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Daihatsu Cuore L55,L60 0.6 (L60) (30 Hp)
Overall Rating
Daihatsu Cuore:
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L55,L60 Overview:
Daihatsu Cuore (L55,L60). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
0.6 (L60) (30 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 0.6L AB20 engine offers extremely modest performance, strictly adequate for city driving and light commuting. Highway speeds are a struggle, and acceleration is leisurely.
Fuel Economy
For its time, this engine delivered commendable fuel economy due to its small displacement and lightweight design, making it a very cheap car to run in urban settings.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional fuel economy for its era
- • Extremely compact and maneuverable in urban environments
- • Simple, reliable mechanicals and low maintenance costs
- • Affordable purchase price and running expenses
- • Practical interior packaging for its size
Cons:
- • Very limited engine power, especially outside city limits
- • Basic safety features, predating modern standards
- • Minimal comfort and refinement levels
- • Poor highway performance and stability
- • Outdated technology and interior amenities
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(L55,L60: 1980 - 1985).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Daihatsu |
| Model: | Cuore |
| Generation: | L55,L60 |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.6 (L60) (30 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 30 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Behind the wheel of the Daihatsu Cuore. How does it handle on the road?