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DATA BOOK 2018
Company Profile Data Book
Contents
I. Company Profile/Members of the board
Company outline/Origin of the company name/Corporate mark/Group slogan/Group philosophy/Employees/Regular recruitment ●
Members of the board ●
Main domestic business sites ●
Main subsidiaries ●
II. Review of Operations
Production volume (by fiscal year) ●
Sales record (by fiscal year) ●
Export record (by fiscal year) ●
List of main models ●
Consigned production/OEM business ●
III. History
History ●
Origins of vehicle names ●
Product line-up ●
Information contained in this Data Book is accurate as of March 31, 2018, unless otherwise noted.
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I. Company Profile/Members of the board
Company outline
Name
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
Date of establishment
March 1, 1907
Representative
Soichiro Okudaira, President
Main business line
Manufacture and sales of automobiles
Capital
28,404,346,601 yen
Number of employees
(as of Apr 1, 2018)
12,796 persons
11,896 males
900 females
Origin of the company name
In March 1907, Hatsudoki Seizo Co., Ltd. was established by Professor Yoshiaki Yasunaga and Seishiro Tsurumi who were the head of
Osaka Higher Technical School (presently School of Engineering, Osaka University) and the director of mechanical science department of
the same school, as well as a group of businessmen, Saneyasu Oka, Masashi Kuwabara and Zenjiro Takeuchi, for the purpose of achieving
domestic production of internal combustion engines. In December 1951, the company changed its name to Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. The name
"Daihatsu" is a combination of the first kanji character for Osaka and the first kanji character for the word meaning "engines."
Corporate mark
Daihatsu's corporate design system consisting of the corporate mark, corporate color, logo, etc.
was revised on the occasion of the 90th year of the company establishment, with the aim of visually
expressing "Daihatsu ways" and attaining closer and smoother relationships with society. The symbol
mark shown at the left is the core element of Daihatsu's corporate design system.
Group slogan
« "Light you up" the feeling in the logo design »
We grab the customer's YOU in the middle, take the customer's true intention to the center
"O", make it the brightest color "Prism light" is expressed.
« Brand vision »
The Daihatsu Group Broadening life’s mobility to support various lifestyles around the world
in freely enjoying brilliant individual lives.
Group philosophy
[Main statement]
The DAIHATSU Group aims to establish itself as "a global brand loved around the world" and as "a corporate group with confidence and
pride" through meeting the challenge of innovative automobile manufacturing at the forefront of our era.
[Sub-statements]
1. The pleasure of customers worldwide is our reward.
2. Mutual respect and a sense of fairness are our bonds.
3. Harmonious coexistence with the earth and society is our responsibility.
4. Speed, breakthroughs & leadership are our basic concerns.
5. Making the world's finest small car is our challenge.
[Customer-oriented]
[Respect for individuals and fairness]
[Corporate social responsibility (CSR)]
[Structural reform]
[Technological capabilities and product marketability]
Employees (on a non-consolidated basis)
(As of Apr 1, 2018)
Number of employees (persons)
Males
Females
2018
11,896
900
2017
11,740
856
2016
11,613
841
Average number of years with the
company (years)
Average age
Males
Females
Total
Males
12,796
Total for consolidated
subsidiaries*
43,806
40.3
38.5
40.2
12,596
43,381
39.4
37.2
39.3
12,454
43,197
38.9
36.4
38.7
Total
Females
Total
18.5
16.3
18.4
17.8
15.2
17.6
17.3
14.9
17.2
(Note) R
egular employees, junior employees, part-time employees (including employees on administrative leave)
* Total for consolidated subsidiaries as of the end of Mar
Regular recruitment (on a non-consolidated basis)
April 2018
1
Males
University/
Specialized
Two-year/ High school
graduate school vocational high vocational school graduates
graduates school graduates graduates
118
7
1
100
(Unit: persons)
Total
226
Females
University/
Specialized
Two-year/
school
graduate school vocational high vocational school High
graduates
graduates school graduates graduates
24
1
0
10
Total
Total
35
261
April 2017
105
8
3
86
202
14
0
0
11
25
227
April 2016
69
12
12
120
169
14
3
0
12
29
198
Members of the board
Members of the board
Title
Chairman
(As of August 1, 2018)
Name
Area of Responsibility
Masanori Mitsui
President
Soichiro Okudaira
Executive Vice President
Hiroyuki Yokoyama
Director & Senior Managing
Executive Officer
Director & Senior Managing
Executive Officer
Director & Senior Managing
Executive Officer
Director & Senior Managing
Executive Officer
Director & Senior Managing
Executive Officer
Director & Senior Managing
Executive Officer
Hiroji Oonishi
- Covers Brand Business Unit, - Chief Officer, Business & Product Planning Office
Sunao Matsubayashi
Shigeharu Toda
- Chief Officer, Brand Business Unit, - Chief Officer, D Brand Office
- General Manager, Administration Center
Yoshifumi Kishimoto
- Chief Officer, Production Engineering Group
Hiromasa Hoshika
Director
Moritaka Yoshida
Kenji Yamamoto
Audit & Supervisory Board Member
- Chief Officer, DNGA Business Unit, - Chief Officer, Vehicle R&D Group
Noriyoshi Matsushita
Director
Full-time Audit & Supervisory
Board Member
- Assistant to President
- Unit Officer, Corporate Business Unit, -General Manager, Corporate Planning Center
*1
*1,2
Norihide Bessho
Masaki Nakatsugawa
*3
Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Yoshiki Kitajima
Audit & Supervisory Board Member
Husahiro Yamamoto
Senior Managing Executive Officer
Katsuhiro Ikoma
Senior Managing Executive Officer
Katsumi Marutani
*3
- Chief Officer, Customer Service Office
- Covers Vehicle R&D Group(Styling Div..,R&D Management Div.) - Covers DNGA Business Unit
Senior Executive Officer
Miki Ibaraki
- Chief Officer, Powertrain R&D Group
Senior Executive Officer
Eiji Mishima
-C
overs Powertrain R&D Group(Electric Powertrain Development Div.), - Covers DNGA Business Unit
Senior Executive Officer
Tadao Nasu
-C
overs Production Engineering Group(Administration Div., Head(Ikeda)and Kyoto Plant, Shiga(Ryuo)Plant)
Senior Executive Officer
Hideki Teramae
- C overs Vehicle R&D Group(Product Planning Div.), - Covers DNGA Business Unit(DNGA Price
Competitiveness Promotion Div.)
Executive Officer
Toshinori Edamoto
Executive Officer
Osamu Naruse
Executive Officer
Yasushi Kyouda
Executive Officer
Hajime Fujita
Executive Officer
Hirotaka Yanagi
Executive Officer
Kunihiro Morimoto
Executive Officer
Yuusuke Takeda
Executive Officer
Atsuhiko Tanimoto
Executive Officer
Koji Ishikura
Senior Managing Executive Officer
Masanori Takahashi
- Chief Officer, Purchasing Group
- C overs Administration Center(Human Resources Development Dept., Public Relations,
Government & Industrial Affairs Dept.) - Branch Manager, Tokyo Office
- Covers Administration Center(General Affairs Dept.,Safety & Health Care Dept., Information and
Communication Technology Dept., Finance, Accounting & Cost Management Dept.)
- General Manager, R&D Center
- Deputy General Manager, Corporate Planning Center
- Covers Customer Service Office
- Covers D Brand Office(Domestic Marketing Div., Domestic Sales Div.)
- Covers D Brand Office(Next Daihatsu Creation Div., Fleet Business Div.)
- Covers Vehicle R&D Group(Vehicle Structure & Function Development Div., Vehicle Performance
Development Div., Engine Compartment Planning & Development Dept.)
- Assigned President, Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn.Bhd. and President, Perodua Manufacturing
Sdn.Bhd.
Executive Officer
Tetsuo Miura
- Assigned President, P.T Astra Daihatsu Motor
Executive Officer
Masaki Ogita
- Assigned Senior Director, P.T Astra Daihatsu Motor
*1:Part-Time *2: Outside directors to the provisions of the Companies Act. *3: Outside auditors as prescribed by the Companies Act.
■Emerging-market Compact Car Company
Chairman
Masanori Mitsui
President.,-Chief Officer,
Emerging-market Compact
Car Quality Planning Div.
