1993 Daihatsu Charade de Tomaso review from Australia and New Zealand
"Total Dark horse at the lights!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Problems with after-market alloys fitted to car, incorrect size.
Carpet badly fitted to floor.
General comments?
A Japan only model makes this car quite rare on New Zealand roads, so if you buy one you will be noticed. Comes standard with a body kit designed by de Tom-aso, Recaro seats, Nardi steering wheel, sporty interior and a 1.6 litre sports tuned engine McPherson strut suspension with larger springs and four wheel passive steering.
Handling is this cars best quality a total tarmac terror.
The engine is the perfect size for the car giving it great power to weight ratio.
Four wheel disc-brakes bring the car to a stand still amazingly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2002 |