TOKYO: From a technical and practical standpoint the four-seater K-Vision concept is possibly the most impressive and progressive model of Daihatsu's showcase line-up at the Japan Mobility Show 2025.
From the onset the car was designed to be intuitive with its simple cockpit area made easy-to-understand and navigate.
Convenience of accessibility to its spacious interior is supported by sliding doors on both sides.
With a 2,460mm wheelbase the kei car is 1,680mm tall, 1,475mm wide and 3,395mm long.
Hidden beneath its straightforward demeanor lies a newly-developed compact (for mini vehicles) e-Smart hybrid system that was made popular in the Rocky hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).
By design the motor and engine are coaxially connected while the PCU is integrated with the electromechanical transaxle.
It is a setup that is tailored towards a small and lightweight design which is suitable for mini vehicle dimensions.
Daihatsu says the 100% motor operation system allows for an improved 20% fuel efficiency compared to conventional engine and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) powertrains.
In the event of a disasters the system is also incorporated with an external power supply whose capacity is large enough to ensure sufficient energy for approximately four days.
The former figures are of Daihatsu's researched estimated values based on simulations comparing with conventional powertrains, while the latter's estimated operating time is gauged based on a full fuel tank with power supplied at 400W while stationary.
Said system is then mounted onto the next-generation Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) modular car platform designed with future electrification in mind.
The core emphasis is on delivering a quiet yet powerful motor-driven performance as per-electrification, outstanding environmental performance, and external power supply.
All of this while retaining the same usage capabilities as conventional vehicles with no charging required.
