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Daihatsu Presents New Fuel-Efficient Mira e:S in Japan

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Toyota's daughter brand of small vehicles, Daihatsu, has launched a new version of its Mira kei car called e:S incorporating a raft of new or revised technologies, all of which aim to improve fuel efficiency.

Daihatsu says that it has overhauled all existing aspects of the engine, the transmission, and the body structure, to make the most of energy efficiency and as a result, says that the Mira e:S is almost 40 percent more fuel efficient that current mini cars with engine displacements of up to 660 cc [0.6-liter].

The Mira e:S is powered by a three-cylinder 650cc gasoline engine that produces an output of 52PS (51HP) at 6,800rpm and 60Nm of peak torque at 5,200rpm.

According to the Japanese firm, the Mira e:S delivers a fuel economy of 30.0km/L (about 70.5mpg US) on Japan's JC08 Mode test cycle, and 32km/L (approximately 75.2mpg US) on Japan's 10-15 Mode test cycle.

Pricing of the Mira e:S in Japans starts just under 800,000 Yen (equal to US$10,450 or €6,651).

Hat tip to Leopaul for the heads up!


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4 Comments:

Nelson Auto News said... »September 21, 2011

Look like funny..I liked :)

Padre said... »September 21, 2011

I like the "back to the 80's" dashboard....

Rodprynne said... »September 21, 2011

a small car has the potential to look snappy, modern, handsome (like the original  mini)
This misses by a mile and is in fact the OPPOSITE  of any of those things.
Can't think of a suitable negative adjective at the moment as "appalling" seems too mild....

praba said... »April 03, 2012

 I like this car. It is very compact and flexible. Its color and design is super and attractive.



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