Daihatsu Partially Upgrades its Thor Compact Passenger Car and Adds Smart Assist Ⅲ for Improved Safety Performance

Nov. 01, 2018
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

G “Limited SA III” G “Limited SA III”

Custom G “Limited SA III” Custom G “Limited SA III”

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Daihatsu”) has partially upgraded its Thor compact passenger car, and will release the new models nationwide on November 1.

Launched in November 2016, the Thor is a compact passenger car that takes as its theme “connection with the family.” It is a compact-first car that is ideally suited to the daily lives of child-raising families. Utilizing the packaging technologies cultivated by Daihatsu via its development of mini vehicles, the Thor combines the ease of maneuvering of a mini vehicle with a spacious interior in a compact package.

Following this partial upgrade, the Thor now comes equipped as standard with the Smart Assist III collision avoidance system—which recognizes both pedestrians and vehicles—as well as front and rear Corner Sensors*1 for improved safety performance.

Special-edition “Limited” grades have been added to both the Thor and Thor Custom line-ups at extremely attractive price points. Both models come equipped as standard with the Panorama Monitor*2, which uses four cameras to capture images of the front, rear, left and right sides of the vehicle to project a top-down view onto the TFT Color Multi-Information Display or navigation screen, as well as the “Comfortable Pack,” which includes highly popular seat-back tables. As a result of these features, the Limited grades enable customers to enjoy driving in comfort and with peace of mind.

The Thor G Limited SA III grade now boasts a more stylish and higher-quality design through the use of plated air-conditioner register nobs, plated inner door handles, and a center cluster panel and door trim in Piano Black paint with silver ornamentation. The Limited grade is also available in the Two-Tone color schemes*3 previously seen only on Custom grades, thereby increasing customer color options.

Based on its “ Light you up” approach, going forwards Daihatsu will continue to provide optimal mobility to every one of its customers, and cater to their needs via its extended range of mini and compact vehicles.

*1: Equipped as standard to all grades except the X grade.

*2: Equipped as standard as part of the Panorama Monitor Genuine Navigation Equipment Upgrade Pack. The image is displayed on the navigation screen on cars fitted with the Genuine Navigation dealer option.

*3: Two-Tone colors are available as a manufacturer option.

Overview of partial redesign

  • All three models are available with the Smart Assist III collision avoidance system. As part of measures to reduce traffic accidents, the Japanese government is promoting the spread of “Safety Support Car S*4 ,” and the Thor fulfills the requirements for the “Wide*4 ” ranking under this system.
  • All two models are equipped with Front and Rear Corner Sensors
  • The body color options and grade system have been overhauled.

*4: The government is promoting cars equipped with automatic brakes as “Safety Support Cars (Suppocars).” Cars additionally equipped with devices that control acceleration when the accelerator pedal is pressed accidentally are called “Safety Support Car S (Suppocar S).” Safety Support Car S is divided into three ranks according to the functions they feature. The top rank is “Wide,” and requires cars to be fitted with automatic brakes (that react to pedestrians), devices that control acceleration when the accelerator pedal is pressed accidentally, lane departure warning, and advanced lights.

Overview of special-edition models

Grade name G “Limited SA III” Custom G “Limited SA III”
Base grade G “SA III” Custom G “SA III”
Special features: Comfort and peace of mind ・Panorama Monitor Camera&Genuine Navigation Equipment Upgrade Pack
・Comfortable Pack
- Seat heaters (driver and front passenger seats)
- Seat-back tables (including two shopping hooks and two bottle holders)
(driver and front passenger seats)
Special features: Interior ・Piano Black center cluster panel with silver ornamentation
・Air-conditioning panel (Piano Black)
・Plated air-conditioning register nobs
・Plated inner door handles
・Door trim with silver ornamentation		 These features are equipped as standard to the Custom G SA III grade of the base Thor model.
Outer body color ･ Custom grade-specific Two-Tone colors available Two-Tone colors were also available previously

Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Prices (including consumption tax)

Grade Engine Transmission Drive system Price (yen)
X NA※5 CVT 2WD 1,463,400
4WD 1,636,200
X “SA III” 2WD 1,528,200
4WD 1,701,000
G “SA III” 2WD 1,684,800
4WD 1,857,600
☆G “Limited SA III” 2WD 1,738,800
4WD 1,911,600
G turbo “SA III” TC※6 2WD 1,803,600
Custom G “SA III” NA 2WD 1,836,000
4WD 2,008,800
☆Custom G “Limited SA III” 2WD 1,884,600
4WD 2,057,400
Custom G turbo “SA III” TC 2WD 1,965,600

※5: Naturally aspirated engine

※6: Turbo Charger

◎All prices include consumption tax. Prices do not include recycling costs.
◎ Prices are 23,760 yen higher (including consumption tax) in Hokkaido.

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