Some people may be reluctant or even reluctant to take a peek at the European car lineup. For its value, which is indeed more expensive than Japanese output. But actually, is it really as expensive as your expectations? We summarize the list of the cheapest luxury European brand cars to consider.
Volkswagen Polo (Rp. 315 million – Rp. 326 million OTR Jakarta)
Volkswagen Polo, perhaps the most economical among other premium European brands. This tiny hatchback with classy design execution costs IDR 315 million OTR Jakarta for the 2020 NIK and IDR 326 million for the 2021 NIK.
This polo, imported from India, still offers a fairly rational price, considering that the hatchback line from Japan costs almost Rp. 300 million. Call it like the Honda City Hatchback and Toyota Yaris. Although, indeed the dimensions of the Polo tend to be smaller.
But, the selling point that he can provide lies right under the hood and the series. This small figure is capable of producing large output, from a small displacement. None other than the 1.2-liter TFSI (Turbocharged) engine format. As a result, the torque far exceeds that of its Japanese counterparts, namely touching 175 Nm at 1,500-4,000 rpm.
Not to mention the combined 7-speed DSG transmission which smartly manages to shift gears as well as nimble. Therefore, he should also be careful in maintaining fuel consumption. Indeed, the matter of horsepower is fairly standard. Maximum power is at 105 PS at 5,000 rpm. But even that was enough. Regarding safety devices, of course VW provides good standards, starting from Airbags, VSC, ABS, to ASR.
For information, Tiguan Allspace, one of their flagship products, also has a price tag that is not too expensive for a medium SUV. The Cikampek-assembled car costs IDR 648 million OTR Jakarta. Could be an alternative to the Honda CR-V Prestige!
Mercedes-Benz A 200 Sedan Progressive Line (Rp. 876 million OTR Jakarta)
If you like Mercedes-Benz products, don't worry. You can still buy a three-pointed star sedan for less than Rp. 900 million. Today, their cheapest line up is the CKD version of the A 200 Sedan Progressive Line. In the On The Road condition, the A 200 is offered at IDR 876 million.
He certainly didn't look cheap. At least in terms of feel, it has a rhythm similar to the sedans above it. Without exception modernization inside. A 200 has applied the latest dashboard and instrument designs. With entertainment screen and connecting cockpit.
Regarding entertainment features, basic safety and comfort are quite complete. It's just that, the matter of safety assist is still fairly ordinary. Nothing special. At most, an automatic parking device that doesn't seem that big of a function.
But indeed, the feeling of driving and supplying the kitchen spur is quite tempting. The 1,332 cc four-cylinder engine is infiltrated by a forced induction system, aka turbo. Therefore the output reaches 160 PS at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 250 Nm comes out from 1,620 rpm – 4,000 rpm. Also mated to the 7G-DCT Automatic transmission.
Apart from the A 200, the GLA 200 AMG Line is also one of the favorite products as well as an economical crossover from Mercedes-Benz. The price is not that far away, offered Rp. 883 million OTR Jakarta. Of course, that doesn't include dealer discounts, which are generally guaranteed to be given. The results of our chat with one of the salespeople recently, can even be discounted up to IDR 30 million.
BMW X1 (Rp. 760 million – Rp. 851 million OTR Jakarta)
Another story with Mercedes, BMW does not place a small sedan as the cheapest product. This Bavarian car actually put the X1 as the entry level representative of all its products in Indonesia. You could even say that the value is friendlier than the GLA - X1's direct rival. The Dynamic variant costs IDR 760 million and the xLine IDR 851 million OTR Jakarta.
In terms of form, between X1 and GLA each has its own character. It really depends on taste, but indeed sometimes the X1 looks more conventional. So is the execution of the interior. But actually, the completeness of its features is quite evocative. Especially in the xLine series, there is an adaptive suspension, as well as several performance accessories from the M and packages that make the car sportier.
However, the kitchen spur is not as grand as the GLA. Especially for those who are anti-three-cylinder format, can reverse direction. To be precise, the odd cylinder engine has a 1,499 cc turbo with a power of 140 PS from 4,600 rpm - 6,500 rpm and 220 Nm of torque appears from 1,480 rpm - 4,200 rpm.
Mini Countryman Facelift 2021 (Rp. 755 million OTR Jakarta)
Still on the same platform as the BMW X1, you can take a peek at the cheapest Mini line-up, namely the lowest variant Countryman. The difference in value is IDR 5 million cheaper than X1. And of course with a very attractive shape typical of Mini.
Apart from cosmetic changes to the exterior, the facelifted version of the Countryman 2021 also changes several devices inside. One of them is a digital cockpit with a rounded frame. Yes, instead of choosing GLA or X1, he can make the nuances more interesting and not boring to the eye. Because indeed all of the interior executions are retro-modern themes like Mini. Security, comfort and entertainment features are also complete.
If you're wondering what the engine looks like, actually this most standard variant has the exact same format as the X1. Using a three-cylinder turbo configuration of 1,499 cc. It's just that there is a slight difference in output, namely 136 PS and 220 Nm of torque. For information, the S and John Cooper Works variants have a significant (larger) difference in output, but of course with a large price difference as well.
