Glossary / Brand

Daihatsu

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Daihatsu makes small, affordable cars that are usually sold in Japan and other Asian markets. They’re often used as Toyota’s partner for tiny cars.

Technical Definition

Daihatsu is a Japanese automaker specializing in small cars and commercial vehicles, often serving as Toyota’s partner for compact models.

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"was 1990s entry level like Daihatsu level of build quality and materials and stuff like that."
The Tesla Model S Is More Important Than You Think — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 235 The Carmudgeon Show 57:19

"...while Dhatsu will fill in the bottom end. Did they buy Dhatsu? Apparently they did at some point. I thought they were always part of something like that."
Ugly Grills, Great Cars In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 02:38

"It looks like a watchdog car. It's some sort of Daihatsu. Is it? A dayu, I think that is."
C.R.E.A.M. #67 - Ben Has A Daily, There's Been Another Clio and F&F Poster Mysteries C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 25:42