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New Daihatsu Xenia 2013 more comfortable?



Once launched on 15 May, three days later Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) provides an opportunity for journalists in various areas to try Daihatsu which have been upgraded in certain parts on 18 and 19 May. According to ADM, test drive or directly trials conducted simultaneously in 6 major cities in Indonesia with 90 participants reporters.The sixth city, Medan Lake Toba route, Lampung to Kalianda. Bandung-Ciwidey, keSarangan Solo, Balikpapan and Makassar to Bulukumba keSamarinda. All are implemented roundtrip who spent two days (on the weekend). For this, 40 units Daihatsu Xenia menggerahkan latest of many variants.
Jakarta-BandungReporters in Jakarta, including KompasOtomotif together with Bandung (West Java). The route to be taken Bandung - Ciwidey - Bandung by using 10 units of Xenia R engined 1.3-liter Family consists of 9 one automatic and manual transmission. KompasOtomotif with two other media, manual gain Xenia.
The route to be taken, ranging from Astra Biz Centre in Jalan Soekarno-Hatta, Bandung towards Sindang Reret, Situ Patenggan, Ranca Upas and Patuha Resort with a total distance of 60 km. The next day, to the White crater and Walini tea factory in Rancabali and back to Bandung. Road conditions, from Bandung, Ciwidey to full rise and a relatively narrow road. Some roads damaged!
ExaminationThe question that arises, what is tried of this MPV? Because, a few days after the Xenia second generation was launched in November 2011, KompasOtomotif also get the opportunity to try it in Sentul and Bali.
Two air bag (airbag), the latest and most highlighted components and cause the price of this MPV up to Rp 2.5 million, is not likely to be tested! The most realistic is convenience. But even this relatively because it involves taste and hearing! Kekedapan interior upholstery and tenderness observed closely, both when sitting in the front (as driver and passenger) and on the second line.
SeatXenia new front seat, back support increased thickness savage 15 mm or 1.5 cm (from 150 mm to 165 mm a). While the occupied part, was 50 mm or 5 cm, 135 mm, 185 mm now. Compared with the first production of the second generation Xenia, yes ... more comfortable, especially the part occupied!
Lantasi what about the rest? Because it increases only 1.5 cmm, not too much influence. Rio Sanggau, Domestic Marketing Division Head, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) which is accompanied during the test, ask what KompasOtomotif who happen to use, sisters Xenia, Avanza 2009 as a first-generation production vehicle everyday!
The impression gained, to softness, alike. So is the seat wrap material! No special privileges! Compared with the old version, the new Xenia brighter interior, giving the impression of relief!
On the second day, KompasOtomotif sitting in the second row seat. Thickness is equal to a front seat, (85 mm), while the occupied part of 170 mm (thinner than the front). Compared with the first generation, there was no significant increase in comfort. However, compared with the initial production of the second generation, better level.
KekedapanAt the same time also be looked at carefully kekedapan interior. Especially the sound of the engine and the exterior of the car. 1.3 dB noise reduction (from 57.8 to 56.5 dB), the engine speed 3,600 rpm (stationary), the perceived difference in general difficult. On the other hand, could not be tested at a speed of 80 -100 kph. However, compared to the first generation of Xenia, the impression gained little better.
ConclusionOf experience test "the streets", the KompasOtomotifhanya conclude, the main improvement of the consumer gained new Xenia is two airbags. As for the convenience, not so prominent (relatively)!
For safety, Daihatsu even still have to consider untukmenambahkan bars on all four side doors, even grafted ABS can also order the higher competitiveness compared to competitors!
The problem is, when all is done, consequently, the consumer will be charged the price more expensive. In fact, the price, according to Daihatsu, is currently the number two consideration for consumers to buy Xenia!

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