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Daihatsu Charade III 1.3 i 4WD (G102) (90 Hp)
Overall Rating
Daihatsu Charade:
The Daihatsu Charade is a supermini car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu from 1977 to 2000. It is considered by Daihatsu as a "large compact" or "supermini" car, to differentiate it from the smaller, urban-oriented kei cars in its line-up, such as the Daihatsu Mira. It replaced the Daihatsu Consorte, although the Charmant took over from the bigger-engined Consortes, and did not share a platform with a Toyota product.
In China, the Daihatsu Charade was called Xiali and was produced by Tianjin FAW, under the registered mark of "China FAW". From September 1986 to 2009, it sold over 1. 5 million units in that country. The second and third generation Charades also provided the basis for countless unlicensed Chinese copies, often depending on fibreglass moldings. Production ended in 2012....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Daihatsu Charade (III). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Daihatsu Charade III was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official rating is available. Safety features are basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its era.
1.3 i 4WD (G102) (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Similar performance to the FWD 1.3i, but the added weight and drivetrain losses mean slightly reduced acceleration. The 4WD system provides excellent traction in adverse conditions.
Fuel Economy
Slightly less fuel-efficient than the FWD 1.3i due to the 4WD system's added weight and friction. Still acceptable for its capabilities.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy (especially diesel variants)
- • Reliable and durable powertrains
- • Compact and agile for city driving
- • Surprising performance from GTi model
- • Good value for money
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Limited comfort on longer journeys
- • Underpowered base engines for highway use
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: 1987 - 1992).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Daihatsu |
| Model: | Charade |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 i 4WD (G102) (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 90 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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