Showing posts with label Daihatsu. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

































Daihatsu in Europe

Daihatsu has announced that it will cease selling vehicles in Europe by 2013.
In truth, the Japanese manufacturer's presence in the European market place and particularly in the UK has been reducing over the past couple of years.
The brand has never commanded a large proportion of the European market selling less than 60,000 units in 2007 before the recession hit. This figure dropped by around two thirds in 2010 with less than 20,000 sales in Europe.
The company's failings are more tangible in the UK - having sold around 5,000 models in Britain in 2007 and 2,300 the year after, the Japanese manufacturer managed just 170 sales last year.
When this minority share is coupled with increasing financial strains on the manufacturer and increasing CO2 restraints that are becoming more expensive to cope with, it is easy to see why Daihatsu has decided to pull the plug on its European invasion.
Poor sales and the prevailing Yen
While the value of the Euro and the British pound has dropped, the Yen has remained strong making the export of vehicles from Japan a much more expensive business than in previous years.
The appreciation of the Yen has meant Daihatsu prices are no longer competitive and without a viable customer base there seems little point in following the likes of Nissan, Toyota and Honda in establishing foreign production plants.
A similar decision was taken by Nissan when it pulled the European Cube from its line-up while Honda has lowered its 2011 sales expectations and Toyota has already shifted production of the Prius to Thailand - all to avoid the impact of the Yen.
What does that mean for Daihatsu?
The decisions taken by Nissan, Toyota and Daihatsu all agree on the fact that the strength of the Yen has made it near impossible to continue exporting from mainland Japan.
However the fact that Nissan and Toyota have initiated less dramatic changes would imply that the real reason behind Daihatsu's retreat from Europe is in fact a reflection of its poor reputation there.
There hasn't been any new Daihatsu stock in the UK since 2009 and there is a similar lack of demand for the brand as well.
Fortunately for Daihatsu its major market remains in Japan and for the financial year ending in March 2009 the company recorded decent overall revenues in the face of the economic climate, only experiencing a decrease of around five per cent on the previous year.
The decision to leave Europe seems to be one of damage limitation as opposed to financial necessity for Daihatsu.
David Hort currently works for a number of automotive websites including http://my-modifiedcar.tk writing up to date news, features, blogs and buyers guides from the motoring world.





Friday, October 1, 2010


Buyers can gain confidence from the fact that shares the basics of the Toyota Yaris hatchback with more expensive.

The Sirion is currently in the second generation and has increased rapidly over the last generation. Cheerful five-door hatchback is powered by two petrol engine options, a unit, 1.3 liter 87bhp and 102bhp, 1.5 liter engine also found in the Daihatsu Materia.

Larger engine has enough power to lend 965kg hatchback with decent performance, especially in the city limits. Both engines are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.

Interior space is surprisingly good for the hatchback at this price. The Sirion can seat four comfortably, especially for short urban congestion. Quality plastic and dashboard layout is also good.

Has a slightly smaller boot space with rear seats up but with only two occupants and the rear seats folded to free 630 liters of cargo space. As big Materia, Sirion storage bag and box lots of innovative features in the cabin. A double-meter instrument console also houses a digital display for the current fuel level and fuel consumption data.

Sirion is available in two trim options, standard and deluxe for both 1.3 liter and 1.5-liter model. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, integrated audio system and power windows. Safety equipment includes dual front airbags, ABD with EBD and traction control. 14-inch steel wheels while the standard fitment trim deluxe version comes with alloy wheels shod.
Had word got out, that PT Astra Daihatsu Motor launches new products will be AT 2010 Husband. However, Not All Want the latest variants are shown in Daihatsu, but rather the Sirion ON Product Innovation for Husband Who has a LOT of gear Society Created.

According Tonison, if the previous Sirion granted only 5 colors, times the husband would be prepared Sirion New Articles The more eccentric colors, namely pink.



"Daihatsu Sirion Femme intended for You Women. Later Husband The Role of Women and the Women's Big 45 percent of users are Sirion," explained Tonison to riaubisnis.com, Tuesday (14/9/2010) in his room.

