Daihatsu to Exhibit Next-Generation Commericial Minivehicles, Barrier-Free Vehicles and Hybrid Vehicle at Tokyo Motor Show

 A worker-friendly, earth-friendly, next-generation "useful & friendly" cargo van for tomorrow's package delivery and mobile business needs.

• FF layout with 2,490mm wheelbase and 1,950mm height offers a box-shaped cargo area for space-efficient cargo loading. The passenger seat is folded to allow loading of long items.
• Ample 1,550mm high cargo area ceiling permits work while standing. Sliding doors on both sides, low flat-floor and other design features enhance ergonomics and ease of ingress and egress.
• Modern styling and functional, simple interior blend well with the urban landscape.

 Next-generation super-space van offers outstanding cargo efficiency & ergonomics for package delivery applications.

• Class-leading* minivehicle load capacity, thanks to a 1,860mm long cargo area, innovative engine position, and wide, small-radius rear tires for flat, low floor and high ceiling design.
• Sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle. Convenient walk-through access to the cargo area from left or right of front seat, outstanding ergonomics and easy ingress and egress.
• Tough and functional next-generation cargo silhouette body styling with easy-to-drive cockpit design featuring wide forward visibility.

  *As of October 2004 (Daihatsu comparison).

 New HIJET CARGO thoroughly redesigned for cargo handling & capacity, driveability and ride comfort.

• Class-leading* cargo space of 1,860mm length, 1,375mm width and 1,235mm height. Packed with convenience too.
• Ample cabin interior balances comfort with practical features such as a glove compartment spacious enough to hold large A4 size file binders.
• Class-leading* sliding door opening width of 770mm and rear door loading bay width of 1,335mm for enhanced cargo handling convenience.
• A 3-link suspension and class-leading* wheelbase of 2,450mm for ride comfort.

*As of October 2004, minivehicle cab van class (Daihatsu comparison).

 New HIJET TRUCK pursues outstanding cargo hauling performance and comfort.

• Full-cab configuration. Spacious cabin and class-leading* guard-frame cargo bed length of 1,945mm for a balance of comfort and cargo hauling performance.
• Steering angle raised and minimum turning radius reduced to a class-leading* 3.7m.
• Improved corrosion resistance with enhanced undercoating characteristics and other innovations.

 Innovative 4-person open-deck multi-purpose vehicle styled to satisfy business and recreational needs.

• Seats four persons and has a deck for hauling large items.
• Rear seat folds away to open up generous utility space.

 Multi-use truck features jumbo-size cabin for more leisure possibilities.

• Spacious cabin and sedan-like reclining seats offer driving comfort.
• Plentiful utility space in cabin, including storage trays behind and above the seats.

 Automatic boarding mechanism lets wheelchair become driver's seat in this drive-it-yourself, 4-person, barrier-free vehicle.

• Remote-controlled automatic boarding mechanism allows wheelchair boarding into driving position without assistance.
• Designed to enable hands-only driving.
• Ample space to seat four adults including driver.

 Floor-lift equipped, wheelchair user transport vehicle based on surprisingly spacious Tanto.

• Power floorlift permits easy boarding and deboarding while seated in a wheelchair.
• Reduces burden on caregivers and gives confidence to wheelchair users.

 Ramp equipped Tanto for wheelchair user transport.

• Enables boarding of wheelchair passengers via reardoor ramp.
• Passenger seat has fully automatic seat-lift mechanism for additional flexibility to meet transport needs.

 Vehicle has ramp to enable easy boarding for wheelchair user transport.

• Ramp and electric power-winch assist wheelchair boarding and deboarding.
• Available 4WD. Ideal choice for wide range of welfare facilities, nursing care and wheelchair taxis.

 Combines a 660cc gasoline engine and electric motor to achieve a leap in clean performance with high fuel economy and low emissions in a 4-person hybrid vehicle.

• Delivering a fuel economy improvement of about 30%, the engine turns off when stopped and energy is regenerated during deceleration.
• Achieves emissions reduction equivalent to 75% below Japan's 2005 regulations (SU-LEV class established by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport).
• First hybrid commercial minivehicle, in monitoring program on public roads since 2002, preparing for market launch.

 Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles offer a clean-energy alternative with low emissions of CO, HC and NOx as well as CO2, implicated in global warming.

• Provides more legroom to rear passengers while also achieving 75 liter gas tank capacity.
• Max. load capacity of 350kg