DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture)

Daihatsu’s car manufacturing has its roots in the concept of “monodukuri (manufacturing) that plays an intimate part in the lives of our customers,” and remains unchanged for over 100 years.

At Daihatsu, we have focused on providing easy-to-use, high-quality cars at affordable prices, for customers both in regional areas of Japan and in emerging markets.
Provide a encompassing mini vehicles, A segment models and B segment models for emerging countries.

Going forward, at Daihatsu we will continue our efforts to provide our customers with evolutionary compact cars that meet the needs of the times.

Three evolutions realized by DNGA

To respond to the environment surrounding automobiles, we have developed a new platform that “updates all platform components simultaneously.” The development concept is a platform that provides stability and ride comfort beyond its class to realize Daihatsu’s unique performance.

Vehicle Evolution

New DNGA platform

Suspension

Underbody

In order to realize class-beating stability and comfort, our suspension geometry features a new design with optimized bush properties, spring numbers, and shock-absorbing characteristics.
In addition, by linking force-application points at the front and rear of the vehicle, we have smoothed the transmission of force through the frame.

Powertrain Evolution

High quality at affordable prices: an engine with the ultimate characteristics

KF engine

Power, fuel efficiency, low exhaust emissions, quietness—the KF engine realizes all these qualities to the highest degree.
The engine adopts a multi-spark ignition for the first* time in Japan, as well as improved “swirl” fuel-injection methods for more efficient combustion.

*Correct as of June 6, 2019, according to research carried out by Daihatsu.

D-CVT: a new split-gear CVT system

D-CVT

D-CVT (Dual mode CVT) is the world’s first split-gear CVT system*.
D-CVT combines belt drive with a high transmission-efficiency gear drive, improving fuel efficiency, acceleration feel, and quietness.

As of June 6, 2019, according to research carried out by Daihatsu. In contrast to belt-type continuously variable transmission, this system enables motive force to be split and transmitted through both the belt and gears.

*Note: Above is the proto-type photo so the specifications may differ from the current sales model.