Daihatsu's Humobilty World: A Tour of Daihatsu's Automotive Heritage

Last year me and a friend made an appointment to tour Daihatsu's automotive museum located at their factory just north of Osaka. While not an overly large collection, they do display several iconic models from over a century of engine, and automotive production. Vehicles on display include an early three wheel truck, a Fellow, a Midget, a Charade, a Mira, a Copen, among others.
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[@andreslite2213]

Unbelievable that they don't have the Daihatsu 4x4 Taft, Rocky's and Ferozas...those are some of the best, simple and most Reliable 4x4's ever built!! 28 years with Daihatsu Congratulations to their superb and simple build quality 👌👌👌

[@wasabicars]

For sure. That museum is majorly lacking in interesting/iconic older cars.

[@Foxbat_a]

I'm driving 1998 Daihatsu Applause and very happy with it, very reliable car even altough it 20 years old

[@shiftsomemore]

charade gtti for sure! damm i miss mine...

[@ahmed197467]

Another great video of Mr.O'grady, explaining the history of the oldest Japanese manufacturer of internal combustion engines. All I have to say thank you so much Mr.O'grady for something was missing in all videos you''ve posted is (Daihatsu).Finally you mentioned it. Yours sincerely Ahmed.

[@Finsandchrome100]

Yore right, the Compagno was the first japanese car to be sold in the UK in 1964, Daihatsu left the market here in 2010. Lots of cars they should have in the musuem - the 4Trak, Feroza, Leeza, NAKED, Charmant, Applause etc.

[@charko86]

i am missing Atrai, Hijet, and 80's Charade G11 DeTomaso Turbo ! haha.. love to see the Daihatsu in your video, dear Daniel !

[@ridgecamden6273]

I know Im randomly asking but does someone know a way to log back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any help you can offer me!

[@kaidendawson9999]

@Ridge Camden instablaster :)

[@charko86]

@@ridgecamden6273 try the forgot password menu.. it refers to your email

[@HelloTheNamesJeremy]

1:43 Really love the tour guides uniform, really adds to the retro feel. I think the museum looks pretty neato and well done.

[@paulmccarthy508]

The P3 or P5. They raced them during the mid sixties at various races across Japan. Really sweet little race cars. Also would have been great to have one of the Charades that won their class at the 1990 African Safari Rally (also came in fourth) after all.

[@_IasonI_ee]

So many puns! well done Sir.

[@Bhong666]

Very much missing my Mazda Demio, someone crashed into it and now it's in scrapyard heaven :( Great vid as always sir!

[@banpeinet]

I love the way they dressed up that museum in true gekiga style. Reminds me of Yoshihiro Tatsumi's Abandon The Old Tokyo bundle. Nice to see how you made good use of that. Awesome video! :D I also happen to have a similar OK sticker on the Carina. So that must have been a quality check thing in the 80s. What I'm missing? More Wasabi Cars videos! ;)

[@wasabicars]

Hi, Art. That's the first I've heard of gekiga. Did some googling. Interesting.

[@banpeinet]

Gekiga is slightly different than normal manga. Outside Japan it is considered to be the same, but the real difference is the more serious tone of the gekiga. Probably you could best compare it to the difference between a comic and a graphic novel.

[@gred_cz]

very nice :D not sure if i saw a first gen charade before actually,looks nice :D

[@wasabicars]

:)

[@bluebearbank247]

Missing a Daihatsu Rocky. The most successful Daihatsu car in the U.S.

[@likeitraf]

4:02 Daihatsu Ayla! Indonesia, represent! QOTD: I missing my own car :'(

[@playtimehulot7383]

The great G30 Fourdoor!!

[@autonoma1234]

Great video, look my Daihatsu Charmant.

[@keithhooper6123]

The Campagno (?) was the first Japanese car sold in the UK,in 1965.

[@mobilespeed]

Daihatsu Ayla / Toyota Agya / Perodua Axia was a re-engineered Mira Es for South East Asia. Ayla/Agya were built in Indonesia while Axia in Malaysia.

[@LukesRandomShit]

I live Dai by Dai. i enjoy driving my dai every dai. i love daihatsu and i guess i'm a dai hard. i've built a turbo mira and i currently own three. a L201,L601,g203

[@onexi]

Definately missing a Detomaso charade and the Gtti or the 926R group B rally car that never got fully going.

[@dawge30]

Oh, great video; of course.

