Daihatsu Copen#Second generation (LA400; 2014)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = Daihatsu Copen 007.JPG

| model_code = L880/L881

| production = June 2002–September 2012

| body_style = 2-door roadster

| engine = {{Plainlist|

• Gasoline:
• 659 cc JB-DET twin-scroll turbocharged I4
• 1297 cc K3-VE I4

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| transmission = {{Plainlist|

• 5-speed manual
• 4-speed automatic

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2230|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{cvt|3395|mm|in|1}}

| width = {{convert|1475|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1245|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|810|–|830|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

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The Copen was originally designed with a 660 cc turbocharged engine in order to meet Japanese kei car regulations. However, since this engine did not meet environmental emissions standards in several other countries, the Copen was fitted with a more powerful but cleaner 1.3-litre, naturally aspirated engine in these markets since October 2007. Styling was inspired by the Nissan Figaro and Audi TT Roadster.{{cn|date=August 2024}}

The leading characteristic of this model was the active top, a motorized hide-away hard roof. However, between 2002 and 2007 there existed a variation with a detachable top. This version was about 30 kg lighter than the regular model.{{cite web |url=http://www.webcg.net/articles/-/16488 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521052625/http://www.webcg.net/articles/-/16488 |url-status=live |archive-date=May 21, 2013 |title=ダイハツ・コペン ディタッチャブルトップ（5Mt）|website=www.webcg.net |access-date=20 September 2020 }}

The Copen was never built with left-hand-drive for the first four model years (2002-2005). The right-hand-drive Copen with the smaller 660cc engine was officially sold in Germany and some European countries from 2003 to 2005.{{cite web |url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/test/daihatsu-copen/ |title=Daihatsu Copen Im Test, Kurz notiert |publisher=auto motor und sport |date=8 June 2006 |access-date=5 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206102257/https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/test/daihatsu-copen/ |archive-date=6 December 2018 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/marken-modelle/daihatsu/copen/ |title=Daihatsu Copen |date=4 March 2016 |publisher=auto motor und sport |access-date=18 September 2019}} After lackluster sales in Germany for the right-hand-drive Copen, Daihatsu introduced a left-hand-drive version with a bigger, 1.3-litre engine for export markets. Given the L881 model code, this was first announced at 2005 IAA Frankfurt along with the new ZZ trim level. The sales increased to 802 units for model year 2006.{{cite web|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/sonntagsauto-daihatsu-copen-mini-roadster/ |title="Sonntagsauto" Daihatsu Copen, der niedliche Klapper |language=de |publisher=auto motor und sport |first=Holger | last = Wittich |date=14 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/oldtimer/daihatsu-copen-suzuki-cappuccino-kei-cars/ |title=Daihatsu Copen & Suzuki Cappuccino Winzige Roadster machen Riesenspaß! |language=de | first= Michael | last = Orth |date=14 October 2015 |publisher=auto motor und sport}} A right-hand drive version of the 1.3-litre model was added in 2007 but was never sold in Japan. The sales number declined greatly from 2007 until the Copen was withdrawn from German market in the summer of 2011.{{cite web |url=https://www.kba.de/DE/Statistik/Produktkatalog/produkte/Fahrzeuge/fz10/fz10_gentab.html |title=Neuzulassungen von Personenkraftwagen nach Marken und Modellreihen | trans-title = New passenger car registrations by brand and model | language = de | publisher = Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt | at = [https://www.kba.de/DE/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/2001_2005/2003/Neuzul_Segmente_Typgruppen/n_seg_12_03_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=4 2003], [https://www.kba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/FZ10/fz10_2004_12_xls.xls?__blob=publicationFile&v=1 2004], [https://www.kba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/FZ10/fz10_2005_12_xls.xls?__blob=publicationFile&v=1 2005], [https://www.kba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/FZ10/fz10_2006_12_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=1 2006], [https://www.kba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/FZ10/fz10_2007_12_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=1 2007], [https://www.kba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/FZ10/fz10_2008_12_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=1 2008], [https://www.kba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/FZ10/fz10_2009_12_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=1 2009], [https://www.kba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/FZ10/fz10_2010_12_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=1 2010], [https://www.kba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Statistik/Fahrzeuge/FZ10/fz10_2011_12_pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=1 2011]. }}{{cite web |url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/daihatsu-modellprogramm-daihatsu-stoppt-copen-und-materia/ |title=Daihatsu stoppt Copen und Materia |language = de| work=auto, motor und sport |date=7 July 2010}} Daihatsu introduced 60 "Farewell Edition" (Abschiedsmodell) Copens in Germany.{{cite web|url=https://www.heise.de/autos/artikel/Daihatsu-Copen-Abschied-aus-Deutschland-mit-Sondermodell-1070936.html |title=Daihatsu Copen Abschied aus Deutschland mit Sondermodell | trans-title = Daihatsu Copen Farewell in Germany with Special Edition |language=de |publisher=Heise |date=1 September 2010}}

