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Daihatsu Copen Roadster Full Road Test Report
1.3 2009 - The latest Daihatsu Copen has grown ‘just’ a little and has been given a new normally aspirated 1.3 litre engine and improved suspension. It all adds up to an even more involving, fun ride that promi... read more
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Daihatsu Materia Full Road Test Report
1.5 - Despite its flaws the Materia is a very likeable car. Overall it drives well, looks fantastic and has lots of space for all the family. Most importantly the Materia is very different to usual small ... read more
Daihatsu Sirion Full Road Test Report
1.0 SE (2009) - The little Sirion packs a few tricks up its sleeve with nimble manoeuvrability, impressive interior space and lots of standard kit. The car is very well built and has typical Japanese reliability tha... read more
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The latest Daihatsu driver reviews and road test reports. The views expressed in these consumer reviews do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of ReallyGoodDomains.com
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Derek Cottrell, Lancashire
Daihatsu Materia 2008
I have had my Materia for 2 years, it looks good, drives very good and as a car for two old folks it ticks all the boxes. My grandson thinks it is groovy, so the appeal spans from 15 to 70. If I were picky the fuel tank could be bigger, but I am getting 300 miles for £30 so I am very happy with its economy. I find the driving position very comfortable and the back seat space is quite amasing, the centre infromation panel is very good when you get used to it, the spec is exellent for the money. If you are thinking about buying a Matreia go for a decent test drive, it is different but I would certainly recommend this fun car.
Submitted: 19/02/2010 21:35:04
Amin Zein, England
Daihatsu Sirion 2009
I’m from Egypt actually, not from England but I just wanted to say that I had this car for about 6 months and I’m also very pleased that I have this car because it’s very stable on high speeds, also on hard turns, besides I had a top speed of 170 KMH not as they say 160.
Submitted: 31/12/2009 11:38:10
Terry, Lincolnshire
Daihatsu Charade 1.0 EL 5-Door 2003
The ride is very good and the cornering excellent for a car of this type. I like the interior design and find the car spacious and comfortable. The instruments are most pleasing. The engine is superb in providing good lugging power with free-revving zip when required. The gearchange is superb and high fifth gives relaxed cruising. The styling is pleasantly functional. It is hard to identify a better car of its type and time. It’s just a pity more people didn’t buy them because if they had spares would be more plentiful and therefore cheaper. Not many pattern parts are available.
Submitted: 12/11/2009 21:51:48
John Penney, Shropshire
Daihatsu Sirion 1.0S 2009
I’ve had this car a few months now and I am very pleased with it. For a car sharing its basics with the ultra reliable, but significantly more pricey, Toyota Yaris, this car is a real bargain. Add in the current 5 year warranty, and the very reasonable fixed annual servicing charges, and I think you get the perfect small runabout car. I’ve read a few reviews suggesting that the Sirion is a tad unstable on twisty roads, and that the gearchange is poor. I certainly haven’t found either to be true with my Sirion. I find the little 1 litre engine to be surprisingly nippy, the handling to be fine at sensible speeds, and have had no problems with the gearchange at all. I particularly like the wide range of speeds comfortably covered by each gear - this may well compromise any "boy racer" performance at a traffic light drag race, but it makes for a very relaxing driving machine around town. A great little car, very comfortable suspension, and with aircon as standard, a real bargain for anyone not worried by brand snobbery - just remenber for £8,360 or thereabouts (I got £2,000 discount thanks to the Government’s Scrappage Scheme) you are getting a car made in Japan - in fact exactly the same car as Subaru sell as the Justy - for thousands of pounds less! Go for it if you want a perfect reliable runabout car. You won’t have any regrets.
Submitted: 27/08/2009 08:41:40
Kev & Jan Kingsnorth, Oxfordshire
Daihatsu Sirion 1.0SE 2008
Super little car does what it says on the tin though needs a bit of a stoke through the gears when fully loaded up hill but hey, it’s only got 3 cylinders! But boy what a spec it has, and the comfort puts many a dearer car to shame. You can drive a 100 or so miles in it and get out totally refreshed - excellent. Wife just adores its light clutch and super-light power steering - bit too light for me at times specially after a shift driving HGV1s! All in all a terrific car and we have had Daihatsu in the past so know what they are about,and when you can get a years tax for £35 its money in the bank! Oh and with 60mpg you can’t go wrong. It’s like a Tardis inside - get one and enjoy!!
Submitted: 31/03/2009 14:49:04
Cmvrgr , England
Daihatsu Terios 2008
I have it for 1 year. Kicks the ass of the very expensive SUVs in terms of serious off-roading. Travels on highway like a normal car. It is not so fast but not as slow. Big boot and plenty space for 5 people. Bravo Daihatsu. A diesel version is my wish...
Submitted: 03/12/2008 10:20:50
Ian Cowan, Suffolk
Daihatsu Copen Roadster 2008
Not for the faint-hearted, shy, tall or portly! As a bulky 65 year old I find it a bit tight roof up, but despite the rattles I love it. Best on a sunny day with roof down and Dire Straits on the excellent radio/CD. Yes, sorry that was me! Worry a bit about no spare wheel but with 5 years warranty and RAC cover perhaps I shouldn’t. Had cars for 43 years, this is the best yet - all the rest are just boxes on wheels, The Copen is special. Believe me!
Submitted: 12/11/2008 09:31:25
Barrie, Hampshire
Daihatsu Charade 1987
Small and economical, new ones are better than Prius and much cheaper, I hope the quality has improved and the handling, the older ones I have been in have rattled so much and been so noisy that my old 1972 Austin Maxi seemed like a Rolls after travelling in the Daihatsu`s, I might consider a Charade or similar, but am still inclined towards a Citroen for a small economy car.