[@rashidjalaljalaluddin]

I love daihatsu because its a mini smart cars world dear ❤😊

[@thewayiigo9886]

The Daihatsu Sirion. I own a Sirion 2004 GTvi, what a great car. My third car was a Charade also a great car was a 3 door.

[@wasabicars]

Yeah, I kinda like those Sirions. Very, very surprisingly, I still some getting around. Rare for such an "old car" here in Japan.

[@michaelb6729]

Where's the Rocky 2.8TD ?? 🤔

[@mfitzy100]

My mother had a Charade in the mid 90s. Very reliable and economical of course but tinny as hell. Think that one was very close to its twin Toyota starlet

[@jordydereus]

Missing the Daihatsu rocky/fourtrak/rugger. And the charade turbo diesel. G101 and the taft f10 f20 f50 enz...

[@wasabicars]

YEah, plenty was missing :(

[@taunusv4power]

ahh those yokai-hatsus! i love them already!! even the seats have both brothers komasan & komajiro's bag design (now i'm missing something). hahaha! seeing red, i saw a charade last thursday, guess which colour was? RED. i'm sending you the picture right away. and finally that silver move, my uncle had one just to storage stuff, one day he told me to drive it. very funny car, it was manual. that's where i took the SS badge and put it on the hobio, it did fit. the only thing left i got from that move are the keys. hahaha!! question of the day: apart from those seat covers, i need a set of new yokohamas for the celica :S

[@Tigerblue67]

should have had a Mira turbo in there! was expecting one when i saw the video

[@RobertOlddude]

I'm missing summer, but I hear it's on the way.

[@BenyKorenberg]

Cool museum... What about the Daihatsu Applause? The car is a legend... Here in Israel It was very very popular back in the 90s...

[@wasabicars]

I know what you mean, Ben. So many cars missing from that museum. :/

[@nabinnepal2694]

I had Daihatsu Fellow max 1975 and these days Daihatsu Sirion 2.

[@Afeeq1011]

i got confused and thought this was a Mighty Car Mods video because i saw miras in museum on their fb lol

[@palerider7708]

Good to see another car museum video. Re QOTD: What was missing? The G100 Charade, probably one of Daihatsu's best sellers, at least in Oz. Does Honda have a museum? If so a video would be great!

[@MikroZoo]

lol @ MCM reference any plans on doing a wasabi special on more modern classics late 80s/early 90s (evo 1-3, bnr32, nsx, 20b cosmo, crx ef8 etc)?

[@wasabicars]

I'd love to. Never see early Evo Mitsus tho. R32 GT-R is a chance.... 20b Cosmo, yes! CRX... hard to say. I just don't see many.

[@jeffking4176]

Yes. What about their 4x4 trucks❓ They imported the Charade cars and the Rocky‼️

[@canadiancatgreen]

hey by chance do you have a link for the Mazda Museum and does Subaru have one?

[@EnFlaMEd]

Would have been cool to see some Daihatsu 4x4s or a g11 turbo :D

[@eXiteVideoMagazine]

I'm missing my power door locks... My wiring is FUBAR in the L150 Daihatsu Move that my company provides. Luckily, they heard me, and were shocked to learn there are 202,000 KM on the clock... I'm getting a new (to me) 2013 Move with 40k KM.... And Eco Idle :(. But built in Navi!!!

[@bray6510]

We're you there with Marty? He posted on instagram that he was at this museum

[@wasabicars]

It was after uploading the video that someone made me aware that he had just visited. I actually visited 13 months ago.

[@bray6510]

That's crazy that you both posted right about the same time!

[@canadiancatgreen]

Daihatsu a brand likely almost unknown to most in North America although the Rocky was sold here It seems

[@newy12342003]

You are right Dan the 'dried up cats poo' museum needs some more cars!

[@lalaicast]

What am I missing? Well the Terios I guess, quite a reliable small 4x4 offroader,

[@newy12342003]

And the Feroza!

[@andrij3078]

What about taft gt and rocky

[@jokerman213]

I have only seen a handful of Daihatsu's in my life. A guy in my car club had a Daihatsu Rocky. Daihatsu's never really caught much in the US.

[@nicofarias180]

I love you daihatsu charade g10 ,taft f50 and Rocky (rugger)

[@wasabicars]

I wasn't familiar with Taft, but when I googled it I knew what I was looking at

[@lalaicast]

I have the Perodua Bezza, apparently it is a sedan version of the Perodua Axia(Daihatsu Ayla/Toyota Axio) hahaha

[@Mr.M1STER]

2:56 that Charade is beautiful and I usually hate green cars.