The Copen has been featured on the UK show Top Gear where James May attempted to find the best convertible car. The contestants were the Mercedes-Benz CLK, Audi A4, Citroën C3 Pluriel, Volkswagen New Beetle, and the Copen. May loved the Copen, but he had one small problem: it felt "toy-ish".

On 13 January 2011, Daihatsu announced that it would withdraw the Copen from the European market in 2011 due to the increasing strength of the Japanese Yen and sharp decline in sales from 2006 to 2011.{{cite web|url=http://carsalesbase.com/european-car-sales-data/daihatsu/daihatsu-copen/ |publisher=Carsalebase |access-date=18 September 2019 |title=Annual Sales Figures for Daihatsu Copen|date=31 January 2014 }} Daihatsu announced on 2 April 2012 that the production for the Copen would cease in August 2012 with the final "10th Anniversary Edition" model. The 500 "10th Anniversary Edition" models were luxuriously appointed with leather upholstery and commemorative 10th Anniversary plate in the door openings.{{cite web|first=Stephen | last = Munday |url=http://integrityexports.com/2012/04/03/open-copen-production-closing/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120915160026/http://integrityexports.com/2012/04/03/open-copen-production-closing/ | archivedate = 2012-09-15 | title=Open Copen Production Closin' |publisher=Integrity Exports |date=21 April 2012 |access-date=18 September 2019}}

File:Daihatsu Copen 008.JPG|Rear view

File:Daihatsu OFC1.JPG|OFC-1 at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show

File:Copeninterior.jpg|Interior

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = Daihatsu COPEN Robe (L400K) front.JPG

| aka = Toyota Copen GR Sport

| model_code = LA400

| production = June 2014–present

| designer = Hirofumi Wada

| body_style = {{Plainlist|

• 2-door roadster
• 2-door coupé (Copen Coupe){{cite web |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2018/12/long-awaited-daihatsu-copen-coupe-real-packs-lsd/ |title=Long-Awaited Daihatsu Copen Coupe Is Real And It Packs An LSD |first=Daniel |last=Mihalascu |website=CarScoops.com |date=2018-12-20 |access-date=2018-12-23}}{{cite web |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/298492/2019-daihatsu-copen-coupe-revealed/ |title=2019 Daihatsu Copen Coupe Looks As Cute As A Button |first=Adrian |last=Padeanu |publisher=Motorsport Network |date=2018-12-21 |access-date=2018-12-23}}{{cite web |url=https://autonetmagz.com/daihatsu-copen-coupe/75534/ |title=Daihatsu Copen Coupe, Tanpa Atap Lipat Pun Tetap Gemas |first=Hillarius |last=Satrio |website=Autonetmagz.com |date=2018-12-21 |access-date=2018-12-23}}

}}

| engine = {{Plainlist|

• Gasoline:
• 658 cc KF-DET turbocharged I3

}}

| transmission = {{Plainlist|

• 5-speed manual
• 7-speed Super Active Shift CVT

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2230|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|3395|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1475|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1280|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|850|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (manual)
{{convert|870|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (CVT)

}}

Less than one year after the car's discontinuation, Daihatsu announced the Copen would be returning to production with a new model.{{cite web|first=Stephen | last = Munday |url=http://integrityexports.com/2013/10/26/daihatsu-plans-to-revive-their-copen-roadster/2013/ |title=Daihatsu Plans to Revive their Copen Roadster |publisher=Integrity Exports |date=2013-10-25 |access-date=2013-10-25}} At the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Daihatsu unveiled two Copen concept cars called the Kopen, with the tagline "Future Included". The name "Kopen" was a combination of kei class car, and "open" for convertible roadster. The spelling was changed from "k" to "c" for "convertible". Production of the new model was announced on June 19, 2014.{{cite web |url=http://en.responsejp.com/article/2014/06/19/225797.html |title=Photo Feature: Daihatsu Copen Release - A revamped new model with customizable features |author=Miyazaki, Morito |publisher=Responsejp.com |date=2014-06-19 |access-date=2014-10-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022145503/http://en.responsejp.com/article/2014/06/19/225797.html |archive-date=2014-10-22 |url-status=dead }}

