Daihatsu Naked

The Daihatsu Naked is a supermini car produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Daihatsu.

The name should Naked for the base model and not translated in English for " naked " position. At the 32nd Tokyo Motor Show 1997 the concept of the classic small car was presented in the style of the Fiat Panda I and similar competitors, and since the response was very large, Daihatsu decided to build and sell the model. The special body design allowed for light production. Doors, fenders, grill and other parts were screwed from the outside, which is a relatively quick and inexpensive repair enabled. In addition, this allowed for a time in Japan is very popular retro atmosphere of the vehicle. Particularity in the interior was a special center console, which served as a means of magnetic eg mobile phone holder and coin holder. The seats could be fully fit for reclining seats and the rear seats were removed. In addition to front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive was available on request.

In November 1999, the sale to the EF- VE engine ( 3 cylinder DVVT with NA ) and the EF -DET - turbocharged engine started. Standard were front airbags, anti -lock brakes and either 4 -speed automatic or 5 -speed manual transmission, keyless go, center console in body color, stereo CD radio with 16- inch speakers and a related two-tone leather steering wheel.

In July 2000, belt tensioners were part of the standard series. In October 2000 there was a start- stop system and power-folding exterior mirrors. In addition to minor revisions, there were also a number of special models.

In April 2004, production of the Naked ended with no direct successor.

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