The Daihatsu Sonica (Japanese: ダイハツ・ソニカ, Hepburn: Daihatsu Sonika) is a kei car produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Daihatsu that was sold between 2006 and 2009.

Daihatsu Sonica (L405)
2006–2007 Daihatsu Sonica
Overview
ManufacturerDaihatsu
ProductionJune 2006 – April 2009
AssemblyJapan: Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)
DesignerMorinobu Okano and Takahiko Koyama[1]
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style5-door hatchback
Layout
Powertrain
Engine
Power output47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS)
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Kerb weight820–870 kg (1,808–1,918 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorDaihatsu Max
SuccessorDaihatsu Cast Sport

The production of the vehicle began in 2006, after having revealed it as a concept car named "SK Tourer" earlier in the same year. It was available in three grade levels: R, RS and RS Limited. The Sonica was discontinued in April 2009.

The name "Sonica" is derived from the word "sonic".

References

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  1. ^ "A00200600965". DGIP.go.id. Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual. 12 May 2006. Retrieved 11 June 2022.