The New Daihatsu Materia
Published: 11th June 2007
Daihatsu Materia
- Funky, distinctive design with mini-MPV practicality
- Sliding and reclining rear seat with 60/40 split
- Interior passenger space matches large family car
- Similar in size to Renault Modus or Vauxhall Meriva
- Lively 1.5 litre engine gives 46.3 mpg Extra Urban and 169 g/km (manual)
- Both manual and auto comfortably exceed 100 mph top speed for relaxed long-distance touring
- Funky interior features acrylic black panels, central instruments and blue lighting for armrests and circular front door speakers
- Outstanding standard equipment includes power steering, ABS with EBD, driver, passenger and side airbags, air-conditioning, four electric windows, CD tuner with six speakers, remote central door locking, driver’s seat height adjustment, sliding and reclining rear seat, alloy wheels with 185/55 tyres and front fog lamps
- On sale from July at £10,995 manual and £11,795 automatic (both OTR)
Daihatsu’s funky new Materia mini-MPV goes on sale in July from £10,995 on-the-road offering outstanding interior space and distinctive styling.
In fact, the boxy yet wide and squat design theme with flared wheelarches and minimum overhangs has created a cult-following in Japan - and now the United States - with several manufacturers struggling to keep up with consumer demand.
Key competitors in the UK and Europe are the similar-sized but move conservatively-styled Renault Modus and Vauxhall/Opel Meriva. All are compact and versatile with a high-command driving position that especially appeals to women.
However, the Materia’s owners are expected to include style-conscious young families seeking a distinctive yet practical design plus older couples who appreciate the Materia’s low running costs, manoeuvrability and easy access thanks to wide-opening and deep doors.
The Materia’s specification is exceptionally high and includes: power steering, ABS with EBD, driver, passenger and side airbags, air-conditioning, remote central-locking, height-adjustable driver’s seat, sliding and reclining split rear seat, alloy, wheels, rear privacy glass, front fog lamps and a radio/CD player with six speakers.
Powered by a lively 103.3 PS 1.5 litre petrol engine, the Materia is both economical at 46.3 mpg on the Extra Urban Cycle (manual) and 45.6 mpg (automatic) and offers a 100-plus mph top speed. This leaves plenty in reserve for comfortable long-distance motorway travel.
Daihatsu Materia
Our Daihatsu Materia Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Materia range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
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We have road tested the Daihatsu Materia, to read our in-depth car review:
Daihatsu Materia Review - Oct 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 6th July 2008
