Daihatsu Pyzar

A 1998 JDM Daihatsu Pyzar fitted wi aftermarket accessories enjoys a seicont life in Roushie
A 1998 JDM Daihatsu Pyzar fitted wi aftermarket accessories enjoys a seicont life in Roushie

The Daihatsu Pyzar, sauld in some export markets as the Daihatsu Gran Move, wis a mini MPV manufactured bi the Japanese automaker Daihatsu frae 1996 tae 2002. It wis based on the chassis o the Daihatsu Charade.

The Pyzar haed a 50/50 split foldin rear bench seat, which providit for it bein registered as a fower-passenger vehicle in maist kintras. Wi the rear seat folded, the Pyzar's cargo compartment haed lenth o 1.50 m.

Mid-life facelift

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Efter three years in the mercat, the Pyzar wis afforded a mild facelift - the front fascia wis slichtly altered (new headlights haed clear turn signals) an body decals wur rearranged mair in line wi the smawer Daihatsu Move's stylin. Concurrently, a version o the 1.6 L ingine replaced the previous 1.5 L in export markets.

Drivetrain

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The Pyzar wis a FF layout caur wi a transversely-mounted ingine. The 1.6 L version coud an aa be haed wi full-time all-wheel drive, available anerlie in the domestic mercat.

  • 1498 cc HE-EG 16V SOHC I4, 90 PS (66 kW), 119 N·m (88 lb·ft) (export markets - until 1999)
  • 1498 cc HE-EG 16V SOHC I4, 100 PS (74 kW), 128 N·m (94 lb·ft) (domestic market)
  • 1589 cc HD-EP 16V SOHC I4, 91 PS (67 kW), 126 N·m (93 lb·ft) (export markets - introduced in 2000)
  • 1589 cc HD-EP 16V SOHC I4, 115 PS (85 kW), 140 N·m (103 lb·ft) (domestic market - introduced for 1999)

Transmissions

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  • 5-speed manual
  • 4-speed automatic
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