TAS 2019: Daihatsu Copen GR Sport Concept revealed

TAS 2019: Daihatsu Copen GR Sport Concept revealed

The new Daihatsu Copen Coupe may be the one grabbing the attention with its cutesy retro lines, but it’s not the only variant of the little kei roadster being shown at the Tokyo Auto Show. Joining its hardtop brother on the Daihatsu stand is the Copen GR Sport Concept, which, as the name suggests, has been developed in partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing and is a thinly-veiled preview of a production model.

Apart from the smattering of GR badges found all around the car, this particular Copen also wears the “Functional Matrix” front grille that we’ve seen on a number of Japan-only Toyota GR models, along with a large rear diffuser and 16-inch BBS forged alloy wheels.

Inside, there are Recaro seats and a redesigned instrument cluster, and Daihatsu also claims that it has worked with TGR to tune the chassis and increase body rigidity.

No mechanical changes were listed, but the standard Copen is powered by a 660 cc turbocharged three-cylinder as per kei car regulations, producing 64 PS at 6,400 rpm and 92 Nm of torque at 3,200 rpm. It is paired to either a CVT with a seven-speed function or a five-speed manual gearbox.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • kanazai2001 on Jan 11, 2019 at 9:52 am

    even jap is still keeping MT option…
    y the hell MY toy / p2 droped it?

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  • thepolygon on Jan 11, 2019 at 10:04 am

    P2, you can be the first with the Malaysia Open Top mini sports car if you pasang this here. I am sure with the correct price, this will replace the many MyVis single occupant per vehicle every morning driving to work.

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  • xDiavel on Jan 11, 2019 at 10:23 am

    Sell this 660cc roadster here 66k, roadtax Rm66.

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  • and this is what i called a car.tq

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  • Not coming here because P2 is not interested to make interesting cars. They only want to make cheap junks so they can send all profits back to Jepunis lords.

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  • Same L0rr on Jan 11, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    Perodua please rebadge

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  • Lychee Pie on Jan 12, 2019 at 11:05 am

    is this coming in to Malaysia?

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  • Sure look like last gen myvi. Maybe can be myvi roadster.

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