Driving Schools Targeted With The New Daihatsu Sirion

Daihatsu is targeting driving schools with its manoeuvrable new Sirion supermini, offering free ‘He-Man’ dual controls worth £400.

The Japanese compact car specialist believes the new Sirion is ideal for learner drivers thanks to its tight 9.4 metre kerb-to-kerb turning circle which beats all key rivals such as the Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio.

In addition, the new Sirion offers excellent visibility, a height-adjustable steering wheel and height-adjustable driver’s seat on all models involved in the promotion together with electrically-adjustable door mirrors.

And, in order to keep both instructors and pupils cool, air-conditioning is standard. Meanwhile, driver, passenger and side airbags add to the impressive safety tally which already includes anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution.

The free dual controls are available on every model except the Sirion 1.0S which means instructors can choose between the 1.0 litre SE at £7,695 on-the-road or various 1.3 litre versions which start at £7,795 OTR for the 1.3S.

All Sirions offer a three-year unlimited mileage warranty with roadside assistance plus an eight year anti-perforation warranty, while fuel economy is outstanding at 64.2 mpg on the Extra Urban Cycle for the 1.0 SE with ultra-low emissions of 118 g/km.