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Daihatsu continues to defuse the argument that Japanese cars necessarily look alike. Its new generation Sirion GTvi has emerged from a muscle tone and makeover looking as stylishly European as the hottest hatches from France and Italy.

Vaguely ovoid in its original guise, Sirion GTvi has gained poise and purpose from an appointment with the design studio. Radiator grille, split front bumper and wide under-bumper intake with driving lights add a European sporty touch, and new bonnet and fenders improve muscle definition.

Sirion GTvi shares some of its new generation image with the Sirion 1.0L model, but enjoys a greater list of upgraded features. Driving lights and alloy wheels are changed, and overtaken drivers will now get a chance to admire a chromed exhaust tip. The central dash panel and instrument cluster have been redesigned and finished in metallic silver for a more purposeful look.

Seat and floor covering material has been upgraded in both models to enhance the upmarket, European feel and finish, and Sirion GTvi now boasts height-adjustable rear seat headrests. It also offers full body kit, chrome side mouldings, optional steer-shift, ABS brakes and remote Kenwood CD player over and above the extensive list of Sirion 1.0L standard features.

These include front electric windows, power steering, remote electric mirrors, split folding rear seats, rear window wiper and washer, engine immobiliser, remote fuel flap release, UV protectant glass, and remote hatch opener

Daihatsu believes that its Sirion models represent a new generation of motor vehicle that effectively provides a spacious and comfortable interior and high level of safety and performance in a compact package.

Sirion GTvi is Sirion on steroids. More than just an engine option, the GTvi and the basic 1.0L have not much more in common than Clark Kent and Superman. For a start, there are the obvious external differences - the full body kit, chrome side mouldings, alloy wheels, rear spoiler and driving lights.

But the big difference is under the bonnet. Sirion GTvi is powered by a 1.3-litre, four-cylinder, twin cam, DVVT, 16-valve engine that produces a punchy 75 kilowatts and 120 Nms.

New look Daihatsu Sirion GTvi (including GST) has an RRP of $16,990 for the manual and $18,790 for the F-1inspired steershift automatic.

Daihatsu Sirion GTvi Specifications
Drivers side SRS airbag		Std
Passenger's side SRS airbag		Std
Front seat belt pretensioners		Std
Side intrusion bars		Std
High mount break light		Std
Anti-glare rear vision mirror		Std
Child seat anchor points		Std
Laminated front windscreen		Std
Collapsible-type steering column		Std
Height adjustable, front seat belts		Std
Rear window demister		Std
Two speed & intermittent front windscreen wipers		Std
Seat belt warning lamp		Std
4 Channel Anti Lock Brakes, with Electronic Brake Distribution		Std
Impact sensing, door lock release with fuel cut off system		Std
Rear window wiper/washer		Std
Height adjustable front and rear seat head rests		Std
Convenience Features
Air-conditioning		Option
Power assisted steering		Std
Engine immobiliser		Std
Remote electronic door mirrors		Std
Remote fuel lid release		Std
Lights on warning buzzer		Std
Removable rear parcel tray		Std
Remote hatch opener		Std
Electronic windows		Std
Central locking		Std
Exterior Features
Body-coloured spoiler kit with rear wing		Std
Alloy Wheels		Std
Chrome tipped exhaust		Std
Rear mud flaps		Std
Centre mount aerial		Std
Tinted (UV Protection) glass		Std
Metallic Paint		No cost option
Pearlescent paint		Option
Interior Features
Electronic speedometer with LCD odometer, tripmeter and clock		Std
Sports steering wheel		Std
Coloured instrument display		Std
60/40 Split fold rear seat		Std
Full cloth trim		Std
Front cup holders		Std
Vanity mirror		Std
Kenwood 4 speaker AM/FM radio/ CD player with PIN code security		Std
Passenger's side glove compartment		Std
Driver's side storage compartment		Std
Front door pockets		Std
Rear side pockets		Std
Interior room lamp, with entry/exit delay		Std
Passenger assist grips (3)		Std
Integrated rear headrests		Std
Passengers side front seat pocket		Std
Warranty
3 Year / 100,000Kms		Std
Specifications		Manual	Automatic
Transmission Type		Forward 5 speed all synchromesh	Forward 4 speed, electronic with sports shift
Overall length	mm	3690	3690
Overall width	mm	1595	1595
Overall height	mm	1450	1450
Interior length	mm	1725	1725
Interior width	mm	1330	1330
Interior height	mm	1165	1165
Wheelbase	mm	2345	2345
Track Front	mm	1380	1380
Track Rear	mm	1365	1365
Minimum road clearance	mm	110	110
Kerb Weight	kgs	820	830
Seating capacity		5	5
Minimum turning circle (radius)	m	4.4 (tyre) 4.7 (body)	4.4 (tyre) 4.7 (body)
Towing capacity	Braked	750kgs	750kgs
	Unbraked	350kgs	350kgs
Engine Type	K3-VE, Petrol, water-cooled, 4 cylinder, 4-cycle, 16-valves, DOHC, DVVT
Total displacement	cc	1298	1298
Bore x stroke	mm	72.0 x 79.7	72.0 x 79.7
Maximum output	kW	75@7000rpm	75@7000rpm
Maximum torque	Nm	120@4400rpm	120@4400rpm
Compression ratio		11:1	11:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Fuel Type	Octane Rating 95 ron
Fuel tank capacity	ltrs	40	40
Fuel consumption	Hwy	5.2L/100km	6.2L/100km
	City	6.0L/100km	6.8L/100km
Gear Ratios		Manual	Automatic
	1st	3.181	2.730
	2nd	1.842	1.526
	3rd	1.250	1.000
	4th	0.864	0.696
	5th	0.750	-
	Reverse	3.142	2.290
Clutch (manual Transmission)	Dry single plate with diaphragm with spring actuation
Final reduction gear ratio		4.266	4.032
Steering Type	Power assisted rack & pinion
BRAKE SYSTEM	4-channel electronic anti-lock brakes
Main brakes - front	Discs, floating callipers, single cylinder
Main brakes - rear	Drum brakes, leading & trailing
Parking brake	Mechanically operating on rear wheels
Suspension Type
Suspension - front	MacPherson struts with coil springs & stabiliser
Suspension - rear	Semi-independent torsion axle beam with coil springs
Tyres	165/65 R 14