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Daihatsu Imagines a Small Concept Car that can Transform into Many Different Models
With the 2011 edition of the Tokyo Motor Show just around the corner, the remaining participating automakers are throwing down their cars. Toyota-owned Daihatsu has released initial details on a new small concept model named the D-X. What's interesting about the study is that, according to the Japanese maker, it can easily be transformed into four different type of vehicles simply by swapping out parts of its resin-based body.
These include a roadster, a shooting-break-like hatchback, a two-door crossover and a track-racer.
In standard roadster form, the Daihatsu D-X concepts measures 3,395mm long, 1,475mm wide and 1,275mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,230mm.
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Daihatsu Baptizes The Toyota Prius V The New Mebius In Japan
Daihatsu, the Japanese automaker controlled by Toyota, has released a rebadged version of the Prius V (sold as the Prius α in Japan) for the domestic market. Called the Daihatsu Mebius, it is the second Toyota hybrid model rebadged as a Daihatsu,...
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Daihatsu Ending Copen Production With Special 10th Anniversary Edition
One of the smallest convertible models available in the market will soon be part of history, as Daihatsu has decided to cease production of its Copen roadster in August, 10 years after its introduction. Daihatsu says it has sold more than 56,000 examples...
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Tokyo Motor Show: Tiny Daihatsu Pico Ev Concept [updated]
The third Daihatsu concept model that made it to this year's edition of the Tokyo Motor Show is the PICO, a futuristic proposal for a diminutive two-seater EV commuter positioned between small cars and motorcycles. At 2,400mm long, 1,000mm wide...
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Tokyo '09: Daihatsu Previews E:s Concept Mini
This is the Daihatsu e:S, one of the many concept cars that the Japanese automaker is planning to exhibit at this month' 41st Tokyo Motor Show. Even though Daihatsu describes the e:S as a design study, the 3,100mm long micro car that rides on a 2,175mm...
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Toyota Iq Roadster Rendering Speculation From Japan
Rumor has it that Toyota is developing a roadster version of its newly introduced iQ minicar that will make its first appearance in concept form at the Tokyo Motor Show to be held from October 23 through November 8, 2009. This latest speculative rendering...
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