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Daihatsu Charmant A 1.6 (A45) (75 Hp)
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Daihatsu Charmant:
The Daihatsu Charmant is a subcompact car built by Daihatsu. It was succeeded by the Applause and Charade Social a little over a year after Charmant production ended. The Charmant was heavily based on the E20/E70 Toyota Corolla platforms; model changes paralleled those of the Corolla. All Charmants were fitted with Toyota inline-four engines, ranging from 1. 2 to 1. 6-litres. The word charmant is French for "charming. "
When it was introduced, it was the largest Daihatsu passenger vehicle sold in Japan , with the Charade supermini in the middle , and the Fellow Max kei car as the smallest....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A Overview:
Daihatsu Charmant (A). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Daihatsu Charmant (A) was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP in 1997, and therefore was not tested. Safety standards of the mid-1980s were significantly different from modern vehicles, focusing on basic structural integrity rather than advanced passive or active safety systems.
1.6 (A45) (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slightly detuned version of the 1.6L, providing dependable but unexciting performance for general use.
Fuel Economy
Similar to its 78 Hp counterpart, offering decent economy for its class and time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability
- • Economical to run and maintain
- • Simple, straightforward mechanics
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Affordable purchase price
Cons:
- • Dated styling and interior features
- • Modest performance, especially with 1.3L engine
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Limited availability of parts in some regions
- • Lack of driving excitement
Specifications:
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| Brand: | Daihatsu |
| Model: | Charmant |
| Generation: | A |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (A45) (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 75 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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