New Gran Max glide End February

New Gran Max glide End February

OTOMOTIFNET - Job PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM), which berkode ATPM Daihatsu production D88D immediate coast in this country. With the new design, the MPV design ADM is a dark horse candidate for the Suzuki APV and Toyota Avanza. In fact, it will be under both the competitors. Ubahannya Like what?

Trial
News subject ADM project is already many times OTOMOTIF segment. However, because the ADM is a matter of time meeting attendance as the time consumed. But, suddenly it Suparno Djasmin Daihatsu immediately reveal if the new products this year."This year, we will launch a new product in accordance with the conditions at this time," said CEO, PT Astra International-DSO (Daihatsu Sales Operation), in the event Press Gathering 2009 in Jakarta (22 / 1) ago.Unfortunately, Abong, Suparno Djasmin so called, did not explain in detail what a car. But, at the top of ungkapannya clearly a product that is Anyar D88D who already long since been designed.Certainty about launchingnya, friendly man was also not want a lot of comments. However, the source said OTOMOTIF if this new Gran Max will be officially launched on 27 February 2009 to come.In fact, the car had also completed the test or tests at the Ministry of Industry of Indonesia in January 2009 per week. By using the code or type S402RG-ZMXFJJ bertransmisi manual and automatic.

Baby Alphard
For models outside, as was reviewed in June 2008 ago (read: OTOMOTIF 06/XVIII p. 3), similar to the Gran Max. Indeed, the car created a platform with the same Gran Max. Because this car is designed more for personal vehicle that is slightly up.Example of changes in the future. Gril larger radiator is designed with horizontal lines. In addition, the 'nose' or semi bonnetnya designed a little longer so that more visible than the aerodynamics Gran Max.The lamp also participate redesigned. According to sources, it is no longer headlampnya shaped box. But is designed with a more melancip corner. "No future similar Alphard," celotehnya. If the car is worth dijuluki 'Baby Alphard'.Side of the body still retains the model of Gran Max. Once the door is left-right side of the model is still adopted the slide (sliding door).The Baby Alphard is visible when melongok back to back. Because the two lights behind it to be changed from vertical to horizontal taper Premium MPV like Toyota is.Meanwhile, the baggage door models are still using the lift kayak Gran Max Front facing a November 2008 introduced a new ago.

Interior
Once outside the view, also participated in dipermewah. One of them made the whole interior chocolate nuances the withdrawal Daihatsu Terios. Both the seat layer, until the curtain doortrim dashboard and steering wheel. Meanwhile, the dashboard also use the model of the Gran Max lever transmission stick in the middle. The form of steering wheel still maintain the old model. But the head unit was replaced with 2-DIN belongs Terios.In addition, the model of the middle and rear seats consecutively changed to add convenience. Namely, all facing to the front seat (front facing) and using the Flexi Seat similar Terios. So, middle and rear seats can be folded and easily managed.

Engine and transmission
Machine mengusung remain the property of Gran Max. However, the new variant will no longer be available engine 1300 cc, only 1500 cc version prepared (3SZ-VE), as also in diaplikasi Terios and Toyota Avanza S.For transmission, this time you can be proud. Because other than manual transmission are also available otomatisnya version. This means, very suitable for the rider who wants comfort driving.

Price
For the selling price, the ADM has not been brave revealing. But, based on the source, Gran Max Van dilego in this prospective Rp 120-130 million range (OTR). That means a little more expensive from the official Gran Max 1.5 D PS Optima (the highest type) that at Rp 121,650 million (OTR).Meanwhile, when the competitors disanding the same plant 1500 cc, new Gran Max is more competitive. Example APV Arena sold most inexpensive Rp 143.5 million (type GX M / T). While most New Avanza cheap Rp 152.4 million (type SM / T).