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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Safety

The Sirion has been awarded a four-star Euro NCAP crash test rating, with all models coming with driver, passenger and side airbags - which is still rare for a car of this class - ABS and front seatbelt pre-tensioners. There are Isofix anchor points in the rear, though a rearward facing childseat shouldn’t be used in the front passenger seat, as the airbag cannot be deactivated. Security is taken care of by the remote central locking and immobiliser, both of which are standard across the range.

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  • Child Protection Rating

    3 out of 5

  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    2 out of 5
4.5 out of 5

Reliability

Daihatsu has a reputation for strong mechanical reliability, and as parent company Toyota has been involved with its development - this car forms the basis for the latest Yaris - outstanding reliability can be expected.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.