Daihatsu Charmant | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
Production | 1974–1987 |
Assembly | Kyoto Plant, Ōyamazaki, Japan North Jakarta, Indonesia (Astra Daihatsu Motor) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact car |
Body style | 4-door saloon 5-door station wagon (first generation) |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
Related | Toyota Corolla/Sprinter |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Daihatsu Consorte |
Successor | Daihatsu Applause |
The Daihatsu Charmant is a subcompact sedan built by Daihatsu of Japan, based on the Toyota Corolla. It was succeeded by the Daihatsu Applause two years after Charmant production ended. The Charmant was heavily based on the E20 Toyota Corolla; 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 sold in Japan, with the Charade/Consorte supermini, and the Fellow Max kei class car as the smallest.
Daihatsu Charmant (A10/20/30/40) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
Production | 1974–1981 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact car |
Body style | 4-door saloon 5-door station wagon |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
Related | Toyota Corolla E20 Toyota Sprinter E20 |
Powertrain | |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,355 mm (92.7 in) |
Length | 4,005–4,110 mm (157.7–161.8 in) |
Width | 1,520–1,530 mm (59.8–60.2 in) |
Height | 1,370–1,390 mm (53.9–54.7 in) |
Curb weight | 790–930 kg (1,741.7–2,050.3 lb) |
First presented in November 1974, the first generation Daihatsu Charmant was based on the E20 Corolla platform. Equipped with 1166 cc engines producing 66 PS (SAE) and 1290 cc engines producing 72 PS (SAE) at 5,200 rpm.[2] This type of engines were coded as 3K (1.2 L) and 4K (1.3 L) Toyota engines and came with a four- or five-speed manual transmission, as well as a two-speed automatic option.[2] The 88 PS (SAE) 1588 cc overhead valve 12T engine was also available from 1978 on; this could also be ordered with a three-speed automatic with overdrive. There was also a 1.4-litre engine available, offering 86 PS (SAE).[2]
In Japan only the 1.2- and 1.4-litre models were originally available, as the A10 and A20. These were replaced by the 1.3 and the 1.6 in April 1978 (A30 and A40), along with minor changes to the exterior and interior, including a new grille and dashboard. A protective side strip was also added.[3] The new engines were the 4K-U and the 2T-U, while the van received the 4K-J (while retaining the T-J) - these engines fulfilled the commercial vehicle emissions specifications. In July an automatic version of the 1.6 appeared.
1980 Daihatsu Charmant 1600 wagon (front)
1981 Daihatsu Charmant 1600 wagon (rear)
1981 Daihatsu Charmant 1600 (rear)
Unique to the first generation, a station wagon was also available. This was called "Van" in the Japanese domestic market, where it was classed as a commercial vehicle. The Van was introduced in December 1974, a month after the saloons.[4]
This model was exported to a fair number of countries, mostly markets without their own automobile industry. It was the first Daihatsu to be sold in Iceland, where a large number of surplus cars from the Netherlands were brought in the summer of 1979. Sold at a very low price, it was one of Iceland's most popular cars that year.[5]
Daihatsu Charmant (A35/45/55) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
Production | 1981–1987 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact car |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
Related | Toyota Corolla E70 Toyota Sprinter E70 Toyota Corolla Levin and Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE71/85/86) |
Powertrain | |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
Length | 4,150–4,275 mm (163.4–168.3 in)[6][7] |
Width | 1,620–1,630 mm (63.8–64.2 in) |
Height | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Curb weight | 860–904 kg (1,896.0–1,993.0 lb)[6][7] |
A new Charmant was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1981[8] with new squarer bodywork that was somewhat outmoded already when being introduced, as was its front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout.[9] Due to Daihatsu's unfamiliarity with the process of presenting new cars in Frankfurt, the car was omitted from most official press releases and several automobile writers overlooked the fact that there was a new car on Daihatsu's stand.[9] The only bodywork available was a four-door saloon.
