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Daihatsu Sirion (2005 – 2009) Review

Daihatsu Sirion (2005 – 2009) At A Glance

3/5

+Decent small hatchback based on a Toyota Yaris. Reliable and robust. Strong 1.3 engine. Good value for money.

-Parts are becoming increasingly expensive.

Insurance Groups are between 12–17
On average it achieves 92% of the official MPG figure

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2/5
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3/5
Well priced, roomy, versatile, a real 'little big car'. Good 1.1 petrol and 1.5 diesel engines.
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3/5
Cheap to buy. Low running costs. Generous standard equipment. Spacious cabin and boot. Easy to drive.

Daihatsu Sirion (2005 – 2009) models and specs

Dimensions
Length 3600–3630 mm
Width 1665 mm
Height 1550 mm
Wheelbase 2430 mm
Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight 890–965 kg
Boot Space 225–630 L
Warranty 3 years
Servicing 9000 miles
Costs
List Price £8,464–£11,225
Insurance Groups 12–17
Road Tax Bands C–G
Official MPG 44.1–56.5 mpg
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult 4
Child 3
Pedestrian 2
Overall -

On sale until January 2011

Hatchback
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.0 S 5dr £8,464 56.5 mpg 13.9 s
1.0 S+ 5dr £9,358 56.5 mpg 13.9 s
1.0 SE 5dr £8,949 56.5 mpg 13.9 s
1.0 SE+ 5dr £9,843 56.5 mpg 13.9 s
1.3 S 5dr £8,988 48.7 mpg 11.4 s
1.3 S+ 5dr £9,882 48.7 mpg 11.4 s
1.3 SE 5dr £9,488 48.7 mpg 11.4 s
1.3 SE Auto 5dr £10,310 44.1 mpg 13.0 s
1.3 SE+ 5dr £10,382 48.7 mpg 11.4 s
1.3 SE+ Auto 5dr £11,204 44.1 mpg 13.0 s
1.5 SX 5dr £10,500 45.6 mpg 10.5 s
1.5 SX+ 5dr £11,225 45.6 mpg 10.5 s

On sale until May 2007

Hatchback
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.3 SX 5dr £9,305 48.7 mpg 11.3 s

Model History

March 2005

New Sirion unveiled

Powered by a 1.0 litre 3 cylinder engine with 68bhp does 99mph, 0-60mph in 13.5 seconds, 56mpg combined and low 118g/km CO2. 1.3 litre four has 86bhp does 106mph, 0-60mph in 10.9 seconds, 49mpg combined and 137g/km CO3.

1.3 4-speed auto does 102mph, 0-60mph in 12.6 seconds, 44.1mpg combined and 151g/km CO2. Light weight from 890kg to 955kg. Prices from a bargain £6,995 including aircon for basic 1.0 version which is a full 5-seater with 5 x 3-point seatbelts. More car for the money than the Aygo. 3,600mm long x 1,665mm wide x 1,550mm high.

April 2006

Sporty Sirion 1.3 SX special edition on sale from £9,290 on-the-road.

November 2007

Entire Sirion range freshened up from November 2007 with new bumpers and air-intakes, new wheel designs, revised, grippier front seats, plusher cloth trim and improved rear suspension for tauter handling. Pod-like oval speedometer which moves up and down with the height-adjustable steering wheel. Rev-counter and LCD panel in the speedometer showing current and average fuel consumption. External input allowing an iPod or MP3 player to be played through the radio/CD player. Front passenger airbag can now be deactivated.

November 2007

Daihatsu Sirion 1.5 SX on sale priced at £9,495 on-the-road or £10,295 for the 4-speed automatic. Based on Sirion 1.3 SE, SX adds a larger 103 PS 1.5 litre engine, a deep front spoiler with mesh grille, front fog lamps, side skirts and rear tailgate spoiler. Standard kit includes red interior trim, alloy wheels, air-conditioning, four electric windows, driver, passenger and side airbags, a radio/CD player and remote central-locking. Standard Vehicle Stability Control.

Four-cylinder 16-valve petrol engine with Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) – similar to that fitted to the new Materia mini-MPV and Terios mini-SUV. Maximum power is 103 PS at 6,000 rpm with maximum torque of 97.4 lb ft at 4,400 rpm for flexible, effortless acceleration and cruising. Top speed is 109 mph with a 0-60 mph time of 10.1 seconds.

January 2008

Five years unlimited mileage warranty plus five years’ UK roadside recovery introduced.

What to watch out for

23-05-2014:

No UK distributor so parts for Sirion are getting expensive. For example: £329 to replace exhaust system aft of cat converter.