Daihatsu 
Daihatsu Esse specifications
Petrol
8 generations · 44 grades. Each grade below lists the model code (chassis code), engine, transmission & drive, dimensions, weight and original MSRP.
DAIHATSU ESSE - Sale in 4/2010
| Grade | Model code | Engine | Doors | T/M · Drive | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 710kg | ¥770,000 |
| D | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥780,000 |
| X | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥880,000 |
| D | DBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 770kg | ¥917,000 |
| CUSTOM | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 730kg | ¥990,000 |
| CUSTOM | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥990,000 |
| X | DBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 770kg | ¥1,017,000 |
| CUSTOM | DBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 780kg | ¥1,127,000 |
DAIHATSU ESSE - Sale in 9/2009
| Grade | Model code | Engine | Doors | T/M · Drive | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X SPECIAL | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥780,000 |
| X SPECIAL | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 770kg | ¥917,000 |
DAIHATSU ESSE - Sale in 4/2009
| Grade | Model code | Engine | Doors | T/M · Drive | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 700kg | ¥770,000 |
| D | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 710kg | ¥770,000 |
| X | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥880,000 |
| D | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 760kg | ¥907,000 |
| CUSTOM | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥990,000 |
| CUSTOM | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 730kg | ¥990,000 |
| X | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 770kg | ¥1,017,000 |
| CUSTOM | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 780kg | ¥1,127,000 |
DAIHATSU ESSE - Sale in 11/2007
| Grade | Model code | Engine | Doors | T/M · Drive | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D SELECTION Limited Model | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 700kg | ¥756,000 |
| D SELECTION Limited Model | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 710kg | ¥756,000 |
| D SELECTION Limited Model | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 760kg | ¥892,500 |
DAIHATSU ESSE - Sale in 9/2007
| Grade | Model code | Engine | Doors | T/M · Drive | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VS MEMORIAL EDITION Limited Model | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 700kg | ¥829,500 |
| VS MEMORIAL EDITION Limited Model | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥829,500 |
| VS MEMORIAL EDITION Limited Model | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 760kg | ¥966,000 |
DAIHATSU ESSE - Sale in 12/2006
| Grade | Model code | Engine | Doors | T/M · Drive | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 700kg | ¥682,500 |
| D | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 710kg | ¥756,000 |
| L | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 700kg | ¥829,500 |
| L | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥829,500 |
| D | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 760kg | ¥892,500 |
| X | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥924,000 |
| L | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 760kg | ¥966,000 |
| CUSTOM | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥987,000 |
| CUSTOM | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 730kg | ¥987,000 |
| X | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 770kg | ¥1,060,500 |
| CUSTOM | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 780kg | ¥1,123,500 |
DAIHATSU ESSE - Sale in 9/2006
| Grade | Model code | Engine | Doors | T/M · Drive | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 710kg | ¥756,000 |
| D | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 760kg | ¥892,500 |
DAIHATSU ESSE - Sale in 12/2005
| Grade | Model code | Engine | Doors | T/M · Drive | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 5MT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 700kg | ¥682,500 |
| D | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 710kg | ¥756,000 |
| L | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 710kg | ¥829,500 |
| D | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 760kg | ¥892,500 |
| X | DBA-L235S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT FF | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 720kg | ¥924,000 |
| L | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 3AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 760kg | ¥966,000 |
| X | CBA-L245S | 658cc | 5 | 4AT | 3395mm, 1475mm, 1470mm | 770kg | ¥1,060,500 |
Specifications compiled from public manufacturer catalog data · updated 2026-08-23. Grades and codes are Japan-market; availability varies by generation. Fuel type is derived from grade data. We confirm the exact grade for your car.
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