Daihatsu hits Indonesian show with eight new concept cars

Daihatsu has launched a product offensive on the Indonesian International Motor Show in Jakarta, with eight concept cars all based around the theme ‘Compact ECO Mobility Best Friend'.

As their endearingly Jenglish theme suggests, each of the cars is as compact as possible – Daihatsu is best known for producing Kei cars for its domestic Japanese market. (Incidentally the company's Tanto remains the most adorable of the Kei breed.)

The UFC 2 (the blue car) is an evolution of the UFC that was show in 2012 and manages to squeeze seven seats into is handsomely contemporary body. The diminutive MPV was designed by Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM), Daihatsu's Indonesian subsidiary.

Our personal favorite is the yellow D-R Estate, a pocket-sized shooting brake, while the two-tone lilac and purple CUV latches onto the trend for B-segment SUVs with a hint of Barbie's next car.

A trio of styling concepts explore different versions of the new Alya production hatchback, with the ‘Luxury', ‘X-Track' and Ford Focus RS-alike ‘GT'.

The final pair are the NC-Y and NC-Z, a couple of green A-segment hatchbacks that show two variations on the same theme, with differing DRG and bodyside treatments.

The Indonesian show runs until Sunday 29 Septmber. Check out the show's website for more details.

By Owen Ready