Daihatsu launches Mira e:S Kei car in Japan – Does 32 Km/liter
The popularity of small cars also called Kei cars in Japan is gaining rapid momentum in Japan. These small cars are light and hence the name Kei cars. These cars are powered by engines up to 660 cc. The Kei cars were designed mainly to take advantage of the insurance regulations and local tax. These cars are a rage in rural areas as most of the rural areas are exempt from stringent rules and regulations. Parking space is also not a problem with these small cars.
The Kei cars are not expensive and easy way to negotiate the traffic as they find their way between the heavy vehicles. The Kei cars can also be used as minivans and small trucks. Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota has just come up with the latest model of the very famous Mira known as e: S. This wonderful car Mira e:S has been designed using the latest technologies and promises to be fuel efficient. The car has been designed to derive maximum mileage. The body of the car, the transmission and the engine all has been totally revised in order to provide maximum efficiency.
Mira e:S – Super High Fuel Efficiency
All the above changes in the body, transmission and engine have made Mira e: S a good forty percent more efficient than all other small cars in terms of energy and fuel efficiency. The Mira e: S has proved to be the best small car among the 660 cc models. The fuel consumed by Mira e: S is a good forty percent less than all small cars. The engine of this car consists of three cylinders, essentially a gasoline 650 cc engine. The engine provides a very impressive 6800 rpm and 52 horsepower. The small car achieves a peak torque of 60Nm at 5200rpm.
The mileage provided by Mira e: S is what amazes many. On one liter of fuel, the small car can travel an amazing 30 Km based on the test cycle of JC08 mode. This small car can travel a good 32 Km per liter if a test cycle like 10-15 mode is carried out. The Mira e: S is readily available in four wheel and two wheel drive guise in the domestic market.
Two years ago, the small car sported an e: S idea of three doors and has now been modified to a five door model. It still continues with variants at four levels for the model released before two years and two variants for the present model. The engines of both the versions are same that is an engine comprising of three cylinders.
The Mira e: S is an expensive car and costs a good $10,500. This small car is a huge rage and success at home. But, this car has still not gained popularity in the export markets as it is too small for their needs. But, with the Japanese domestic car market preferring small cars, the producers of Mira e: S have every reason to cheer.