Daihatsu Copen

Daihatsu / Toyota Copen
Production period:	since 2002
Class :	Microcar
Body versions :	Cabriolet , coupé

The Daihatsu Copen is a miniature car ( kei car ) from the Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu . The Copen premiered in Europe in 2003. Sales in Germany were discontinued in July 2010.

The Copen celebrated its world premiere as a design study at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001.

In Germany, the small roadster was introduced in 2004 as a right-hand drive with a 660 cubic centimeter engine with 50 kW (68 hp) (L880).

The import of the right-hand drive to Germany was discontinued at the end of 2005 and from spring 2006 it was replaced by a left-hand drive with a 1,300 cubic centimeter engine with 64 kW (87 PS) (L881).

The second generation of the Copen was presented in 2014, but is only sold in Japan.

First generation

1st generation
European model
Production period:	2002-2010
Body versions :	Cabriolet
Engines:	Petrol engines : 0.66–1.3 liters (47–64 kW)
Length:	3395 mm
Width:	1475 mm
Height:	1245 mm
Wheelbase :	2225 mm
Empty weight :	850 kg

The Copenhagen is a pure two-seater, with a hydraulically retractable aluminum - hardtop is provided which folds down in 20 seconds in the trunk. The trunk volume is 210 liters with the roof closed and 14 liters with the roof open. The production figures for the right-hand drive, due to the handcraft manufacture, are 2500 pieces per month. At the start of production in Japan, 30,000 orders had been received after a few weeks. Due to the great success in Japan, the Copen was also exported to Germany from the beginning of 2004.

Rear view closed
inside view
Copen with an open roof

Registration numbers

Between 2003 and 2011, only 2,511 Daihatsu Copen were newly registered in Germany. 2006 was the most successful sales year with 802 units. Since it was only available as a right-hand drive in Germany until the end of 2005, sales were only around 500 units until the end of 2005. In July 2010, production of the first-generation Copen was stopped. 60 farewell special models were built for the German market.

Source: Federal Motor Transport Authority

Second generation

2nd generation
Daihatsu Copen Robe
Production period:	since 2014
Body versions :	Cabriolet , coupé
Engines:	Gasoline engines : 0.66 liters (47 kW)
Length:	3395 mm
Width:	1475 mm
Height:	1280 mm
Wheelbase :	2230 mm
Empty weight :	850-880 kg

In June 2014 a new model was presented to the press. It was available in two versions, with both the interior and exterior panels of the vehicle being interchangeable. The second generation Copen hit the Japanese market in autumn 2014.

In 2016 Daihatsu presented a concept vehicle of a coupé version of the Copen at the Tokyo Auto Salon . In December 2018 it was announced that from April 2019 a limited edition of 200 copies of the Copen will be offered as a coupé in Japan.

A sportier version of the Copen was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019 and is not marketed by Daihatsu, but by Toyota Gazoo Racing .