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Daihatsu's New Charade: The First Step in the Renaissance of a Great Brand

27 June, 2003

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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
 
SAFETY FEATURES
Driver's Side SRS Airbag
Std
Front Passenger's Side SRS Airbag
Std
Front Seat Belt Pretensioners and Force Limiters
Std
Side Intrusion Bars
Std
High Mount Brake Light
Std
Anti-glare Rear Vision Mirror
Std
Two 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 and Mist
Std
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Std
Driver's Seat Belt Warning Lamp
Std
 
 
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Opt
Electric Power Steering
Std
Engine Immobiliser
Std
Remote Electric Door Mirrors
Std
Front Power Windows
Std
Central Locking
Std
Remote Filler Flap release
Std
Lights-on Warning Buzzer
Std
Removable Rear Parcel Tray
Std
Remote Hatch Opener
Std
 
 
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Body-coloured Bumper Bars
Std
Full Wheel Covers
Std
Front & Rear Mudflaps
Std
Centre Roof Mount Antenna
Std
Metallic Paint
Opt
 
 
INTERIOR FEATURES
Height-adjustable & Removable Front & Rear Seat Headrests
Std
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat
Std
Full Cloth Trim
Std
Cup Holders (2 front, 1 rear)
Std
Full Centre Console
Std
Driver's Vanity Mirror with cover
Std
CD Player
Std
Passenger Side Glove Compartment
Std
Driver Side Storage Compartment
Std
Front Door Pockets
Std
Interior Room Lamp
Std
Rheostat
Std
Front Passenger Assist Grip
Std
Passenger Side Front Seat Pocket
Std
 
 
SPECIFICATIONS 5 SPEED MANUAL, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC
Overall Length mm
3410
Overall Width mm
1475
Overall Height mm
1500
Interior Length mm
1840
Interior Width mm
1300
Interior Height mm
1240
Wheelbase mm
2390
Track Front mm
1310
Track Rear mm
1300
Kerb Weight kgs
720 (M) 725 (A)
Gross Vehicle Weight kgs
1120
Seating Capacity
4
Minimum Turning Circle (Radius) m
4.5 (Body)
 
 
ENGINE TYPE
Petrol, Water-Cooled, 3-Cylinder, 12-Valve, DOHC
 
Total Displacement cc
989
Bore x Stroke mm
72 x 81
Maximum Output kW
40.5 @ 5,200rpm
Maximum Torque Nm
88.5 Nm @ 3,600rpm
Compression Ratio
10:1
 
 
FUEL SYSTEM
Electronic Fuel Injected
 
Fuel Tank Capacity ltrs
36
 
Manual
Automatic
Gear ratios: 1st
3.417
2.731
  2nd
1.947
1.526
  3rd
1.250
1.000
  4th
0.865
0.696
  5th
0.707
-
  Reverse
3.143
2.290
  Final
3.938
4.439
 
STEERING TYPE
Rack and Pinion Speed sensitive electric power steering
 
BRAKE SYSTEM
Main Brakes - Front Disc Brakes with Booster
Main Brakes - Rear Drum Brakes, Leading & Trailing
Parking Brake Mechanically Operating on Rear Wheels
 
SUSPENSION TYPE
Suspension - Front MacPherson Struts with Coil Springs
Suspension - Rear Semi-Independent Torsion Axle Beam with Coil Springs
TYRES 155 / 65 R13
 
WARRANTY
3 Year or 100,000kms (whichever occurs first) Conditions apply.
 
PRICING
Charade is launched at $11,950
Automatic Transmission option is priced at $1,250
Metallic paint option is priced at $200
All prices are Recommended Retail inclusive of GST. Prices exclude Dealer Delivery and Statutory Government Charges

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