Submitted: 20/10/2008 10:44:38
Seb Milne, England
Daihatsu Yrv 1.0 Manual 2002
I was looking for a small car, reliable with low running costs. I found a 02 plate 1.0l YRV on Auto Trader. Having never seen one before I tried to find reviews but there appear to be none for the 1 litre variant. The engine is a well proven 3 cylinder (as in the old Charades). It’s performance is as expected and is perfect for my 11 mile commute on A roads and one junction of the motorway. The fact it is only three cylinder is only obvious when idling, it is slightly lumpy compared to a 4. Fuel consumption is quite good for mixed driving, coming in around 40-45mpg but I would have expected a bit more. This is no track day car and the handling is, well, interesting. The interior is reasonable and feels surprisingly roomy. Electric windows and mirrors. The boot is a usable size and can fit a couple of small cases or a medium sized dog. All in all, I am pleased, it was never intended for excitement but is practical to me.
Submitted: 13/10/2008 09:59:50
Roy Mackinlay, Derbyshire
Daihatsu Copen Roadster 659cc 2dr 2005
Only owned it for 3 weeks but the most fun vehicle I have ever owned. The road holding is outstanding and economy is very good. Performance is excellent for the size of the engine with only slight hesitancy below 2000 revs. I would disagree with Robin Martin’s review in that I feel that the body shakes and groans more with the roof up as the roof panels and windows tend to creak against each other whereas with the roof down all is harmony. Because you are so close to the road with such low profile tyres you also feel all the road imperfections but this is what makes the car such fun.
Submitted: 19/08/2008 10:09:40
Jorge Aguilera, London
Daihatsu Terios 1.5SX 2007
Nice car, enough power and low fuel consumption, good 4x4 response but horrible cheap and poor quality plastics. I sold my old Terios 2004 to buy this thing, and I’m not happy, this one is just bigger, but the old one was better built.
Submitted: 06/05/2008 16:08:30
Chris Renfree, Somerset
Daihatsu Terios 1.5 SX 2008
Excellent Value 4x4 Very well built, great on and off road with good handling and surprising strong performance and economy. Well worth consideration.
Submitted: 29/03/2008 15:41:48
Michelle Wilkins, Lincolnshire
Daihatsu Sirion 1.5 SX 2007
I have recently test driven this car as I am in the market for a cost conscience car that isn’t too flat to drive and has a certain sense of style about it - and I’ve seen it! - but it isn’t this one. The Sirion isn’t a bad car at all; the 1.5 has enough power to it and it feels nice enough to drive, but I just feel it’s an awful lot of money when you look at the competition. I’m afraid I’m going to be hanging on to my money until I can get my hands on the new Fiat 500, which is in a different class altogether.
Submitted: 15/03/2008 14:13:53
Dave Fifid, Yorkshire
Daihatsu Charade 1997
No review submitted.
Submitted: 27/11/2007 09:12:09
David Evans, Dorset
Daihatsu Terios 1.5 SX 2007
A seriously cool car, a mini chelsea tractor. I love it, its hard yet cute. I know it can handle anything.
Submitted: 13/11/2007 11:05:21
Geoff Border, Renfrewshire
Daihatsu Charade 1.0 2007
I bought this car to use as a runaround. It is pretty cheap and I guess that you get what you pay for. The term basic sums up the Charade pretty well but the fuel economy could make this an appealing proposition for some drivers. I think that a Citroen C1 or Toyota Aygo may have been a better choice.
Submitted: 31/10/2007 13:34:12
Dean Spears, Yorkshire
Daihatsu Extol 1.3 EFI Micro
This is a great little van, even if it does look a bit odd. Very smooth ride and excellent steering make it a really nippy little motor. Perfect for me as a market trader and the wife enjoys driving it too. Very drivable little van and good load capacity for it’s size.
Submitted: 30/10/2007 10:33:41
Robin Martin, Warwickshire
Daihatsu Copen Roadster 1.3 2dr
Attractively priced for the convertable market, and for the price it is a fun little car and not a bad little performer with the roof up, however, performance with the top down, which lets face it what you buy a car like this for is pretty dire with the slightest bump in the road sending shudders through the whole car. It does have some nice plus points and like I say for the money I suppose you get what you pay for.
Submitted: 27/10/2007 22:47:49
Brian Forbes, Leicestershire
Daihatsu Materia 1.5 5dr
Okay so it’s a bit odd looking but at 6ft 3" this worked in my favour as the ’distinctive’ shape gives you an awful lot of headroom. Not bad to drive but can be a bit noisy although you do get used to this. The big downside is the gearshift which can only be described as awful. Only had this car on loan for 2 weeks and whilst it does have it’s good points (spacious, good kit) it wasn’t hard giving it back.
Submitted: 26/10/2007 20:00:27
Gavin Lyton, Bedfordshire
Daihatsu Yrv 1.3 Radical2 5dr
I was initially very impressed with the YRV I purchased six months ago (53 plate). A lot of car for a little money and a good amount of space, however, after driving this for a little while I’ve realised why. Handling is dreadful and taking a sharp bend requires nerves of steel. As a run around not bad but I don’t think I’ll be hanging on to this much longer.
Submitted: 26/10/2007 18:44:42
Evie Thomas, London
Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 S 5dr
For the money this car is excellent value. It’s nippy and feels solid and safe to drive. On the minus side the boot size is very small and there is a bit of roll on tight corners but all in all it’s a great run about around town.
Submitted: 26/09/2007 11:24:52
Malcolm Petty, Wiltshire
Daihatsu Charade 1.0 5 dr
I’m very pleased with my car, it’s proved itself to be very reliable and is very cheap to run. For a car of it’s price you get everything you need and whilst the interior is best described as practical, it is certainly comfortable.
Submitted: 20/09/2007 10:21:54
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