1974 Daihatsu 360 Max

1974 Daihatsu 360 Max Pictures

Toyota Passo-Daihatsu Boon Get Redesigned

The twin hatchbacks known as the Toyota Passo and Daihatsu Boon in the JDM sphere have been launched in their all-new guises.

The new model replaces the first-gen vehicle, out since mid-2004. In a press release for the model, Toyota says the car is both spacious and compact.

The Toyota version comes in two flavors, Passo and Passo + Hanna, the latter of which gets extra features like projector headlights. It will also be available in two-wheel and all-wheel drive variants, and on top of that comes in a JDM-bonanza of trim levels such as Modellista and TRD Sportivo.

Daihatsu Boon will offer the same possible features, but with a much lower projected sales volume - 500 to the Toyota's 6,500 - the Boon will come in three versions as opposed to the Toyota's six.
Engine choices are a 1,0-liter, 68-horsepower lump or a 1,3-liter, 94-hp motor, both running through a CVT.





The Passo starts a $10,971 U.S. They also say the car, available in 11 colors, is both fuel efficient and easy to drive.
Read press release at Autoblog

Daihatsu Materia Turbo

Daihatsu Materia Turbo Fast Facts:

Engine: 1495cc turbocharged four-cylinder
Power: 110kW at 5750rpm
Torque: 190Nm at 4800rpm
0-100km/h: 8.9 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed: 200km/h (limited)
Fuel Consumption: 7.1/100km (claimed combined)

Daihatsu Materia Turbo

Daihatsu Mira Cocoa - 2010

Daihatsu Mira Cocoa commercial 2010
Japan "Innovation for Tomorrow"
Starring: Eiji Wentz
Model Shown: Mira Cocoa 660 G Plus

Daihatsu Basket Concept makes its debut

Another of Daihatsu’s cars on display at the Tokyo Motor Show is the Basket, which many say is reminiscent of the Citroen Mehari from the 1970s. The Basket is believed to be based on the Mira, Daihatsu’s main 660cc player in Japan. The Basket is converted to four-wheel drive and seats up to four passengers.Its interior can be considered plain. Apparently, the carmaker didn’t want any frills. The Basket is built on Daihatsu’s FF platform and has separate front and rear roofs. The material used fo

Daihatsu Boon Luminas 2009 White Color Bodykit

Daihatsu Boon Luminas 2009 White Color Bodykit



Such a pretty car

Daihatsu On Top Speed, Passes BMW and Audi

Toyota Motor Corp. small-car subsidiary Daihatsu passed BMW and Audi on its way to top honors in customer satisfaction among German car owners, according to a J.D. Power and Associates study.

Daihatsu Motor Co. Skip Shanghai Motor Show

Daihatsu Motor Co. has decided not to participate in this year's Shanghai International Motor Show, which will be held next month.

In addition to its slow entry into the Chinese market, the firm's growing emphasis on costs versus benefits contributed to the decision. It participated in the 2007 event, but has sold only 500 units a month of its Xenia subcompact, which was released in China that year.

The Shanghai Motor Show is held every other year. The 2009 edition will run from April 22-28, with the exhibit area expanded 20 per cent from the 2007 show.
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