Daihatsu Sirion (05-10) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
Last Updated: 28 September 2009
Daihatsu's second-generation Sirion is a deceptively spacious small hatchback, ideally suited to drivers looking for a compact car at an affordable price. There's a more European flavour to this Sirion over the old one - the styling is sharper, the handling has been improved (it's based on the 2006 Toyota Yaris) and it's well packaged inside. What Daihatsu hasn't changed is its value for money. Standard equipment is impressive for such a small car - every Sirion has air conditioning, a CD player and electric windows - and list prices are enticing too.
3.5 out of 5

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£7,895 - £12,283

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£1,936 - £8,220

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Outstanding value, roomy for a small car, well equipped, neatly styled

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Daihatsu's second-generation Sirion is a deceptively spacious small hatchback, ideally suited to drivers looking for a compact car at an affordable price. There's a more European flavour to this Sirion over the old one - the styling is sharper, the handling has been improved (it's based on the 2006 Toyota Yaris) and it's well packaged inside. What Daihatsu hasn't changed is its value for money. Standard equipment is impressive for such a small car - every Sirion has air conditioning, a CD player and electric windows - and list prices are enticing too.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3.5 out of 5

    "There's a choice of three petrol engines in the Sirion - starting with the 69bhp 1.0-litre. This..."

  • Handling

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Sirion is an easy car to drive, with light steering and a tight 9.4-metre turning circle, making..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3.5 out of 5

    "Although the interior is far from luxurious, the Sirion’s spacious interior ensures that legroom is..."

  • Practicality

    3.5 out of 5

    "The boot is quite large for a car with such compact proportions and loading is made easier by the..."

  • Equipment

    4.5 out of 5

    "The Base 1.0 S has driver, passenger and side airbags, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution,..."

  • Behind the wheel

    4 out of 5

    "The dash layout is similar to that of the Toyota Yaris - simple and easy to use with chunky buttons..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    4.5 out of 5

    "Trips to the petrol station shouldn’t be too frequent, as all three engines return outstanding fuel..."

  • Green credentials

    4 out of 5

    "The Sirion performs well on the eco front, with the 1.0-litre engine the cleanest of the lot,..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    4 out of 5

    "The Sirion has been awarded a four-star Euro NCAP crash test rating, with all models coming with..."

  • Reliability

    4.5 out of 5

    "Daihatsu has a reputation for strong mechanical reliability, and as parent company Toyota has been..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3.5 out of 5

    "Daihatsu's dealer network totals around 120, so finding one close to you may be difficult. But small..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "Many used examples are available in the Daihatsu dealer network - all used cars undergo a pre-sale..."

  • Selling

    2.5 out of 5

    "Although the Sirion is cheap to run and well equipped, the name isn't familiar to UK buyers, so it..."

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