Masahiko Maeda
Chief Technical Officer
(Managing Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation)
Sunao Matsubayashi
Advisor to the Board
Kouichi Ina
Executive Advisor
Kazuki Uoi
Special Missions, Production Engineering Group
Executive Advisor
Takashi Nomoto
Special Missions, Production Engineering Group
Executive Advisor
Yasunori Nakawaki
Executive Advisor
Shinsuke Hori
Executive Advisor
Hajime Nishimura
Executive Advisor
Hiroshi Kazui
Executive Advisor
Kaoru Hosokawa
Special Missions, Powertrain R&D Group
Special Missions, DNGA Business Unit
Assigned President, P.T Daihatsu Asia Trading., - Special Missions, Production Engineering Group
Special Missions, Corporate Business Unit
Special Missions, Vehicle R&D Group., - Covers DNGA Business Unit
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Company Profile
Main domestic business sites (including affiliated companies)
Name
Address
Number of
employees Site area
2
(persons)
(m )
(as of Apr 1)
Building
2
(m )
Date of
commencement/
establishment
Production
capacity
FY2017
production
record
Production items
(thousand units)
Head Office
1-1 Daihatsu-cho Ikeda-shi,
Osaka 563-8651
2-2-10 Nihonbashihoncho,
Tokyo Office Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023
(Daihatsu Building)
Head
(Ikeda)
Plant
1st District
Head
(Ikeda)
Plant
2nd District
─
22,000
1965.3
─
─
(thousand units)
─
─
82
─
─
1933.6
─
─
─
1-1 Daihatsu-cho Ikeda-shi,
Osaka 563-8651
Press parts and press mold
─
1,467
198
*2
146,000 145,000 1961.5
243
Shiga (Ryuo)
2910 Ooaza Yamanoue, RyuoPlant
cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga 520-2593
1st District
Shiga (Ryuo)
3000 Ooaza Yamanoue, RyuoPlant
cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga 520-2593
2nd District
3-21-2 Yato Kawanishi-shi,
Hyogo 666-0131
Nishinomiya 1-78-1 Hanshin Distribution
Center, Yamaguchi-cho,
Parts Center Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo 651-1431
Daihatsu
Group Kyushu
Development
Center
5,834
154,000 123,000 1939.5
1 Koaza Kitahosoike Aza
Kyoto Plant Shimoueno, Ooyamazaki-cho,
Otokuni-gun, Kyoto 618-0081
Tada
Engineer
Center
*1
2-1 Yoshimoto, Tanushimarumachi, Kurume, Fukuoka 8391206
Daihatsu Motor
Kyushu Co., Ltd. 1 Ooaza-Showashinden,
Oita (Nakatsu) Nakatsu-shi, Oita 879-0107
Plant
Daihatsu Motor
1 Yoshimoto, Tanushimaru-machi,
Kyushu Co., Ltd.
Kurume, Fukuoka 839-1206
Kurume Plant
134
739
154,000 124,000 1973.4
78
1,475
2,350
658,000 319,000
1974.4
1,452
230
*3
1,766
1,325,000 264,000 1989.1
271
*5
Boon/Passo , Thor/Roomy,
*5
*5
Tank / Justy , Copen
*4
*4
Probox , Succeed ,
*4
*5
Familia Van , Passo , Move
Engines, transmissions, cast
parts, etc.
*5
*5
Move/Stella , Tanto/Chiffon ,
Move Canbus
─
138
42,000
30,000
1970.11
─
─
─
286
53,000
75,000
1980.11
─
─
─
134
94,000
32,000
2014.3
─
─
1st District
2,353
1,300,000
110,000
2nd District
53,000
2004.11
2007.11
230
217
230
170
*5
*5
Hijet Truck/Pixis
Truck *5/Sambar Truck , Hijet Cargo/*5
*5
Pixis Van /Sambar*5 Van , Atrai Wagon/Dias Wagon ,
Wake/Pixis Mega , Hijet Caddie
*5
324
313
99,000
27,000
2008.8
Engines, Transmissions parts
387
*1: Including those in the technology function and dispatched employees *2: Including Head Office *3: Including Shiga Technical Center *4: Consigned vehicles
*5: OEM vehicles (As of the end of June, 2018)
3
*5
Mira e:S/Pixis Epoch /Pleo*5 Plus ,
Mira Tocot, Cast/Pixis Joy
Company Profile
Main subsidiaries
Company name
Address
Main products
Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co.,Ltd.
1 Showashinden, Nakatsu-shi, Oita
Manufacture
of Automobiles
Akashi-Kikai Industry Co.,Ltd.
2337 Innami, Inami-cho, Kako-gun, Hyogo
Manufacture
of vehicles parts
Daihatsu-Tokyo Co.,Ltd.
2-15-1 Tsukishima Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Automobile sales
Daihatsu-Chiba Co.,Ltd.
1-17-7 Hirosue Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba
Automobile sales
Daihatsu Credit Co.,Ltd.
1-1 Daihatsu-cho Ikeda-shi, Osaka
Automobile sales
financing business
PT Astra Daihatsu Motor
JL. Gaya Motor III No5. Sunter II. Jakarta 14330, Indonesia
Maunfacture
of Automobiles
Perodua Manufacturing Sdn.Bhd.
Sungai Choh, Locked Bag No.226, 48009 Rawang, Selangor Darul
Ehsan, Malaysia
Maunfacture
of Automobiles
Perodua Global Manufacturing Sdn.Bhd.
Sungai Choh, Locked Bag No.224, 48009 Rawang, Selangor Darul
Ehsan, Malaysia
Maunfacture
of Automobiles
Daihatsu Perodua Engine Manufacturing
Sdn.Bhd.
PT11690 Jalan Techvalley 3/1, Sendayan Techvalley, 71950 Bandar Sri Manufacture
of vehicles parts
Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, Malaysia
(Note) 57 consolidated subsidiaries of Daihatsu (4 automobile manufacturing companies, 10 component manufacturing companies, 35
automobile sales companies, and 8 others)
Main overseas joint ventures
Country
Company name
Representative
Date of
Number of
production employees
commencement (persons)
Produced models
*1
Indonesia
PT Astra Daihatsu Motor
●
Perodua Manufacturing Sdn.
Bhd. ●
*4
Tetsuo Miura
1992.1
12,022
Production
capacity
FY2017 production
record
(thousand units)
*2
Xenia/Avanza , Terios/Rush , Gran Max/
*2
*2
Townace ·Liteace , Luxio,
*2
*2
*2
Ayla/Agya /Wigo , Sigra/Calya /Hi-Max
530
230
Masanori Takahashi
1994.8
4,070
Myvi/Sirion, Alza
92
Malaysia
Perodua Global
Manufacturing Sdn.Bhd. ●
*3
491
Ahmad Suhaimi bin Hashim
2014.8
1,740
Axia, Bezza
—
*5
114
(Note) ●: Consolidated subsidiary, *1:
Consigned vehicles(As of February 2018-OEM), *2: OEM vehicles, *3: Including consigned/OEM vehicles,
*4: As of August *5: Including Perodua Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
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II. Review of Operations
Production volume (by fiscal year)
(1) Production information
(Unit: Vehicles)
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
FY 2015
FY 2014
Registered vehicles Mini vehicles
Domestic
Daihatsu-brand vehicles
No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year
Passenger
473,768 113.6%
Cargo
149,927 106.8
Total
623,695 111.9
Passenger
31,811 285.8
Cargo
–
Total
Total
Global total
Domestic
–
92.3%
451,986
83.9%
538,843
140,347 102.0
137,632
83.5
164,807 111.0
148,444 119.4
557,539
94.6
589,618
83.8
703,650 102.0
689,532 105.8
11,130 141.3
7,876
82.5
–
31,811 285.8
–
–
11,130 141.3
9,543
–
7,876
82.5
99.6%
97.3
–
–
9,543
541,088 102.6%
9,805 100.7
–
–
97.3
9,805 100.7
655,506 115.3
568,669
95.2
597,494
83.8
713,193 102.0
699,337 105.7
392,937
95.8
410,209 107.5
381,613
97.4
391,629
93.2
420,173 114.4
1,048,443 107.1
978,878 100.0
979,107
88.6
1,104,822
98.7
1,119,510 108.8
53.1
95,675
80.9
118,267
94.9
124,587 101.1
Overseas total
Consigned/OEM vehicles
417,192
Consigned
vehicles
51,525 101.5
50,777
272,822 133.5
204,361 320.9
63,674
99.1
64,275
59.2
108,546 113.0
Total
324,347 127.1
255,138 160.1
159,349
87.3
182,542
78.3
233,133 106.3
Consigned
vehicles
125,817
72.9
172,649 105.8
163,203
86.3
189,062
76.1
248,524 106.3
OEM vehicles
178,229 103.7
171,796 152.9
112,368
99.3
113,115 118.9
95,163 202.2
Total
304,046
88.3
344,445 125.0
275,571
91.2
302,177
87.9
343,687 122.4
628,393 104.8
599,583 137.9
434,920
89.7
484,719
84.0
576,820 115.3
Total domestic production
979,853 118.9
823,807 108.8
756,843
84.5
895,735
96.1
932,470 105.9
Total overseas production
696,983
92.4
754,654 114.8
657,184
94.7
693,806
90.8
763,860 117.8
Total global production 1,676,836 106.2
1,578,461 111.6
1,414,027
89.0
1,589,541
93.7
1,696,330 110.9
1,363,586 113.9
1,197,450
86.4
1,386,610
93.5
1,482,566 110.8
Overseas
OEM vehicles
Global total
Excluding Peroduabrand vehicles
1,470,978 107.9
(Note) T
he numbers of domestically produced Daihatsu-brand vehicles (registered vehicles) include exported vehicles (CBU + CKD).
The numbers of Daihatsu-brand vehicles produced overseas include Perodua-brand vehicles.
