Materia
Specialist Daihatsu small car tried his hand in the creation of a compact MPV to support its Copen sports compact, compact SUV Terios and Sirion few easy compact models with a distinctive style and many practical elements, it is also an attempt to further increase the company's profile from cheap and gay to something more substance.
The Japanese influence is clear to see in Materia mini-MPV Daihatsu It is like no other car in its class, with a unique combination of a large bulky body, chunky front end and slender arches and Daihatsu claims taillights style Materia gained a cult following in Japan and the United States, and hopes that the reaction will be the same in the UK.
Materia is listed with a unique level of finish specced generously and one option of the engine, although it can be done with an automatic transmission in a premium of 1 unit double cam 5 liters is bored a version of 1 3 liters found in the smaller hatch Sirion and is similar to the unit in the SUV Terios engineering for low power downwardly and rev-response 102bhp petrol unit is adapted to a manual gearbox five speeds.
For young families and discerning older drivers who need to practice Materia was designed with potential users in mind the doors, for example, are specifically designed to open wide and are especially deep to provide easy access while the rear seats can be folded to provide additional cargo space or a rudimentary bed and storage cup holders are ubiquitous sufficient.
An attempt to get some cheap basement values associated with the brand, unique Materia specification is equal to all its European opposition, air conditioning, alloy wheels and electric windows and mirrors all around quality the driving experience was also considered and particular attention paid to soundproofing and the driving position resulting in a car that is also nice to be as all euro-MPV.
The quality is not far from European standards, despite the low asking price and Daihatsu has made great progress with the Materia offers a responsive driving experience and listening Some elements, such as the exterior styling and central dashboard will either appeal or repel, but give it a chance and it's hard not to like the individual nature and practice of Materia.
Daihatsu has only made one engine available in the Materia, but the 1 5 liter petrol unit is an excellent compromise between the economy and the combined fuel economy performance just under 40 mpg in the manual is unlikely to disturb the wallet, while shouldn t be too steep insurance or the engine is also equipped with super wear-free distribution chains, rather than a cam belt, a piece less maintenance to worry catalyst self-regeneration should also last longer than also regular, which reduces costs.
The square shape makes it particularly Materia spacious inside with ample head and interior legs is quite minimalist without raised central fracture and a shift lever mounted on the floor, which further emphasizes the spacious design folding rear seats offer a cavernous amount of cargo space that is easily accessible by the large tailgate, and Materia can comfortably accommodate five adults.
Materia has a main screen with dials and gauges in the center of the table edge just below the window line, which takes some getting used to if you are closer to have dials behind the wheel of the fuel gauge and odometer have been particularly difficult to read and the night of the lack of backlight driving can be confusing the rest of the controls are more conformist and Materia has a precise gearchange and management practice of light.
The Materia is perfectly comfortable for long distances and journey, although farm doesn t cause an upset on uneven roads Seats support and both front and rear seats are adjustable Those in the back can be tilted to a more comfortable angle for passengers tired of, or along with flat fronts to form a shakedown windows and mirrors are electric and air conditioning is standard.
Daihatsu has not gone overboard with security, but you would expect from a family car locks child are included in the rear doors and an engine immobilizer and remote central locking device are standard.
ABS, EDB, double front airbags and side airbags are standard on Materia, such as pretensioners security before and ISOFIX point child seat on the outer rear seats belts The brake pedal is designed to collapse in on impact and did not enter the cabin.
For a boxy family car, Materia actually offers a pleasant driving experience rigid chassis with firmer suspension with little body roll and lots of stability responds well to changes of direction and the steering is light but not without return Acceleration is modest but smooth and Materia has no trouble keeping up traffic, even if it does not have a real kick on the highway driving high position is a positive factor.
The Materia enjoys a good position and comfortable interior conduct.
trendy young families are in the middle of the Daihatsu Materia target audience and its practical nature, child makes it an ideal family car Its distinctive style could earn kudos to the school gates and they are sure to love the light blue atmosphere - even if they can not really enjoy the back seat.
It is very competitively priced, but apart from that there is little to attract first-time customers to the Materia unless they're looking specifically a family car.
The Materia image really depends on how you feel about the car's style, but he suspects the head even if the brand isn t necessarily recognized as a quality of Daihatsu is eager to get out of Image cheap and cheerful and construction of Materia quality reflects that without unnecessary noise on the quality of road and decent materials in the only disappointment is a small amount of flex in the door panels that affect the quality of construction with his.
Materia open door welcoming corner for easy access The high seating position combined with deep doors of the car means that it is simply a case of entering the Materia, rather than up or to drop.
The Materia comes with the single CD slot and RDS radio that is efficient, stylish and easy to use the six-speaker audio system is good quality and exceptionally placed with the tweeters mounted in the dash next to breakdowns speakers circular larger are present in the four-door with the front speakers, boasting a switchable blue neon style mood lighting for added effect.
The colors are as rare as the trim levels on the Materia with Dark Red Mica is the only non-metal option Four metal money options, the cost gray, black and dark blue a small premium, but black seems particularly targeted, in particular with the rear window shades black fabric inner liner is simple but elegant and shiny black surround radio center console helps to break things up a bit.
Despite the large window line, the visibility in the Materia is actually pretty good, with large door mirrors parking sensors helping the reversal process are included in the specifications and combined with the squareness Materia make grooving in pleasant and easy spaces.
gasoline engine options - 1 5 liter 102bhp Transmission Options of the box of five-speed manual, four-speed automatic gearbox Levels Materia single trim level finish.
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