Daihatsu Cuore

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Daihatsu Cuore
Production period: since 1980
Class : Microcar
Body versions : Station wagon
Previous model: Daihatsu Fellow Max

The Daihatsu Cuore ( ital. Cuore for heart) is a microcar model of the Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu . He is the successor to the Daihatsu Fellow Max . In the home market of Japan the model is called Mira , in other markets it is also called Charade .
The market launch as Cuore in Europe was in 1981. For European conditions it was unusual that this miniature car was available as a three-door as well as a five-door from the start. The Mira / Cuore was then considered the smallest five-door car in the world. It was initially powered by a two-cylinder engine .

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The Cuore is still particularly popular with German novice drivers because it is one of the most economical automobiles on the market. The standard consumption is 4.4 liters of regular gasoline. The maximum speed is given as 160 km / h. In addition to the low purchase price, the low fuel consumption and the small cubic capacity contribute to the classification as a 5L car for the vehicle tax. From the date of approval on November 5, 2008, this amounts to € 20 per year. The type classes for insurance are HP / VK / TK: 16/19/18; Status: 03/2010. Liability insurance

Market names

In the home country of Japan, the Mira (Cuore) is also available in a turbo version. In Germany the Cuore has always been offered with only one engine. On the Japanese market there was also a Mira Classic based on the Mira L500, which was also exported to Great Britain in small numbers. Then the Mira Gino, based on the Mira L701 and based on the Austin Mini, was created for the Asian market. The successor to the Mira Gino was based on the L25x model, but was given its own type number L650 or L660. In contrast to the first generation, this model was also available in Germany as the Daihatsu Trevis . In South Africa the current Cuore model is called Charade , also in the UK .

In the early 1990s, the Daihatsu Opti was created on the Mira platform . Between 1981 and 2005, 103,221 Cuore were sold in Germany.

Model history

The first model change took place in 1985 (model L80), the body became more cubic and the Cuore got a hatchback. In 1990 the third generation (L201) was presented. In principle, it also remained true to its predecessors, but the body was significantly more aerodynamic. This model change was mainly due to the change in the Japanese kei car law, according to which a higher displacement and larger body dimensions were allowed. Further model changes took place in 1995 (L501), 1999 (L701) and 2003 (L251).

The L251, which was replaced by a new Cuore (L276) on September 15, 2007 (at the IAA), had the 989 cm³ three-cylinder engine, one of the smallest engines of all new vehicles offered in Germany in 2007. Now that the new Smart fortwo is equipped with a 999 cm³ engine as a minimal engine, the Cuore engine is only undercut by the 0.8 l unit of the Chevrolet Matiz. The Daihatsu offers better performance and consumption values.

The Cuore (L276) received the 998 cm³ engine previously used in the Sirion. The unitary petrol engine (998 cm³ and 70 hp; 4.4 l / 100 km) for the C1, 107 and Aygo microcars jointly developed by Citroën, Peugeot and Toyota is also based on this Daihatsu engine (Daihatsu is financially a 100% Toyota -Daughter). However, the Cuore has better spatial conditions than the C1, 107 and Aygo models.

The Cuore 1.0 was for decades among the top 10 in the VCD - environmental ranking . With it he even beat many diesel or gas vehicles. In 2007/2008 he took 6th place. The successor (L276) achieved 3rd place in 2008/2009 together with the Toyota Aygo, Citroën C1 and Peugeot 107. On the 2009/10 list, despite fierce diesel and hybrid competition, the Cuore was ranked 9th. In the 2010/11 list, the Cuore only came in 12th because it only achieved Euro 4 and other vehicles also emit less noise. The classification of the VCD is based on the manufacturers' "paper values". In the Eco-Drive of the magazine Auto Motor und Sport, the Cuore (L276) proves to be the petrol engine with the lowest real consumption and thus lands in first place among the minicars. The current model is not listed in the ADAC Eco Test. The predecessor (L251) reached place 14 with the old engine.

As of January 31, 2013, Daihatsu ceased sales of new vehicles in Europe. This means that the Cuore is no longer sold in Germany.

