Daihatsu · 1992–2002
Daihatsu Opti
The Daihatsu Opti (Japanese: ダイハツ・オプティ, Hepburn: Daihatsu Oputi) is a kei car produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu from 1992 to 2002, which replaced the Leeza. It was available with a 658 cc petrol engine and either front- or four-wheel drive, and marketed as a more upmarket variant of the Mira. The name "Opti" refers to both "optimistic" and "optimum".
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Predecessor: Daihatsu Leeza
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First generation (L300; 1992)
The first-generation Opti was launched in Japan in January 1992, after having been previewed at the 1991 Tokyo Motor Show as the "X-409". The Opti was built on the L200 series Mira chassis. The round appearance was conceived around an "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 the EF-EL engine, a fuel-injected, SOHC, 12-valve three-cylinder engine with 55 PS (40 kW). It was available as a three-door hatchback with an electrically operated canvas top was also available. A 4WD model (dubbed Aℓ-4, model code L310) 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 (EF-KL) with 42 PS (31 kW). 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 colour. 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 1995, the SOHC 12-valve EF-EL engine was replaced with a DOHC version (EF-ZL), which also equipped in Pico Limited. The canvas top option was discontinued. In May
Second generation (L800; 1998)
The second-generation Opti was launched in Japan in November 1998. It was based on the modified L500 series Mira chassis, and available as a four-door hardtop sedan in two different styles: Opti and Opti Classic (launched in 2000). The high-performance model, called Opti Aerodown Beex, was also available. It was discontinued in 2002. == References ==
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Specifications
- name
- Daihatsu Opti
- Manufacturer
- Daihatsu
- Production
- January 1992 – July 2002
- Assembly
- Japan
- Class
- Kei car
- Layout
- Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
- Predecessor
- Daihatsu Leeza
- sp
- uk
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1157576CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daihatsu_OptiCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1362843098 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Daihatsu_Opti_001.JPGCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Tennen-Gas · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Manufacturer website (link only) — https://u-catch.daihatsu.co.jp/history/opti/Link only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.