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Is Toyota Raize a Daihatsu?

The Toyota Raize is a subcompact crossover SUV that was jointly developed by Toyota and Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota. While the Raize shares some underlying components and design elements with Daihatsu models, it is considered a Toyota-branded vehicle and not a direct rebadge of a Daihatsu model.


Relationship Between Toyota and Daihatsu


Toyota has held a controlling stake in Daihatsu since 2016, when it acquired the remaining shares it did not already own. This close partnership allows the two automakers to collaborate on vehicle development, sharing platforms, engines, and other technologies. The Toyota Raize is an example of this collaboration, where the vehicle was jointly engineered by the two companies.


Similarities and Differences Between Raize and Daihatsu Models


The Toyota Raize shares its underlying platform and some design elements with the Daihatsu Rocky, a similar subcompact crossover model. Both vehicles utilize the same DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) platform and have similar exterior and interior styling. However, the Raize features distinct Toyota-specific design cues, such as the front grille, headlights, and badging, setting it apart as a Toyota-branded model.


Additionally, the Raize is offered with a range of Toyota-sourced powertrain options, including both gasoline and hybrid variants, whereas the Rocky is primarily available with Daihatsu's own engines.


Conclusion


In summary, the Toyota Raize is not a direct rebadge of a Daihatsu model, but rather a collaborative effort between the two automakers. While it shares some underlying components and design elements with Daihatsu vehicles, the Raize is a distinct Toyota-branded model with its own unique features and identity.

Are Toyota and Daihatsu the same?


In 2016, Daihatsu made the decision to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.



What is the other name for the Toyota Raize?


Daihatsu Rocky
Toyota Raize, a rebadged A200 series Daihatsu Rocky subcompact crossover SUV.



Is Daihatsu sold in USA?


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Is the Yaris Cross Daihatsu?


The development of the model was done by Daihatsu through a joint Toyota-Daihatsu internal company known as Emerging-market Compact Car Company (ECC), under the lead of chief engineer Toru Uda. It shares the DNGA-B platform with the AC100 series Vios/Yaris sedan.



Does Daihatsu used Toyota engines?


KR. A 996 cc inline-three cylinder engine series designed and produced by Daihatsu (also by Toyota as 1KR-FE), applied in numerous Daihatsu Global A Segment Platform and DNGA city cars.



Who manufactures the Toyota Raize?


Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
It has been discovered that Toyota RAIZE HEV vehicles supplied by Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.



Are Daihatsu cars sold in the USA?


In the United States, Daihatsus were marketed from 1988 until 1992 but were hampered by the 1990s recession, and that their products had very little impact as the company's compact and fuel economic cars did not align with the perceived needs of American customers. Only the Charade and the Rocky were sold.



What is the Toyota equivalent of the Daihatsu Rocky?


Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky
Despite being born from a collaboration between Daihatsu and Toyota and sharing the same platform (TNGA and DNGA), the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky have distinct visual identities.



What Toyota models are made by Daihatsu?


Current production vehicles

Body styleModel
Name(s)Also called
MPV/vanXeniaToyota Avanza Toyota Veloz Perodua Alza (Malaysia)
SUV/ crossoverRockyToyota Raize Subaru Rex (Japan) Perodua Ativa (Malaysia)
TeriosToyota Rush Perodua Aruz (Malaysia)



Is the Toyota Raize made by Daihatsu?


Toyota Raize
It is mostly identical with the Rocky, differentiated by its front fascia which adopted Toyota's corporate look. The international (A250) model, mainly sold for emerging markets, is manufactured in Indonesia by Astra Daihatsu Motor.


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