No one does miniaturisation like the Japanese, so when regulations were introduced to encourage the growth of their small car industry (Kei Car), Japanese car manufacturers responded to the challenge with an innate understanding of the issues that needed solving.
Daihatsu was no exception, embracing the challenges by adopting a ‘less is more’ philosophy, turning small car design into an art form with the launch of the Daihatsu Cuore in July 1980.
Partly as a response to the limitation the Japanese face with the lack of physical space in their bustling, over-crowded cities, small but spacious cars are now considered beautiful, making the Cuore a stunner and paving the way for the Japanese automotive industry to become leaders in the Citycar category.
In Australia, the Cuore was first marketed as the Handivan and later as the Handi. Globally it has also been known as the Mira, the Domino and the Charade.
The Cuore is a city car that squeezes out every inch of space from its compact dimensions, creating a spacious, comfortable driving experience in both the 3-door and 5-door versions. With the Japanese Government’s expansion of the Kei Car minimum dimensions, the current Cuore is a little bigger than you might expect. Slightly longer and wider dimensions has allowed the latest Cuore to grow in every area but height.
The Cuore’s narrowness has genuine advantages making it possible to squeeze through gaps that otherwise would have not been possible. Parking in tight city spaces is a breeze and with a turning circle of 8.6 metres, the smallest in its class, manoeuvring through the complex driving conditions that plague today’s modern cities makes this giant of the Kei Car class an enthusiasts dream.
If you’re still enjoying the ease of driving through the city or just doing the school run in your Daihatsu Cuore, it’s reassuring to know that Transgold stocks some 11 replacement suspension, transmission and engine mounting parts for your model.
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