Daihatsu Opti

Daihatsu Opti

Also called	Daihatsu Opti Classic
Production	1992-2002
Predecessor	Daihatsu Leeza
Successor	Daihatsu Esse
Engine	659 cc petrol

The Daihatsu Opti is a kei car produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu from 1992 to 2002. It is available with a 659 cc petrol engine and either front- or four-wheel drive. It is a variant from the Daihatsu Mira.

Daihatsu Opti Mk 1

Daihatsu Opti Mk 1

Production	1992-1998
Body style	3-door and 5-door hatchback
Platform	L200
Transmission	3 or 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,280 mm (89.8 in)
Length	3,295 mm (129.7 in)
Width	1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Height	1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Curb weight	660 kg (1,455 lb)

The first generation Daihatsu Opti was launched in Japan in 1992. It was based on L200 chasis of Daihatsu Mira. It was available as a three-door or five-door hatchback and replaced the Daihatsu Leeza. The Opti Club Sport version was featured in Gran Turismo 2. In November 1998, it was replaced by the Daihatsu Opti Mk 2.

Daihatsu Opti Mk 2

Daihatsu Opti Mk 2

Production	1998-2002
Body style	4-door saloon
Platform	L500
Transmission	3 or 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length	3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width	1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Curb weight	740 kg (1,631 lb)

The second generation Daihatsu Opti was launched in Japan in November 1998. It was based on the modified L500 chasis from Daihatsu Mira. It was available as a four-door saloon in two different styles - Opti and Opti Classic (launched in 2000). It was discontinued in 2002, but was not replaced until 2005, by the Daihatsu Esse. The high performance model, called the Opti Aerodown Beex, was only sold in Japan.