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.

Daihatsu Mud Master-C: 2007 Tokyo Show Preview

Toyota’s Daihatsu Motors will take the wraps off a mini van concept small enough to fit in the back seat of a Chevy Avalanche at this year’s Tokyo Show. Dubbed Mud Master-C (how do they come up with these names?), the miniscule van looks production ready but don’t get your hopes up to see it on either side of the Atlantic. To our misfortune, there’s not much information surrounding the Mud Master-C apart from a poorly translated teaser press release that the Japanese carmaker issued late last night. You can check it out right after the jump. -Continued

Translated Press Release

DAIHATSU MUD MASTER-C

Small & the tough trance porter who adjust the preponderant durability and loading characteristic of the frame attaching body in addition to the high running the whole distance characteristic where the small bamboo grass and lightness produce, have. The suzuki thunder which represents the cycle sport boundary thickly the mountain motorcycle support model which is planned with the person jointly The gear was installed in the connected part of the drive shaft and the hub, of 370mm roadspace and guaranteeing liberal 3 angles “hub reduction system” by the adoption of the large diameter 16 inch off load tire. Actualizing high traverse characteristic resistance to submergence By the fact that the colorful attachment is combined to the based model which has the durability where the light weight compact frame attaching body is high, it is adapted to various scenes such as work at severe area from real outdoor sport As for “MUD MASTER-C”, adopting the attachment body of 3 surface large-sized gal wing doors which are convenient to the stacking lowering of the bicycle as a mountain motorcycle support model. Adopting the exterior the full cab style which insisted strength and the existence impression. As for the interior in the simple instrument panel with large-sized liquid crystal multiple display and the water repellency seat etc tough you produce

Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: Daihatsu