(2) Domestically produced Daihatsu-brand vehicles
FY 2018
FY 2017
(Unit: Vehicles)
FY 2016
FY 2015
FY 2014
No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year
Move
148,636
131.4%
Mira
110,252
Tanto
113,155
116.1%
97,451
70.2%
138,840
72.3%
192,083
118.8%
152.5
72,275
78.4
92,223
70.3
131,158
76.5
171,380
84.8
137,129
97.1
141,209
87.4
161,527
74.3
217,514
122.6
177,399
108.7
Atrai Wagon
6,385
155.2
4,115
97.5
4,219
69.2
6,095
65.1
9,358
104.6
Copen
2,901
70.3
4,124
65.2
6,324
65.7
9,620
–
–
–
Wake
29,298
89.4
32,771
95.7
34,261
77.5
44,204
–
–
–
Cast
42,901
77.8
55,110
88.0
62,627
–
–
–
–
–
Hijet
146,193
108.5
134,780
102.9
130,986
83.8
156,219
112.1
139,312
122.2
5,667
75.6
7,493
97.0
7,724
110.0
2,209
107.8
2,050
98.5
2,081
89.3
Be-go
Boon
–
–
–
7,026
109.3
6,429
Thor
24,785
529.6
4,680
Total
655,506
115.3
568,669
–
291.0
–
95.2
–
597,494
–
83.8
–
713,193
(Note) Including exported vehicles (CBU + CKD). The above totals include discontinued models.
5
–
102.0
–
699,337
–
105.7
Review of Operations
(3) Overseas production
(Unit: Vehicles)
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
FY 2015
FY 2014
Consigned/OEM vehicles Daihatsu-brand vehicles
No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year
Malaysia
(Perodua-brand)
205,858
95.8%
214,875
187,079
95.8
195,334
Indonesia
Venezuela
Total
―
―
99.2%
118.4
–
216,607 106.7%
202,931
94.9%
213,764
112.3%
165,006
87.5
188,608
91.5
206,077
116.9
30
33.3
90
27.1
332
44.9
–
392,937
95.8
410,209
107.5
381,643
97.5
391,629
93.2
420,173
114.4
Excluding
Perodua-brand
187,079
95.8
195,334
118.4
165,036
87.5
188,698
91.4
206,409
116.6
Indonesia
125,817
72.9
172,649 105.8
163,203
86.3
189,062
76.1
248,524
106.3
Consigned
vehicles total
125,817
72.9
172,649 105.8
163,203
86.3
189,062
76.1
248,524
106.3
Indonesia
(OEM vehicles)
178,229 103.7
171,796 152.9
112,368
99.3
113,115
118.9
95,163
202.2
Total
304,046
88.3
344,445 125.0
275,571
91.2
302,177
87.9
343,687
122.4
696,983
92.4
754,654
114.8
657,214
94.7
693,806
90.8
763,860
117.8
491,125
91.0
539,779 122.5
440,607
89.8
490,875
89.2
550,096
120.1
Total overseas production
Excluding
Perodua-brand
(Note) (1) Overseas consigned/OEM vehicles are for Toyota. (2) For Venezuela, formula changed from CKD to Parts for Overseas
Production in October 2007.
< Reference information > Production in Indonesia
FY 2018
FY 2017
(Unit: Vehicles)
FY 2016
FY 2015
FY 2014
No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year
Daihatsu-brand vehicles
187,079
95.8%
195,334
Consigned/OEM vehicles
304,046
88.3
Total
491,125
91.0
118.4%
165,006
87.5%
188,608
91.5%
206,077
344,445 125.0
275,571
91.2
302,177
87.9
343,687 122.4
539,779 122.5
440,577
89.8
490,785
89.3
549,764 120.2
< Reference information > Production by Perodua in Malaysia
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
116.9%
(Unit: Vehicles)
FY 2015
FY 2014
No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year
Perodua-brand vehicles
205,858
95.8%
214,875
99.2%
216,607 106.7%
202,931
94.9%
213,764
Total
205,858
95.8
214,875
99.2
216,607 106.7
202,931
94.9
213,764 112.3
112.3%
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Review of Operations
Sales record (by fiscal year)
(1) Sales information
(Unit: Vehicles)
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
FY 2015
FY 2014
Mini vehicles
Domestic
No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year
Passenger
Cargo
Total
Registered
passenger cars
Total
Overseas total
Global total
464,241
146,709
610,950
32,203
643,153
400,531
1,043,684
107.6%
104.1
106.7
308.0
110.3
98.8
105.6
431,549
140,875
572,424
10,455
582,879
405,262
988,141
96.6%
101.7
97.8
645.4
99.3
105.8
101.9
446,620
138,577
585,197
1,620
586,817
383,047
969,864
84.5%
87.2
85.1
91.1
85.1
93.7
88.3
528,411 96.5%
547,734
158,982 105.2
151,106
687,393 98.4
698,840
1,778 69.5
2,557
689,171 98.3
701,397
408,584 100.8
405,325
1,106,722
1,097,755 99.2
104.3%
118.4
107.1
94.6
107.0
104.3
106.0
(Note) The numbers of domestic vehicles are based on the numbers of vehicles registered or notified. The numbers of vehicles sold
overseas are based on retail sales.
(2) Domestic sales (by main models)
FY 2018
(Unit: Vehicles)
FY 2017
FY 2016
FY 2015
FY 2014
No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year
Move
Tanto
Mira
Copen
Wake
Cast
Terios Kid
Atrai Wagon
Hijet
Be-go
Boon
Thor
Total
145,643
134,660
108,169
2,843
28,419
42,535
–
5,920
142,760
0
7,218
24,683
643,153
126.5%
90.5
146.3
66.6
85.9
73.3
–
143.2
105.7
0.0
121.5
580.0
110.3
115,175
148,727
73,948
4,269
33,066
58,029
–
4,135
135,075
29
5,939
4,256
582,879
115.8%
95.5
80.3
65.0
88.5
100.3
–
96.5
102.5
9.0
570.5
–
99.3
99,466
155,768
92,126
6,567
37,350
57,855
–
4,286
131,775
323
1,041
–
586,816
73.4%
72.5
70.2
71.9
94.0
–
–
70.0
87.4
104.2
90.8
–
85.1
135,536
214,867
131,249
9,131
39,744
–
–
6,125
150,738
310
1,146
–
689,171
70.0%
119.0
75.7
–
–
–
–
64.8
106.4
58.7
88.2
–
98.3
193,670
180,588
173,433
2
–
–
1
9,446
141,699
528
1,300
–
701,397
120.7%
110.9
86.3
0.1
–
–
0.2
101.6
121.0
85.2
85.4
–
107.0
(Note) The numbers of vehicles are based on the numbers of vehicles registered or notified. The above totals include models that are not
listed above.
(3) Domestic sales share
(Unit: Vehicles)
Mini vehicle market
Daihatsu sales
Daihatsu share
Entire market (including mini vehicle market)
Daihatsu sales
Daihatsu share
FY 2018
1,858,875
610,950
32.9%*
5,198,759
643,153
12.4%
FY 2017
1,719,970
572,425
33.3%*
5,079,644
582,880
11.5%
FY 2016
1,813,328
585,197
32.3%*
4,939,208
586,816
11.9%
FY 2015
2,173,131
687,393
31.6%*
5,298,806
689,171
13.0%
FY 2014
2,261,834
698,840
30.9%*
5,694,430
701,397
12.3%
* Top share
Source: Daihatsu's survey based on the data available from Japan Mini Vehicles Association, Inc.
Cumulative domestic sales of
main models (As of the end of Jul, 2018)
Release date
Cumulative sales
Mira
June 1980
6,230,703
Move
August 1995
3,768,641
Tanto
December 2003
2,110,967
(As of the end of Jul, 2018)
The number of
vehicles Sales
December 2012
that are equipped
with Smart Assist
1,867,977
Sales of welfare vehicles (mini vehicles)
Release date
Wheelchair
accessible
vehicles
Vehicles
with lifting
seat
(Unit: Vehicles)
Number of vehicles
sold in FY2018 Cumulative sales
(comparison with (as of March 2018)
previous year)
Hijet/Atrai Sloper
September 2001
952(110%)
18,264
Tanto Sloper
August 2006 3,976(105%)
33,332
Hijet/Atrai Rear Seat Lift
March 1995
109(121%)
Move Front Seat Lift
September 1997
597( 92%)
9,903
Tanto Welcome Seat
September 2008 1,272( 97%)
9,064
Total
―
6,906(103%)
3,367
91,871*
* The above totals include discontinued models.