As the name implies, compact dimensions citycar Husband Present THE young woman wants the vehicles to support the day-to-day activities, BUT Equipment Show feminine. How regular are not, indeed change in a number of deliberately aimed to show the feminine side of the car owner's singing. Most striking of blooming pink color The theme of the exterior body color.

Appearances Sirion Daihatsu Sirion Femme sweet more than usual. First, the color of the pink. Secondly, the rear spoiler, parking sensors, berkelir Black and pillars. SIBOR, in the Name of the interior, the Chicken will find the seats and leather door panels, Tissue Box, Trash Can, height adjuster, bag hooks and in the Front seat back, tray in the trunk, And shades of the flowers cluster at the center door and the back.

"The plan will be introduced Sirion Additions Husband month in Pekanbaru, Range of New Media at Rp 165 million. We are still waiting for the certainty of the presence of the ATPM Products... "

Thursday, July 22, 2010


There is no doubting the game Daihatsu has the world's most efficient 1.0-liter gasoline engine with an unmatched fuel, emissions and performance combination. By example, Daihatsu is a British dramatist No one of four passengers to economy-petrol engine with Urban / Extra Urban and Combined figures 47.1/68.9, and 58.9 mpg in manual form. Figures 14.1 mpg 58.9 mpg is surprisingly better than Amica, Hyundai excel 1.0 to 11.8 mpg, Fiat Seicento and led the SEAT Arosa 1.0 liters of 11.2 mpg.

Daihatsu charade top speed of 93.1 mph maximum manual or automatic - and with CO2 emissions are much higher. In fact, Daihatsu charade manual emissions from 114 g / km qualify for the lowest possible cost the owner of Road Permit Fund for £ 70 for 12 months (AA band up to 120 g / km).

Not to be outdone, "Daihatsu game also auto-class leader with Urban / Extra Urban Combined figures fuel economy 38.7/55.4 and 47.9 mpg. Its CO2 emissions are ultra-low 140 g / km. Of course, cars Euro4 new emission standards. Three Cylinder, Twin-Cam With Dynamic Variable Valve Timing.

Daihatsu has long experience in the art of efficient production of small-capacity three-cylinder engine currently offered in both large and small Cuore. Compared with the Cuore and Sirion, Daihatsu charade has a new five-speed manual transmission is enhanced with more precise feel and direct linear shift.

Daihatsu refers to the larger Renault Clio for a ride and smooth, with extensive construction work carried out on the streets of Europe. The result is a long suspension stroke, especially for the front and setting the game back, both in compression and rebound. This gives a lift, smooth controls compliant with the strong but to float damping decreases.

At last year's market share of 15.4% daihatsu obtained. In the year 2010 is the newest products such daihatsu Terios TS A / T and Gran Max Improvement and also Anyar other products, such as the White Cruiser, Terios, Luxio White Premier, Xenia Matic, and Sirion slalom. No less interesting, Daihatsu stand also comes with the concept of urban gardens are laid out attractively.

However, as the main agenda Daihatsu New Year Exhibition, this time was launched the latest variant Terios ie TS A / T as the most affordable SUV matic current. Daihatsu introduced a variant of the main reasons is the increasing demand for affordable automatic transmission in the SUV segment.

Terios TS Matic itself remains Terios TS adopt the basic concept, that is a tough city cruiser, with the added convenience of extra concepts, such as automatic transmission, side step, and air conditioning blower singles. With the addition of the empty weight of 15 kg, TS Matic remains responsive and efficient fuels, such as the manual version.

In an era where more and more demanding consumers, the demand for comfort in driving is also found in the commercial segment. It is the background for introducing Daihatsu Gran Max Improvement, which has increased the comfort features and materials used, such as an arm rest in the front row, central-door-lock for the Front-Facing MB, and a sliding seat for MB type D. In addition, it introduces additional variants Daihatsu Gran Max Blind Van 1.5L.

