Especificaciones y análisis del Daihatsu Sirion
Power
87HP
Torque
120Nm
Consumption
6.8l/100
Emissions
159g/km
0-100 km/h
13.5s
Top Speed
160km/h
Weight
1100kg
Price
14,350€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 4v
AWD
5 / 5 doors
225 L
38 L
64 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 16V 4WD HIRO Aut. · 87 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The 2008 Daihatsu Sirion is one of those forgotten little treasures of the automotive market. A Japanese utility car that, under a modest appearance, hides a brilliant and surprisingly capable mobility solution: all-wheel drive. It's a car born for the city but with a heart ready for adventure, an ode to functionality and intelligence in a compact and charming format.
Driving experience
Driving the Sirion is an experience of pure agility and confidence. Its 87 horsepower doesn't aim for speed records, but it moves the car with admirable ease in urban traffic. The real magic lies in its 4WD traction, which provides a sense of security and poise unusual for a car of its size, especially on slippery surfaces. The 4-speed automatic gearbox prioritizes smoothness, making every journey relaxed, while its incredibly small turning circle makes it the undisputed king of parking and narrow streets.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is the ultimate expression of the Japanese philosophy 'form follows function.' With its minivan-style body and rounded lines, the Sirion maximizes interior space in an astonishing way for its 3.6-meter length. There are no sporty pretensions, just a refreshing honesty and a friendly look. Inside, simplicity is the norm, with hard plastics assembled to last and ergonomics designed to make life on board easy and comfortable.
Technology and features
The Sirion's technology isn't found in touch screens or complex assistants, but in its ingenious mechanics. The technological heart is its permanent all-wheel-drive system, a rarity in the B-segment that sets it apart from all its rivals. Combined with a reliable automatic transmission and electric power steering, the Sirion offers a technological package focused on ease of use, active safety, and bomb-proof durability, true to its Japanese heritage.
Competition
In its time, the Sirion faced segment giants like the Toyota Yaris or the Hyundai i10. However, its true competitors were those that, like it, offered something special. The Suzuki Swift, with its own 4x4 version, and the iconic Fiat Panda 4x4 were its most direct rivals. Against them, the Sirion played the card of Daihatsu's legendary reliability and the comfort of its automatic transmission, a combination that made it a unique and very rational choice.
Conclusion
The Daihatsu Sirion 4WD is much more than just a small car. It is an intelligent mobility solution, a faithful companion that will get you out of trouble when the asphalt gets complicated. It is a vehicle that charms with its honesty, its surprising interior space, and that feeling of safety that only all-wheel drive can provide. A hidden gem for those who value substance over appearance and are looking for a practical, reliable car with an adventurous soul.