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The Daihatsu Sirion offers performance, reliability, economy and high levels of equipment beautifully packaged in a 5 door supermini with a sense of real style. Starting with a 1.0 litre engine for maximum economy and low CO2 emissions, a 1.3 litre engine for more power and finally a sporty 1.5 engine, the Sirion offers something to suit everyones taste.

Daihatsu Sirion consumer reviews by year of make: 2007 2008 2009 2010

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Daihatsu Sirion

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 that should be number 1 on any buyers’ checklist. The Sirion is cheap to run and own whilst returning [...]

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Daihatsu Sirion consumer car reviews

Number of reviews: 8

Tony Turner, Cornwall

Daihatsu Sirion s 2008

Bought new in 2008. mainly for my wife to drive but I love it. Three cylinder engine lacks grunt but wind it up and it growls at you and goes well. A bit noisy at speed but will travel above legal motorway speeds all day. Never got the 67 mpg they said but it is still an economical car with a high level of equipment. Absolutely no problems in nearly three years so well chuffed. The rear seats are amazing. I am over 6 feet tall and can sit comfortably in the back. got a lift in an Audi 6 the other week and it was cramped by comparison, crazy. The boot is small but the seats lift easily so no problems there. All in all a great little car.

Submitted: 02/02/2011 14:12:36 | ID: 7004

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Bob K, Wiltshire

Daihatsu Sirion 1.5sx 2008

I originally purchased a 1.3 SE Sirion in 2005, the car was faultless. Changed it for a 1.5SX in 2008, lots more grunt when loaded up. A few built quality issues though, with poor reverse sensors,trim falling off, exhaust vibration in CAT under load, now the stabiliser linkarm joints have worn out (parts on B/O). 15,000 mls on the clock now, just starting to loosen up. It looks like I may have to keep it for a while due to the shortage of new cars, perhaps they might bring back a turbo version similar to the old YRV, I’ll be up for that!

Submitted: 21/07/2010 20:14:45 | ID: 5722

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Arlette, Saint Lucia

Daihatsu Sirion 2010

I found this car pretty good at first, but then everything started going wrong with it. First the stabilizer bar bushings went bad, then the steering rack, then the left arm, now there is a noise at the front right of the car and the dealer cannot figure out the problem. This car has become a headache.

Submitted: 13/07/2010 16:03:18 | ID: 5649

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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 | ID: 4187

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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 | ID: 3485

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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 | ID: 2728

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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 | ID: 1139

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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 | ID: 231

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