Daihatsu Charade Hatchback (03-07) - Review

Review by Parkers on 01 January 2003

This Fiesta-sized package is one Japanese supermini that not only looks modern, but feels it. The cheap price gets buyers into the showrooms, but it's the quality interior finish, substantial standard equipment and comfy ride that gets their signature on the order form.

3.5 out of 5

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Summary

New price range:

£5,995 - £7,720

Used price range:

£683 - £2,600

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Very comfy, cheap, well equipped.

Tyre squeal at the sight of a corner.

Driving & Performance

Performance

3 out of 5
"The three-cylinder 1.0 may only have 58bhp, but it's willing, sounds quite sporty and is well-suited..."
Handling

3 out of 5
"Around town the suspension soaks up bumps and imperfections with ease - an attribute rarely seen in..."

Comfort

Comfort

3 out of 5
"At speed and on the motorway, engine and wind noise become an issue. Adequate room for the front..."
Practicality

3.5 out of 5
"Boot will swallow a couple of holdalls and is impressive for a car of its size."
Equipment

3.5 out of 5
"Reasonably equipped. EL has passenger airbag, ABS, front electric windows and a CD player. SL adds..."
Behind the wheel

3 out of 5
"More expensive city cars can boast a better-looking interior, but Charade's is simple, easy to use,..."

Costs

Running costs

4 out of 5
"It's insurance Group 3 and will average around 55mpg (more, if driven sensibly). Residuals look good..."
Green credentials

5 out of 5
"Charade scores remarkably well on the eco front. With an average of 127 g/km CO2 across the range,..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

2.5 out of 5
"No Euro NCAP safety rating, two airbags and ABS (with electronic brakeforce distribution) are..."
Reliability

3.5 out of 5
"A long history of building go-anywhere off-roaders has given Daihatsu a proven record for..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

4.5 out of 5
"Good spec, keenly priced, very practical, cheap to run, reliable - it's difficult not to recommend."
Buying used

3 out of 5
"Very few on the open market, most are kept in the dealer network."
Selling

3.5 out of 5
"An attractive package whose only problems finding buyers will be Daihatsu's image."