What is the Daihatsu Materia?
The Materia is a compact, tall-sided car with an unusually upright, square-edged shape. Daihatsu presented it as a compact car with a roomy, flexible cabin, giving it a practical feel for everyday use.
The European model history lists one generation, the M4, from 2010 to 2012. The Materia reflects Daihatsu’s focus on compact cars, with a distinctive shape and a cabin designed to make good use of its space.
Engines and power
EU versions used petrol or LPG engines between 1.3 and 1.5 litres, producing 67 kW (91 PS) to 76 kW (103 PS). UK versions used a 1.5-litre petrol engine.
How economical is the Daihatsu Materia?
The UK VCA lists a lowest official consumption of 7.2 L/100 km on the NEDC test. NEDC was used in Europe before WLTP became the current procedure, so figures from the two tests are not directly comparable.
There were 3,630 EU registrations from 2010 to 2011. The leading entries included the 1.5-litre petrol version in 2010, with 1,358 registrations, and the 1.3-litre petrol version that year, with 1,148.
Where was the Daihatsu Materia sold?
EU registration figures cover 2010–2011, while UK VCA figures cover 2008–2010. EU versions were listed with petrol or LPG engines; UK versions used petrol.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Daihatsu Materia?
It is a compact, tall-sided car with a practical, flexible cabin.
Which engines were available in the EU?
EU versions used 1.3- to 1.5-litre petrol or LPG engines, producing 67 kW (91 PS) to 76 kW (103 PS).
What is the Materia’s official fuel consumption?
The lowest UK VCA figure is 7.2 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
When was the Materia sold in Europe?
The generation history runs from 2010 to 2012. EU registrations cover 2010–2011, and UK VCA figures cover 2008–2010.