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Charade

2003 to 2007

Hatchback 2003 to 2007
Daihatsu Charade Hatchback
  • Very comfy, cheap, well equipped.
  • Tyre squeal at the sight of a corner.
Copen

2004 on

Coupe Cabriolet 2004 on
Daihatsu Copen
  • Great fun to drive, metal folding roof, cheeky styling, economical engines
  • Basic and dated interior, cramped driving position, tiny boot
Materia

2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on
Daihatsu Materia
  • Loads of space inside, stands out from the crowd
  • Noisy at speed, styling divides opinion, no diesel option, unrefined ride
Sirion

2005 on

Hatchback 2005 on
Daihatsu Sirion
  • Outstanding value, roomy for a small car, well equipped, neatly styled
  • Some cheap interior plastics, noisy at motorway speeds

1998 to 2005

Hatchback 1998 to 2005
Daihatsu Sirion
  • Styling, equipment.
  • Feels lightweight compared to rivals.
Terios

2006 on

Estate 2006 on
Daihatsu Terios
  • Very capable off-road, value for money, well styled
  • Firm ride, some cheap interior plastics, lacks refinement, no diesel engine

1997 to 2006

Estate 1997 to 2006
Daihatsu Terios
  • Good value, reliable.
  • Too toy-like to be a serious off-road contender.
YRV

2001 to 2004

Hatchback 2001 to 2004
Daihatsu YRV
  • Comfy, well equipped.
  • Pricey in a cut-throat market.