What is the Daihatsu Charade?
The Charade name has been used for small Daihatsu cars in different eras. The US-market third generation was a compact car, while later European versions were small hatchbacks. The name’s long life reflects Daihatsu’s focus on compact passenger cars.
The generations listed here are III (1988–1992), VI (2003–2007) and XP90 (2011–2013). The European XP90 was a France-built Toyota Yaris sold as the Daihatsu Charade.
Engines and power
The EEA entries cover 10 petrol versions from 2010–2013, with 1.0 L to 1.3 L engines and power from 51 kW (69 PS) to 73 kW (99 PS). The 1.0 L petrol version led registrations, with 5,482 in 2010 and 3,862 in 2011. A 1.3 L petrol version rated at 73 kW (99 PS) recorded 730 registrations in 2012.
The UK listings cover six petrol versions from 2000–2008, with 1.0 L to 1.3 L engines. US EPA entries cover six petrol versions from 1988–1992, also with 1.0 L to 1.3 L engines.
How economical is the Daihatsu Charade?
The lowest UK VCA figure is 4.8 L/100 km on the NEDC test. France’s ADEME listing for 2012 shows two petrol versions rated at 73 kW (99 PS), with a lowest NEDC figure of 5.2 L/100 km. In the United States, the EPA’s best combined rating is 34 MPG, equivalent to 6.9 L/100 km in the listed figures. NEDC and EPA use different test procedures, so their results are not directly comparable.
Where was the Charade sold?
The Charade appears in market listings for the EEA, UK, France and United States. EEA registrations totalled 11,946 from 2010–2013. US entries concern the third generation, while the EEA and French figures concern the XP90 era; UK listings span the years shown for that market.
Questions and answers
When were the Charade generations listed here?
Generation III ran from 1988–1992, generation VI from 2003–2007, and XP90 from 2011–2013.
What is the Charade XP90?
It is the France-built Toyota Yaris sold in Europe as the Daihatsu Charade from 2011–2013.
What is the lowest listed Charade consumption?
The UK VCA minimum is 4.8 L/100 km on NEDC. The US EPA best combined rating is 34 MPG, equivalent to 6.9 L/100 km in the listed figures.
