Daihatsu Trevis 2006–2009 car dimensions: 3400 mm long, 1475 mm wide and 1500 mm high. Unladen weight is 790 kg. Braked towing is 600 kg.
The cabin seats four with good headroom and usable rear space for the compact size. Standard equipment includes front airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, electric windows, power steering, central locking with remote and a height-adjustable driver's seat. Higher grades add air conditioning, a MOMO leather steering wheel and RDS-CD radio. No advanced driver aids appear in the specs.
Boot space measures 167 litres with seats up. The 60:40 split rear seatbacks fold to give 420 litres.
Braked towing capacity is 600 kg and unbraked 250 kg. Payload is listed around 335 kg with a 1200 kg gross vehicle weight. The car suits light city use and small trailers but has no special heavy-duty or work features noted.
The cabin feels surprisingly roomy for a 3.4 m city car, with good head and leg room for four adults thanks to the long wheelbase and tall roof. Seats offer firm padding and decent hold in two-tone grey fabric, with height adjustment for the driver and a height-adjustable MOMO leather wheel on higher grades. Controls sit logically with round dials for the heater and standard air conditioning on the main Trevis. Storage abounds in door bins, console cupholders and dash trays. Soft suspension and extra sound insulation keep the three-cylinder quiet and the ride comfortable in town, though body roll appears in bends.
1.0-litre petrol three-cylinder, combined 4.8 l/100 km (manual)
Service every 15 000 km or 1 year
Standard ABS with EBD plus brake assist, dual front airbags, ISOFIX
No side airbags or ESP available
3-year/100 000 km warranty, 8-year anti-perforation
The 989 cc three-cylinder with DVVT runs on regular petrol and returns a combined 4.8 l/100 km with the five-speed manual, or 5.9 l/100 km with the optional four-speed automatic. CO2 sits at 114 g/km for the manual under Euro 4. A 36-litre tank supports everyday city use.
Official service falls due every 15 000 km or once a year, alternating intermediate and full inspections. The three-year vehicle warranty covers up to 100 000 km and includes mobility assistance. an optional Plus pack extends it to five years or 150 000 km. Eight-year rust-through cover and three-year paint warranty complete the package.
Standard safety kit comprises four-channel ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, driver and passenger airbags, front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters, side-impact door beams and rear ISOFIX points. No side or curtain airbags and no ESP were offered. The car was not subjected to a published Euro NCAP rating. High-strength steel and a collapsible pedal box form the core structure.
Living with the Trevis means low running costs from modest fuel use, cheap tax and insurance groups, plus simple mechanicals that prove reliable. Soft ride suits urban streets. longer trips reveal wind noise and side-wind sensitivity. Parts remain straightforward for a compact Japanese hatch.
Length 3400 mm, Width 1475 mm, Height 1500 mm, Wheelbase 2375 mm (Trevis 2006–2009)
Sources: manufacturer data, Daihatsu Deutschland Preisliste Trevis, Stand 09/2007, Standard equipment on that list: driver and passenger airbags, Colours on the same sheet include Arktis-Silber Perleffekt.