Mira / Cuore L55 / L60 (1980–1985)

Cuore L55 / L60
  • Engine: 2-cylinder engine (L55: AB30, L60: AD10)
  • Cubic capacity L55: 542 cm 3 , L60: 612 cm 3
  • Output in kW (PS) at 1 / min 20 (27) / 6000 (L60: 22 (30) / 5700)
  • Torque (Nm) at rpm: 39 Nm / 3500 (L60: 45 Nm / 3500)
  • Average consumption: approx. 6 l / 100 km
  • Acceleration, 0–100 km / h: 18.5 s
  • Top speed: 112 km / h
  • Gear shift: 4-speed manual transmission
  • First registration: 03/1980 (L60: from 1982)
  • Length: 3195 mm
  • Width: 1400 mm
  • Height: 1375/1380 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2150 mm
  • Empty weight: 565-580 kg
  • Fuel preparation: carburetor
  • Brake system: front and rear drum brakes (L60: front disc brake)
  • Tires: 145 SR10 (L60: 145 / 70SR12)
  • Former new price: 8,995 DM

Mira / Cuore L80 (1985–1990)

Cuore L80
  • Displacement: 847 cm³, three-cylinder
  • Power: 32 kW / 44 PS
  • Acceleration, 0–100 km / h: 15.7 s
  • Top speed: 135 km / h
  • Standard consumption: 5.7 l / 100 km
  • L × W × H: 3200 mm × 1400 mm × 1410 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2250 mm
  • Empty weight: 595 kg
  • permissible total weight: 970 kg
  • Turning circle: 9.5 m
  • Tank capacity: 28 l
  • Boot space: 130 l
  • Doors: 3/5
  • Seats: 4
  • New: catalytic converter, 2-stage automatic, very rarely also as all-wheel drive (L81)

Mira / Cuore L201 (1990–1995)

Cuore L201 (1991-1993)
Cuore L201 (1993-1995)
  • Displacement: 847 cm³, three-cylinder
  • Power: 41 HP (30 kW)
  • Acceleration, 0–100 km / h: 15.6 s
  • Top speed: 135 km / h
  • Standard consumption: 5.4 l / 100 km
  • Price: from DM 13,750
  • L × W × H: 3250 mm × 1395 mm × 1415 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2280 mm
  • Empty weight: 640 kg
  • permissible total weight: 1040 kg
  • Tank capacity: 32 l (of which 28 l can be used)
  • Trunk volume: 140 l
  • Doors: 3/5
  • Seats: 4
  • New: regulated three-way catalytic converter, side impact protection.

Mira / Cuore L501 (1995-2000)

Cuore L501
  • Displacement: 847 cm³, three-cylinder
  • Power: 31 kW / 42 PS
  • Acceleration, 0-100 km / h: 15.6 s (18.1 s automatic)
  • Top speed: 135 km / h (129 km / h automatic)
  • Standard consumption: 5.3 l / 100 km (6.6 l / 100 km automatic)
  • Pollutant norm: E2 Schl-Nr 14 (1995–1997) Euro2 (1998–1999)
  • Price: from DM 12,900
  • L × W × H: 3310 mm × 1395 mm × 1430 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2300 mm
  • Empty weight: 630 kg (3 doors without driver), 705 kg
  • permissible total weight: 1040 kg
  • Turning circle: 9.8 m
  • Tank capacity: 32 l (of which 28 l can be used)
  • Trunk volume: 186 l - 400 l (VDA)
  • Doors: 3/5
  • Seats: 4
  • New: Electronic injection with map ignition. Additional reinforcements for front and side impacts, special models from 1997 with driver airbag, electric window lifters, electric mirrors, central locking, also 3-speed automatic transmission.

Mira / Cuore L7 (1999-2004)

Cuore L7 (1999-2001)
Cuore L7 (2001-2003)
  • Displacement: 989 cm³, three-cylinder (EJ-DE)
  • Power: 41 kW / 56 PS
  • Acceleration, 0–100 km / h: 12.8 s
  • Top speed: 140 km / h
  • Standard consumption: 5.0 l / 100 km
  • Pollutant norm: Euro 3 / D4
  • Price: from DM 14,845
  • L × W × H: 3410 mm × 1475 mm × 1420 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2345 mm
  • Empty weight: 720 kg
  • permissible total weight: 1200 kg
  • Turning circle: 8.6 m
  • Tank capacity: 40 l
  • Trunk volume: 155 l / 428 l
  • Doors: 3/5
  • Seats: 4
  • New: driver and front passenger airbags, belt tensioners. Against surcharge: ABS, power steering, air conditioning, electric windows and mirror adjustment

Mira / Cuore L251 (2003-2007)

Cuore L251
Cuore L251, rear view
  • Displacement: 989 cm³, three-cylinder (EJ-VE)
  • Power: 43 kW / 58 PS
  • Acceleration, 0–100 km / h: 12.2 s
  • Top speed: 160 km / h
  • Standard consumption: 4.4-4.8 l / 100 km
  • Pollutant norm: Euro 4
  • Price: from € 7,995
  • L × W × H: 3410 mm × 1475 mm × 1500 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2375 mm
  • Empty weight: 725 kg
  • permissible total weight: 1200 kg
  • Turning circle: 8.4 m
  • Tank capacity: 36 l
  • Trunk volume: 157 l / 421 l
  • Doors: 3/5
  • Seats: 4
  • New: height-adjustable steering wheel. Against surcharge: side airbags, height-adjustable driver's seat and rear headrests, central locking, with radio remote control on request.

