Daihatsu Materia Icecube by Inden Design: Euro-Tuning for Scion-Like Model

German tuning house Inden Design promises to turn your ordinary Daihatsu Materia - a very Scion-like model that is also sold in Japan as the Daihatsu COO, Toyota bB and Subaru Dex, into something far more cool (...hence the Icecube nameplate) with its new aftermarket program.

The cosmetic treatment begins with a special matte white paint job for the body and black finish for the roof that costs €5,500 and continues with a full bodykit that includes headlight covers, side skirts and wheel arch extensions (€448), rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and two large tail pipes (€448) and front bumper fascia with day-time lights (€230).

A carbon fiber trim package for the exterior mirrors, door handles and boot lid strip (€1,200), a lowered sport suspension kit from H&R (€780), a sport exhaust system with two polished tail pipes (€1,198) and 18-inch wheels shod in 215/35 tires up front and 225/35 at the back (€5,800) complete the exterior package.

Inden Design has also developed a series of goodies for the interior including a carbon fiber trim package (€1,450), Alcantara trim for the dash and columns (€680), a audio system (€1,200) and a Navigation / DVD system (€1,298).

Tokyo '09: Daihatsu Deca Deca Mini MPV Concept

Making its world premiere at Daihatsu's Tokyo Motor Show stand alongside the Basket and e:S concept models is the Deca Deca. Measuring just 3,395mm (133.5-in.) in length, the odd-looking, boxy shaped mini MPV features a pair of pillar-less fold out doors on the passenger's side while the vehicle's simplistic interior is distinguished by the slim fold-away seats that can be arranged in numerous ways either to perform work inside the car or to increase the cargo area.

The Deca Deca is motivated by a three-cylinder turbocharged engine that drives the front wheels through a CVT.

Daihatsu Basket Concept Heads to Tokyo Motor Show

Bearing a resemblance or two to popular European golf-cart-like canvas top minis of the 60s and 70s such as the MINI Moke, Citroen Mehari and Fiat 500 Jolli, the Basket is a concept model from Daihatsu and it will make its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show at the end of October. The pint-size four-seater features a targa-like removable hardtop roof over the front seats and a removable canvas top over the rear seats. More pictures after the jump.

Tokyo '09: Daihatsu Previews e:S Concept Mini

This is the Daihatsu e:S, one of the many concept cars that the Japanese automaker is planning to exhibit at this month' 41st Tokyo Motor Show. Even though Daihatsu describes the e:S as a design study, the 3,100mm long micro car that rides on a 2,175mm wheelbase and is based on a shortened platform of one of the firm's current models, practically looks production ready.Daihatsu said that despite the ultra compact exterior dimensions, the e:S can accommodate four adult passengers.

According to the company, the use of slim, lightweight seats and the replacement of many materials with lighter versions limits the total vehicle weight to 700kg or 1,545 pounds.

The e:S is powered by a conventional gasoline engine fitted with a combustion control system that has been developed by Daihatsu as well as with a start-stop system. More details are to be released at the Tokyo Show.

New Subaru Justy Rumored to Premiere at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show in October

The curtains won't be falling on the Frankfurt Motor Show extravaganza until the end of this weekend, but the automotive world is already getting prepared for the next big car meeting, the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show in Japan at the end of October. One of the cars that are rumored to make their debut at the Japanese show is the new Subaru Justy. Citing inside sources, Japan's Best Car magazine claims that the next Justy will be a rebadged Toyota Ractis with its own unique fascia. The current generation Justy is a... rebadged Daihatsu Sirion with a different front-end treatment.

Confused? Well, it's even more complicated than you think. See, both the Daihatsu Sirion (which by the way, is sold in Japan also as the Toyota Passo...) and the Toyota Ractis are based on the underpinnings of the Toyota Yaris. Kinda like a Japanese automotive incest fest...

If the story about the Justy-Ractis turns out to be true, we can't wait to find out what Toyota has in store for us next.

Via: Best Car

Daihatsu Rolls Out Mira Cocoa Mini to Target Female Buyers

To be completely frank, the first thing that caught our attention on Daihatsu's new JDM mini car was its name. 'Mira Cocoa' sounds like something that would be used on a product for female buyers because that's actually the market that Daihatsu is targeting with its new mini. According to Toyota Motor Corp's subsidiary, the name 'Cocoa' was chosen to "express the fact that the car offers passengers the comfortable feeling and relaxed atmosphere that one gets from drinking cocoa." Gotta love those marketing folks...

The new five-door mini is available in Japan with a 660 cc three-cylinder engine producing 58 horsepower and 65 Nm of maximum torque, coupled to either a 4-speed automatic gearbox or a CVT. As with most JDM cars, the Mira Cocoa is available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations.

Daihatsu said that monthly sales target for Japan are 3,000 units with retail prices (excluding consumption tax) ranging are from 1 million yen to 1.364 million yen.