The Naked wore exposed hinges and bolts on purpose, an idea Land Rover and Citroen copied years later on the Streetwise and C3 XTR.
Lead trim: 658 cc EF-VE · up to 63 hp
Daihatsu Naked L7501999–2003
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FactThe Naked wore exposed hinges and bolts on purpose, an idea Land Rover and Citroen copied years later on the Streetwise and C3 XTR.
The Daihatsu Naked is a kei car built by Daihatsu from 1999 to 2003, first presented as a concept at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show, with the production-ready model shown there in 1999. Its styling included features such as ridges in the doors and exposed hinges and bolts, designed to make the car appear rugged and simple, in the vein of military vehicles, an idea since used on cars such as the Rover Streetwise, Citroën C3 XTR and Volkswagen CrossPolo. It was available with a naturally aspirated or turbocharged 658 cc petrol engine paired with front- or four-wheel drive, and the rear seat was designed to be easily removed.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 658 cc EF-DET turbo | 1999–2003 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 63 hp | 79 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 658 cc EF-VE | 1999–2003 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 57 hp | 47 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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