The Sonica started life under a different name entirely — it was shown as the "SK Tourer" concept earlier in the same year it went on sale.
Lead trim: 658 cc KF-DET turbo
Daihatsu Sonica L4052006–2009
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FactThe Sonica started life under a different name entirely — it was shown as the "SK Tourer" concept earlier in the same year it went on sale.
The Daihatsu Sonica is a kei car sold between 2006 and 2009, whose production began in 2006 after it was revealed as a concept car named "SK Tourer" earlier that year. It was available in three grade levels, R, RS and RS Limited, with a 658 cc KF-DET turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 64 PS and a CVT, and it was discontinued in April 2009. The name Sonica is derived from the word "sonic", and the Daihatsu Cast Sport succeeded it.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 658 cc KF-DET turbo | 2006–2009 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 63 hp | 76 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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