rear cabin of the Luxio Quartett is reinforced by large leather seats plus a refrigerator and bottle in the middle. Double blower air conditioner and monitor screen that hangs on the roof of the car. The front interior features climate control and automatic air conditioning, as well as an audio system connected to Android.
The Daihatsu Luxio Quartett concept is aimed at young business people or executives who are looking for a luxury vehicle, but with dimensions that are not too big. If Alphard's dimensions are too large, it doesn't seem to fit the road conditions in Jakarta. With that in mind, the design team wanted to create a luxury vehicle, a spacious cabin, with sufficient dimensions.
Some changes to the exterior can be seen from the face of the Luxio Quartett car. Grill accented with piano black combined with kroom finish. Then a new bumper that makes the car look flatter, plus the headlights also get a luxurious touch. A racing wheel with large 19 ring sizes, as well as an attractive two-piece exhaust integrated into the body.
The roof of the Daihatsu Luxio Quartett is black in contrast to the white on the body. The black color choice is deliberately used to add a long impression to the car. Then also so that the box is not too visible, where the impression of the Luxio box is felt.
There is no change in the engine sector. The Luxio Quartett still uses the 3SZ-VE DOHC VVT-i engine, liquid cooled. The engine has a capacity of 1.495cc, four cylinders in line. This engine is capable of delivering a maximum power of 97 PS at 6,000 RPM with a top torque of 13.7 kg.m at 4,400 RPM.
The reasons why the Daihatsu Luxio are in search of many consumers
Box-style MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) cars are currently very popular. Well, for those of you who want to own a car of this type, but reach a minimum budget, the Daihatsu Luxio is worth considering.
In terms of design, the Daihatsu Luxio doesn't look too special from other boxy cars. But, about features can be pitted. Such as fog light applications and HID lights that help when driving at night. Luxio is also adopts sliding doors, which means easier entry and exit for passengers. The Daihatsu Luxio is 4,165 mm long, 1,665 mm wide, 1,915 mm high and 2,650 mm wheelbase. That way, the dimensions of the family car are quite spacious and spacious.
Switch to the cabin. Even though the position of sitting in the driver's room is like that of a bus driver, it is not that difficult to find the ideal position. The Daihatsu Luxio's transmission lever is in the center of the dashboard, making it easy to reach. In addition, there is a 2DIN head unit, which allows you to move your fingers freely to operate the entertainment system.
The elegant aura of the Daihatsu Luxio is visible on the dashboard, as it has brought the two-tone application together with the addition of wooden ornaments. The instrument panel is also easy to read, including the gasoline indicator that has used a digital system. Especially in the driver's room and the front passenger's leg, you have to make a few adjustments to the space because it is corrected in the left and right angles, because there is a curve in the wheel housing. However, the gap was covered by the flat car floor design in the center of the front cabin.
Interestingly, the second row seats have adopted the captain's seat model, making it easier for passengers to move. Meanwhile, for the third row standard and integrated seat models. Each seat features armrests and chair backs. Not to forget the double AC blower is applied in Daihatsu Luxio car, thus adding to the comfort in the passenger room in the second and third rows.
Perfomance And Handling
The performance of the McPherson strut (front wheel) and 5-link (rear wheel) suspension is reliable even for damaged road contours. Step on the gas pedal, until the speedometer needle touches 100 km / hour. As a result, the effect of dizziness began to be felt and the sound of tires began to enter the cabin. But, you must remember, this Daihatsu Luxio car is indeed devoted to creating driving comfort with family. Not for those who like speeding.
For road conditions like Jakarta, Daihatsu Luxio's performance is quite capable. But, on an incline, you have to work a little extra to maintain the momentum of the engine power supply to the front wheels because, on a stop and go track, you have to hold the indicator needle at 2,000 rpm in the first gear position, so the wheels still get enough traction.
End the conclusion. This Daihatsu Luxio car is indeed quite comfortable at an affordable price in its class. In terms of exterior design, it tends to be mediocre, but the relief of the interior is a consideration for the comfort of a family car.
For your information, Daihatsu Luxio sales continue to increase. Last year, Luxio was absorbed by the market for 7,309 units, which means an increase of 10 percent compared to 2011's sales of 6,672 units.
