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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 wheelbase and is based on a shortened platform of one of the firm's current models, practically looks production ready.Daihatsu said that despite the ultra compact exterior dimensions, the e:S can accommodate four adult passengers.
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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 wheelbase and is based on a shortened platform of one of the firm's current models, practically looks production ready.Daihatsu said that despite the ultra compact exterior dimensions, the e:S can accommodate four adult passengers.According to the company, the use of slim, lightweight seats and the replacement of many materials with lighter versions limits the total vehicle weight to 700kg or 1,545 pounds.
The e:S is powered by a conventional gasoline engine fitted with a combustion control system that has been developed by Daihatsu as well as with a start-stop system. More details are to be released at the Tokyo Show.
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Daihatsu will present no less than four design studies at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month and the first one to be previewed is the D-Base Concept. Read more »...
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Much in the same way it did at the recent Tokyo Motor Show where it presented three different custom versions of the near-production Kopen Concept, including the RMZ roadsters and the ΧΜΖ crossover convertible, Daihatsu will be bringing another...
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