The Daihatsu D-Base Concept ahead of us the outlines of a future production model of the brand, which will hit the market next year. It will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.
A few weeks before the start of Tokyo Motor Show , gradually advancing brands which will be their news. The Pass week was Suzuki which showed several models and today was Daihatsu which unveiled the first images and official information about prototype D-Base that will be debuting at Japanese public in a few days.
The Toyota subsidiary prepares this kei car, an urban hatchback which they called Daihatsu D-Base , which has a body of 3.40 meters long , 1.49 meters wide and 1.49 meters high and that after its release should officiate as a replacement for the current Look.
Visually this conceptual work is presented with a five-door body , with handles of hidden backdoors into the C-pillar and an exterior finish in blue tones that invite to think that it is an electric car. But under the hood, the D-Base hides an engine block three-cylinder 666 cc engine, which is associated with a CVT automatic transmission.
However, the Daihatsu D-Base technology features aimed at improving energy efficiency. That is why it is equipped with a system of regenerative braking , a well-lightweight body and tires low rolling resistance, allowing it to achieve fuel consumption around 3 liters 100 kilometers .
The interior is presented with a simple finish, which is also dominated by shades of blue. Do not miss the digital instrument panel and the generous dimensions of the screen infotainment system, raises electric windows for all doors, multifunction steering wheel and an overall minimalist finish no knobs or buttons to look at, as most of its functions are operated through its touch screen.
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