An open-top sports 4WD that puts all the thrills of a dune buggy into a minivehicle. This Daihatsu rude boy matches wild with the exhilarating freedom of a sports car.

• the rugged styling of an exposed chassis
• a rigorous design simplicity of circles and lines is set off by abundant use of metallic surface texture, giving the interior a rugged and bright feel.

Daihatsu's engineers have pushed the eco-saving promise of the UFE shown at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show to maturity. The UFE-II is a four-seat hybrid minivehicle with an engine plus two motor system that achieves the world's highest fuel economy rate, 60 km/l (Japan 10-15 mode cycle, effectuated at Daihatsu).

• Its ultra-lightweight aluminum and resin body weighs in at just 570 Kg of vehicle weight. Using aero-simulation Daihatsu engineers got this compact 4-seater down to the lowest aerodynamic drag coefficient of any car, anywhere*1: 0.19*2, a new world record!

Building on the compact's inherent economy and resource conservation, Daihatsu re-conceived the city commuter car as a stylish and minimum sized 2 + 2 commuter that is more convenient, easier to use, more comfortable and more environment friendly.

• Even with sub-compact exterior measurements of 2,650 mm(L) x 1,475 mm(W) x 1,550 mm(H), the front seats sit two adults comfortably, while the rear seats provide ample space for two children or can be converted into a cargo space.
• With a minimum turning radius of 3.4 m and equipped with a sliding door on the passenger side, the ai opens a new dimension in city driving convenience.

• Drawn in modern clean lines, the exterior expresses a happy, clear-cut style. The interior?s functional forms create a simple and casual cabin space.
• Four different engines are available for installation to match regional characteristics and uses: a 660 cc 3-cylinder petrol engine; a newly developed 660 cc 2-cylinder, 2-cycle diesel engine; an Atkinson 660 cc 3-cylinder inline, direct fuel injection petrol engine; or a hybrid power train using an Atkinson direct fuel injection petrol engine plus a hybrid unit that delivers a fuel economy of 45 km/l (Japan 10-15 mode cycle, effectuated at - Daihatsu).

Though rationalization must be at the heart of every minivehicle, the XL-C stands out as a stylish and elegant small sedan that doesn't give an inch on either quality or the generosity of its cabin space.

• The exterior is styled in elegant lines and rich surfaces. In the cabin, the seats are in genuine leather while the interior is all rich contours underwritten by the application of an ellipse motif. The overall effect is both one of casualness and quality.

A new kind of wagon with an innovative front engine-front drive solution that should give renewed worth to the small car as a family vehicle.

• With an interior space 2,000 mm in length and 1,330 mm in height, the Tanto hauls a revolutionary depth of cabin room, big enough for - the kids to walk in.
• Between the wagon's violently short nose and big cabin, the exterior design inspires a feeling of futuristic design, while within, the simple clean design of the interior remains homey.
• The "Tanto turbo", a sporty version fitted with an aerodynamic bumper and equipped with 660cc twin-cam, 3-cylinder 12 valve turbo engine renowned for its full torque, petrol economy and clean performance, is also exhibited.