| Make
|
Daihatsu |
| Model |
ai |
| Concept
year |
2004 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
0.65
litre 3 cylinder |
The Daihatsu ai was a diminutive concept powered by an
equaly minisucle 0.65 litre inline 3 cylinder petrol engine
(a 0.6 litre diesel was also created).
The ai, ('ai' is the Japanese word for 'love') was a car
created for the urban masses, a role which defined the
boxy, cube-like shape and practical interior layout. However
the designers also wanted to create a car which would
appeal to people aesthetically as well as practically.
And while nobody is going to trade a Ferrari poster for
one of an ai tearing up the track, it design is by no
means vulgar.
Inside, the Daihatsu ai has room for 2 adults and two
children, however rear impact protection is practically
non-existent. Thin-seats and a minimalistic, no-frills
interior provide as much space as possible, and for hauling
cargo the seating can be re-configured to provide a flat
rear floor while the front seat folds flat and slides
forward.
Similar and related vehicles:
Daihatsu UFE-III
Daihatsu HVS
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