Daihatsu Sonica (L405)

2006–2007 Daihatsu Sonica
Overview
Manufacturer Daihatsu
Production June 2006 – April 2009
Assembly Japan: Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)
Designer Morinobu Okano and Takahiko Koyama
Body and chassis
Class Kei car
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout
  • Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 658 cc KF-DET turbo I3
Power output 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS)
Transmission CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length 3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Kerb weight 820–870 kg (1,808–1,918 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Daihatsu Max
Successor Daihatsu Cast Sport

The Daihatsu Sonica (Japanese: ダイハツ・ソニカ, Hepburn: Daihatsu Sonika) is a kei car produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Daihatsu that was sold between 2006 and 2009.

The production of the vehicle began in 2006, after having revealed it as a concept car named “SK Tourer” earlier in the same year. It was available in three grade levels: R, RS and RS Limited. The Sonica was discontinued in April 2009.

The name “Sonica” is derived from the word “sonic”.

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