Daihatsu makes some improvements to its mini passenger vehicle Wake. Daihatsu redesigns model interior and exterior and introduces new grade ideal for leisure activities. Daihatsu also employs Smart Assist Ⅱ, an improved crash-avoidance assistance system.

May. 17, 2016
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

Wake G Turbo“ Leisure Edition SAⅡ”

Wake L“ SAⅡ”

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd (“Daihatsu”) will launch a partially improved model of its mini passenger vehicle Wake nationwide on May 17.

The Wake was initially launched in November 2014. In addition to packaging that achieved great visibility and best-in-class interior space*1 , the Wake offers a high level of convenience for leisure activities. It is extremely popular among leisure-oriented users, thanks to the participation of “leisure professionals” in fields such as camping and surfing.

With its latest improvements, Daihatsu redesigned the interior and exterior of the model to make it more attractive. Daihatsu also introduced Smart Assist Ⅱ, an improved crash-avoidance assistance system, in an effort to provide greater reassurance and safety, while integrating the grade system for relatively lower pricing.

Daihatsu has also introduced the new grade for its Leisure Edition, perfectly suited for the leisure activity-use for which the Wake is designed, helping to strengthen the vehicle’s unique worldview.

*1: Data as of May 17, 2016. Compiled by Daihatsu.

*Summary of improvements*

<Interior and exterior redesigning>

  • Employed a new design for the front hood garnish*2 .
  • Made the front and rear bumper garnish the same color as the body to create a more stylish look.
  • Installed front fog lamps as standard for better texture.
  • Used premium shine silver*3 for the audio panel and cup holder and premium shine black*3 for the center cluster, creating a better texture for the instrument panel decoration.
  • Added two new body colors, mist blue mica metallic and fresh green metallic. Also added five types of two-tone color variations, such as a white roof, creating a total of 14 patterns of color variations.
  • Added the LED Style Pack (new manufacturer’s option) to make the interior and exterior designs more attractive. *4

*2: Used black for D, D SAⅡ, and L SAⅡ, and gilding for G Turbo SAⅡ (including Leisure Edition in both cases)

*3: Employed these colors for L SAⅡ and G Turbo SAⅡ (including Leisure Edition in both cases). Used black for D and D SAⅡ

*4: D, D SAⅡ, and L SAⅡ (including Leisure Edition in both cases).

<Enhanced equipment>

  • Smart Assist Ⅱ consists of three devices: a camera, a laser radar device, and a sonar sensor. It expands the working range of the crash-avoidance support brake function and the ability to detect pedestrians by adding a collision warning function to conventional Smart Assist functions, as well as alarm function to alert drivers when they drift out of their lane. These enhancements to driving support functions and the addition of new functions provide a greater sense of reassurance and safety.
  • First nimi vehicle fitted with a lock preset function for powered sliding doors*5 that automatically locks doors after they are closed by pushing the lock button of the electronic key while powered sliding doors are being closed.
  • Addition of the D Assist Function to the Driving Support Pack*6. This function allows the driver to switch the CVT control to power mode with a handy button when driving up or down a slope, entering an expressway intersection, or trying to overtake another car.
  • Addition of the Rear Personal Lamp as standard for all cars to provide greater convenience for the rear seat.

*5: Only cars equipped with powered sliding doors.

*6: Manufacturer’s option

<Details of standard equipment for the new Leisure Edition grade>

  • Easy-care floor made of waterproof resin that makes it easy to remove mud stains.
  • Top and bottom two-step adjustable deck board*7, which is useful for fixing or organizing baggage, utility hook, floor surface hook for the baggage room, and fixing belt.
  • LED front personal lamp, LED rear personal lamp, LED luggage room, and LED backdoor lamp for greater convenience when changing clothes inside the vehicle or doing nighttime work.
  • Large instrument panel tray with a mat (passenger seat) or instrument panel center tray with a mat to prevent accessories placed on the instrument panel tray from moving.
  • 15-inch special aluminum foil*8

*7: This only applies to the L Leisure Edition SAⅡ. The G Turbo SAⅡ is equipped with standard setting.

*8: G Turbo Leisure Edition SAⅡ

*Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (consumption tax included)*

Grade Engine Transmission Drive Fuel efficienc Price(yen) Tax reduction
D NA*9 CVT 2WD 25.4 1,350,000 Reduction*11　☆
D “SAⅡ” 2WD 25.4 1,414,800
L “SAⅡ” 2WD 25.4 1,555,200
4WD 24.6 1,679,400
L “Leisure Edition SAⅡ” 2WD 25.4 1,598,400
4WD 24.6 1,722,600
G Turbo SAⅡ TC*10 2WD 23.8 1,674,000
4WD 23.2 1,798,200 Reduction*12
G Turbo “Leisure Edition SAⅡ” 2WD 23.8 1,717,200 Reduction*11　☆
4WD 23.2 1,841,400 Reduction*12

☆：Photo provided

*9: Naturally aspirated engine

*10: Turbo charger engine

*11: As of May 17, 2016, 60% car acquisition tax reduction, 50% car weight tax reduction, 25% light automobile car tax reduction

*12: As of May 17, 2016, 40% car acquisition tax reduction, 25% car weight tax reduction and 25% light automobile car tax reduction

◎In Hokkaido, the price for the D and D SAⅡ grades of 2WD cars is 10,800 yen higher (consumption tax included). The price for 2WD cars of other grades is 14,040 yen higher (consumption tax included). The recycling charge is not included.

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