[@robertobuenrostro2781]

I'm missing UTS in America...

[@jongmarc3l]

The Daihatsu Charade GTti or GTXx with the 3 cilinder turbocharged Twin cam 993 cc enginewith 101 BHP

[@wasabicars]

Good call. Thank you :)

[@HNRichard]

wow, Daihatsu Ayla. It's actually produced in my home country Indonesia and it's basically a simplified 1000cc version (non-turbo) version of the Daihatsu Mira e:S It was introduced at the beginning of the LCGC (Low Cost Green Car) era, that my country introduced so that we have "green cars" and "cleaner air" but in reality these cars just made the roads here, more congested than ever before -,- and more pollution than ever. but still, it's a quirky little car tho. just don't expect high quality materials and finishing lol. But that doesn't mean we're bad at producing cars, it's just that these cars are priced more than what they should've been priced.

[@jironmeister]

Daihatsu build diesel engines for Toyota. They had been used on the Dyna Truck, and they used the same cabin, but different facia for they Daihatsu Delta Truck. Also they make the Daihatsu Rocky and Feroza since the 1970's. And 4x4 jeep style SUV that had gasoline and removable soft roof on the Rocky and hard and diesel engines on the Feroza. Then we get the Terios, now BeGo.

[@wasabicars]

Thanks for the info :)

[@celsofukuhara1794]

I worked in Daihatsu Factory in Shiga Ken Konan Shi Yamano Ue year 1991 - 1998

[@wasabicars]

Wow. That's amazing. Thank you for your comment, and hard work

[@ArcadeDude44]

I'm missing my 1993 SVT Cobra (teal with leather) that I had to sell after an exciting 6 months of ownership! Some day, I will have my dream car again!

[@wasabicars]

I hope you make it happen sooner rather than later.

[@diarmuidmarsden7752]

Had no idea daihatsu was that old.

[@unfknknown9678]

the red kei car looks like a KP Toyota starlet.

[@matthewpalmer666]

Where is the link to the collection you mentioned?

[@wasabicars]

The link I mentioned was for the Sepia Collection and is located on the wasabicars webisite. But, here it is: wasabicars.com/place.html?name=the_sepia_collection

[@yapwaihan7925]

One thing is missing The left over remains of MCM's blue turd

[@mypinis]

Missing a charade gtxx.

[@Flako92]

What am I missing? a second gen toyota paseo in red to compliment my first gen.

[@connory6741]

The hijet is missing

[@ChromelineGaming]

They are missing the almighty Midget II

[@ricardoalves9995]

The charade GTti

[@b.r.g1286]

bhahahahahahahaha wonderfull and nice and charade's bhaha bad ass !

[@subject546]

i'm missing the hijet van and pickup models, also the charmant does not seem to be represented.

[@wasabicars]

Yes, so much heritage missing. :(

[@rover213]

:( the daihatsu feroza (sportrak in the uk) the daihatsu rocky (fortrak in the uk), also the terios and the special editions by bertone the daihatsu freeclimber and freeclimber 2... and its sad i cant find find any miniatures of the feroza or rocky anywhere :(

[@rover213]

ohhh daniel you have to do a pair of videos on those if you`re lucky to find any

[@arendtmetdt]

The Charade G11! Turbo, Turbo diesel or the Tomaso!

[@wasabicars]

Yes, many cars missing :(

[@M134mai]

Daihatsu should display the Midget-II, and more importantly the Storia/Sirion X4 (Cross Four)

[@wasabicars]

Yes, and I have a couple more suggestions myself.

[@cristovalsalgado55]

You're missing Marty from Mighty Car Mods. Hehe

[@elizabethcherry920]

I am missing my mind, it left me some days ago.

[@azimaz5483]

4x4 too?

[@charisalfan5100]

im surprised there are an Ayla there... its a Daihatsu (Astra Daihatsu build) and rebadged to Toyota Agya and Perodua Axia. What am I missing? Daihatsu 926R of course

[@wasabicars]

See, a Daihatsu 926R is exactly the type of car they need to show!

[@terencebarnett113]

No handyvan?

[@19chucki74]

What am I missing? The lovable Daihatsu Rocky. That was a sport ute that wouldn't quit. We only had that, and the Charade here in the states. The good cars were kept away from America, due to competition, emissions compliance, and strict safety standards.

