Introducing the Daihatsu Zebra, History, Specifications, Advantages, Price, and How to Calculate Its Tax

The Daihatsu Zebra is one of the legendary minivans that continues to operate on the roads to this day. You can see for yourself on the streets that there are still people using cars with unique and striking bodies.

History of Daihatsu Zebra

The history of the Daihatsu Zebra began with the arrival of the Daihatsu Hijet S38, which was marketed in 1972. The Hijet S38 was a Completely Built Up vehicle imported directly from Japan.

In 1977, Daihatsu began producing the new Daihatsu Hijet in a Semi Knock Down format. In 1979, a new model of the Daihatsu Hijet was specially designed for the Indonesian market and named Hijet 55 Wide.

Development continued until in 1986, Daihatsu refined the design of this Hijet and named it the Daihatsu Zebra. The Daihatsu Zebra in this year still used a 1,000 CC engine developed from the Hijet in 1983.

In 1990, Daihatsu began developing the Zebra with a 1,300 CC engine. Changes continued to be made until a new product was produced, namely the Daihatsu Zebra Espass with a 1,300 CC variant equipped with an aerodynamic body, sliding doors, and a steering position designed for comfort similar to a sedan. The Daihatsu Espass Zebra was marketed starting in 1995. In 1997, Daihatsu released a new variant, the Daihatsu Espass Supervan, which was already equipped with AC, a radio tape, and racing wheels.

In 2000, Daihatsu renamed this car back to Zebra. This Zebra had received improvements in the engine and body structure. The public loved the 1,300 CC variant, which was known for its fuel efficiency and power that was just right for daily activities.

In early 2003, Daihatsu released the latest Zebra type named Neo Zebra. The Neo Zebra consists of several variants, including: ZL, ZX, ZSX with engine options of 1,300 CC and 1,600 CC. In 2005, a new variant was released with a 1,500 CC engine featuring Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) technology.

Specifications of Daihatsu Zebra

Because the Daihatsu Zebra has undergone many changes, its specifications are quite varied. Here are the general specifications of the Daihatsu Zebra.

Engine

There are several types of engines available for the Daihatsu Zebra, including: 1.6 Carbu, 1.3 Carbu, and 1.5 EFI. The fuel used is premium gasoline, inline 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 16 valves. The torque produced varies between 114 Nm/ 3800 rpm to 135 Nm / 3200 rpm. The power generated ranges from 76 HP/ 3800 rpm to 87 HP/ 5600 rpm.

Transmission

Manual type, 5 forward speeds, 1 reverse, floor-mounted shifter.

Gear ratios:

1st Gear: 3.752
2nd Gear: 2.182
3rd Gear: 1.428
4th Gear: 1.000
5th Gear: 0.774
Reverse: 3.942
Final gear ratio: 4.222

Suspension

Front: MacPherson strut with double-action shock absorbers.

Rear: Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and double-action shock absorbers.

Brakes

Front: Disc type

Rear: Drum type

8-inch Brake Booster

Steering System

Rack & Pinion with bevel gear.

Tires

Type 175/ 70 – R13.

Advantages of Daihatsu Zebra

There are many advantages that make the Daihatsu Zebra popular among many people, including:

Body is sufficient to carry 7 passengers. In some cases, it can even carry more than 7 passengers.
Fuel-efficient.
Durable engine with easy maintenance.
Spare parts can be found in many stores.
Its used price is very affordable.
There is an active community for exchanging information about tips or solutions to problems that arise in the Daihatsu Zebra.

Current Market Prices

The current market price for the Daihatsu Zebra varies widely. If you want to buy a Daihatsu Zebra, the average market price is between 20 million to 30 million depending on the type and variant.

For the 1,000 CC Daihatsu Zebra from 1986-1988, the average price is around 8 million to 12 million. For the 1,300 CC variant from 1989-1995, it still ranges from 10 million to 25 million. The Daihatsu Espass ranges from 38 million to 45 million. And for the Neo Zebra, it ranges from 30 million to 50 million depending on the variant and year.

Complete Tax List for Daihatsu Zebra

Since the Daihatsu Zebra is quite an old car, the taxes that must be paid are quite affordable. Here is a list of the tax amounts for the Daihatsu Zebra that must be paid according to the type of car and year of manufacture.

Daihatsu Zebra 1,600 CC Year 2000

Outside Jakarta = Rp 555,000

Jakarta = Rp 740,000

Daihatsu Zebra S92 1,600 CC Year 2000

Outside Jakarta = Rp 525,000

Jakarta = Rp 700,000

Daihatsu Zebra S89 Year 2000

Outside Jakarta = Rp 510,000

Jakarta = Rp 680,000

Daihatsu Zebra S91 Year 2000

Outside Jakarta = Rp 540,000

Jakarta = Rp 720,000

Daihatsu Zebra S91 1,300 CC EFI Year 2001

Outside Jakarta = Rp 525,000

Jakarta = Rp 700,000

Daihatsu Zebra 1,300 CC Year 2001

Outside Jakarta = Rp 360,000

Jakarta = Rp 480,000

Daihatsu Zebra S92 BV 1,600 CC Year 2001