Daihatsu Models & VIN Number Locations
Daihatsu VIN Number locations
The Daihatsu VIN numbers can generally be found in the engine compartment stamped into the bulkhead.
On the off road models the VIN number will be stamped into the front chassis viewed through the front right hand wheel arch
There is also a build plate that will show the VIN usually in the engine compartment.
The VIN or build plate is usually also attached to the bulk head or front panel above the grill
On later models there should also be a visible VIN number that can be viewed through the bottom corner of the windscreen
Choose your model below for a more detailed VIN number location description
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Below is a chronological list of notable Daihatsu models:
1950s–1960s Daihatsu Bee (1951–1952) Daihatsu Compagno (1963–1970) Daihatsu Fellow (1966–1970) 1970s Daihatsu Taft (1974–1984) Daihatsu Charade (1977–2000) Daihatsu Hijet (1960–present) 1980s Daihatsu Rocky (1984–2002) Daihatsu Applause (1989–2000) Daihatsu Leeza (1986–1993) 1990s Daihatsu Terios (1997–present) Daihatsu Move (1995–present) Daihatsu Mira (1980–2018) 2000s Daihatsu Copen (2002–present) Daihatsu Sirion (1998–2004) Daihatsu Materia (2006–2012) 2010s Daihatsu Ayla (2012–present) Daihatsu Sigra (2016–present) Daihatsu Thor (2016–present) 2020s Daihatsu Rocky (2019–present) Daihatsu Taft (2020–present) Daihatsu Move Canbus (2016–present) |
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., established in 1951, is one of Japan's oldest automobile manufacturers, with origins tracing back to 1907 as Hatsudoki Seizo Co., Ltd.
Initially focusing on internal combustion engines, the company transitioned to automobile production in the 1930s.
Daihatsu became renowned for its compact and kei cars, catering to Japan's demand for small, efficient vehicles.
In 1998, Toyota acquired a controlling interest in Daihatsu, and by 2016, it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.
