Daihatsu Esse
The Daihatsu Esse (Japanese: ダイハツ・エッセ, Daihatsu Esse) is a kei car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu. It was launched in December 2005, that at launch was the cheapest new car in Japan. Its former price range was ¥682,500 to ¥1,123,500. It was fitted with a 658 cc (40 cu in) KF-VE inline-three petrol engine.[2]
| Daihatsu Esse (L235) | |
|---|---|
 2005 Daihatsu Esse (Japan) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
| Production | December 2005 – September 2011 |
| Designer | Eiji Murakami[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Kei car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | |
| Related | Daihatsu Mira (L275) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 658 cc KF-VE I3 (petrol) |
| Power output | 43 kW (58 hp; 58 PS) |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,390 mm (94.1 in) |
| Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
| Kerb weight | 700–780 kg (1,543–1,720 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Daihatsu Opti |
| Successor | Daihatsu Mira e:S |
Overview
According to Daihatsu, the name "Esse" means "Eco, Smart, Simple & Easy". It was available as a 5-door hatchback in two distinct styles - Esse or Esse Custom. The Esse was available in Eco, D, L and X grade levels with front- or four-wheel drive layout. The Esse Custom was added in November 2006 and was available in front- and four-wheel drive layout.
Its production ended in September 2011 and replaced by the Mira e:S.
Rear view
References
- https://pdki-indonesia.dgip.go.id/index.php/di/ZnR6L2NDRExwanhkN0VJenhoUTNvZz09?q=mobil&type=1&skip=50
- "Daihatsu Esse" (in Japanese). Carview.co.jp. Archived from the original on 3 October 2010.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
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