Domestic sales network 59 Sales company (Including 35 consolidated subsidiaries and 4 affiliated companies accounted for by the equity
method) Direct new car sales 714 shops
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(4) Overseas sales (by region/main country, by local production/export)
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
(Unit: Vehicles)
FY 2015
FY 2014
No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year No. of vehicles Year-on-year
Asia
400,531
98.8%
405,262
108.9%
372,084
95.8%
388,404
101.4%
383,027
106.8%
Malaysia
210,981
100.0
211,058
103.3
204,235
97.3
209,960
107.9
194,657
101.2
Indonesia
189,500
97.6
194,171
116.0
167,402
94.1
177,843
94.8
187,572
113.4
Europe
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Central and
South America
–
–
–
–
3,556
81.7
4,352
94.9
4,585
100.7
–
–
–
–
30
31.9
94
28.1
335
43.6
Oceania
–
–
–
–
36
65.5
55
25.2
217
68.0
Africa
–
–
–
–
1,926
46.3
4,162
85.9
4,835
85.4
Middle and Near East
–
–
–
–
5,445
46.9
11,611
91.7
12,661
86.0
–
–
–
–
24
114.3
21
30.0
70
8.5
400,531
98.8
405,262
383,047
93.7
408,584
100.8
405,325
104.3
Venezuela
Pakistan
Total
105.8
(5) FY2018 overseas sales (by region/main country/model)
Malaysia
Myvi
Alza
Axia
69,577
27,043
65,815
Bezza
Xenia
Telios Gran Max Hi-Max
(Unit: Vehicles)
Luxio
Ayla
Sigra
Sirion
Copen
Total
47,755
Indonesia
210,190
36,557
15,011
54,475
524
4,667
26,786
49,738
1,740
2
189,500
Export record (by fiscal year)
(1) Export (by region, excluding Parts for Overseas Production)
FY 2018
No. of vehicles
Asia
1
FY 2017
Year-on-year
No. of vehicles
100.0%
1
FY 2016
Year-on-year
0.2%
No. of vehicles
632
Year-on-year
140.8%
(Unit: Vehicles)
FY 2015
No. of vehicles
449
Year-on-year
76.6%
FY 2014
No. of vehicles Year-on-year
586
125.8%
Central and
South America
–
–
–
–
3,737
94.7
3,946
100.9
3,912
128.9
Oceania
–
–
–
–
27
57.4
47
75.8
62
29.1
Africa
–
–
–
–
214
15.6
1,369
89.8
1,525
95.0
Middle and
Near East
–
–
–
–
2,238
103.0
2,172
113.2
1,919
112.4
0.01
6,848
85.8
7,983
99.7
8,004
105.8
Total
1
100.0
1
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List of main models
Main domestic production models
16.09
80,354
[Move Series]
―
―
148,636
03.11
15.12
137,129
―
―
137,129
Mira e:S
11.09
17.05
97,317
Mira Tocot
18.06
18.06
―
―
Wake
14.11
14.11
29,298
140,534
Cast
15.09
15.09
42,901
98,011
Atrai Wagon
99.06
17.11
6,385
290,974
Copen
02.06
14.06
2,901
89,542
Thor
16.11
16.11
24,785
29,465
Boon
04.06
16.04
7,026
245,558
Hijet (Truck)
64.03
14.09
74,711
4,103,563
Hijet (Cargo)
65.10
17.11
70,302
2,633,754
Hijet Caddie
16.06
16.06
1,180
4,646
[Hijet Series]
―
―
146,193
6,741,963
Passenger cars
[Tanto Series]
[Mira Series]
110,252
KF-DET
CVT
A/T
M/T
4WD
FR
KF-VE
(persons)
●
●
●
●
● ● ●
● ●
●
●
●
●
● ● ●
●
●
●
●
●
● ●
● ●
●
●
●
●
●
●
● ●
3,760,806
*1
1,972,453
*1
2,075,612
651,309
―
*1
FF
131,353
1000cc
Seat type
16.09
660cc
Maximum number
of occupants
Move Canbus
Engine
Smart Assist
3,196,928
Transmission
1KR-VET
68,282
Drive
1KR-FE
17.08
Cumulative
production
(as of March 2018)
Current model release
date
(vehicles)
95.08
Number of
vehicles produced
in FY2018
First-generation
model release date
(vehicles)
Move
Tanto
Commercial vehicles
―
*1
4
2-row seats
2
Single-row seats
5
2-row seats
*2
2
Single-row seats
*2
2/4
Single-row/2-row seats
2
Single-row seats
4,217,728
● ● ●
●
● ● ●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
● ● ●
●
●
●
●
●
● ● ● ●
●
●
● ● ● ●
● ●
●
●
●
● ● ●
●
*2
(Note) The numbers of produced units include vehicles for export. *1: Including discontinued models *2: MR
(Note) The current model release date including full model change, a minor change (except for some improvement)
Indonesia
Luxio
09.02
09.02
4,786
63,012
Ayla
13.09
17.04
26,912
132,998
Sigra
16.08
16.08
47,231
89,101
Gran Max
(Pickup)
07.11
07.12
07.11
07.12
●
●
●
● ●
● ●
*1
57,646
655,384
Hi-Max
16.11
16.11
384
1,571
Myvi
05.05
17.11
65,009
1,135,526
Axia
14.09
17.01
67,375
362,715
Bezza
16.07
16.07
46,904
102,848
Alza
09.11
14.01
26,570
388,458
●
*1
*1
*1
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
(persons)
7
7
●
●
2/8/9
3
2
●
●
2-row seats
3-row seats
Single-row/forward-facing
3-row/face-to-face 3-row seats
Single-row seats
●
●
5
2-row seats
7
3-row seats
(Note) The numbers of produced units include vehicles for export. *1: MR
(Note) The current model release date including full model change, a minor change (except for some improvement)
9
3-row seats
8
5
●
●
Seat type
Maximum number
of occupants
2NR
235,483
1500
cc
3SZ
14,406
1NR
18.01
Engine
1300
cc
K3
07.01
3NR
Terios
● ● ●
● ● ●
● ● ●
● ●
● ●
● ● ●
● ● ●
● ●
● ●
● ●
● ●
● ●
1000 1200
cc
cc
KR
668,028
A/T
35,714
M/T
Number of
vehicles
produced
in FY2018
15.08
(vehicles)
Trans mission
FR
Current model
release period
04.01
(vehicles)
Drive
FF
First-generation
model release
period
Xenia
Gran Max (Van)
Malaysia
Cumulative
production
(as of
March 2018)
Main overseas production vehicles
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Consigned production/OEM business
As a consolidated subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Toyota"), Daihatsu collaborates
with Toyota in various areas, mainly focusing on small cars, as its specialized field. In 2008, Daihatsu, Toyota and Fuji
Heavy Industries Ltd., which has a business tie-up with Toyota, established a solid cooperative system for development and
production. Daihatsu will further strengthen the cooperative relationships with those companies through the development of
competitive vehicles that offer superb fuel efficiency, affordable pricing and conservation of resources.
(1) Consigned production/OEM business arrangement
Consigned production ��������� P
roduction of vehicles or engines developed by another company and sold under that company's
brand at Daihatsu's plant
OEM ������������������������������������ S
upply of vehicles developed and produced by Daihatsu and sold under another company's brand
Joint development ��������������� Development of vehicles jointly with another company (Vehicles sold under another company's
brand are classified as consigned vehicles (consigned production).)
(2) History of business tie-up with Toyota
November 1967 Business alliance with Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
September 1998 Toyota Motor Corporation obtained the majority of the shares of Daihatsu.
August 2016 Daihatsu Motor Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary by the Corporation stock exchange by Toyota Motor
Corporation.
(3) Domestic production
Commencement Brand
period
From June 2002
From May 2004
—
Toyota
From January
2006
From August
2009
From April 2010
Subaru
Toyota
From April 2012
Subaru
From December
2012
From July 2015
From August 2016 Toyota
From November
2016
From December
2016
Boon
(7,026)
—
From April 2011
From December
2011
Daihatsu-brand
vehicle name
(Number of vehicles
produced in FY2018) *1
Subaru
Atrai Wagon
(6,385)
Mira
(2,759)
Mira Van
(3,734)
Move
(68,282)
Hijet Cargo
(70,302)
Hijet Truck
(74,711)
Mira e:S
(97,317)
Hijet Cargo
(70,302)
Hijet Truck
(74,711)
Mira e:S
(97,317)
Wake
(29,298)
Cast
(42,901)
Thor
(24,785)
Thor
(24,785)
Tanto
(137,129)
Another company's
vehicle name
(Number of vehicles
produced in FY2018) *1
Probox/Succeed
(51,525)
Passo*2
(53,178)
Rush
(2,287)
Dias Wagon
(486)
Pleo
(371)
Pleo Van
(460)
Stella
(6,722)
Pixis Van
(5,409)
Pixis Truck
(3,780)
Pixis Epoch
(10,813)
Sambar Van
(4,757)
Sambar Truck
(6,409)
Pleo Plus
(6,744)
Pixis Mega
(6,709)
Pixis Joy
(6,293)
Roomy/Tank
(150,425)
Justy
(2,850)
Chiffon
(5,129)
Arrangement
Developed by Produced
by
Consigned production
Toyota
OEM
Daihatsu
Daihatsu
Market
Japan
*1: Daihatsu-produced vehicles only *2: Passo is May to March - 2016 2015 Contract Manufacturing April 2016 - OEM
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(4) Indonesia ADM production
Developed by
Arrangement
Daihatsu-brand vehicle
name
(Number of vehicles
produced in FY2018) *1
Another company's
vehicle name
(Number of vehicles
produced in FY2018) *1
*2
Xenia
(35,714)
Avanza
(145,883)
Terios
(14,406)
Rush
(26,198)
Gran Max
(57,646)
Townace / Liteace
(15,221)
OEM
Daihatsu
OEM
(Exported to Japan)
Agya
(29,669)
Ayla
(26,912)
Wigo
(25,749)
OEM
Sigra
(47,231)
Calya
(61,326)
Commencement
period
Remarks
* Xenia
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
From December
Marketed by Astra International
2003
* Avanza
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
Marketed by Toyota Astra Motor
Base vehicle: Be-go (in Japan)
* Terios
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
From December
Marketed by Astra International
2006
* Rush
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
Marketed by Toyota Astra Motor
* Gran Max
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
From January
Marketed by Astra International
2008
* Townace/Liteace
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
Marketed by Toyota (Japan)
* Ayla
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
From September
Marketed by Astra International
2013
* Agya
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
Marketed by Toyota Astra Motor
From January * Wigo
2014
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
Marketed by Toyota Motor Philippines
* Sigra
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
From August
Marketed by Astra International
2016
* Calya
Produced by Astra Daihatsu Motor
Marketed by Toyota Astra Motor
*1: Daihatsu-produced vehicles only *2: Avanza is December to 2003 - January to 2018 Contact Manufacturing February 2018-OEM
(5) Consigned engine production
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Engine type
Displacement
Number of units produced
in FY2018 (units)
KR
1000cc gasoline
26,627
Vitz
NR
1300cc, 1500cc gasoline
72,528
Auris, Vitz, Sienta, Probox, Succeed
TR
2700cc gasoline
52,732
KD
3000cc diesel
85,806
B
3700, 4100cc diesel
1,151
Representative models equipped with the engine
Toyota
Hiace, Coaster, Land Cruiser Prado
Land Cruiser Prado, Hiace,
Dyna, Toyoace
Dyna, Coaster
III. History
History
Main events (Overseas events are marked with
)
From 1907 ~
From 1975 ~
●1907 MAR • Hatsudoki Seizo Co., Ltd. is established for the manufacture and sales of internal combustion engines. < Photo 1 >
●1939 MAY • Ikeda Plant begins operation. (present Head (Ikeda) 1st district)
●1951 DEC • Changes the company name to Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. < Photo 2 >
●1961 JUN • Ikeda 2nd Plant begins operation. (present Head (Ikeda) 2nd district)
●1963 OCT • Education Center is established. (present Sales Training Center)
●1964 MAR • Medical center is established.
