Daihatsu will unveil the DN Trec and the new DN
Multisix concepts at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The 45th edition of the
Japanese motor show will open on 25th October 2017.
The Daihatsu DN Trec concept is a mini crossover
with the footprint of a hatchback. The proportions of the concept somehow
remind us of the Maruti (Suzuki) Ignis.
Daihatsu’s listing of the 5-seat concept crossover
on its website suggests that the production version will sell in 1.2-litre
hybrid and 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol models. There is no definite timeline
for the unveil of the production car.
The Daihatsu DN Multisix is a compact MPV concept
that had its world debut at the GIIAS 2017. The version set to debut in Tokyo
has red highlights instead of gold in the original version. The red highlights
appear on the beltline also, and they merge at the rear. The 6-seat MPV concept
is 4,310 mm long, 1,720 mm wide and 1,695 mm long.
It has a 2,620 mm wheelbase and 250 mm ground
clearance. Under the hood, it has a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which
is paired to a continuously variable transmission. Currently, Astra Daihatsu
Motor offers two MPVs in Indonesia: Daihatsu Xenia and Daihatsu Sigra. The
three-row compact minivan’s production version will expand ADM’s MPV range to
three models.
In addition to Daihatsu DN TREC and Daihatsu DN
Multisix, Daihatsu will display three more concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show
this year. One is a 4-door small coupe named Daihatsu DN Compagno. The other two,
namely Daihatsu DN U-Space and Daihatsu DN Pro Cargo, are probably Kei cars.
The U-Space has a 660 cc petrol engine, while the Pro Cargo is an EV.
