Daihatsu, Toyota Launch New Compact SUV

Tokyo (JCN) Jan 19, 2006 - Daihatsu Motor and Toyota Motor have launched a new compact SUV, which is sold as the Daihatsu Be-go through the Daihatsu dealers and as the Toyota Rush through Toyopet dealers. The vehicle was developed by Daihatsu.

Powered by a newly-developed 1.5-liter engine, the new vehicle uses an intelligent catalytic converter with a self-regenerating function and superior cleaning performance to achieve an emission level 50% lower than 2005 standards under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's approval system for low-emission vehicles.

Price starts from 1,596,000 yen ($13,870).

Daihatsu, which manufactures the SUV, will supply the Rush to Toyota on an OEM basis. Daihatsu and Toyota are aiming for monthly sales of 500 and 1,500 units, respectively.

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By Aki Tsukioka, JCN Staff Writer