Marketing Director of PT ADM, Amelia Tjandra, said, "Daihatsu consistent to continue to provide excellent comfort in driving, but it remains affordable for all segments, with the presence of TS Matic and Gran Max this Improvement. New Year Exhibition, we also held to show our best products to the public. "

In addition, Daihatsu also recently launched sales packages early years 'Daihatsu Maximize Your Life', is an attractive package for the purchase of all Daihatsu models, with interest from 0%, DP 10%, and the free GPS for Xenia (certain types) and the Terios, as well as Free one year subscription package to YesTV Luxio and Sirion.

"With a very affordable price of USD 166.6 million for the TS Matic, we are targeting these variants can be sold around 70 units per month. Meanwhile, with prices starting at USD 85.4 million, we believe we can achieve sales targets Gran Max about 1500 units per month. In addition to our latest package Maximize Your Life, will make customers more easily own a car, "said Suparno Djasmin, CEO of PT. AI-DSO Page

Monday, July 19, 2010

The company is now branching out a bit, and turning their sites on the sub-€15,000 Daihatsu Materia. German tuners Inden-Design is better known for their work on high-priced models from Ferrari and Mercedes. Dubbed the "Icecube," the bright white box has been outfitted with a host of new items. On the exterior, the new body kit contains four different extensions that can be attached over the current panels, as well as a daytime lights, and a new rear bumper with diffuser. Triangle-shaped side mirrors and carbon fiber door handles and boot cover are also installed.
The Inden-Design Tuner has modified the new ICECUBE cars both from optical and from the technical point of view at the same time. This resulted in the creation of the rough look. The Daihatsu ICECUBE Materia creates a convincing outfit by innovative design and exemplary functionality at a car tuning level. The whole kit consists of an extension set (four extensions (of 10 parts) for 448,00 Euro without mounting and putting at the vehicle), a rear bumper with diffuser (448 Euro) and the standard front bumper fascia equipments with day drive lights (230 Euro) in the front turn signal housing. Further identification features are triangular mirrors outside, door handles and a boot lid cover of real carbon (1,200 Euro for the set).
The rear and has been equipped with high-grade steel exhaust system and a catalyst converter with two polished end pipes for 1,198 Euro, which produce the corresponding sound for the optics. The car handling of the ICECUBE becomes with H&R sport helical differential gear (780 Euro) even more sporty. due to the sport differential gear, maximum traction at all road conditions and therefore, of course an optimal behavior on the road will also be reached.
In addition, the rear end has been equipped with high-grade steel exhaust system and a catalyst converter with two polished end pipes for 1,198 Euro, which produce the corresponding sound for the optics. The car handling of the „ICECUBE" becomes with H&R-sport helical differential gear (780 Euro) even more sporty. Due to the sport differential gear, maximum traction at all road conditions and therefore, of course, an optimal behavior on the road will also be reached. 
But something has been positively changed from within as well. Many options in the interior like triangular mirrors, the central console, the door switch covering, the entrances and the B-column with real carbon in silver (1,450 Euro) are just some of a lot of features, making the life in the ICECUBE sportier. In addition, the speedometer shaft, the A-column and the door armrest have been trimmed with alcantara (680 Euro). There is also a high-quality loudspeaker system (1,200 Euro) with high frequency loudspeaker on front and rear doors - finally, a Phillips DVD-monitor incl. navigation system (1,298 Euro) demonstrates that this baby knows what`s what. The sporty pretensions are connected here with individuality, without discarding ordinariness at the same time.
Finally, moving to the interior you will find a new central console, door switch covering, and the entrances around the B-column lined with real carbon fiber in a silver color. Along with all theses improvements, owners of the Daihatsu Materia can order the speedometer shaft, alcantara trimmed door armrests, a high quality loudspeaker system, and lastly a Phillips DVD monitor system including navigation. The complete package from Inden-Design for the Daihatsu Materia ICECUBE costs 19,784 euros.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Mira Cocoa is a mini passenger vehicle that targets women in pursuit of an enjoyable life style and elegance by choosing products that comply with specific tastes mereka.Mira supported by a 660 cc three-cylinder engine, developing only 58 hp and 65 Nm maximum torque. It comes paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox and will be available in both front-and all-wheel drive versions. This vehicle is intended to perfectly suit their needs and become a reliable partner thanks to the design that makes it fun to walk around and ease of handling.


