Daihatsu Rocky now on sale in Japan, priced fr RM59k
More photos and videos of the hot new Daihatsu Rocky have come in. The small SUV - also available as the Toyota Raize in Japan - is lightweight at 980 kg, and …
Tokyo 2019: Copen GR Sport, Gazoo’s lil’ kei roadster
Daihatsu's four concept cars for the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show were cute, and the New Compact SUV (which we now know is called Rocky) was huge news for us as it's the …
Daihatsu Rocky name confirmed for new compact SUV
At the Tokyo Motor Show last week, Daihatsu previewed a nameless compact SUV, which reports indicated could be known as the Rocky. It's now confirmed that the five-seat, B-segment offering will be …
Tokyo 2019: Daihatsu IcoIco, TsumuTsumu, WaiWai, WakuWaku; cutesy ‘warm future lifestyle’ concepts
It's not the Tokyo Motor Show without the cute and crazy concept cars, and Daihatsu never disappoints. In addition to the surprise showing of the New Compact SUV - which is a …
Upcoming Perodua D55L SUV set to debut DNGA platform in Malaysia – 1.0 Turbo engine could feature
All of us were taken aback by the presence of the Daihatsu New Compact SUV at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show press day yesterday. We, Perodua employees included, were expecting nothing more …
Daihatsu confirms its involvement with DreamEdge in development of Malaysia’s new national car project
Daihatsu Motor Company (DMC) has confirmed the company's involvement in Malaysia's new national car project, which is being led by Malaysian company DreamEdge. The confirmation came from Soichiro Okudaira, president of DMC, …
Tokyo 2019: Daihatsu previews new compact SUV – is this an early look at Perodua’s D55L B-segment SUV?
At this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Daihatsu is previewing an upcoming compact SUV, which could be an early look at the much rumoured Perodua D55L B-segment SUV - a smaller five-seat, B-segment …
Toyota unveils production Copen GR Sport roadster
The yummy Copen GR Sport Concept that we (OK, maybe just me) salivated over from this year's Tokyo Auto Salon has made production, and as expected, it has made the transition from …
Daihatsu to bring four concepts to Tokyo Motor Show
The Tokyo Motor Show is home ground for Japanese automakers, and Daihatsu is taking advantage to showcase four new concepts at the show's latest running. These are the kei-class Waku Waku crossover, …
GIIAS 2019: Daihatsu Ayla, Sirion, Terios Special Edition – yellow highlights for Perodua sister cars
Besides the sleek hybrid-powered HY Fun Concept, Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) wheeled out special editions for the Daihatsu Ayla, Sirion and Terios models at the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). …
GIIAS 2019: Daihatsu HY Fun Concept makes world debut – hybrid MPV previews next-gen Avanza-Xenia?
Good day from the Indonesia Convention Exhibition at BSD City, where the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) opens today for the press. We'll kick off our annual live coverage with …
Perodua working with Daihatsu to further develop local component suppliers’ presence in global markets
Perodua says it is working with Daihatsu to further develop its component suppliers to explore markets beyond Malaysia, forming part of the automaker's commitment to help grow the country's automotive support industries. …
SPYSHOTS: Perodua testing Daihatsu Tanto kei car – new ASA active safety features for next Axia, Myvi FL?
Here's something a little interesting – we've just received spyshots from reader Syed Mohd Nur Isa, showing Perodua testing a Daihatsu Tanto kei car on local roads. How do we know that …
Indonesian sales of Daihatsu Copen end after 4 years
There aren't many interesting and/or enthusiast models not sold here but available in Indonesia. The Daihatsu Copen is one such car. The kei-roadster has been on sale in the republic since 2015 …
TAS 2019: Daihatsu Copen GR Sport Concept revealed
The new Daihatsu Copen Coupe may be the one grabbing the attention with its cutesy retro lines, but it's not the only variant of the little kei roadster being shown at the …
Daihatsu has a host of concepts for Tokyo Auto Salon
Like it has done in years past, Daihatsu will again be heading to the Tokyo Auto Salon with a host of show cars all kitted for the occasion. The 2019 line-up for …
Daihatsu Copen Coupe goes on sale – only 200 units
Remember the fetching Daihatsu Copen Coupe concept from the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon? Well, you weren't alone – such was the public response for the cute little two-door at the show that …
GIIAS 2018: Daihatsu Boon Active wears an SUV dress
After showing you the Myvi with Daihatsu badges at the 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), here's the Myvi that might have been, had Perodua not went its own way. This …
GIIAS 2018: Daihatsu Ayla Turbo concept, 200 hp Axia!
A 200 hp Perodua Axia? Yup, such a machine is present at the ongoing 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) has a Daihatsu Ayla Turbo at …
GIIAS 2018: Daihatsu Terios Custom – new sporty range topper for the Perodua SUV donor model
PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) launched a new range topping variant of the Daihatsu Terios at the ongoing 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The Daihatsu Terios Custom is based on …