[@kylesoler4139]

Definitely the Diahatsu Mira from MCM is missing.

[@sahkovikanerenu5258]

i wonder if this will fit my honda :D MightyCarMods

[@Luqrecio]

Does Daihatsu have a racing history? I know that there are some independent racers that have used their cars. ... Well I think I missed some of the sportier models like the Gt-ti.

[@wasabicars]

There was the Daihatsu P5, and also a P3, but I've not see neither of them: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daihatsu_P5

[@mkhalidkhalid3447]

I have daihatsu charade 1986 detomasu...charade is nice car but body parts engine parts are not available here pakistan

[@wasabicars]

No parts here either

[@bartmansor6010]

If you wanna see daihatsu come to malaysia cause daihatsu is perodua in malaysia its a local car rebadge daihatsu in corporate with toyota...perodua rebadge daihatsu rocky or known as perodua ativa...daihatsu mira as perodua axia...daihatsu terios as perodua aruz...daihatsu sirion as perodua myvi...and etc

[@corone2018]

Daihatsu Centro 1996 series 2doors is a light resilient little car never dies motor last for ever and ever and if you put a super charger this thing destroys a lot of cars out there , Amazing 😉

[@wasabicars]

Thank you for your comment. It sounds like a cool car

[@buckorooster]

Still missing the 10mm...

[@yaraihan]

4:07 Mobil LCGC Buatan Pak Mark Widjaja!

[@amanduan644]

how much is the fees?

[@wasabicars]

It seems it's free: osaka-info.jp/en/page/humobility-world

[@traxnada]

Hey Daniel, Are you (maybe?) coming to the Toyota Museum Festival on May 28th in Nagakute? They actually accepted my car, so I'll participate haha. Lots of awesome cars, selected by the Toyota Museum. There's a parade and all... :) (on the other end, it is also 800km away from you lol). I can easily pick you up and drive you to Nagakute and all!

[@gummbyandpokey]

Missing a Trxx Mira

[@wasabicars]

And, oh so many more cars :(

[@Xxsatanicx]

daihatsu yrv turbo awd

[@Sid3300]

Grand move plus

[@wasabicars]

Ah, the Daihatsu Pyzar. I still see a few around in shopping centre car parks

[@Sid3300]

@@wasabicars I own a Pyzar, they're not very common in the UK

[@brooksrownd2275]

Where's the Rocky?

[@wasabicars]

Not sure, but I know how you feel. :/

[@autonoma1234]

No Charmant?

[@wasabicars]

Yes, that one, too. I didn't even know that was missing though. We never got them in Australia.

[@brianrocks7277]

Gtti??

[@wasabicars]

Yep, that one, and many more not present :(

[@porscha901]

NSU RO80

[@PAARYNAKAKKU-ic3td]

IS THIS REALLY ONLY ONE OR IS DAIHTATSUS PRODUCTION ENDED

[@wasabicars]

Daihatsu still make cars. But, I think I was talking about that particular Daihatsu Charade. Of that age, I have seen only one. All were crushed

[@affanaama7992]

Daihatsu charmant is missing

[@wasabicars]

Such a rare cars in Japan! I've only ever seen two of the first generation (1974-1981)

[@affanaama7992]

@@wasabicars i have a charmant 87 and it is with us since 1987 the car has done only 93000 km yet

[@ericchacone3876]

I feel dahaitsu is embarssed of there sporty past--they don't want to be associated w/ speed

[@wasabicars]

I think you've hit the nail on the head. :/

[@dawge30]

What am I missing?... I need money!, I would love to eventually restore my car that I have been driving for 9 years! Gotta rebuilt motor, Which is GREAT; but she still needs paint and interior work. Sigh...

[@jamescurran1375]

No charmants there :(

[@jamescurran1375]

And btw weren't mighty car mods there recently

[@benvg]

I realised recently that I am missing a motorcycle. I'm going to have to get one.

[@victabeer3960]

,Feroza and Rocky missing , Daihatsu must be ashamed of 4x4 micro brutes .

[@wasabicars]

Yeah, the 'museum' is aimed at a totally different audience. It's more like a sales tool than a celebration of heritage

[@terencebarnett113]

No hijet

[@wasabicars]

Yeah, seems crazy to not have on display

[@fcukugimmeausername]

Good on Women for getting out 'n about in their zippy red cars. lol.

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

yuk