Daihatsu Max Hatchback Petrol Cars
The Daihatsu Max is a hatchback that comes in two petrol engine options: the 1.0-litre and the 1.3-litre. This car has proven to be very reliable, with a well-known reputation for being fuel-efficient and practical.
Both engines are mated to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission and come with front-wheel drive as standard. The 1.0-litre option generates 51 kW of power at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 94 Nm at 3,600 rpm while the 1.3-litre option produces 64 kW at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 120 Nm at 3,200 rpm.
With a small frame, light handling and tight turning radius, this car makes it perfect for city driving conditions commonly found in New Zealand cities such as Auckland or Wellington where navigating around narrow roads is an everyday task. Thanks to its responsive engines, it offers brisk acceleration when needed.
On top of that, both models come with plenty of useful features like power windows, air conditioning system, dual front airbags and antilock brakes among others so it provides drivers with great comfortability for long road trips across New Zealand’s breathtaking scenic routes such as Milford Sound or Routeburn Track.
Its compact size also means you'll have no problem finding a parking spot on those crowded weekends down on one of New Zealand's many beaches along with decent amount of trunk space to store your luggage.
In terms of safety rating by New Zealand's authority Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP), the Daihatsu Max obtained a satisfactory four-star rating so you can rest assured that you’ll be safe while cruising on the winding coastal highways during sunny weekends thanks to their focus on developing robustly designed structures able to endure any type collision occurring from our complex roadway system often not present overseas.
Overall if you're looking for something reliable for your daily commute but also practical enough for weekend adventures then the Daihatsu Max is definitely worth checking out next time you’re searching through automotive publications targeting local market in regions like Wellington or Christchurch.