●1965 MAR • Head Office building is completed in Ikeda city. (present main Head Office building)
JUL • Begins research and development of electric vehicles.
●1966 MAY • Establishes Daihatsu Diesel Mfg. Co., Ltd. by separating the production and
sales functions for diesel engines.
●1967 FEB • Shiga Test Course is completed.
NOV • Forms business alliance with Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Sales
Co., Ltd.
NOV • Develops a high-performance EV passenger car. (Maximum speed: 90 km/h,
travel distance: 119 km)
●1968 JUL • Daihatsu Motor Sales Co., Ltd. begins operation.
●1970 MAR • Delivers 275 electric vehicles to the EXPO.
NOV • Merger with Asahi Industry Co., Ltd.
●1971 APR • Participates in "Light Vehicle EV," a large-scale EV research and development
project initiated by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
●1972 MAR • Tada Plant begins operation as a plant dedicated to industrial machinery.
●1973 APR • Kyoto Plant begins operation as a plant specializing in the production of mainstream passenger cars.
MAY • Receives new car type approval for Hijet Van EV (ES38V) from the Transport
Ministry.
●1974 FEB • Develops EV Microbus (capacity: 15 persons) and
delivers to the Osadano Industrial Park.
APR • Shiga (Ryuo) Plant No. 1
(present Shiga (Ryuo) Plant
1st District) begins operation.
NOV • Develops Hybrid Drive Small
Truck EV and delivers to
The Asahi Shimbun Company.
●1975 APR • Delivers 24 ten-passenger sightseeing cars to the Okinawa International Marine
EXPO.
●1976 DEC • Knockdown plant is completed.
●1978 JAN • Charade receives the '77 Car of the Year Award. < Photo 6 >
MAR • Serves as a technical consultant on hybrid technology to GE (USA).
●1979 FEB • Starts trial operation of the "Daihatsu Pleat System" automatic EV rental
operation management system. < Photo 7 >
JUN Opens the Representative Office in Europe (Brussels, Belgium).
OCT Overseas manufacturing plant (PT. Daihatsu Indonesia) begins operation.
DEC • Kobe Center export base starts operation.
●1980 NOV • Nishinomiya Parts Center begins operation.
●1981 JUN • Daihatsu Credit Co., Ltd. begins operation.
JUL • Merger of Daihatsu Motor and Daihatsu Motor Sales.
JUL Signs a contract with Inocenti in Italy for the supply of 1000cc engines (CB)
among other items.
●1982 APR • Charade wins the title of class champion in the 30th Safari Rally. < Photo 8 >
●1983 SEP • Head (Ikeda) Plant receives the PM (Product Maintenance) Excellent Operation
Site Award.
●1984 MAR Signs a license agreement for Hijet with Tianjin Automobile Industry Corporation.
1
6
7
8
2
Main products
●1907 DEC • Manufactures the nation's first 6-horsepower
suction gas engine.
●1930 APR • Manufactures gasoline engines (500cc).
DEC • Begins marketing Model HA three-wheel vehicle
(first Daihatsu car). < Photo 3 >
3
●1931 MAY • Begins marketing Model HB Tsubasa three-wheel
vehicle.
●1937 APR • Begins marketing Model FA small four-wheel vehicle.
●1951 OCT • Begins marketing Bee three-wheel passenger car.
●1957 AUG • Begins marketing Midget small three-wheel vehicle. < Photo 4 >
●1958 NOV • Begins marketing Vesta small cargo vehicle.
●1960 NOV • Begins marketing Hijet mini cargo vehicle.
●1962 AUG • Begins marketing Hiline small cargo vehicle.
●1963 MAY • Begins marketing Compagno Van small cargo vehicle.
●1964 FEB • Begins marketing Berlina 800 small passenger car.
4
●1965 APR • Begins marketing Compagno Spider small sports car.
< Photo 5 >
●1966 NOV • Begins marketing Fellow mini vehicle.
●1969 APR • Begins marketing Consorte Berlina small passenger car.
SEP • Begins selling Fellow Van EV.
●1970 FEB • Begins selling Hijet Van EV (S37V) mini commercial vehicle.
APR • Begins marketing Fellow Max mini vehicle.
OCT • Begins marketing Delta 1500/2000 small cargo vehicle.
●1971 MAR • Begins marketing Delta 750 small cargo vehicle.
MAR • Begins manufacturing and selling DBC-1 ultra-small three-wheel mini delivery
vehicle.
APR • Begins manufacturing and selling Daihatsu Masters
electric golf car.
●1972 NOV • Begins selling Hijet Truck EV (S38).
●1974 AUG • Begins marketing Taft small four-wheel-drive vehicle.
NOV • Begins marketing Charmant small passenger car.
5
DEC • Begins marketing Charmant Van small cargo vehicle.
●1975 NOV
●1976 MAY
OCT
DEC
•
•
•
•
●1977 APR
JUL
NOV
●1978 SEP
●1980 JUN
●1981 MAR
APR
JUL
OCT
●1982 MAY
NOV
●1983 JAN
JUN
OCT
●1984 JAN
MAY
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Begins marketing Fellow Max 550 mini vehicle.
Begins marketing Delta Wide small vehicle.
Begins manufacturing and selling 4-passenger and 6-passenger sightseeing
cars.
Begins marketing Hijet 55 Wide mini vehicle.
Begins marketing Max Cuore mini vehicle.
Begins marketing Charade small passenger car.
Begins marketing Taft Diesel small four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Begins marketing Mira mini vehicle. < Photo 9 >
Begins marketing vehicles (9 types, 21 models) for the physically challenged.
Begins marketing Hijet Atrai mini vehicle.
Begins marketing pickup cars for the physically challenged.
Begins marketing New Charmant 1300/1500 small passenger car.
Begins marketing New Cuore and New Mira mini vehicles.
Delta Wide small car undergoes full model change.
Charade small passenger car undergoes full model change.
Begins marketing Hijet Jumbo mini vehicle.
Begins marketing New Hijet and Atrai mini commercial vehicles.
Begins marketing Charade De Tomaso Turbo small passenger car.
Begins marketing Rugger small four-wheel-drive vehicle. < Photo 10 >
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●1985 DEC • Cumulative production of automobiles reaches 10 million vehicles.
●1987 FEB • Cumulative sales of Mira in Japan reaches one million vehicles.
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History
Main events (Overseas events are marked with
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From 1985 ~
From 1995 ~
●1985 MAY Engine plant in Indonesia begins operation.
●1986 MAR Signs a license contract for Charade with Tianjin Automobile Industry Corporation.
JUL Daihatsu America Inc. (DAI) is established.
OCT • New Shiga Test Course is completed.
OCT • Establishes a joint venture company, DBS Co., Ltd., with Brooks & Stratton in
the United States.
●1988 APR • Daihatsu Athletic Club is formed.
DEC Daihatsu Deutschland GmbH (DDG) is established.
●1989 JAN • Shiga (Ryuo) Plant 2 (present Shiga (Ryuo)
Plant 2nd District) begins operation. < Photo 11 >
OCT Daihatsu-Phranakorn Motor Co., Ltd. is
established in Thailand.
OCT • Develops BC-7 mini three-wheel EV.
●1990 FEB Signs a technical cooperation agreement
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with Asia Motors Co., Ltd. in South Korea.
