Daihatsu Mira Gino

The Mira Gino was a micro car from Daihatsu in the Japanese Kei -car class based on the Daihatsu Mira. He replaced the Mira Classic. While the technique was similar to the Mira, the body was kept in a retro style. As Mira Gino 1000, the 1st generation was also exported to some countries in Europe. The second generation was offered in the export Daihatsu Trevis as. 2009 Mira Gino was replaced by the Daihatsu Mira Cocoa.

First generation / Mira Gino 1000 (1999-2004)

Mira Gino I

The first generation was introduced in 1999 and was available with three or five doors. The car was based on the fifth generation of the Daihatsu Mira ( L700/710 ). The drive took over the 660 cc "EF" engine naturally aspirated or turbocharged. In addition to front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive was available. Basically, it was a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Mira Gino 1000 2002-2004

An unusual development was the installation of 1 liter " EJ " engine in the Mira Gino was presented in August 2002, 1000, and was offered in some European countries. This version was no longer in the Japanese Kei -car class due to the larger engine, and was also slightly longer and wider by enlarged bumper and fender. The larger engine produced 64PS ( 47kW ) as well as the 660cm ³ turbo engine, but offered significantly more power at lower engine speeds. Only 1290 pieces of Gino 1000 were built when the production of the first generation Mira Gino ended in June 2004.

Second generation (2004-2009)

Mira Gino II

2004 appeared the Mira Gino completely revised. It was based on the Mira now the sixth generation now larger cab. The interior was very high quality and the exit and the width of the front seat were enlarged. The drive took over again the EF 660cm ³, again with 4-speed automatic transmission, front wheel drive and 4WD optional. Over the years, the colors of the interiors have been changed and there was a seat features from part - suede. In September 2006, it was the special edition Premium L with a wooden dashboard and leather interior. At the same time was presented at the 76th Geneva Motor Show, the Daihatsu Trevis, which was equipped with the three- cylinder engine with EJ -VE 1000cc and 5- speed manual transmission. In April 2009 ended the production of the models and in Japan, the Mira Gino was replaced by the Daihatsu Mira Cocoa, during Trevis without successors remained.