What is Daihatsu?
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Daihatsu is the abbreviation of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., a brand under Toyota, dedicated to the development of small cars. It possesses advanced production capabilities in engines, space, vehicle safety, and environmental protection. Below is extended information about Daihatsu cars: Daihatsu Xenia: The Daihatsu Xenia is a multi-functional sedan launched by Daihatsu. It is equipped with two engine displacements, 1.5L and 1.3L, offering a total of six models: 1.3L CC, 1.5L five-seat manual CL, 1.5L five-seat automatic CL, 1.5L seven-seat manual CL, 1.5L seven-seat automatic CL, and 1.5L seven-seat automatic CX. Main Daihatsu Models: Daihatsu's current main models include the Daihatsu Xenia, MI-RA, MOVE, TAFT, Daihatsu D-R, Copen, Daihatsu FX, Sirion, Waku-Waku, Rocky, and others.
Those yellow-top white vans running all over the streets in our childhood were actually Daihatsu! It's a Japanese brand that partnered with Tianjin Automotive in the 1980s-90s to produce classic microvans, super practical for both passengers and cargo. They later introduced the Charade hatchback too. Though rarely seen in China now, Daihatsu remains hugely popular in Southeast Asia with models like the Terios compact SUV and Gran Max mini-truck. I remember their cars being incredibly fuel-efficient, though interiors were quite basic. Vintage car enthusiasts sometimes still hunt for Daihatsu vans to customize.
