Ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Motor Show 2019 exhibition at the end of October, Daihatsu is preparing to launch its latest concept cars. There are a total of four cutie concept cars that will be on display at their booth at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
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| The four cutie Daihatsu concept cars with the funny names for the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/35JAENQ) |
With the theme "Gathering, warming up everyone's lives," uniquely each of these vehicles has names with the funny names sound like scientific designations of animal species (in Japanese) such as Waku Waku, Wai Wai, Ico Ico, and Tsumu Tsumu.
Let's see them one by one:
1. Daihatsu 'Waku Waku' concept car
The Waku Waku concept vehicle is Daihatsu's way of carrying the type of crossover or SUV with a box-shaped body. This car is also designed to be a sturdy and manly look, supported by off-road bumpers and high enough ground clearance.
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| Daihatsu 'Waku Waku' concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/35JAENQ) |
Daihatsu said that the concept model of Waku Waku will not be much different from the model that will be produced later. And many people are guessing, that most likely the Waku Waku will become a real rival to the All-new Suzuki Jimny in the market later.
2. Daihatsu 'Wai Wai' concept car
As for the Wai Wai concept car, Daihatsu shows a multi-purpose car or MPV with a unique and family-friendly design. This concept car has six passenger seats divided into three rows. Daihatsu uses a sliding door in the middle to make it easier for the passengers to get in and out of the car.
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| Daihatsu 'Wai Wai' concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/35JAENQ) |
Then, the use of two sunroof openings that provide more light into the car, making it more suitable for use as a family picnic car. The minimalist dashboard display also makes the Waku Waku display righteously a futuristic designed vehicle.
3. Daihatsu 'Ico Ico' concept car
The Ico Ico concept itself is an autonomous concept car with a small body size that is intended as an autonomous small shuttle car that can drive on narrow streets and is claimed to be suitable as a long-distance public transportation vehicles.
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| Daihatsu 'Ico Ico' concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/35JAENQ) |
Its box-shaped became the dominant inspiration in the construction of this concept vehicle. Another feature of this concept car is its operational friendliness to wheelchair users. The Japanese automotive manufacturer designed a special plate on the Ico Ico concept car to be pulled down, making it easier for the wheelchair users to get in and out of the car cabin.
4. Daihatsu 'Tsumu Tsumu' concept car
While different things are applied to the Tsumu Tsumu concept car. In this concept, Daihatsu carries the form of a multi-purpose small truck that can carry several items. The figure of a small truck with a box-shaped design offers quite spacious cargo space in the back. With the presence of quite spacious cargo capacity, so the truck able to be mobile coffee shops or else.
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| Daihatsu 'Tsumu Tsumu' concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/35JAENQ) |
The Japanese car manufacturer said that the Tsumu Tsumu is the latest generation of small-sized truck. But it is estimated that this tiny truck will be sold in the Japanese automotive market first before finally being sold globally in the world automotive market. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS | AUTOBLOG]
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