Taimania Hatchy

## Taimania Daisuke

Taimania Daisuke 3-door (1996)

The **Taimania Daisuke** {Japanese: タイマニアダイスケ, Taimania Daisuke) is a subcompact car built by Taimania Motors. The first-generation was sold as the Star Hatchi before fully replacing the Taimania Star in 1976. The first-generation was also only offered as a 3-door hatchback with either e 3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual transmission.

The Daisuke was briefly sold in the U.S. from 1976-1985 as the *Taimania Hatchy*. As of present the Daisuke is only sold in various countries such as Europe, Australia, Japan, and China.

The Daisuke is offered as a 3/5-door hatchback.

## Body and chassis

### Related

Taimania Psionic (second generation)Blaire Guntra (fourth generation)Blaire Borough (first generation)Taimania Zeddo (fifth generation)

## Powertrain

### Engine

1.0 L CR10DE I41.3 L CR12DE I41.5 L HR15DE I41.1 L K9K diesel I4

## Performance

### Top speed

119 MPH

The next version of the Daisuke, the H06, was unveiled in production form at the 2005 Paris Motor Show, following the lines of the **Taimania eg.g** concept car presented the year before at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was introduced to the Japanese market in March 2005 and to the European market at the end of 2005., The car was restyled, featuring the new Taimania design, built on the then popular Blaire/Taimania B1 Platform, increased height and width, and prominent headlamps extending into the wings/fenders. Other features included a sliding rear seat and optional keyless ignition. The range of engines included improved 1.0 (CR12DE) and 1.2 (CR14DE) petrol models, and a Escudo-sourced 1.1 diesel unit (K9K). The automatic CVT transmission of the previous model was replaced by a conventional automatic transmission.

Though its successor came out in 2013, the H06 was produced up through model year 2014.

It was sold in more than 160 countries, including Thailand from March 2008, India from July 2009, Europe from November 2005, and Indonesia from December 2007. The trim levels for the European market were the Base, Diesel, Sport, and Sport Spec-R. In Russia/CIS region, Taimania sold Daisuke with Diesel, Comfort, and Sport Spec-R trim levels. Cars made for this market before 2009 have standard OBDII diagnostics especially software disabled by Taimania.

### 2009 Refresh

In late 2008, the Taimania Daisuke was facelifted again. It had several cosmetic changes: every model featured the a fully refreshed front end featuring more up to date Taimania styling, and lights. Inside, there were new seat fabric designs, and the dashboard featured parts taken from other Taimania's. New equipment included an audible speed warning, bluetooth connectivity with the vehicle and reversing sensors. All models (save for entry-level) were fitted with sport bumpers on the sides and rear.

The 1.0-litre engine for the entry-level Daisuke was a 66 PS (49 kW; 65 hp) unit, as opposed to the 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) version on other grades. In addition, the Daisuke did not have the option of a 1.3 L engine. The 1.5 L engine was reserved for the Sport Spec-R and as an option on the Active Luxury grade.

Starting from 2009, Taimania began selling the H06 in Australia. Imported from Japan, all were five-door hatchbacks, with the 1.3-litre petrol engine and automatic transmission. The only factory option was the City Collection pack, which included an upgraded six-disc sound system, six-spoke alloy wheels, and side and curtain airbags. The Australian specification adopted the Japanese facelift, with indicators integrated into the headlamps.

In 2009, it was reported that a total of 31,600 units were sold in Japan and nearly 122,000 worldwide.

### **Sport Spec-R**

In 2007, Taimania Europe released a performance model of the H06. Dubbed under the **Sport Spec-R** trim level used on other Taimania vehicles at the time, it is equipped with a 1.5 L SR1567TT turbo-charged engine, giving 118 PS (88 kW; 116 hp) and uprated sports suspension. In 2008, Taimania renamed the Sport Spec-R to the **Spec-R** in line with name changes across the board for the H06. However, this rebranding was short-lived: the performance model reverted to the Sport Spec-R name in late 2008.

The launch of the Sport Spec-R coincided with a revision of the H06. The radiator grilles were given a chrome strip through the centre and the original amber indicators were replaced with clear ones. The rear bumper was restyled and made more robust (apparently in response to French parking habits). The interior was also given a makeover, with more supportive seats, thicker glass and better soundproofing.

There were originally six trim levels of the H06, but in 2009 they were simplified to just three: Diesel, Comfort and Sport Spec-R. In addition. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2006 Frankfurt Motor Show.

### **Reception**

The Daisuke was received well upon release. The tall, egg-like body was similar to the pre-existing Psionic, and its stellar fuel economy, practicality and reliability made it a popular option among many. It was one of the last vehicles released under the short lived Taimania/Blaire Partnership Lineup on the B1 Platform made for the smallest vehicles in each lineup, and was the best received vehicles from the partnership. The tall body made it easy for taller people and disabled people to enter the vehicle and the small back seats increased trunk space to 820L of cargo space. Public reception of the Daisuke further improved with the release of the Sport Spec-R in 2007 the updated sporty design/performan and affordable price attracting younger buyers to the car with the help of promotions in 2006 targeted toward younger buyers. In 2013 the Sixth-generation would discontinue for its Seventh-generation.

## Eighth generation (H08; 2020-Present)

Eighth

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