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Daihatsu Charade IV (G200) 1.5 i 16V SX (90 Hp) Automatic
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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)
IV (G200) Overview:
Daihatsu Charade (IV (G200)). With 119 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 885 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.8 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 i 16V SX (90 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers decent performance for an automatic, making it a comfortable choice for daily driving, though it lacks the direct feel of the manual.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is listed at 7 l/100 km, which is acceptable for an automatic with this power, though real-world figures might vary slightly.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability
- • Good fuel economy across most engine options
- • Compact and easy to maneuver in city traffic
- • Practical interior for its size
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials by modern standards
- • Limited advanced safety features (typical for its era)
- • Basic ride comfort, can be noisy at higher speeds
- • Performance can be modest on lower-powered trims
- • Limited availability of parts in some regions today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV Com (G200): 1993 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daihatsu |
| Model: | Charade |
| Generation: | IV (G200) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i 16V SX (90 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 119 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1499 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.8 kg/Hp, 101.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 885 |
| Max. weight: | 1410 |
| Max load: | 525 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 345 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4085 mm mm [305mm more] |
| Width: | 1620 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1390 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2395 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1385 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1390 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 155/80 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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