Daihatsu Leeza
Daihatsu Leeza was built from 1986 to 1993, as a 3-door hatchback; 2-door roadster (Leeza Spider). Powertrain: Petrol: 547 cc EB10/50 I3 (L100); 547 cc EB21/26 turbo I3 (L100); 659 cc EF-HL I3 (L111); 659 cc EF-JL turbo I3 (L111). Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive. Weight: 570 – 660 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. The picture illustrates the body shape, not this car; a photograph is added when a licence-safe one exists.
Overview
The is a kei car with semi-coupé styling manufactured by Daihatsu. It was launched in Japan in December 1986, and discontinued in August 1993 after had been largely replaced by the Opti in 1992. While having coupé lines, most of the Leezas sold in Japan were technically commercial vehicles (with strapping points and temporary rear seats) to take advantage of ample tax breaks for such vehicles.
550 cc model (L100)
Power output from the carburetted 547 cc EB-series three-cylinder engines were originally either 33 or 50 PS, depending on whether a turbocharger was fitted. In late 1987, a limited edition variant called Cha Cha was introduced, aimed at women around the age of 30 and only available in black with discreet red pinstripes and equipped with standard air conditioning. In January 1989, the TR-ZZ variant, a fuel-injected 64 PS version was added, followed by Club Sports edition in October which offered lowered suspension and body kits.
660 cc model (L111)
In March 1990, the kei car regulations changed. Unlike its competitor, the Cervo, Daihatsu chose to update the Leeza, giving it an updated chassis code L111. The 660 cc Leeza, arriving a little later than its more popular sibling the Mira, in August 1990, was available in R, Cha Cha and OXY trim lines. The Cha Cha became a regularly available model rather than a special edition. The larger engine and slightly enlarged bodywork made for a more usable car, and allowed for the fitment of more safety equipment.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other convertible models in this database (8 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- about the same as the median of 1,415 mm, and narrower than 100% of the 8 other convertible models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 2,145 mm, and longer than 50% of the 8 other convertible models in this database.
Who it suits
- Drivers buying for enjoyment rather than space: coupes and roadsters trade rear space for style and handling.
- City and mixed driving: hatchbacks are compact outside and flexible inside.
Check before you buy
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Daihatsu Leeza from Japan?
By production year alone, Daihatsu Leeza is inside the age window for United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Daihatsu Leeza?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 547 cc EB10/50 I3 (L100); 547 cc EB21/26 turbo I3 (L100); 659 cc EF-HL I3 (L111); 659 cc EF-JL turbo I3 (L111).
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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