Daihatsu Copen News Articles
Wednesday 23rd July 2008
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You’re Never Too Old To Enjoy A Daihatsu Copen
With a combined age of 177 years, Hugh Martin-Leake and friend Rosemary Blakiston are living proof that you’re never too old to enjoy the open-air fun of a Daihatsu Copen. Admittedly, 95-year-old Rosemary is now content to ride as passenger, having giving up driving two years ago following the fitment of a pacemaker. But 82-year-old Hugh still enjoys nipping around the country lanes of Northamptonshire and cruising down to Cambridge to meet his old family friend. “I especially like to hear the whistle of the turbo from the 660 cc engine but am told the newer 1. 3 litre models have a little more poke,” said the retired engineer from Bozeat. Hugh, who has owned Ferraris and E-Type Jaguars in the past, added: “My daughter bought a Copen first and when I went with her to collect it fell in love with the little car. the full story
With a combined age of 177 years, Hugh Martin-Leake and friend Rosemary Blakiston are living proof that you’re never too old to enjoy the open-air fun of a Daihatsu Copen. Admittedly, 95-year-old Rosemary is now content to ride as passenger, having giving up driving two years ago following the fitment of a pacemaker. But 82-year-old Hugh still enjoys nipping around the country lanes of Northamptonshire and cruising down to Cambridge to meet his old family friend. “I especially like to hear the whistle of the turbo from the 660 cc engine but am told the newer 1. 3 litre models have a little more poke,” said the retired engineer from Bozeat. Hugh, who has owned Ferraris and E-Type Jaguars in the past, added: “My daughter bought a Copen first and when I went with her to collect it fell in love with the little car. the full story
Published on: 20th May 2008
All Daihatsus will now come with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty
All Daihatsus will now come with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty following a successful trial on the Terios mini-SUV and Sirion five-door supermini. Introduced on these two models this January, the initiative has proved such a success that Daihatsu has enjoyed a 38 per cent sales increase year-to-date. the full story
All Daihatsus will now come with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty following a successful trial on the Terios mini-SUV and Sirion five-door supermini. Introduced on these two models this January, the initiative has proved such a success that Daihatsu has enjoyed a 38 per cent sales increase year-to-date. the full story
Published on: 9th Apr 2008
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Bigger Engine And Lower Price For Revised Daihatsu Copen
Daihatsu’s cute and timeless Copen sports car has just become considerably more desirable with a punchy yet more frugal new 1. 3 litre engine, higher gearing to enhance refinement and a sharp new price of only £10,995 on-the-road. This is a full £2,500 less than the original model introduced for the ’04 model year which rapidly attracted an enthusiastic fan club seduced by its cute, timeless looks, effortless electric metal folding roof and nimble handling. Originally conceived for the Japanese Kei-car market only, the UK’s importer, Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors Limited, persuaded the factory to re-engineer the tiny 660 cc turbo petrol engine to comply with European Whole Vehicle Type Approval. Now, the Copen’s appeal has been drastically widened thanks to the fitment of the same 87 PS engine as the Sirion supermini which not only boosts performance and economy but allows higher gearing for more relaxed cruising. Visually, the only difference to the pure uncluttered shape of the previous Copen is a small rear boot spoiler and a range of new colours. Daihatsu Managing Director, Paul Tunnicliffe, said: “We are all car enthusiasts here at Daihatsu and were instrumental in bringing the original model to market in the UK. the full story
Daihatsu’s cute and timeless Copen sports car has just become considerably more desirable with a punchy yet more frugal new 1. 3 litre engine, higher gearing to enhance refinement and a sharp new price of only £10,995 on-the-road. This is a full £2,500 less than the original model introduced for the ’04 model year which rapidly attracted an enthusiastic fan club seduced by its cute, timeless looks, effortless electric metal folding roof and nimble handling. Originally conceived for the Japanese Kei-car market only, the UK’s importer, Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors Limited, persuaded the factory to re-engineer the tiny 660 cc turbo petrol engine to comply with European Whole Vehicle Type Approval. Now, the Copen’s appeal has been drastically widened thanks to the fitment of the same 87 PS engine as the Sirion supermini which not only boosts performance and economy but allows higher gearing for more relaxed cruising. Visually, the only difference to the pure uncluttered shape of the previous Copen is a small rear boot spoiler and a range of new colours. Daihatsu Managing Director, Paul Tunnicliffe, said: “We are all car enthusiasts here at Daihatsu and were instrumental in bringing the original model to market in the UK. the full story
Published on: 13th Mar 2007
Daihatsu Launches Limited Edition Copen 'Vivid'
Daihatsu has introduced a high value limited edition version of its popular Copen roadster. the full story
Daihatsu has introduced a high value limited edition version of its popular Copen roadster. the full story
Published on: 19th July 2004
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May 2008
You’re Never Too Old To Enjoy A Daihatsu CopenPublished on: 20th May 2008
April 2008
All Daihatsus will now come with a five-year unlimited mileage warrantyPublished on: 9th Apr 2008
March 2007
Bigger Engine And Lower Price For Revised Daihatsu CopenPublished on: 13th Mar 2007
July 2004
Daihatsu Launches Limited Edition Copen 'Vivid'Published on: 19th July 2004
June 2004
Daihatsu Makes Everything 'All White' For Sportscar FansPublished on: 4th Jun 2004
May 2004
Copen Celebrates Motor Show With Free Leather PackPublished on: 26th May 2004
March 2004
Big Sales Boost Continues For DaihatsuPublished on: 16th Mar 2004
December 2003
Christmas Comes Early For First Daihatsu Copen Customers - Part TwoPublished on: 7th Dec 2003
Christmas Comes Early For First Daihatsu Copen Customers - Part ThreePublished on: 7th Dec 2003
Christmas Comes Early For First Daihatsu Copen Customers - Part FourPublished on: 7th Dec 2003
