Daihatsu Esse

Daihatsu Esse

Manufacturer	Daihatsu
Production	2005-2011
Predecessor	Daihatsu Opti Daihatsu Max
Successor	Daihatsu Mira e:S
Class	Kei car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout, FWD or 4WD
Engine	658 cc petrol
Transmission	3 speed automatic 4 speed automatic 5 speed manual
Wheelbase	2,390 mm (94.1 in)
Length	3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width	1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight	700 kg (1,500 lb)-780 kg (1,700 lb)
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 four seats and a 658 cc (40 cubic inch) engine.

According to Daihatsu, Esse means "Eco, Smart, Simple & Easy".

It is available as a 5-door hatchback in two 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.

Production ended in September 2011 and it was replaced by the Daihatsu Mira e:S compact car.

References

• Carview catalogue