Daihatsu has just launched the new Charade in Sydney. In the words of John Conomos, Senior Executive Vice President of the Japanese brand in Australia: "Daihatsu is undergoing a Renaissance and we are introducing some remarkable vehicles to help this process."
As a recognized specialist in the Light Segment, Daihatsu has identified a number of key requirements typical of prospective customers of small cars: these requirements are represented by a search for intrinsic quality in the product as well as a modern, functional design.
Today's customers actively seek the best-in-class levels in terms of space for occupants, safety, reliability as well as low operating cost. The concept of "Small car" no longer implies cheap and Spartan solutions: customers are actively seeking quality, comfort as well as new levels of performance for their money. With its distinct and modern design, aggressive pricing and standard features, Charade is bound to appeal to a wide audience.
Naturally Charade is easy to drive and park just about anywhere and boasts contemporary looks as well as huge space for such a compact car. Comfort for driver and passengers is high on the list of priorities: Charade offers innovative solutions such as wide opening doors and excellent visibility as well as remarkable levels of specification.
In addition to an exciting new car, Daihatsu is changing many other aspects of its approach to the Market: "In our long-term planning for the Brand we have strengthened the management team at head office and regional level to add support to the Dealer Network and its operations. We have changed our advertising and PR partners to introduce fresh thinking".
| Daihatsu
Charade Specifications |
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| SAFETY
FEATURES |
| Driver's
Side SRS Airbag |
Std
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| Front Passenger's
Side SRS Airbag |
Std
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| Front Seat
Belt Pretensioners and Force Limiters |
Std
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| Side Intrusion
Bars |
Std
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| High Mount
Brake Light |
Std
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| Anti-glare
Rear Vision Mirror |
Std
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| Two Child
Seat Anchor Points |
Std
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| Laminated
Front Windscreen |
Std
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| Collapsible-type
Steering Column |
Std
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| Height-adjustable
Front Seat Belts |
Std
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| Rear Window
Demister |
Std
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| Two-speed
& Intermittent Front Windscreen Wipers and Mist |
Std
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| Rear Window
Wiper/Washer |
Std
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| Driver's
Seat Belt Warning Lamp |
Std
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| CONVENIENCE
FEATURES
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| Air Conditioning
|
Opt
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| Electric
Power Steering |
Std
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| Engine
Immobiliser |
Std
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| Remote
Electric Door Mirrors |
Std
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| Front Power
Windows |
Std
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| Central
Locking |
Std
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| Remote
Filler Flap release |
Std
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| Lights-on
Warning Buzzer |
Std
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| Removable
Rear Parcel Tray |
Std
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| Remote
Hatch Opener |
Std
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| EXTERIOR
FEATURES
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| Body-coloured
Bumper Bars |
Std
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| Full Wheel
Covers |
Std
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| Front &
Rear Mudflaps |
Std
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| Centre
Roof Mount Antenna |
Std
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| Metallic
Paint |
Opt
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| INTERIOR
FEATURES
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| Height-adjustable
& Removable Front & Rear Seat Headrests |
Std
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| 60/40 Split
Folding Rear Seat |
Std
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| Full Cloth
Trim |
Std
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| Cup Holders
(2 front, 1 rear) |
Std
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| Full Centre
Console |
Std
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| Driver's
Vanity Mirror with cover |
Std
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| CD Player
|
Std
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| Passenger
Side Glove Compartment |
Std
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| Driver
Side Storage Compartment |
Std
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| Front Door
Pockets |
Std
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| Interior
Room Lamp |
Std
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| Rheostat
|
Std
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| Front Passenger
Assist Grip |
Std
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| Passenger
Side Front Seat Pocket |
Std
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| SPECIFICATIONS
5 SPEED MANUAL, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC
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| Overall
Length mm |
3410
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| Overall
Width mm |
1475
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| Overall
Height mm |
1500
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| Interior
Length mm |
1840
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| Interior
Width mm |
1300
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| Interior
Height mm |
1240
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| Wheelbase
mm |
2390
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| Track Front
mm |
1310
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| Track Rear
mm |
1300
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| Kerb Weight
kgs |
720
(M) 725 (A)
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| Gross Vehicle
Weight kgs |
1120
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| Seating
Capacity |
4
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| Minimum
Turning Circle (Radius) m |
4.5
(Body)
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| ENGINE
TYPE
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| Petrol,
Water-Cooled, 3-Cylinder, 12-Valve, DOHC
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| Total Displacement
cc |
989
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| Bore x
Stroke mm |
72
x 81
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| Maximum
Output kW |
40.5
@ 5,200rpm
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| Maximum
Torque Nm |
88.5
Nm @ 3,600rpm
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| Compression
Ratio |
10:1
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| FUEL
SYSTEM
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| Electronic
Fuel Injected
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| Fuel Tank
Capacity ltrs |
36
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Manual
|
Automatic
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| Gear ratios: |
1st |
3.417
|
2.731
|
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2nd |
1.947
|
1.526
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3rd |
1.250
|
1.000
|
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4th |
0.865
|
0.696
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5th |
0.707
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-
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Reverse |
3.143
|
2.290
|
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Final |
3.938
|
4.439
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| STEERING
TYPE |
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Rack
and Pinion Speed sensitive electric power steering
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| BRAKE
SYSTEM |
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Main
Brakes - Front Disc Brakes with Booster
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Main
Brakes - Rear Drum Brakes, Leading & Trailing
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Parking
Brake Mechanically Operating on Rear Wheels
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| SUSPENSION
TYPE |
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Suspension
- Front MacPherson Struts with Coil Springs
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Suspension
- Rear Semi-Independent Torsion Axle Beam with Coil Springs
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TYRES
155 / 65 R13
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| WARRANTY |
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3
Year or 100,000kms (whichever occurs first) Conditions apply.
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| PRICING |
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Charade
is launched at $11,950
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Automatic
Transmission option is priced at $1,250
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Metallic
paint option is priced at $200
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All
prices are Recommended Retail inclusive of GST. Prices exclude Dealer
Delivery and Statutory Government Charges
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