X Cocoa, Cocoa Cocoa Plus X, and G * All That achieve emission levels 75% lower than that in 2005 Exhaust Emission Standards set by the Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Attorney The 25% lower than Japan Fuel efficiency standards 2010, What makes the vehicles eligible for tax exemption article in the tax system to promote environmental Pages Vehicles Under Flow-care system (75% reduction in taxes) and subsidies to promote the articles in Vehicle-Environment Pages subsidies for attention.


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Canadian Superior acceleration performance achieved reduction in input use speed gear train while the Three-Axis system, Electricity transmission achieved Very Good New Articles New Articles CVT complement Daihatsu Vehicles All Created developed. Combining the results daily email KF-VE engine CVT At exceeds a prayer wheel drive vehicle fuel efficiency standards of Japan in 2010 amounted to 25%.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

With the launched Daihatsu Xenia matic hunting enthusiasts tentanf information specification matic Xenia, Xenia price information matic, matic excess Xenia, Xenia details matic machine. As we know Xenia matic competitive pricing or more affordable. MPV seven passengers with automatic transmissions sold USD 139.7 million (on the road in Jakarta. Value-added and benefits are there in Xenia matic transmission rate of acceleration otamatik 4.



By the turn of this transmission, also replaced the final gear ratio, namely 5.571, is equal to used in Xenia with a machine Mi and Li 1000 c. With automatic transmission, the driver is much more comfortable, much less traffic conditions as we experience more and more traffic everyday. For women or mothers, the transmission of this course will be very helpful. rest the left foot and left hand is not much more driven. It would relieve tired quickly.



Daihatsu Xenia was awarded the Business Record (ReBi) for Low MPV Passenger Car category with the second highest sales growth in 2009.

Tera Foundation - initiators ReBi rate, throughout 2009 and then, Xenia booked sales growth up 27.4 percent while the automotive market when it declined 25 percent.

"The award of this Rebi Xenia increasingly strengthened its position as the best MPV for the family of Indonesia. It is also increasingly driven us to continuously improve the quality of our products and services in order Daihatsu become part of the Indonesian family life," said Amelia Tjandra, Marketing Director of PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM), in a press release.

"Achieving sales volume of 75 169 units a proud achievement, because it can still be achieved in a difficult economic situation where the sale of all local producers declined 18 percent," said Amelia, some time ago.

Explore nature with more flexibility with the Daihatsu Terios, SUV with high ground clearance that will deliver seven people at once down the wildest imagination of the Type anda.Automatic TX AT Transmission, Air Conditioner Blower Double, Double Din Radio Tape CD Audio & MP3, seating configuration can be set - flexible. Although the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) matic cheapest, Daihatsu Terios TS A / T, apparently have a very significant price difference with the Terios TS version of the manual.


But if it is manually removed Terios TS PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) is only the price of USD 150.4 million Terios TS automatic version has a much more expensive price ie USD 166.6 million. USD 16.2 million higher than the manual version of the Terios TS.

But that price was supposed ADM is still in accordance with all
Daihatsu added specifications on this new SUV.

"At a glance it does look more expensive, but the price is suitable with some extra features that we apply in this car," said Executive Coordinator Elvina Domestic Marketing Division of ADM on the sidelines of the launch Afny Terios TS A / T in Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Monday (18 / 1 / 2010).


The new features on the Daihatsu Terios TS pinned A / T gear position indicator, among others, foot rest, AC single blower, foot step, and do not forget the GPS automatic transmission.

Additional features that significantly boosted by Elvina car that only target sales figures just as much as 70-80 units per month.

"These are the new features in the Terios TS type, as a comparison in the manual Terios TS's no air-conditioning, all of which is attached the AC was usually paired in the workshop. Now the Terios TS matic pair is all we have," he explained.

But even so, with this price, Terios TS A / T is still remains a transmit automatic SUV with the most affordable prices on the market.


Best-selling car in Indonesia
1. Toyota Avanza
2. Daihatsu Xenia
3. Toyota Kijang Innova
4. Honda Jaz