
Daihatsu's R&D is second to none.We are committed to developing the most innovative engine, car body, and computerized control system technologies.At the same we draw on years of experience.We aim to optimize both safety and environmental performance and further improve our manufacturing capability.
Daihatsu's highly advanced facilities, such as its Shiga Technical Center, make it possible for Daihatsu to study technological issues right down to the nano-level, from every angle.


Designing the world's best compact cars requires a lot of creativity. And the people at the Daihatsu Design Center are nothing if not imaginative. They are also practical. Their goal is turn out next-generation vehicles that meet the fullest range of real-world customer needs. They use advanced digital design technologies and a lot of original thinking and talent to create the most attractive -- yet functional -- designs -- the kind of things that people really want in order to live the lives they dream of.
In the car business, timing is everything. In order to get products to our customers right when they need them, we use the most advanced computerized and networking systems to shorten developmental lead times and improve quality at all stages of the development process, including design, testing, and manufacturing. Productivity, precision, and ultimately quality all benefit.
