Curious About What the First Daihatsu Car Looks Like? Let's Take a Peek Here!
Currently, Daihatsu can be considered one of the giants of car manufacturers in Indonesia and the world. This brand has launched many high-quality cars at affordable prices, making them very popular among the public.
As a fan of Daihatsu cars, you must be curious about the first car from Daihatsu. So what was the first car created by Daihatsu like? Instead of keeping you in suspense, let's take a look at the following review.
The First Car Released by Daihatsu in the World
Looking at the history of the Daihatsu brand, this brand initially did not produce cars. It initially focused on making pump engines for irrigation in rice fields. One of the famous pump engines was called LH25. Over time, Daihatsu evolved into a manufacturer of three-wheeled motor vehicles known as Daihatsu Tsubasa. The high demand for Daihatsu Tsubasa led Daihatsu to continue developing until it created its first car, the Daihatsu Midget, in 1950 in Japan.
The First Car Released by Daihatsu in Indonesia
In addition to being the first Daihatsu car to travel the world, the Daihatsu Midget was also the first Daihatsu car to hit the roads in Indonesia. The Daihatsu Midget was first released in Indonesia in 1962. Since its initial release, this car captured the public's attention in Indonesia, earning it the unique nickname "Bemo." In fact, the Daihatsu Midget became a public transport vehicle for the prestigious Asian Games IV held in Jakarta.
Besides its unique shape, this three-wheeled car had impressive specifications for its time. The specifications of this car are as follows.
- Overall body length: 2,540 mm
- Overall body height: 1,500 mm
- Overall body width: 1,200 mm
- Payload: for two adults, namely one driver and one passenger (or equivalent to 300 kg)
- Engine: two-stroke type ZA with fan cooling system
- Maximum power: 10 Ps
- Maximum speed: 65 km per hour
In Indonesia, the Daihatsu Midget consisted of two types when it was first released, namely the Midget I and Model MP4. A few years later, the next type was released, namely the Midget II as Daihatsu's first four-wheeled car in Indonesia. From the explanation above, it can be concluded that the Daihatsu Midget is the forerunner of cars produced by Daihatsu.
After the Midget Era Ended
After the Midget era ended, Daihatsu did not stop releasing its latest cars. Several cars were released at the end of the 60s, including the Daihatsu Fellow L37, Daihatsu Fellow Max Hartop and Non Hartop, Fellow Buggy, Fellow Max, and Daihatsu Max Cuore.
In 1977, Daihatsu once again broke into the car market in Indonesia by releasing the Daihatsu Charade. At that time, it could be said that this car was the most modernly designed car from Daihatsu. This car has a classic design similar to the cars used in the James Bond 007 films.
For the engine, this car uses a 1,000 cc engine with 3 cylinders. Thus, this car can produce a maximum power of up to 55 Ps at 5500 RPM, and a maximum torque of 75 Nm at 3,200 RPM. This car can be considered the forerunner of Daihatsu hatchbacks. The high performance of this car allowed it to last until the early 2000s.
In the 2000s and beyond, Daihatsu continued to develop the design and features of the cars they produced. This resulted in a positive impact, making Daihatsu the king of quality LCGC cars with the best designs and features. If you are interested in buying a new car from Daihatsu, don't forget to buy it at the nearest official Daihatsu dealer to get attractive prices.
