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Daihatsu, Toyota Launch New Compact SUV


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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.

By Aki Tsukioka, JCN Staff Writer