Daihatsu car reviews

If you've ever sat in a Tokyo traffic jam, you'll understand why the Japanese love their city cars so much. And Daihatsu is the city car specialist, offering small cars and nothing but small cars.

It's actually part of the Toyota group, so engineering and build quality are higher than you might expect for cars in this price bracket. Indeed, Which? readers like their Daihatsus so much that it's very nearly the top-ranked brand - and the same goes for the dealers. 

New Daihatsu reviews

3 New Daihatsu reviews available

Daihatsu Materia reviews

The Daihatsu Materia is a quirky take on the mini-MPV theme; it's quite a rarity in the UK, but more popular in its native Japan, where it's known as the Coo (how sweet). Its sister model, the Toyota bB, was not officially imported here. But what does it have to offer beyond its novelty value and manga-chic styling? Read on for the full Which? verdict. 

Daihatsu Sirion reviews

Think of the Daihatsu Sirion as a cheaper, more obscure Toyota Yaris: these two cars - and the 2008-on Subaru Justy - are closely related. The Sirion has petrol engines only - 1.0-three-cylinder, 1.3 and 1.5-litre - and a five-door body; this 2005-on model was updated in 2008 but imports to the UK have now ceased. Worth a look secondhand? Which? has the full lowdown.

Daihatsu Terios reviews

A tough little 4x4, the Daihatsu Terios is one of the cheapest and smallest off-roaders; its nearest rivals are the Fiat Panda 4x4 and Suzuki Jimny, though buyers may also consider the less intrepid Fiat Sedici/Suzuki SX4. Imports to the UK have tailed off due to Daihatsu's struggles with the yen-pound exchange rate, but there are a number of low-mileage examples around secondhand. Is it the real deal off-tarmac - and can it compete on-road? 

Used Daihatsu reviews

4 Used Daihatsu reviews available

  • Daihatsu Materia reviews

    1 review available (2007 - 2010) | Used price: from £5,475

    Daihatsu Materia 1

    The Daihatsu Materia is a quirky take on the mini-MPV theme; it's quite a rarity in the UK, but more popular in its native Japan, where it's known as the Coo (how sweet). Its sister model, the Toyota bB, was not officially imported here. But what does it have to offer beyond its novelty value and manga-chic styling? Read on for the full Which? verdict. 

  • Daihatsu Terios reviews

    1 review available (2006 - 2010) | Used price: from £7,150

    Daihatsu Terios 1

    A tough little 4x4, the Daihatsu Terios is one of the cheapest and smallest off-roaders; its nearest rivals are the Fiat Panda 4x4 and Suzuki Jimny, though buyers may also consider the less intrepid Fiat Sedici/Suzuki SX4. Imports to the UK have tailed off due to Daihatsu's struggles with the yen-pound exchange rate, but there are a number of low-mileage examples around secondhand. Is it the real deal off-tarmac - and can it compete on-road? 

  • Daihatsu Sirion reviews

    1 review available (2005 - 2010) | Used price: from £2,750

    Daihatsu Sirion 1

    Think of the Daihatsu Sirion as a cheaper, more obscure Toyota Yaris: these two cars - and the 2008-on Subaru Justy - are closely related. The Sirion has petrol engines only - 1.0-three-cylinder, 1.3 and 1.5-litre - and a five-door body; this 2005-on model was updated in 2008 but imports to the UK have now ceased. Worth a look secondhand? Which? has the full lowdown.

  • Daihatsu Charade reviews

    1 review available (2003 - 2007) | Used price: from £1,550

    Daihatsu Charade Hatch 03 1

    The Daihatsu Charade is cheap, ultra-compact city car whose fuel economy and low running costs are major attractions. 

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