Global environmental issues, social change and differing consumer values are all issues to reflect on when thinking about compact cars.
Daihatsu Motor Company formed in 1907, and has only ever focussed on compact cars. Today’s world has many issues and big is not better anymore. Rather, small is smart. Daihatsu cars are kind to the environment and kind to people too.
Daihatsu are practical, innovative and imaginative. Now a member of the Toyota Group, it aims to become the world's leading compact car maker, through the following models:
The Charade: A small city car with economy, low emissions, Road Tax Band B (manual transmission), space, comfort, easy access and easy exit, the Charade is practical, well equipped, built in Japan, doesn't go wrong, and is just sheer value for money. If you want a small car, then look no further, the Charade has it all. Available in both 3 and 5 door versions, with manual or automatic transmission.
The Sirion: Not only do Daihatsu think the Sirion is a brilliant car but WHATCAR? thinks so too. The Sirion was Highly Recommended in the Best Supermini category in the WHATCAR? Car of the Year 2006 awards. To top it off, in Test Drive's Car of the Year award the Sirion was Highly Commended in the City Car class. The Sirion is a 5 door supermini with the choice of either a 1.0 litre or a 1.3 litre engine that offers performance, reliability, economy, low emissions and high levels of equipment.
The Terios: Full-time four-wheel drive and a commanding view give the Terios the advantage over ordinary cars. In the urban jungle its compact size makes driving easy, while in the countryside the Terios' full time 4WD system copes confidently with anything you may come across. Whether it's slippery roads, steep hills, snow and ice or just a heavy downpour, the Terios gives you a safe and fun driving experience.
The New Terios: Designed for the city and the outdoors, the new Terios has received the Red Dot Design Award for 2006 from the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany. Established in 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the most internationally renowned awards given to products with high design quality.
The Copen: A two seater sports car that just shouts style. Ideally suited to the changeable UK weather its electric retractable hardtop goes up or down in 20 seconds. With air conditioning, alloy wheels, electric windows and CD player all fitted as standard, you will feel good as well as look good in the Copen.