I saw that a brand new Toyota avanza costs arround 14k euros in Indonesia.

This seems very cheap for me. For sure toyota saves on some parts so that the Cars can be Sold more cheaper over there.

Does anyone know how these Toyota can be sold so cheap in Indonesia?

  • pm-me-racecars@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    My Suburban had 130 hp 30 years ago, and it’s okay in the city. The highways going up hills it has trouble with, but I’ve had other redditors tell me that highways don’t get as steep as the highways in my area are.

    The Toyota Avanza has between 2/3 and 3/4 the power I do, but weighs half as much. Assuming gearing is good, it’ll be enough to keep up with city traffic.

    • CrrntryGrntlrmrn@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Internationally speaking, a car that has “trouble” going up hills is far more acceptable elsewhere than it is in North America.

      • HerefortheTuna@alien.topBEnglish
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        11 months ago

        My 4Runner “has trouble” going up hills. Only 150 HP and takes a longer time to accelerate to traffic speeds.

        The fact is most new cars these days (in US) can do 0-60 under 8 seconds and have like the equivalent of 250 HP- while being pretty comfy.