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Daihatsu YRV Turbo 130 - Car Review (2004 Apr)
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THE turbo version of Daihatsu's YRV supermini-cum-small-MPV is the most powerful 1.3-litre car in the UK, but its belated arrival here did more than add spirit to the range.The necessary engineering modifications to handle the extra weight and power ... Daihatsu YRV Turbo 130

Daihatsu YRV 1.3 Premium - Car Review (2004 Sep)
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DAIHATSU claims its 2004 model YRV combines a Vauxhall Astra-sized interior with Ford Fiesta-segment pricing and exterior dimensions.And it's not far out with that description. I certainly felt there was enough space in the little Japanese motor to g... Daihatsu YRV 1.3 Premium

Daihatsu YRV Premium - Car Review (2003 May)
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GOLF-sized interior, Fiesta-class length, around a tea bag's dimensional difference from an Audi A2 and with a set of high-mounted 'stadium' seats.From that description, courtesy of Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu, you would surely feel compelled to c... Daihatsu YRV Premium

Daihatsu YRV Radical - Car Review (2003 Nov)
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ONE thing is absolutely certain in the car market, which is that manufacturers and importers only ever reduce prices when they are anxious to shift stocks.This appears to be the case with Daihatsu's quirky YRV, which arrived with a mission to establi... Daihatsu YRV Radical

Daihatsu YRV F-speed - Car Review (2003 Jan)
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THE FIRST time I drove a Daihatsu was 20 years ago when we hired a Charade in Malta. At the time I was blown away by the power from the three-cylinder engine and the remarkable economy.Daihatsu continues to specialise in small cars and the latest odd... Daihatsu YRV F-speed

Daihatsu YRV Radical - Car Review (2002 Oct)
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ONE thing is absolutely certain in the car market, which is that manufacturers and importers only ever reduce prices when they are anxious to shift stocks.This appears to be the case with Daihatsu's quirky YRV, which arrived here with a mission to es... Daihatsu YRV Radical

Used Approved Daihatsu - Car Review (2008 May)
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Used Car Expert ask, "What do I get if I buy a Used Approved Daihatsu?" Are the cars inspected? “Yes, a rigorous pre-sales inspection.” Do they have a history check? “Yes.” What kind of cars do you sell? ... Used Approved Daihatsu

Right Car Right Price: Cars you won’t buy - Car Review (2009 Jul)
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Recently, Used Car Expert was criticised for writing about the same cars all the time. But the reason is that they are popular cars in the market. Popular means lots of supply, which makes for cheap prices and great deals. If you want to read about o... Right Car Right Price: Cars you won’t buy

Is this car safe and reliable? - Car Review (2008 May)
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Used Car Expert have not yet inspected this dealer (or group) to asses the quality of its car preparation. If you would like us to, contact us here. If this is an independent garage, then you s... Is this car safe and reliable?

Chevrolet Matiz 0.8 SE automatic - Car Review (2009 Apr)
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IF travelling from one place to another in leisurely and hassle-free fashion is all you aspire to in life then Chevrolet may just have the right car.It comes in the acceptable shape of the Matiz, which is just about as small as any five-door hatchbac... Chevrolet Matiz 0.8 SE automatic

Best small car for the price - Car Review (2007 May)
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WITH most city cars all you get is a tiny three door hatch with just about enough rear legroom for a shrink-wrapped wombat.But if you want a small car with space for four and five doors, the Chevrolet Matiz is the one to go for.The entry 800cc model ... Best small car for the price

Daihatsu Charade 1.0 EL - Car Review (2004 Nov)
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WHEN it comes to bargain-basement motoring it does not come much cheaper than Daihatsu's cheeky Charade model.Well, that is half right anyway because although there is no doubting the low list price, the car does not have the character of a Renault T... Daihatsu Charade 1.0 EL

Daihatsu Charade 1.0 EL - Car Review (2004 Dec)
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I CAN'T remember the last new car I drove which didn't have at least a basic, key-fob operated remote control central locking and alarm system.But the Daihatsu Charade relies on the good, old-fashioned, straightforward ignition key to do the job.I do... Daihatsu Charade 1.0 EL

Daihatsu Charade 1.0 SL 5-dr - Car Review (2003 Jun)
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THE NEW Daihatsu Charade proves that new technology does not cost the earth but could save it.Launched last month, the successor to one of Daihatsu's most popular small cars is brimming with features and performance which sets new standards for city ... Daihatsu Charade 1.0 SL 5-dr

Daihatsu Charade 1.0 5dr - Car Review (2006 Aug)
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THE last version of the Daihatsu Charade was one of those happy surprises, a rock-bottom-priced city car that was decent to drive and carried a lot of refinements.Well, the latest realisation of Daihatsu's babe is even better and the entry price, for... Daihatsu Charade 1.0 5dr

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Should I buy a Mitsubishi Pinin? (2009 Aug)
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Hi I am contemplating part exchanging my Daihatsu Terios 2002 (even though it has had no problems as yet) for a 2005 1.8 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin Elegance I like the chunky 4x4 types and live in rural area, but can't decide because I would... Should I buy a Mitsubishi Pinin?

Dinky daddy of rally sensations (2011 Feb)
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THOSE of us lucky enough to drive the powerful Subaru Impreza WRX rally-bred sports saloons may be surprised about the ancestry of their wheels.The Subaru car story starts in 1958, when the parent company Fuji Heavy Industries rolled out its first ma... Dinky daddy of rally sensations

Small Auto 4x4s (2008 Jan)
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We recently moved to a house outside of Exeter with winding and hilly country lanes. For those thankfully rare occaisions when the snow or ice make driving more difficult we want to change my wife's car to something that will help in these circumstan... Small Auto 4x4s

Euro NCAP picks up car weaknesses (2008 Feb)
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Euro NCAP is happy to announce that it is now testing ‘pick-up’ vehicles. Pick-ups have traditionally been bought and used for commercial purposes. In recent years, demand for this kind of vehicle has been rising. In 2007, registrations ... Euro NCAP picks up car weaknesses

Daihatsu revises Charade range (2006 May)
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DAIHATSU has improved its Charade range in a move which pushes up prices by more than £750.The cost of the budget supermini rises from £5,695 to £6,460 for the three-door entry level model.The five-door version increases by the same amount to a new h... Daihatsu revises Charade range

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