APR • New Head Office building is completed. (present Head Office, new annex)
APR • Delivers "Tento-kun" and 25 other vehicles to the International Garden and
Greenery Exposition.
DEC Signs a joint venture contract with Piaggio in Italy.
●1991 JUN • Shiga Technical Center is completed.
●1992 JAN Establishes a new joint venture company in Indonesia.
JAN • Nishinomiya Parts Center is completed.
MAR • Establishes Electric Car Enterprise Division. Jonan Plant specializing in EV begins operation.
DEC • Phase I construction for Hokkaido Car Testing Center is completed.
DEC P&D in Italy begins producing Hijet.
●1993 FEB Signs a joint venture contract for the Malaysia Second National Car Project.
MAR • Announces a voluntary environmental plan.
APR • Charade captures the class championship and 5th, 6th and 7th places in overall
ranking in the 41st Safari Rally.
OCT Opens a branch office in Tianjin, China.
●1994 MAR • Develops Mini Four Wheel Drive EV jointly with Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc..
APR • New Sales Training Center is completed.
AUG • Begins manufacturing and selling Kancil mini vehicle in Malaysia.
●1995 APR Acquires an automobile manufacturing license in Vietnam.
APR Zebra one-box vehicle in Indonesia undergoes full model change.
JUN • Receives the Environmental Protection Merit Award from the Environment
Agency.
●1996 MAR Begins selling Rusa multi-purpose national car in Malaysia.
MAY Begins manufacturing Hijet in Vietnam.
< Photo 14 >
JUL Begins manufacturing commercial vehicles
in Liuzhou, China.
SEP • Establishes Daihatsu Technar Co., Ltd.
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for the development of technologies.
●1997 MAY • Daihatsu Welfare Pension Fund Hall is completed.
JUN • Receives the Environmental Protection Merit Award from the Environment
Agency again.
OCT • Daihatsu Technar's Head Office building is completed.
DEC • Establishes Daihatsu Car Net Co., Ltd. for the distribution of used cars.
DEC • Establishes Daihatsu PDI Service for PDI operations.
●1998 FEB Concludes a technical assistance contract with National Cars in Taiwan for local
production of automobiles.
FEB • Establishes a voluntary action plan for automobile recycling.
AUG Begins selling Kembara four-wheel-drive
national car in Malaysia. < Photo 15 >
SEP • Toyota becomes the parent company of
Daihatsu by acquiring majority of Daihatsu
stock through takeover bid.
SEP • Kyoto Plant obtains ISO 14001 certification.
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NOV Signs sales shop agreement and technical
assistance contract with IMC in Pakistan.
●1999 JAN • Tada Plant obtains ISO 9001 certification.
FEB Daihatsu Belgium N.V./S.A. is established.
JUN • Atrai and Hijet EV are used in joint tests conducted in Tama (Tokyo) and Osaka.
(consigned project from NEDO)
JUL Begins selling a new car, Taruna, in Indonesia.
DEC • Begins inline production of Move Sloper welfare vehicle.
Main products
●1985 AUG
●1986 MAY
DEC
●1987 JAN
●1988 FEB
FEB
●1989 APR
JUL
AUG
●1990 MAR
MAR
JUN
AUG
●1991 NOV
●1992 JAN
●1993 JAN
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Mira mini vehicle undergoes full model change.
Hijet mini vehicle undergoes full model change.
Begins marketing Leeza mini vehicle.
Charade small passenger car undergoes full model change.
Begins marketing Charade 1300EFI small passenger car.
Begins marketing Mira Walk-through Van mini vehicle.
Begins marketing Charade Social small passenger car.
Begins marketing Applause small passenger car.
Begins marketing Hijet Lift Van.
Begins marketing Mira (660cc) mini vehicle.
Begins marketing Hijet (660cc) mini vehicle.
Begins marketing Rocky small four-wheel-drive vehicle. < Photo
Begins marketing Leeza (660cc) mini vehicle.
Begins marketing Leeza Spider mini vehicle. < Photo 13 >
Begins marketing Opti mini passenger car.
Begins marketing Mira Moderno mini passenger car.
Charade small passenger car undergoes full model change.
Hijet mini vehicle series undergoes full model change.
Hijet Van EV undergoes full model change.
Mira mini vehicle undergoes full model change.
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●1995 MAR
MAY
MAY
MAY
AUG
OCT
●1996 MAR
APR
MAY
AUG
NOV
●1997 APR
MAY
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●1990 SEP
●1993 SEP
●1993 NOV
●1993 DEC
●1994 MAY
●1994 DEC
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• Cumulative domestic sales of Mira reaches two million vehicles.
• Cumulative domestic sales of Mira series reaches three million vehicles.
• Cumulative sales of electric vehicles reaches 7,000 vehicles.
• Cumulative sales of Hijet Van EV reaches 1,000 vehicles.
• Cumulative production of engines reaches ten million units.
• Cumulative domestic sales of Mira reaches three million vehicles.
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Begins marketing Hijet Rear Seat Lift welfare vehicle.
Introduces Hijet Pick EV.
Delta small truck undergoes full model change.
Begins marketing Mini Sway electric vehicle. < Photo 16 >
Introduces Move mini passenger car. < Photo 17 >
Introduces Mira Moderno mini passenger car.
Begins marketing Move Rear Seat Lift welfare vehicle.
Introduces Midget II mini vehicle.
Introduces Opti Classic mini passenger car.
Begins marketing Pyzar compact wagon.
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Introduces Delta Wagon/Van small vehicle.
Introduces Terios compact 4WD vehicle.
Adds Move Custom to the series.
Begins marketing Move Sloper welfare vehicle.
Begins marketing Move Front Seat Lift welfare vehicle.
Introduces Storia small passenger car.
Begins marketing Mira, Move and Terios Kid based on new mini vehicle specifications.
Begins marketing Opti based on new mini vehicle specifications.
Begins marketing Atrai, Hijet Cargo and Hijet Truck based on new mini vehicle
specifications.
Introduces Mira Gino mini passenger car.
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Introduces Hijet EV based on new mini vehicle
specifications.
Introduces welfare vehicles based on new mini vehicle
specifications.
Delta series undergoes full model change.
Introduces Atrai Wagon mini passenger car.
Announces Midget II mini commercial vehicle on new mini vehicle specifications.
Introduces Hijet Truck LPG based on new mini vehicle specifications.
Introduces Naked mini passenger car.
Begins marketing Mira Van CNG and Hijet Cargo CNG.
●1996 SEP • Cumulative production of general-purpose engines reaches one million units.
●1997 APR • Cumulative production of mini vehicles (excluding mini three-wheel vehicles) reaches ten
million vehicles.
●1998 NOV • Cumulative production of automobiles reaches 20 million vehicles.
●1999 JUL • Cumulative production of automatic transmissions reaches two million units.
●1999 AUG • Cumulative production of EF E/G reaches six million units.
History
Main events (Overseas events are marked with
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From 2000 ~
From 2005 ~
●2000 FEB • Head (Ikeda) Plant obtains ISO 14001 certification.
MAR • Shiga (Ryuo) Plant obtains ISO 14001 certification.
MAR • Establishes an environmental action plan.
MAR Begins manufacturing and selling Cuore in Pakistan.
APR • Publishes an environmental report for the first time.
JUN Begins manufacturing and selling Kenari in Malaysia.
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SEP • Design Center is established.
NOV • Tada Plant obtains ISO 14001 certification.
●2001 MAR • Opens the "Ikeda Daihatsu Head Office Eco Station" CNG stand.
AUG Begins selling Kelisa 1000cc national car in Malaysia.
SEP • All domestic production plants achieve zero level direct landfill waste.
SEP • Develops TOPAZ high-performance catalyst.
NOV Daihatsu-Toyota begins production of Terios national car in Venezuela.
DEC Concludes a joint venture contract with Perodua Auto Corporation for the establishment of a new holding company in Malaysia.
●2002 JUL • Develops the world's first "Intelligent Catalyst."
AUG Increases the investment in the joint venture company (PT. Astra Daihatsu Motor) in Indonesia, making it Daihatsu's subsidiary.
SEP • Commercializes the "Intelligent Catalyst."
OCT • Develops the world's first hybrid mini vehicle.
●2003 JAN • The first hybrid fuel-cell mini vehicle, Move FCV-K-2, receives approval from the
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
JAN Concludes a technical license contract with Huali (China) for the production of
Terios.
MAY • Kagami Plant specializing in general-purpose engines begins operation.
DEC Daihatsu-Toyota begin marketing jointly developed vehicle in Indonesia.
●2004 JUL • Commercializes the world's first "Catalyst Early Activation System."
SEP Begins manufacturing Toyota Avanza in Malaysia.
NOV • Daihatsu-Toyota develops new water-based paint technology that reduces environmental impact substances jointly with Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.
NOV • Obtains approval for "Pedestrian Head Protection Standard" for the first time for
mini vehicles.
NOV • Oita (Nakatsu) Plant of Daihatsu Shatai Co., Ltd. is completed and begins operation. < Photo 18 >
●2005 FEB Begins manufacturing Delta in Colombia.
MAY Perodua begins selling Myvi national car.
SEP • Begins implementing the Daihatsu Cafe Project nationwide.
