Daihatsu Atrai/extol 0.7 i V12 (48 Hp)

Daihatsu Atrai/extol:

The Daihatsu Hijet , is a cab over microvan and kei truck produced and sold by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu since 1960. The Daihatsu Atrai , a passenger-specific version, was introduced in 1981. Despite the similarities between the Hijet name and Toyota's naming scheme for its trucks and vans , the name "Hijet" has been in use for Daihatsu's kei trucks and microvans since 1960, over two decades before Toyota took control. "Hijet", when transliterated into Japanese, is very similar to "Midget", one of Daihatsu's other mini-trucks. According to Daihatsu, the name "Hijet" was created to imply that the vehicle offers higher performance than the Midget. The Hijet competes in Japan with the Honda Acty, Mitsubishi Minicab, Nissan Clipper, Subaru Sambar and Suzuki Carry....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Atrai/extol Overview:

Daihatsu Atrai/extol (Atrai/extol). With 63 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.5 l/100km). Weighing only 940 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.

People's Opinions:

Our robots surveyed the comments on Reddit to find out people's satisfaction with Daihatsu Atrai/extol. About 134 comments were scanned, 22 comments (16.42% of the total comments) were positive, compared to 2 negative comments (1.49% of the total comments). The remaining 110 comments were neutral (did not mention any praise or criticism) (%neutralPercentag%% of the total comments), and thus it received a rating of 1 stars out of 5.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Rear-wheel drive for balanced handling.
• Independent suspension (front: Coil spring, rear: Coil spring) for comfort and handling.
• Ventilated front brakes improve stopping power under load.
• Rack-and-pinion steering for precise control.
• ABS improves braking safety.
• Reasonable curb weight (940 kg).

Cons:

• Underpowered ICE: only 48 hp.
• Low specific output ( 72.8 hp/L) suggests less efficient ICE tuning.
• Basic or outdated ICE technology.
• Weak weight-to-power: ≈ 51 hp/tonne.
• Low weight-to-torque: ≈ 67.1 Nm/tonne.
• Low payload capacity:220 kg.
• Older generation (ended production 2005 ); may lack latest tech.

Based on the pros and cons, the car is rated 1/5

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Specifications:

General:

  Brand: Daihatsu
  Model: Atrai/extol
  Generation: Atrai/extol
  Modification (Engine): 0.7 i V12 (48 Hp)
  Start of production: 1999
  End of production: 2005
  Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
  Body type: Minivan
  Seats: 7
  Doors: 4

Engine:

  Power: 48 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
  Power per litre: 72.8 Hp/l
  Torque: 63 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
  Engine displacement: 659
  Number of cylinders: 3
  Engine configuration: Inline
  Number of valves per cylinder: 4
  Fuel injection system: Multi-port manifold injection
  Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated engine
  Valvetrain: DOHC
  Engine layout: Front, Longitudinal
  Cylinder Bore: 68 mm
  Piston Stroke: 60.5 mm
  Compression ratio: 10.5:1

Performance:

  Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
  Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 10.5 l/100 km
  Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 6.5 l/100 km
  Weight-to-power ratio: 19.6 kg/Hp, 51.1 Hp/tonne
  Weight-to-torque ratio: 14.9 kg/Nm, 67 Nm/tonne

Space:

  Kerb Weight: 940
  Max. weight: 1160
  Max load: 220
  Fuel tank capacity: 46 l

Size:

  Length: 3395 mm
  Width: 1475 mm
  Height: 1865 mm
  Wheelbase: 2420 mm
  Front track: 1285 mm
  Rear (Back) track: 1290 mm

Powertrain:

  Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
  Drive wheel: Rear wheel drive
  Number of gears: 5
  Transmission type: Manual
  Front brakes: Ventilated discs
  Rear brakes: Drum
  Assisting systems: ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
  Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
  Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
  Tires size: 165/70 R13
  Front suspension: Coil spring
  Rear suspension: Coil spring