Daihatsu Esse

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Daihatsu Esse
Manufacturer Daihatsu
Parent company Toyota
Production 2005-present
Predecessor Daihatsu Opti
Daihatsu Max
Class Kei car
Body style(s) 5 door hatchback
Layout FF layout, 4WD
Engine(s) 658 cc petrol
Transmission(s) 3 speed automatic
4 speed automatic
5 speed manual
Wheelbase 2390 mm (94.1 in)
Length 3395 mm (133.7 in)
Width 1475 mm (58.1 in)
Height 1470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight 700 kg (1543 lb)-780 kg (1720 lb)
Fuel capacity 36 litres (9.5 US gal/7.9 imp gal)
Related Daihatsu Copen
Daihatsu Mira
Daihatsu Move
Daihatsu Sonica
Daihatsu Tanto

The Daihatsu Esse is a Japanese kei car launched in December 2005, that at launch was the cheapest new car in Japan. Its current price range is ¥682,500 - ¥1,123,500. It has 4 seats and a 658 cc engine.
According to Daihatsu, Esse means 'Eco, Smart, Simple & Easy'
It is available as a 5 door hatchback in 2 distinct styles - Esse or Esse Custom.
Esse is available as Eco, D, L, and X in FWD and 4WD. Esse Custom was added in November 2006 and is available as Custom and Custom 4WD.
Its main rivals are the Suzuki Alto, Subaru R1, Mitsubishi eK and Subaru Pleo.

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