OCT • Develops "Super Intelligent Catalyst."
OCT Concludes a technical license contract with China for small multi-purpose vehicle technology.
NOV Increases the production capacity in Indonesia to 150,000 vehicles.
NOV • Develops a new engine for mini vehicles.
DEC • Expands the application of "Intelligent Catalyst" to the pharmaceutical product
manufacturing field.
●2006 FEB • Obtains type approval for Hijet Cargo Hybrid mini hybrid commercial vehicle.
APR • Terios receives the Red Dot Design Award.
MAY Opening ceremony of body component manufacturing company in China is held.
JUN • Develops a new CVT for mini vehicles.
DEC Announces new Terios SUV in Indonesia.
●2007 JAN • Sonica receives the Director General Prize of Agency for Natural Resources and
Energy in the 2006 Energy Conservation Grand Prize.
MAR • Establishes new Daihatsu Group philosophy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary.
MAY • Opens the "Humobility World" history museum.
MAY Begins selling new Viva national car in Malaysia.
JUN Begins selling new Xenia multi-purpose passenger car in China.
SEP • Develops fundamental technologies for Precious-Metal-free Liquid-feed Fuel
Cells.
NOV Begins marketing Gran Max small commercial vehicle in Indonesia.
DEC • Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No. 2 is completed.
●2008 FEB Begins exporting completed vehicles from Indonesia to Japan.
MAY Begins marketing new Nautica 4WD national SUV in Malaysia.
AUG • Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Kurume Plant is completed.
SEP • Wind tunnel test facility is completed at the Shiga Technical Center.
●2009 FEB Announces Luxio small station wagon in Indonesia.
NOV Begins selling new Alza national car in Malaysia.
Main products
●2000 MAR
MAR
JUL
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Introduces Opti Classic mini passenger car.
Introduces Altis full-sized passenger car.
Introduces Atrai 7 small passenger car.
Introduces YRV small passenger car.
Introduces Hijet Gran Cargo small commercial vehicle.
Begins marketing Mira Van Rotating Seat welfare vehicle.
Begins marketing Atrai Sloper and Mira Van Rotating Passenger Seat welfare
vehicles.
Vehicle certified for ultra-low emissions is made available for the first time in the
Hijet Cargo CNG mini vehicle lineup.
Altis luxury sedan undergoes full model change.
Begins marketing Atrai Sloper welfare vehicle.
Introduces Max mini passenger car.
Introduces Terios Lukia mini passenger car.
Introduces Copen mini passenger car. < Photo 19 >
Introduces Mira Gino 1000 small passenger car.
Move mini passenger car undergoes full model change.
Mira mini vehicle undergoes full model change.
Introduces Tanto mini passenger car. < Photo 20 >
Daihatsu-Toyota introduces jointly developed Boon (Toyota Passo) small passenger car.
Introduces Move Latte mini passenger car.
Mira Gino mini passenger car undergoes full model change.
Hijet mini commercial vehicle undergoes full model change.
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●2000 MAY
●2000 OCT
●2001 MAY
●2001 JUL
●2002 JUN
• Cumulative domestic sales of Mira series reaches four million vehicles.
• Cumulative sales of electric vehicles reaches 8,000 vehicles.
• Cumulative production of Move reaches one million vehicles.
• Cumulative domestic sales of Move reaches one million vehicles.
• Cumulative domestic sales of Mira reaches four million vehicles.
●2005 MAY
AUG
AUG
NOV
DEC
●2006 JAN
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OCT
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●2007 DEC
●2008 MAY
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Atrai Wagon mini passenger car undergoes full model change.
Introduces Hijet Cargo Hybrid mini commercial vehicle.
Introduces Atrai Rear Seat Lift welfare vehicle.
Introduces Mira Self Matic, Atrai Sloper and Tanto Front Seat Lift welfare vehicles.
Introduces Esse mini passenger car.
Introduces Daihatsu Be-go (Toyota Rush) compact SUV.
Altis luxury sedan undergoes full model change.
Introduces Coo small passenger car.
Introduces Sonica mini passenger car.
Introduces Tanto Sloper welfare vehicle.
Move mini passenger car undergoes full model change.
Mira mini passenger car undergoes full model change.
Tanto and Tanto Custom mini passenger cars undergo full model change.
Tanto Sloper welfare vehicle undergoes full model change.
Introduces Move Conte mini passenger car.
Introduces Tanto Welcome Seat welfare vehicle.
Introduces Boon Luminas (Toyota Passo Sette) small passenger car.
Introduces Mira Cocoa mini passenger car.
Introduces Tanto Exe mini passenger car.
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●2005 SEP
●2006 DEC
●2007 FEB
●2009 JAN
• Cumulative production of Mira series reaches five million vehicles.
• Cumulative production of Move reaches two million vehicles.
• Cumulative sales of Move reaches two million vehicles.
• Cumulative domestic sales of Mira series reaches five million vehicles.
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History
Main events (Overseas events are marked with
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From 2010 ~
From 2015 ~
●2011 JUN Myvi undergoes full model change in Malaysia.
NOV Xenia undergoes full model change in Indonesia.
●2012 FEB • Begins implementing proof driving test of commercial electric cars.
FEB Establishes production company for automatic transmission cars in Malaysia.
MAY • AFT, Daihatsu's joint venture for resin parts production, establishes a factory.
SEP • Daihatsu Kyushu expands the production capacity of Kurume factories.
SEP Announces OEM to Toyota, and new co-operations in Indonesia.
DEC Expands the production system in Malaysia.
DEC • Establishes the base of R&D in Kyushu.
●2013 APR Opening Ceremony of new Indonesia factory for manufacturing Ayla is held.
AUG Expands engine production in Indonesia.
SEP Introduces Ayla in Indonesia.
OCT • New Move introduction campaign wins Minister of Public Management Grandprix in ACC CM Festival.
NOV • Holds groundbreaking ceremony for Kurume R&D Center.
NOV • Tanto/Tanto Custom wins 2013 Good Design Gold Award.
DEC • Introduces certification system of welfare vehicle shop, and improves the sales
system.
●2014 FEB Starts exporting Toyota Agya to Philippines.
APR Daihatsu to strengthen Engine Manufacturing Capability in Malaysia.
SEP Begins Sales of New National Car Axia in Malaysia. < Photo 21 >
●2015 JAN • Daihatsu Annources Renewed Opening of Museum Exhibiting Historical.
JUN Held a shipment ceremony of AT for China Tianjin FAW Xiali.
AUG • Opening Ceremony Held for Daihatsu Group Kyushu Development Center.
Daihatsu introduces next-generation engines for ASEAN.
●2016 JAN • Toyota and Daihatsu to Strengthen Small Car Operations through Unified Global
Strategy.
• Notice Regarding Making Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
of Toyota Motor Corporation through a Share Exchange.
JUL • Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. Delisting.
Daihatsu Begins Sales of New A-Segment Sedan BEZZA in Malaysia.
AUG • Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Toyota Motor.
Daihatsu to Launch New SIGRA Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicle in Indonesia.
NOV Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. to Launch a New Version of Commercial Truck Hi-Max
in Indonesia.
●2017 JAN • Toyota and Daihatsu to Establish 'Emerging-market Compact Car Company' on
January 1.
MAR • Daihatsu Adopts New Group Slogan "Light you up" to Mark the 110th Anniversary of its Founding.
• Daihatsu Develops Medium- and Long-Term Management Scenario D-Challenge 2025.
APR Astra Daihatsu Motor Holds Grand Opening Research & Development Center
and 5 Million Units Production Achievement Ceremony.
• Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. Begins Sponsorship at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo
DisneySea.
MAY • Selected to Sponsor the Japan National Badminton and Para-Badminton Teams -.
• Daihatsu teams up with industry, government, academia and citizens to reduce
accidents involving the elderly.
NOV • Developed Transportation support system for nursing home care facilities "Raku
Pita pick up".
Myvi undergoes full model change in Malaysia.
Terios undergoes full model change in Indonesia.
●2018 FEB • Develops a new voice recognition system for entering inspection results to optimize inspections and maintenance at its dealers.
MAR • Undertake Nationwide Expansion of its Community-Based Projects, Aimed at
Reducing the Number of Accidents Involving the Elderly.
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Main products
●2010 FEB
DEC
●2011 SEP
●2013 APR
OCT
DEC
●2014 JUN
SEP
NOV
DEC
• Boon small passenger car undergoes full model change.
• Move mini passenger car undergoes full model change.
• Introduces Mira e:S mini passenger car.
• Introduces Mebius hybrid mini passenger vehicle.
• Tanto small passenger car undergoes full model change.
• Welfare vehicle Tanto Sloper, Tanto Welcome Seat and the Friendship series of welfare vehicle undergo full model change.
• Copen mini open sports car undergoes full model change.
• Hijet truck mini commercial undergoes fulll model change.
• Launch of Wake, a new mini passenger car. < Photo 22 >
• Move mini passenger car undergoes full madel change.
• Move Front Seat Lift Welfare vehicle undergo full model change.
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●2010 JUN • Cumulative production of automobiles reaches 30 million vehicles.
●2011 SEP • Cumulative production of Tanto reaches one million vehicles.
●2011 SEP • Cumulative domestic sales of Tanto reaches one million vehicles.