Mira / Cuore L276 (2007–2012)

L276
Daihatsu Cuore 1.0 (L276) - front view, April 2, 2011, Ratingen.jpg
Production period: 2007–2012
Engines: 1.0 l R3 petrol engine
51 kW (70 PS)
Length: 3460 mm
Width: 1475 mm
Height: 1530 mm
Wheelbase : 2490 mm
Empty weight : 765 - 840 kg
Cuore L276, rear view
  • Displacement: 998 cm³, three-cylinder (1KR-FE)
  • Power: 51 kW / 70 PS
  • Acceleration, 0–100 km / h: 11.1 s
  • Top speed: 160 km / h
  • Standard consumption: 4.4 l / 100 km (automatic 5.5 l / 100 km)
  • Pollutant norm: Euro 4
  • Price: from € 9,490 (+ min. € 500 transfer, discounts are traditionally not granted)
  • L × W × H: 3470 mm × 1475 mm × 1530 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2490 mm
  • Payload: 485 kg (automatic 475 kg)
  • permissible total weight: 1250 kg
  • Turning circle: from 8.4 m (to the right between curbs)
  • Tank capacity: 36 l (of which 36 l can be used)
  • Trunk volume: 160 l / 414 l
  • Doors: 5
  • Seats: 4
  • New: power steering, central locking, rev counter, multimeter display (consumption, outside temperature, etc.), storage compartments under the trunk floor and ABS are standard, only available with 5 doors.
  • Since 01/2010 there has been a PUR model in addition to the CUORE and Cuore TOP model variants, which dispenses with rear headrests, a height-adjustable steering wheel, CD radio and air conditioning. Further extras could not be ordered. The model was only available in red, white or silver.
  • Cuore PUR: see above, € 9,490; (As of 03/10)
  • CUORE: in addition to PUR air conditioning, rear headrests (height-adjustable), height-adjustable steering wheel, CD radio with MP3 player connection, € 10,490; (As of 03/10)
  • Cuore TOP: in addition to CUORE - side airbags, electric exterior mirrors and window lifters (front), height-adjustable driver's seat, reading lamp for the front passenger, loudspeakers at the rear, sliding rear bench with 40:60 divisible and tilt-adjustable backrests, radio remote control for central locking, € 11,490; (As of 03/10)
  • For the TOP version, a package with VSC (ESP), alloy wheels, front stabilizer, more powerful braking system and 7 airbags (driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags in the seats, curtain airbags also for the rear passengers and a knee airbag for the driver) was available for € 1,290 . In addition, the front passenger airbag could then be switched off. (As of 03/10)
  • From 2012 there was only one Euro 5 equipment and only 2 airbags.

For a surcharge, the Cuore could also be ordered with extras such as cruise control (also in Germany) and leather seats (CH) etc.

Box van

The first four versions of the Mira were also available as a panel van.

  • Cuore L80 (second generation) as a panel van

  • Cuore L201 (third generation) as a panel van

License models

Daihatsu Ceria

The Malaysian auto company Perodua manufactures the Daihatsu Cuore under license. Model names for it are:

  • Perodua Kancil
  • Perodua Kelisa
  • Perodua nippa
  • Perodua Viva

In addition to these licensed replicas, the Russian VAZ Oka , which has been built since 1987, is largely similar to the models of the earlier generations.

The third generation of the Mira, manufactured by Perodua in Malaysia, was imported to Indonesia and sold there as Daihatsu Ceria between 2001 and 2005 . A special distinguishing feature was the different front design, which was changed again in 2004.

Web links

Commons : Daihatsu Cuore  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Daihatsu Cuore conclusion. In: Focus Online 2007. (Driving report) (online)
  2. ↑ a b c d e f g Catalog 1982 L55 / L60
  3. ↑ Maximum speed according to the information in the vehicle registration document and the maximum achievable speed according to GPS
  4. ↑ a b According to catalog L55 / L60 from 1982 and my L60
  5. ^ Daihatsu Ceria L201. In: mobilmotorlama.com. June 12, 2017, accessed April 1, 2018 .

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