Also called Daihatsu Opti Classic Engine 659 cc petrol | Production 1992-2002 Successor Daihatsu Esse | |
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The Daihatsu Opti is a kei car produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu from 1992 to 2002. It is available with a 659 cc petrol engine and either front- or four-wheel drive. It is a variant from the Daihatsu Mira.
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First generation
The first generation Daihatsu Opti code named L300S was launched in Japan in 1992. It was based on L200 chassis of Daihatsu Mira. It was available as a three-door or five-door hatchback and replaced the Daihatsu Leeza. The Opti Club Sport version was featured in Gran Turismo 2. In November 1998, it was replaced by the second generation.
YM Mobilemates ami
YM Mobilemates, a branch of Yamaha Motor Company, announced to produce the ami, a micro coupe with a Ferrari F40 inspired design. The ami was an Opti's variant with a dummy mid-engine design body. It came with the same engine as the Opti's SOHC or DOHC 12-valve 55 bhp engine. It costs 2,150,000~2,545,000 yen which equaled the cost of three standard Opti cars. 600 were planned to be produced but it was said that only 3 were ordered. The ami was only sold in capital area of Japan via an event ticket supplier Ticket Pia.
Second generation
The second-generation Daihatsu Opti was launched in Japan in November 1998. It was based on the modified L500 chassis from Daihatsu Mira. It was available as a four-door saloon in two different styles - Opti and Opti Classic (launched in 2000). It was discontinued in 2002, but was not replaced until 2005, by the Daihatsu Esse. The high-performance model, called the Opti Aerodown Beex, was only sold in Japan.