Developed by Daihatsu chief engineer Nobuhiko Ono,[10][11] it is built on lengthened Ayla's platform and positioned below the Xenia as a more affordable MPV option for the Indonesian market, where three-row MPVs have high demand in the country.

The production model was unveiled on 2 August 2016 alongside the Calya and launched at the 24th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 August 2016.

[12] Both cars are manufactured at the Karawang plant, with a claimed localisation level of 94%.

The facelift consisted of redesigned front fascia, longer rear number plate garnish and usage of LED headlights (except for Sigra 1.0 D).

In the interior, a storage space below the gear lever was also added.