The Copen has been restyled to be more angular than its predecessor with a new monocoque chassis structure called a D-Frame. The structure allows owners to select the interior and exterior design of the car according to their preferences.{{cite web |url=http://www.daihatsu.com/news/2014/0401-2/20140401-2.pdf |title=Daihatsu Announces New Technology for the Updated COPEN Convertible Sports Mini Vehicle |date=2014-04-01 |access-date=2014-06-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513133430/http://www.daihatsu.com/news/2014/0401-2/20140401-2.pdf |archive-date=2014-05-13 |url-status=dead }} The body panels are made of 13 separate resin components, 11 of which are interchangeable to modify design and colours. The Copen also features a new suspension system, a new 660cc turbo three-cylinder engine with DVVT {{Citation needed|reason=what is DVVT?|date=October 2020}}, better sounding exhaust system and weight reduction.{{cite web |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2014/06/20/daihatsu-copen-convertible-revealed-pics-video/ |title=Daihatsu Copen reborn with configurable bodywork [with video] |author=Bruce, Chris |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2014-06-20 |access-date=2014-10-14}} In Japan, models sold initially were Copen XPLAY, Copen Robe and a special S type for the Copen Robe.

For the Gran Turismo Sport video game, a specially tuned model called the Daihatsu Copen RJ Vision Gran Turismo was included as part of the series' Vision Gran Turismo program of concept cars.

The Copen Robe was officially exported to Indonesia and sold between 2015 and 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2019/02/12/indonesian-sales-of-daihatsu-copen-end-after-4-years/|title=Indonesian sales of Daihatsu Copen end after 4 years|date=2019-02-12|website=Paul Tan's Automotive News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-12}}

In 2015, Daihatsu launched the Copen Cero; with its round headlights and taillights it is similar in form to the first-generation model.{{cite web |url=http://paultan.org/2015/11/03/tokyo-2015-daihatsu-copen-cero-folding-roof-video/ |title=Tokyo 2015: Daihatsu Copen Cero Folding Roof Video |author=Tan, Danny |publisher=PaulTan.org |date=2015-11-03 |access-date=2016-09-10}}

At the 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon, Daihatsu unveiled the Copen Coupe, a fixed-roof coupé version of the Copen Cero. The CFRP roof features an optional sunroof. Standard features include a Momo leather wrapped steering wheel, limited-slip differential, BBS aluminum wheels, and serialized plates on the centre console. Options include a sports muffler and HKS suspension. Daihatsu produced a limited run of 200 units in April 2019 to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the second generation Copen.

The Copen GR Sport went on sale on October 15, 2019. It is sold under both Daihatsu and Toyota dealership networks (as the Toyota Copen GR Sport).{{cite magazine |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/cutest-roadster-2019-new-copen-gr-sport |title=The cutest roadster of 2019 is the new Copen GR Sport |first=Ollie |last=Kew |magazine=Top Gear |date=2019-10-15 |access-date=2019-10-16}}{{cite web |url=https://www.autodevot.com/2019/10/new-toyota-copen-gr-sport-convertible-japan/ |title=Toyota rolls out new Copen GR Sport convertible for Japan |author=Sagar |website=AutoDevot |date=2019-10-15 |access-date=2019-10-15}} This variant neither carries a Daihatsu nor Toyota logo, a neutral oval-shaped 'C' Copen logo is used instead for the front and rear badging. The Copen GR Sport gets sporty exterior looks with BBS wheels, a Momo-branded steering wheel and a specially tuned suspension for body rigidity.{{cite web |url=https://www.daihatsu.com/jp/news/2019/20191015-1.pdf |title=ダイハツ、軽オープンスポーツカー「コペン」第４のモデル「ＧＲＳＰＯＲＴ」を発売 |publisher=Daihatsu |access-date=2019-10-16}}

File:Daihatsu COPEN Robe (L400K) rear.JPG|Copen Robe rear view

Daihatsu COPEN XPLAY (LA400K) front.JPG|Daihatsu Copen XPLAY

Daihatsu COPEN XPLAY (LA400K) rear.jpg|Copen XPLAY rear view

File:Daihatsu Copen Cero.jpg|Daihatsu Copen Cero

File:Daihatsu Copen Cero rear.jpg|Copen Cero rear view

File:Osaka Auto Messe 2019 (159) - Daihatsu COPEN Coupe (DBA-LA400K-KMPZ).jpg|Daihatsu Copen Coupe

