Daihatsu Motor Co. introduced its new Esse in Japan on the 19th of December. — Honda's new Zest minicar.
Name of Esse, which was previewed at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show refers to essence but it is also an abbreviation for Ecology, Simple, Smart and Easy. — Nissan's Otti mini-vehicle.
It is powered by the new KF-VE 660 cc three-cylinder engine, capable of 58 PS @ 7200 rpm, 65 Nm @ 4000 rpm. It is coupled to either a 5MT or 4AT gearbox. — Tokyo Motor Show exhibitions.
Monthly sales target: 5000 units
