Review: Daihatsu M201 YRV (2001-04) Overview Released in July 2001, the Daihatsu M201 YRV was a light, five-door wagon. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive YRV (short for ‘Young Recreational Vehicle’) was powered by a 1.3-litre K3-VE petrol engine which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, ‘dynamic variable valve timing’ (DVVT) and a […]
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Review: Daihatsu G300 Pyzar (1997-00)
Review: Daihatsu G300.I Pyzar (1997-98) Overview Released in February 1997, the Daihatsu G300 Series I (G300.I) Pyzar was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Pyzar was powered by a 1.5-litre GE-EG four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the Pyzar was available […]
Review: Daihatsu M100 Sirion (1998-05)
Review: Daihatsu M100.I Sirion (1998-02) Overview Released in June 1998, the Daihatsu M100 Series I (M100.I) Sirion was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front wheel drive Sirion was initially powered by a 1.0-litre EJ-VE three-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. In September 2000, […]
Review: Daihatsu M300 Sirion (2005)
Review: Daihatsu M300 Sirion (2005) Overview Released in March 2005, the Daihatsu M300 Sirion was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Sirion was powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the Sirion range consisted of both a standard […]
Review: Daihatsu Terios (1997-05)
Review: Daihatsu J100 Terios (1997-00) Overview Released in July 1997, the Daihatsu J100 Terios was a compact four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Japan, the Terios was powered by a 1.3-litre HC-EJ four-cylinder petrol engine; transmission options consisted of a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. The Terios had a monocoque chassis and was 3845 mm long, […]
Review: Daihatsu L701 Cuore (2000-03)
Review: Daihatsu L701 Cuore (2000-03) Overview Released in July 2000, the Daihatsu L701 Cuore was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Osaka, Japan, the front-wheel drive Cuore was powered by a 1.0-litre EJ-DE three-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. The Cuore was 3410 mm long, […]
Review: Daihatsu L701 Handi (1999-01)
Review: Daihatsu L701 Handi (1999-01) Overview Released in March 1999, the Daihatsu L701 Handi was a light, three-door van. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Handi was powered by a 1.0-litre EJ-DE three-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Handi was 3410 mm long, 1475 mm wide, 1420 mm tall […]
Review: Daihatsu L251 Charade (2003-05)
Review: Daihatsu L251 Charade (2003-05) Overview Released in July 2003, the Daihatsu L251 Charade was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Osaka, Japan, the front-wheel drive L251 Charade was powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The 1.0-litre EJ-DE engine had double overhead […]
Review: Daihatsu L880 Copen (2003-06)
Review: Daihatsu L880 Copen (2003-06) Overview Released in October 2003, the Daihatsu L880 Copen was a two-seat convertible with a folding hard-top roof. Manufactured in Japan, the front wheel drive Copen was powered by a 659 cc turbocharged JB-DET three-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Copen was 3395 mm […]
Recalls & faults: Daihatsu M201 YRV (2001-04)
Recalls: Daihatsu M201 YRV Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]