File:Osaka Auto Messe 2019 (163) - Daihatsu COPEN GR SPORT CONEPT.jpg|Daihatsu Copen GR Sport

2019–2021 Daihatsu Copen GR Sport in Black Mica Metallic, rear left.jpg|Copen GR Sport (rear view)

Toyota COPEN GR SPORT (3BA-LA400A) front.jpg|Toyota Copen GR Sport

File:Daihatsu Copen Robe interior.jpg|Copen Robe interior

Daihatsu Copen Cero interior.jpg|Copen Cero interior

File:Osaka Motor Show 2013 (76) Daihatsu KOPEN FUTURE INCLUDED.JPG|Daihatsu Kopen RMZ Concept

File:Osaka Motor Show 2013 (75) Daihatsu KOPEN FUTURE INCLUDED.JPG|Daihatsu Kopen XMZ Concept

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;JB-DETi engine:

• 0.66L (659 cc) 16 valves turbo DOHC 4 cylinder
• Power — {{cvt|64|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} @ 6000 rpm
• Power — {{cvt|67|hp|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} @ 6000 rpm for UK market
• Torque — {{cvt|110|Nm|lbft|0}} @ 3200 rpm
• Torque — {{cvt|100|Nm|lbft|0}} for UK market
• Top speed — {{convert|170|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}} UK version (MT)
• Top speed — {{convert|167|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}} Japanese version (MT)
• Top speed — {{convert|162|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}} UK version (AT)
• Top speed — {{convert|159|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}} Japanese version (AT)
• Combined fuel consumption — {{cvt|5.4|L/100 km|mpgimp mpgus}}
• 0–62 mph time — 11.7s (MT)

;K3-VE engine:

• 1.3L DVVT engine DOHC 16 valve
• Power — {{cvt|87|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} @ 6000 rpm
• Torque — {{cvt|120|Nm|lbft|0}} @ 4400 rpm
• Top speed — {{convert|180|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}} (MT)
• Top speed — {{convert|172|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on}} (AT)
• Combined fuel consumption — {{convert|6|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
• 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time — 9.5s (MT)

;KF engine:

• 658cc 3 cylinder 12-valve DOHC intercooled turbocharged
• Compression ratio — 9.5
• Power — {{cvt|64|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} at 6400 rpm
• Torque — {{cvt|92|Nm|lbft|0}} at 3200 rpm
• Combined fuel consumption — {{convert|4.5|L/100km|mpgimp mpgus|0|abbr=on}} (MT) or {{convert|4|L/100km|mpgimp mpgus|0|abbr=on}} (AT)

;Transmission:

• Manual — KPMZ 5-speed with ratios 3.181, 1.842, 1.250, 0.916, and 0.750. Final reduction, 5.545. Tires: 165/50R16.
• Automatic — KBPZ CVT with ratio 3.327 to 0.628. Final reduction, 4.800. Tires: 165/50R16.

;Body:

• Layout — Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
• Weight — 850 kg (MT) or 870 kg (AT)
• Wheelbase — {{convert|2230|mm|in|abbr=on}}

The Vision Copen is a rear-wheel-drive concept car showcased at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. According to Daihatsu, it is powered by a carbon-neutral 1.3-litre engine.{{cite news |last=Tan |first=Danny |date=2023-10-25 |title=Daihatsu Vision Copen – RWD; 1.3 engine, dimensions no longer kei car; a proper compact sports car now |url=https://paultan.org/2023/10/25/daihatsu-vision-copen-rwd-1-3-engine-dimensions-no-longer-kei-car-a-proper-compact-sports-car-now/ |website=Paul Tan |publisher=Driven Communications |location=Malaysia |access-date=2023-10-26}} File:Daihatsu Vision Copen.jpg

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Prior to its release, Daihatsu sets monthly sales target for the Copen at 500 units, the Copen managed to exceed its target in the first five annual sale years however it was underperforming in the later years except in 2015.

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• {{Official website|https://www.daihatsu.co.jp/lineup/copen/index.htm}} {{in lang|ja}}
• {{Official website|https://copen.jp/}} (Brand & Fan Community) {{in lang|ja}}

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