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Daihatsu

Daihatsu is a Japanese automobile manufacturer established in 1907, known for its compact and economical vehicles. Specializing in small cars, particularly kei cars, the brand has made its mark in the Japanese market and other Asian regions. The Daihatsu page in the ScanRacer library brings together available models, variants, and years, serving as an entry point to explore detailed pages, compare generations, and find community-shared photos.

57Tracked models
97Versions
1957 - 2023Covered years

Models from A to Z

A

Altis

1 variants
A

Applause

1 variants
A

Atrai

3 variants
A

Ayla

1 variants
B

Be-Go

1 variants
B

Boon

3 variants
C

Cast

3 variants
C

Ceria

1 variants
C

Charade

3 variants
C

Charmant

1 variants
C

Citivan

1 variants
C

Compagno

3 variants
C

Coo

1 variants
C

Copen

4 variants
C

Cuore

2 variants
D

Delta

1 variants
D

Domino

1 variants
E

Esse

1 variants
E

Extol

1 variants
F

Feroza

1 variants
F

Fourtrak

1 variants
G

Gran Max

2 variants
G

Gran Move

1 variants
H

Hijet

1 variants
H

Hijet Caddie

1 variants
L

Leeza

2 variants
M

Materia

1 variants
M

Max

8 variants
M

Mebius

1 variants
M

Midget

1 variants
Daihatsu Mira

Mira

9 variants
M

Mira Cocoa

1 variants
M

Mira e S

1 variants
M

Mira Tocot

1 variants
M

Move

7 variants
N

Naked

1 variants
O

Opti

2 variants
P

Pyzar

1 variants
R

Rocky

1 variants
S

Sigra

1 variants
S

Sirion

1 variants
S

Sonica

1 variants
S

Sportrak

1 variants
S

Storia

1 variants
T

Taft

1 variants
T

Tanto

2 variants
T

Tanto Exe

1 variants
T

Taruna

1 variants
T

Terios

1 variants
T

Terios Kid

1 variants
T

Terios Lucia

1 variants
T

Thor

2 variants
T

Trevis

1 variants
W

Wake

1 variants
X

Xenia

1 variants
Y

YRV

1 variants
Z

Zebra

1 variants

Daihatsu overview

Daihatsu introduction

Daihatsu is a Japanese automobile manufacturer established in 1907, known for its compact and economical vehicles. Specializing in small cars, particularly kei cars, the brand has made its mark in the Japanese market and other Asian regions. The Daihatsu page in the ScanRacer library brings together available models, variants, and years, serving as an entry point to explore detailed pages, compare generations, and find community-shared photos.

Brand history

Established in 1907 as Hatsudoki Seizo Co., Ltd., Daihatsu began by producing internal combustion engines to support Japan's industrialization. In 1930, the company launched its first three-wheeled vehicle for commercial use. In 1951, it changed its name to Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. In 1967, Daihatsu formed a partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation, strengthening its market position. In 1977, the brand introduced the Charade, a compact car equipped with a 993 cm³ three-cylinder engine, recognized for its low fuel consumption. In 2016, Daihatsu became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota, further solidifying their collaboration. (daihatsu.com)

Positioning

Daihatsu positions itself as a Japanese automobile manufacturer specializing in compact and economical vehicles, particularly kei cars. The brand aims to provide accessible and practical cars suited to the daily needs of urban drivers. As a subsidiary of Toyota, Daihatsu benefits from technological synergies and enhanced resources, enabling it to offer innovative and high-quality vehicles. Its commitment to energy efficiency and compactness meets the demands of the Japanese market and consumer expectations for urban mobility. (daihatsu.com)

Photo recognition

To identify Daihatsu models, look for distinctive elements such as the stylized "D" logo, often accompanied by the name "Daihatsu." Compact models like the Charade and Mira are emblematic of the brand. Daihatsu vehicles are also recognized for their compactness, fuel efficiency, and practical design, suited for urban environments. Specific colors and patterns may vary depending on the model and production year. (daihatsu.com)

Important models

Among Daihatsu's flagship models are the Charade, a compact car introduced in 1977, recognized for its low fuel consumption. The Mira, launched in 1980, is an iconic model of the brand, appreciated for its compactness and fuel efficiency. The Move, introduced in 1995, is another popular model, offering practical urban driving. The Copen, launched in 2002, is a compact roadster appreciated for its sporty design and maneuverability. The Atrai, introduced in 1986, is a compact minibus offering versatile transport capacity. (daihatsu.com)

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