In Japan, the biggest engine was now an SOHC 1.5 L (1,453 cc) with 83 PS (61 kW) at 5600 rpm.[10] In the export, the 1.6-litre 1.6 L (1,588 cc) 2T engine was also available; power outputs ranged from 76 to 83 PS (56 to 61 kW) depending on compression ratios and intended markets. For the 1984 model year, the larger engine was changed to the overhead cam 4A unit, with an alloy head. Performance improved marginally while the gas mileage was considerably better.[11] The smaller 1.3-litre engine, of 1.3 L (1,290 cc), produced between 62 and 74 PS (46 and 54 kW) depending on market. Trim levels were LD, LC, LE, and LGX; these continued until 1987 when the range was discontinued in the United Kingdom and most other export markets. All the engines were carburetted. In Japan, the top trim package (with available climate control) were called "Altair".[12]
The Charmant had an independent front suspension (struts), and a live four-link rear axle. Suspension settings were soft, for maximum comfort.[12] The car then underwent a minor facelift in autumn 1984. The original leaf springs at the rear were replaced by coilovers at this time.[9]
European market models became available with a catalyzed version of the 4A engine for the last few years; this fuel injected engine produces 82 PS (60 kW).[9] The Daihatsu Charmant production ended in late 1987, while the shared Toyota Corolla platform changed to FWD in 1983. When the Charmont stopped production, it left Daihatsu without a compact sedan until 1989, when the Applause was introduced.
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Compact car | Compagno | Charmant | Charmant | Applause | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mini SUV | Taft/Scat/Wildcat | Taft/Scat/Wildcat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kei truck/van | Hijet | Hijet | Hijet | Hijet | Hijet | Hijet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial vehicle | New Line | New Line | Delta 750 | Delta 750 | Delta Van | Delta Van | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
High Line | High Line | Delta Wide | Delta Wide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vesta | Vesta | Delta 1500/2000 | Delta 1500/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three-wheeler | Midget |
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Kei car | Mira L200 | Mira L500 | Mira L700 | Mira L250 | Mira L275 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mira e:S LA300 | Mira e:S LA350 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mira Gino L700 | Mira Gino L650 | Mira Cocoa L675 | Mira Tocot LA550 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Opti L300 | Opti L800 | Esse L235 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Move L600 | Move L900 | Move L150 | Move L175 | Move LA100 | Move LA150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tanto L350 | Tanto L375 | Tanto LA600 | Tanto LA650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wake LA700 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Max L950 | Sonica L405 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Naked L750 | Cast LA250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Terios Kid J110 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leeza Spider L110 | Copen L880 | Copen LA400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
City car | Ceria L200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cuore L200 | Cuore L500 | Cuore L700 | Cuore/Charade L250 | Cuore/Charade L275 | Ayla B100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mira Gino 1000 L700 | Trevis L650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subcompact car | Charade G100 | Charade G200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storia/Sirion M100 | Boon/Sirion M300 | Boon M600 | Boon M700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sirion (Indonesia) M300 | Sirion M600 | Sirion M800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Compact car | Applause A101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mid-size car | Altis XV20 | Altis XV30 | Altis XV40 | Altis XV50 | Altis XV70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sports car | Copen 1.3 L880 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mini MPV | Sigra B400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pyzar/Gran Move/Grand Move G300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
YRV M200 | Coo/Materia M400 | Thor M900 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Boon Luminas M500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Xenia F600 | Xenia F650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compact MPV | Mebius XW40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mini SUV | Rocky/Feroza/Sportrak F300 | Rocky A200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Terios J100/Taruna C-series F500 | Terios SWB/Be‣go J200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taruna F-series F520 | Terios LWB F700 | Terios F800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compact SUV | Rugger/Fourtrak/Taft/Hiline/Feroza F70/F90 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kei truck/Microvan | Midget II K100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hijet/Atrai S80 | Hijet S100/Atrai S120 | Hijet S200/Atrai S220 | Hijet S320/S500/Atrai S320 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hijet Caddie LA700 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MUV/Light commercial vehicle | Hi-Max S500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hijet Gran Cargo/Extol S220 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hijet Zebra/Zebra S88 | Zebra/Hijet Maxx/Citivan S90 | Gran Max S400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atrai 7 S220 | Luxio S400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delta Wide B20 | Delta Wide B20/B30 | Delta Van R40/R50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delta V50/V90/V110 | Delta U100 | Delta U300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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