Daihatsu Mira Gino
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The Daihatsu Mira Gino was a kei car
with distinctive retro styling made by the Japan
ese automaker
Daihatsu. It is based on the more mainstream Daihatsu Mira
and was first introduced to the Japanese market in 1999, with the second generation following in 2004. The second-generation model was also exported as the Daihatsu Trevis to some markets in Europe
.
(L700/710), which was produced between 1998 and 2002. The car was originally only available with the 659 cc "EF" series engine, naturally aspirated or turbocharged. Either front-wheel and four-wheel drive was available. The styling evoked the design of the classic Mini
.
An unusual development was the installation of the European market 1-litre "EJ" engine in the Mira Gino 1000, presented in August 2002. This version no longer fit into the Kei class because of its larger engine, and was also marginally longer and wider due to the installation of bumper overriders and fender trim. The bigger engine produced 64 PS, the same as a turbocharged 660 cc engine, but offered considerably more power at lower engine speeds. 1,290 of the Gino 1000 had been built when production of the first generation came to an end in June 2004. The Gino 1000 was effectively replaced by the 1-litre Daihatsu Boon
.
Styling again borrowed from the Mini, although this time more from the "new" BMW Mini
.
Daihatsu catalogues (Japanese):
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Kei car
Kei cars, K-cars, or , are a Japanese category of small vehicles, including passenger cars, vans, and pickup trucks. They are designed to comply with Japanese government tax and insurance regulations, and in most rural areas are exempted from the requirement to certify that adequate parking is...
with distinctive retro styling made by the Japan
Japan
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ese automaker
Automaker
The automotive industry designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells motor vehicles, and is one of the world's most important economic sectors by revenue....
Daihatsu. It is based on the more mainstream Daihatsu Mira
Daihatsu Mira
The Daihatsu Mira , is a kei car-type vehicle built by the Japanese car maker Daihatsu. It comes with a variety of options and chassis variations, with the latest variant having four models: "Mira", "Mira AVY", "Mira Gino" and "Mira VAN"...
and was first introduced to the Japanese market in 1999, with the second generation following in 2004. The second-generation model was also exported as the Daihatsu Trevis to some markets in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
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First generation (1999–2004)
The first generation was introduced in 1999 and was available in either three or five-door versions. The car was based on the fifth generation of the Daihatsu MiraDaihatsu Mira
The Daihatsu Mira , is a kei car-type vehicle built by the Japanese car maker Daihatsu. It comes with a variety of options and chassis variations, with the latest variant having four models: "Mira", "Mira AVY", "Mira Gino" and "Mira VAN"...
(L700/710), which was produced between 1998 and 2002. The car was originally only available with the 659 cc "EF" series engine, naturally aspirated or turbocharged. Either front-wheel and four-wheel drive was available. The styling evoked the design of the classic Mini
Mini
The Mini is a small car that was made by the British Motor Corporation and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original is considered a British icon of the 1960s, and its space-saving front-wheel-drive layout influenced a generation of car-makers...
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An unusual development was the installation of the European market 1-litre "EJ" engine in the Mira Gino 1000, presented in August 2002. This version no longer fit into the Kei class because of its larger engine, and was also marginally longer and wider due to the installation of bumper overriders and fender trim. The bigger engine produced 64 PS, the same as a turbocharged 660 cc engine, but offered considerably more power at lower engine speeds. 1,290 of the Gino 1000 had been built when production of the first generation came to an end in June 2004. The Gino 1000 was effectively replaced by the 1-litre Daihatsu Boon
Daihatsu Boon
The Daihatsu Boon is a subcompact car/supermini produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu since 2004, and also sold under Toyota Passo and Daihatsu Sirion...
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Second generation (2004–2009)
For the second generation, a 3-door version was dropped and it was only available in the 5-door version. The Mira Gino was discontinued in March 2009.Styling again borrowed from the Mini, although this time more from the "new" BMW Mini
MINI (BMW)
Mini is a British automotive marque owned by BMW which specialises in small cars.Mini originated as a specific vehicle, a small car originally known as the Morris Mini-Minor and the Austin Seven, launched by the British Motor Corporation in 1959, and developed into a brand encompassing a range of...
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Daihatsu catalogues (Japanese):
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