Daihatsu
Japanese automotive manufacturer
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| 2025 | Daihatsu Move and Subaru Stella introduced on the LA850 platform, continuing the expansion of the DNGA platform across multiple vehicle models. |
| 2025 | Daihatsu planned to introduce the DNGA platform to 21 models and 15 body types, with a targeted annual production of 2.5 million vehicles to be sold across 90 countries. |
| June 5 2025 | Daihatsu launched the seventh-generation Move, a microvan model featuring rear sliding doors, marking a significant departure from previous generations of the vehicle. |
| 2025 | Daihatsu plans to reintroduce the Move model, marking a return to the kei car segment. |
| February 27 2025 | The Daihatsu Ayla's second generation (Toyota Agya model) was launched in Venezuela, with both manual and automatic transmission versions introduced to the market. |
| February 13 2025 | Toyota introduced the Stylix variant based on G CVT trim with GR Parts package at the 32nd Indonesia International Motor Show. |
| 2024 | Masahiro Inoue becomes the latest leader of Daihatsu, succeeding Soichiro Okudaira. |
| 2024 | Daihatsu Taft (LA900) sales dropped to 38,204 units in Japan |
| 2024 | Sales dropped to 93,759 units, showing a sharp decline from the 2023 recovery. |
| 2024 | Preliminary sales data shows potential market contraction, with Indonesia selling 17,800 and 31,753 units, and reduced sales in other markets. |
| April 1 2024 | Rush GR Sport grade updated with new grille, black exterior parts, new alloy rim designs, and a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. |
| January 2024 | Toyota Rush discontinued in Malaysia due to low sales. |
| January 2024 | E grade removed from the lineup, leaving only the GR Sport grade available in the Philippines. |
| 2023 | Daihatsu updates the Terios model. |
| 2023 | Daihatsu expanded the WA-VE engine applications to include the Daihatsu Ayla and Toyota Agya models. |
| 2023 | Daihatsu introduced the 2NR-VEX hybrid engine, which is used in the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid. This 1.5L engine is combined with a 1NM electric motor, producing a combined output of 111 PS and featuring a hybrid powertrain design. |
| 2023 | Toyota Yaris Cross launched using the AC200 platform of the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA-B). |
| 2023 | New vehicles introduced on the A-segment platform, including the Daihatsu Ayla, Toyota Agya, Toyota Wigo, and Perodua Axia. |
| 2023 | Daihatsu ended production of the Altis, Boon, Cast, and Mira Tocot vehicle models |
| 2023 | Sharp decline in sales to 8,181 units, indicating potential challenges in the automotive market. |
| 2023 | Update of the Terios model, continuing its evolution as a compact SUV. |
| 2023 | Daihatsu Copen sales in Japan slightly decreased to 4,655 units, but remained at a high level |
| 2023 | Daihatsu Taft (LA900) sales remained relatively stable at 59,330 units in Japan |
| 2023 | Significant sales recovery to 159,392 units, surpassing previous years and approaching the 2019 peak. |
| 2023 | Discontinuation of early 1.0 D, 1.0 D+, and 1.0 X trim levels, marking the end of the first-generation Ayla's production run |
| 2023 | Sales remained stable in Indonesia with 24,226 and 39,340 units, but showed some variability in other markets like Malaysia and the Philippines. |
| 2023 | Sales further declined to 100,800 units in Japan, indicating a potential market stabilization or shift. |
| December 2023 | The company halted shipments of 64 models after extensive safety test misconduct was discovered, with investigations revealing falsified testing dating back to 1989. |
| October 2023 | Daihatsu showcased the Vision Copen, a rear-wheel-drive concept car, at the Japan Mobility Show. The concept car features a carbon-neutral 1.3-litre engine, representing the company's exploration of sustainable automotive design. |
| October 23 2023 | The second generation Daihatsu Ayla (Toyota Agya) was launched in Panama, featuring three variants: 1.0 Base M/T, 1.0 A/T, and 1.2 A/T. |
| October 9 2023 | Daihatsu Ayla (Toyota Agya) was launched in Peru with three variants: 1.0 M/T, 1.2 M/T, and 1.2 A/T |
| September 25 2023 | Daihatsu Ayla (Toyota Agya) was launched in Costa Rica with two trim levels: New Line (1.0-litre petrol) and High Line (1.2-litre petrol with CVT transmission). |
| September 15 2023 | The Daihatsu Ayla (Toyota Agya variant) was launched in Ecuador, featuring a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. |
| September 1 2023 | The Daihatsu Ayla (Toyota Wigo) was launched in Brunei, offered exclusively in the E variant with a 1.0-litre engine and CVT transmission. |
| July 14 2023 | The second generation Daihatsu Ayla (Toyota Wigo) was launched in the Philippines, offering three trim levels (J, E, and G) with a 1.0-litre engine and transmission options including 5-speed manual and CVT. |
| July 7 2023 | Daihatsu Wigo (based on Ayla) was launched in Cambodia alongside the AC200 Yaris Cross, offered with a 1.0-litre engine and CVT transmission in a single trim level. |
| June 2023 | Daihatsu Move discontinued along with several other Daihatsu models, following a safety test rigging scandal at the company. |
| June 30 2023 | Daihatsu discontinued the Cast model, concluding its production run. |
| June 8 2023 | Facelifted Terios launched with updated grade lineup (X, R, and R Custom), discontinuing X Deluxe and R Deluxe grades. Optional Astra Daihatsu Styling (ADS) package introduced. |
| June 6 2023 | Daihatsu Ayla's Wigo variant was launched in the Vietnamese market, offering two trim levels (E and G) with a 1.2-litre engine and transmission options of 5-speed manual (E trim) and CVT (G trim). |
| April 28 2023 | Daihatsu publicly confirmed manipulation of side collision test approval applications for the A350 series, including the Toyota Agya. The company admitted to improperly modifying the inside lining of the front seat door to prevent breaking during side airbag deployment, which was not present in actual production vehicles. |
| March 10 2023 | Sales of the second-generation Ayla commenced at the 2nd Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week. |
| February 15 2023 | Second-generation Daihatsu Ayla was unveiled in Indonesia. |
| February 13 2023 | Second-generation Agya was unveiled in Indonesia. |
| 2022 | The 3NR-VE engine was incorporated into the Toyota Yaris Ativ model |
| 2022 | Expanded to Perodua Alza, Toyota Veloz, Toyota Vios, and Yaris sedan models |
| 2022 | 1NR-VE engine introduced in Toyota Vios and Yaris sedan models |
| 2022 | Toyota Vios, Toyota Yaris, and Toyota Yaris Ativ introduced using the AC100 platform of the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA-B). |
| 2022 | Introduction of Daihatsu Hijet Cargo, Atrai, Toyota Pixis Van, Subaru Sambar Van, and Sambar Dias on the S700 RWD-based platform |
| 2022 | Launch of Daihatsu Move Canbus on the LA850 platform |
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