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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4.5 out of 5

Running costs

Trips to the petrol station shouldn’t be too frequent, as all three engines return outstanding fuel economy - the 1.0-litre is the best, managing 57mpg. Insurance groups are 4-6 and it should be pretty cheap to service. Initial purchase prices are reasonable, but depreciation is likely to be the biggest cost.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Every 9,000 miles.

Warranty

Five years/unlimited mileage.

Road tax (12 months)

£30.00 - £170.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

4 out of 5

Green credentials

  • A
  • B
  • C
    118
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
    157
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M

CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The Sirion performs well on the eco front, with the 1.0-litre engine the cleanest of the lot, emitting 118g/km (making it cheap to tax) and returning 57mpg.

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