●2012 NOV • Cumulative production of Move series reaches three million vehicles.
●2012 DEC • Cumulative production of Mira series reaches six million vehicles.
●2013 FEB • Cumulative domestic sales of Move series reaches three million vehicles.
●2013 MAR • Cumulative production in Indonesia reaching three million vehicles.
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Daihatsu Launches the COPEN Cero, the 3rd COPEN Design. < Photo 23 >
Launch of New Mini Passenger Vehicle CAST. < Photo 24 >
Daihatsu Boon Full Model change. < Photo 25 >
Daihatsu Releases HIJET Caddie, a New Mini Commercial Vehicle. < Photo 26 >
Daihatsu Releases New MOVE Canbus Mini Passenger Vehicle. < Photo 27 >
Daihatsu Releases New Thor and Thor Custom, Compact Passenger Vehicle.
< Photo 28 >
Daihatsu Earns Advanced Safety Vehicle Plus-Plus (ASV++) rating, JNCAP's
highest grade in the Preventative Safety Performance Assessment.
Daihatsu Mira e:S Full Model change. < Photo 29 >
Altis luxury sedan undergoes full model change. < Photo 30 >
Launch of New Mini Passenger Vehicle Mira Tocot. < Photo 31 >
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●2015 FEB • Cumulative production in Indonesia reaching four million vehicles.
●2016 FEB • Cumulative domestic sales of Mira series reaches six million vehicles.
●2017 APR • Cumulative production in Indonesia reaching five million vehicles.
History
Origins of vehicle names
Vehicle name
Mira
MOVE
Tanto
Release date of
1st-generation model
Meaning/origin
Mira e:S
2011.9
"e:S" is a combination of the English words, "eco (ecology, economy)" and "smart."
Mira TOCOT
2018.6
The name ″TOCOT″ stems from the distinctive characteristics of the new model: "TO Character(expressing one's unique character),
″TO Comfortableness(ease of driving, and safety and peace of mind),″ and TO Convenience(easy of use)"
MOVE
1995.8
The name derived from the English word. It reflects Daihatsu's desire that the car will give new emotional excitement to the drivers and
"move" up the value of the car.
2016.9
Canvas. Express anything + Depending on the design like a mini bus, expression of a car that can expand the possibilities of living.
Move Canbus
Tanto
2003.11
"Tanto" means "so much" and "a lot of" in Italian. The name is imbued with Daihatsu's desire that the car will bring a lot of happiness.
HIJET
1960.11
"Hijet" is a name created by Daihatsu. The car offers higher performance than the Midget.
HIJET Caddie
2016.6
Caddie means "person who takes care of and helps people" and "person who works in delivery business". It reflects Daihatsu's desire
that the car will be a good assistant and a reliable partner.
ATRAI Wagon
1999.6
"Atrai" is a coined word deriving from the French word "attrait" (meaning appeal, attraction, etc.).
Altis
2000.3
Coined word deriving from the English word "altitude" meaning "high level or rank," indicating that the car is Daihatsu's high-end
model.
Boon
2004.6
The name derived from the English word "boon" meaning "merry." The name was inspired by the sound that small children make when
imitating the sound produced by an automobile.
MEBIUS
2013.4
Möbius means "Möbius strip" in German and symbolizes eternity. The name represents sustainability, high mileage and roomy interior. The name, Mebius, means the car that can run as far as you want.
COPEN
2002.6
Copen means "Community of OPEN life." "Robe" expresses the structure with fiber plates worn over the framework like a robe, which
is a French word meaning "cloth, costume, dress."
Wake
2014.11
Deriving from English verb wake, this name expresses "a car that provokes a feeling of excitement"
CAST
2015.9
The name derived from "cast" of drama. It reflects Daihatsu's desire that the car will work as a cast to enrich the life styles of drivers.
Thor
2016.11
In addition to the meaning "buddies that are powerfully dependable" from the thunder god Thor of the Nordic mythology, expressing
that TALL = "taller" is a tone wagon of the new genre with the same sound.
Other vehicle names
Vehicle name
Bee
Release date of
1st-generation model
1951.10
The name derived from the English word "bee."
Meaning/origin
Midget
1957.8
The name derived from the English word "midget" meaning "very small."
Compagno
1963.5
The name derived from the Italian word meaning "companion," "partner," etc.
Fellow
1966.11
The name derived from the English word meaning "a companion, associate, etc."
Consorte
1969.4
The name derived from the Italian word meaning "consort."
Delta
1970.10
Greek pronunciation of "D" in "Daihatsu."
Taft
1974.8
Coined word that stands for Tough Almighty Four-wheel Touring vehicle.
Charmant
1974.11
The name derived from the French word meaning "charming."
Charade
1977.11
The name derived from the English word "charade."
Mira
1980.6
"Mira" means "envy" in Italian.
Cuore
1980.7
The name derived from the Italian word meaning "heart."
Rugger
1984.5
The name derived from the English word "rugger." It was inspired by powerful, quick and agile movement of a rugby player.
Leeza
1986.12
Coined word. It suggests Daihatsu's desire that the car will be an attractive vehicle loved by many people, just like the painting of Mona
Lisa.
Applause
1989.7
The name derived from the English word "applause" meaning "marked commendation" and "acclaim."
Rocky
1990.6
The name was inspired from the area from Rocky Mountains to the west coast of the United States.
Opti
1992.1
Coined word combining the English words "optimum" and "optimistic." It means that the car has an insight for the bright and promising future.
Minisway
1995.5
The name means that the car will sway the trend of electric vehicles toward "mini vehicles."
Pyzar
1996.8
Coined word deriving from the word "Paizah," a gate pass to the Silk Road during the Mongol Empire Period.
Terios
1997.4
Coined word deriving from an ancient Greek word meaning "making wishes come true"
Storia
1998.2
The name derived from the Italian word meaning "story." The name is instilled with the expectation that a new story of small cars starts
with this car.
Terios Kid
1998.10
The name is a combination of a coined word deriving from an ancient Greek word "Terios" meaning "making wishes come true" and the
English word "kid" suggesting "youthfulness."
Naked
1999.11
The name derived from the English word meaning "plain" and "without disguises." It implies that the car is an unadulterated base vehicle
waiting to be embellished.
Atrai 7
2000.7
The name indicates that it is an Atrai model with seats for seven persons.
YRV
2000.8
The name is made up of the first letters of the English words, "Youthful style," "Robust body" and "Vivid performance."
Hijet Gran Cargo
2001.7
The name indicates that the vehicle is a larger (= Grand) Hijet Cargo model.
Max
2001.11
The name derived from the English word "maximum." It expresses that the vehicle is packed with maximum fun and pleasure.
Esse
2005.12
The name derived from the English word "essence." It implies that the car pursues the "essence" of mini vehicles.
Be-go
2006.1
"Be-go" expresses a transition from "Be" to "Go." The name suggests the car's active image that may bring a change to the driver's lifestyle or attitude.
Coo
2006.5
The name derived from the English word "cool" meaning "stylish" and "pleasing."
It also suggests the sound of the Japanese character meaning "sky," "spaciousness," etc.
Sonica
2006.6
Coined word deriving from and inspired by "sonic speed" and "soaring and nimble car."
Move Conte
2008.8
"Conte" is a Japanese-style abbreviation for the English word "continuity." It expresses the potential of the car to let its owner enjoy his/
her unique lifestyle. It also means "comfortable interior" as the car aims to provide the highest comfort to the people riding in the car.
Boon Luminas
2008.12
Coined word deriving from the combination of the English words "luminous" and "roomy." It suggests that the car will bring a new, bright
future to the people who ride in it.
Mira Cocoa
2009.8
The name expresses the relaxing feeling while drinking cocoa.
Tanto Exe
2009.12
"Exe" means "exceed x excellent ecology," "emotional x elegant design" and "executive space." The name expresses the vehicle's excellent environmental performance, superb style that appeals to mature adults, high quality and comfort.
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History
Product line-up
■ Main domestic production models
MOVE
Move Canbus
Tanto
Wake
Mira e:S
Mira TOCOT
CAST
COPEN
HIJET Cargo
HIJET Caddie
ATRAI Wagon
HIJET Truck
Boon
Thor
Altis
MEBIUS
Since early years, Daihatsu has been developing vehicles for the
physically challenged and the aged.
Daihatsu provides safe and easy-to-operate vehicles to enable as many people as possible to enjoy the freedom of
moving from place to place, convenience, fun and pleasure that automobiles can deliver.
Development of welfare vehicles
Atrai Wagon Sloper
Tanto Sloper
Tanto Welcome Seat
Move Front Seat Lift
■ Main overseas production models
● Indonesia
Ayla
XENIA
SIGRA
Terios
Sirion
Gran Max Van
Gran Max Pickup
Hi-Max
Myvi
Alza
● Malaysia
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Axia
BEZZA
Company Profile Data Book 2018
Published in Sep 2018
DAIHATSU MOTOR CO., LTD.
Public Relations, Government & Industrial Affairs Dept.
Head office : 1-1 Daihatsu-cho Ikeda-shi, Osaka 563-8651
Tokyo office : 2-2-10 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuoku, Tokyo 103-0023
Website :
https://www.daihatsu.com/jp/