Daihatsu Opti

Daihatsu Opti
Daihatsu Opti (Japan)
Overview
Manufacturer	Daihatsu
Production	January 1992 – July 2002
Body and chassis
Class	Kei car
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Daihatsu Leeza
Successor	Daihatsu Esse

The Daihatsu Opti (Japanese: ダイハツ・オプティ, Daihatsu Oputi) is a kei car produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu from 1992 to 2002. It is available with a 658 cc petrol engine and either front- or all-wheel-drive. It is a better equipped variant of the Mira. The "Opti" name refers to both "optimistic" and "optimum."

First generation (L300; 1992–1998)

First generation (L300)
1992 Daihatsu Opti (Japan)
Overview
Production	January 1992 – October 1998
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback
Related	Daihatsu Mira (L200)
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc EF-KL I3 (petrol) 658 cc EF-EL I3 (petrol) 658 cc EF-ZL I3 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,280 mm (89.8 in)
Length	3,295 mm (129.7 in)
Width	1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Height	1,395–1,430 mm (54.9–56.3 in)
Curb weight	650–750 kg (1,433–1,653 lb)

The first generation Opti was launched in Japan in January 1992, after having been previewed at the 1991 Tokyo Motor Show as the Daihatsu X-409. The round appearance was conceived around a "ultra lovely" theme and was aimed at female buyers. Specifications were also higher than usual in the kei class, with ample sound insulation and additional rust protection. All models originally came with a fuel injected, single-cam, 12-valve inline-three engine with 40.5 kW (54 hp; 55 PS). The Opti was built on the L200 Mira. It was available as a three-door hatchback and replaced the Leeza, with an electrically operated canvas top was also available. A AWD model (Aℓ-4) was also available. In September 1992, the Ox, Ax, and Aℓ-4 trim levels were joined by the low-priced Ad, a sportier Ad-S and the luxurious Ad-I which also has a driver's side airbag. The Ad model got a two-valve version of the EF engine with 31 kW (42 hp; 42 PS).

In December 1992, the Opti Club Sport was introduced, a version with 13-inch aluminium wheels, sports suspension and a MOMO steering wheel, only available in metallic black color. The Club Sport was also featured in Gran Turismo 2. In August 1993 a five-door variant arrived, as well as the lower-priced Pico model. In May 1994 the Pico S was introduced; this version combined the Pico specifications with the sporting additions of the Club Sport. The three-speed automatic transmission were upgraded to a four-speed unit. In February 1995, the Opti sticker on the right side of the bonnet was replaced with a centrally placed shield logo. At the same time the Parco special edition, equipped with a roof spoiler, was introduced. In October the SOHC 12-valve EF-EL engine was replaced with a DOHC version (EF-ZL), which also equipped the new Pico Limited. The canvas top option was discontinued. In May 1996 the retro Opti Classic model was introduced, featuring an eye-catching chrome grille and various other detail touches including leather trim pieces inside. A driver's side airbag also became standard across the range, reflecting new regulations. In May 1997 the front bumper and taillights were changed, with the rectangular grille replaced by an opening shaped like a sad mouth. The Classic was also changed cosmetically and the chromed "Classic" emblem was no longer mounted on the bonnet. In August 1997, the Club Sport model was reintroduced as a permanent member of the lineup - still a sporty three-door model with MOMO touches, it was now based on the Classic model. In December 1997, the Parco Classic limited edition was introduced. In November 1998, as kei car regulations were changed, the first generation Opti was replaced by the second generation model.

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  1995 Daihatsu Opti Parco (Japan)
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  Daihatsu Opti Classic (Japan)

YM Mobilemates Ami

YM Mobilemates, a branch of Yamaha Motor Company, announced to produce the Ami (stylized as ami), a micro coupé with Ferrari F40 inspired design. The Ami was a variant of the Opti fitted with a dummy mid-engine design body. It came with the same engine as the Opti, an SOHC or DOHC 12-valve 40.5 kW (54 hp; 55 PS) engine. It cost from 2,150,000 to 2,545,000 yen, which equaled the cost of three standard Opti cars. 600 were planned to be produced but it was said that only three were ordered. The Ami was only sold in Japan's capital area via an event ticket supplier called Ticket Pia.

Second generation (L800; 1998–2002)

Second generation (L800)
Daihatsu Opti (Japan)
Overview
Production	November 1998 – July 2002
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door hardtop sedan
Related	Daihatsu Mira (L500)
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc EF-VE I3 (petrol) 658 cc EF-SE I3 (petrol) 658 cc EF-DET I3-T (petrol) 658 cc JB-DET I4-T (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length	3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width	1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Curb weight	730–820 kg (1,609–1,808 lb)

The second generation Opti was launched in Japan in November 1998. It was based on the modified L500 chassis from the Mira. It was available as a four-door hardtop sedan in two different styles: Opti and Opti Classic (launched in 2000). It was discontinued in 2002, but was not replaced until 2005, by the Esse. The high-performance model, called the Opti Aerodown Beex, was only sold in Japan.

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  Daihatsu Opti Classic (Japan)