Post B1whPAlnAb5Fb6dXyi by kalleboo@bitbang.social
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(DIR) Post #B1whP9JkZN3h5qVddA by davidwilkins@mastodon.online
2026-01-04T08:41:20Z
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A few days ago, I mentioned that the tiny Daihatsu Copen sports car was originally developed to meet Japan’s kei-car regulations but fitted with a larger engine for export. I suspect this boxy practical little Hijet (thank you Google reverse image search) is more typical of Daihatsu’s kei-car output. Snapped by my brother in Tokyo last year.#davidsdailycar #Daihatsu #WeirdCarMastodon
(DIR) Post #B1whPAlnAb5Fb6dXyi by kalleboo@bitbang.social
2026-01-04T15:40:32Z
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@davidwilkins Daihatsu's best-selling kei vehicles in Nov 2025 are in order:1. Daihatsu Move (Pic 1)2. Daihatsu Tanto (Pic 2)3. Daihatsu Atre/Hijet Cargo Van (Your Pic)4. Daihatsu Hijet truck5. Daihatsu Mira (Pic 3)6. Daihatsu Taft (Pic 4)6. Daihatsu Copen - which sells 15% of the Taft
(DIR) Post #B1whmiil6gADYURjwu by pesekcuy@stereophonic.space
2026-01-04T15:49:00.532239Z
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@davidwilkins that was also the case for hijet itself. it was fitted with a 1000cc engine in southeast asia since like 80s (also with longer wheelbase that would not meet kei car regulations in home country)