Most Leezas sold in Japan weren't legally cars at all: Daihatsu built them with strapping points and fold-out rear seats so buyers could register them as commercial vehicles and dodge the tax.
Median 197 hp across 194 similar cars
Lead trim: 547 cc EB21/26 turbo · up to 63 hp
Daihatsu Leeza L100 / L1111986–1993
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FactMost Leezas sold in Japan weren't legally cars at all: Daihatsu built them with strapping points and fold-out rear seats so buyers could register them as commercial vehicles and dodge the tax.
The Daihatsu Leeza is a kei car with semi-coupé styling, launched in Japan in December 1986 and discontinued in August 1993 after it had been largely replaced by the Opti in 1992. While having coupé lines, most of the Leezas sold in Japan were technically commercial vehicles, with strapping points and temporary rear seats, to take advantage of ample tax breaks for such vehicles. The 550 cc model (L100) used carburetted 547 cc EB-series three-cylinder engines of 33 or 50 PS depending on whether a turbocharger was fitted, and the 660 cc model (L111) used the 659 cc EF-series. In late 1987 a limited-edition variant called Cha Cha was introduced, aimed at women around the age of 30.
Collectors Spotted in the Daihatsu Leeza Lineage
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Trims & Figures
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 547 cc EB10/50 | 1986–1993 | 0.5 L Inline-3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 547 cc EB21/26 turbo | 1986–1993 | 0.5 L Inline-3 | 49 hp | 51 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 659 cc EF-HL | 1986–1993 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 49 hp | 38 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 659 cc EF-JL turbo | 1986–1993 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 63 hp | 68 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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