Jul 24
Daihatsu announced that it will be releasing the LPG version of its popular mini off-roader Terios to some other markets as well. It is currently being sold solely in Italy. Currently we have no way of knowing about which markets are the lucky ones since the news source did not comment about it.
Let’s wait and see if your country will be among the lucky group.
Now we know why this car is so cute, so spacious, so fast and so reliable at the same time, because it is not from this world 
TV commercials from Japan, at Sirion’s launch:
Mar 30
No one knows what is the purpose of this mysterious Copen. Let’s call it Robo-Copen until we know more.
P.S: It is probably an electric prototype.
Almost every day a new buzz is coming our way about the latest recalls that car manufacturers announce. Daihatsu has proved once again its high quality standards with its latest recall on 20 years old Rocky.
Affected Rocky’s are limited to the ones that have sold in the U.S. market, two decades ago.
Mar 24
Have you ever seen a Daihatsu Copen this ugly? If I had some sort of award for the ugliest Copen, this would probably get it.
Now, I can easily answer “well, a lot more than you think” when someone asks me “how much torture can Terios withstand?” after seeing this video. Fun to watch and it proves how good our small SUV performs on off-road conditions.
Have you ever seen an off-road vehicle like this? The owner of this Daihatsu Feroza seems to enjoy the outdoors more than the owners of the regular Feroza’s.
Mar 6
To satisfy the popular demand, here it is, the promo of the cutest Daihatsu ever (probably)
Daihatsu launched today the third generation of its popular hatchback Sirion (AKA Boon). Although I still like the first generation better, this one seems to have a little more character than its predecessor.
Following specifications apply to Boon only (JDM). We should probably expect changes on the engine and transmission for different markets (especially for Europe).
Daihatsu and Toyota teamed up for the recreation of the Sirion/Boon/Passo, with all models now boasting higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions through the adoption of CVT and many other changes.
The new car will be available with either a 1.0-liter or a 1.3-liter engine. The 4-speed automatic transmission seems to be retired. All models (including 4WD versions) are now coming with a CVT transmission. The 1.0 liter uses the 1KR-FE that produces 69 PS (51kW) at 6,000rpm and 92Nm of torque at 3,600rpm.
K3-VE engine has been replaced with 1.3-liter 1NR-FE. The new engine has dual variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust valves. Its power output is 95 PS (70kW) at 6,000rpm and 121Nm of torque at 4,000rpm.
1KR-FE (1,000cc)’s fuel consumption is only 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers.
The new car’s wheelbase is 2,440mm. It suggests that the most of the platform has carried over since the old car’s wheelbase was exactly the same.
