Vehicle model
Daihatsu Mira
The Daihatsu Mira is an iconic kei-car for the brand, appearing in 1980 (with a lineage dating back to 1966 as a utility derivative) and spanning more than a dozen generations. A small, economical hatchback city car, it embodies minimalist Japanese urban mobility: low cost, compact footprint and great frugality. Very popular in Japan, it helped democratize the compact automobile. The modern Mira e:S version emphasizes aerodynamics, light weight and very low fuel consumption, with some versions exceeding 30 km/L. The Mira remains confined to the Japanese market and a few import markets. In terms of tires and wheels, the Mira fits small wheels, typically 12 to 14 inches, with narrow, economical tires. In Quebec, despite its local rarity (importation of older models), a set of approved winter tires remains essential and mandatory during the cold season.
History
History of the Daihatsu Mira
The Daihatsu Mira is an iconic kei-car for the brand, appearing in 1980 (with a lineage dating back to 1966 as a utility derivative) and spanning more than a dozen generations. A small, economical hatchback city car, it embodies minimalist Japanese urban mobility: low cost, compact footprint and great frugality. Very popular in Japan, it helped democratize the compact automobile. The modern Mira e:S version emphasizes aerodynamics, light weight and very low fuel consumption, with some versions exceeding 30 km/L. The Mira remains confined to the Japanese market and a few import markets. In terms of tires and wheels, the Mira fits small wheels, typically 12 to 14 inches, with narrow, economical tires. In Quebec, despite its local rarity (importation of older models), a set of approved winter tires remains essential and mandatory during the cold season.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
The Mira is built on small 660 cc three-cylinder engines (KF family, naturally aspirated or turbocharged), paired with a CVT or manual transmission. The emphasis is on light weight, aerodynamics and frugality, with the Smart Assist driver-assistance suite on recent versions.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les Daihatsu, surtout des kei-cars et petites citadines, chaussent des pneus de petit diamètre, typiquement des jantes d'environ 13 à 15 pouces, parfois 16 pouces sur les versions plus sportives ou les petits VUS comme le Terios. Les sections de pneus sont étroites, ce qui réduit le coût de remplacement. L'entraxe (bolt pattern) le plus fréquent sur ces modèles compacts à 4 boulons est de type 4x100. Comme tout véhicule circulant au Québec, un jeu de pneus d'hiver homologués est essentiel et obligatoire durant la période réglementaire. Vérifiez toujours les dimensions exactes inscrites sur le flanc d'origine ou la portière conducteur avant tout achat.
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