The 1st Generation Toyota Duet was introduced in 1998. The 1998 Toyota Duet is a front engine front wheel drive subcompact hatchback. The Toyota Duet was designed and produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu as the Daihatsu Storia and was later rebadged and sold as the Toyota Duet. The Toyota Duet 1st Generation is also known as the Daihatsu Storia and the Daihatsu Sirion in other regions around the world. Production of the Toyota Duet 1998 lasted for 7 years, the Toyota Duet was available to purchase in the year 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and the year 2004. The Toyota Duet 1998 was available in 3 variants V, X and S.
The price of the 1st Generation Toyota Duet is fairly competitive when compared to other cars in its class available in the local market.
Exterior
The exterior of the 1998 Toyota Duet features a fairly unique and very distinctive design language. The front end houses sharp upswept headlights, a black trapezium grille, dual horizontal chrome strips, standard fog lights and triple air intakes. The rear end houses angular side swept taillights and a standard case hatchback. All variants of the Toyota Duet feature identical styling in every aspect. The overall exterior of the 1st Generation Toyota Duet features fairly distinctive styling that allows it to stand out amongst its rivals.
Interior
The interior of the 1st Generation Toyota Duet features the use of plastic trim pieces. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, power steering, power lock doors, a stereo speaker audio system, trip computer and a tachometer. Features on the higher end X variant power adjustable mirrors, side impact airbags and a rear wiper. Features on the higher end variant include a rear spoiler and traction control. Options include automatic climate control, leather upholstery, wood paneling and satellite navigation. The overall interior of the Toyota Duet offers a decent amount of interior space for a subcompact hatchback of its exterior dimensions; it also offers a good level of comfort and refinement.
Engine
Engine
1.0 Liter Inline-3
1.3 Liter Inline-4
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Mileage
The Toyota Duet 1st Generation can achieve an average of up to 21KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 555KM from the 37 Liter fuel tank.
Competitor
The main competitors of the Toyota Duet 1998 are the Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Wagon R, Honda N One, Honda N Box, Honda Fit, Daihatsu Charade, Suzuki Margalla, Honda City and the Toyota Vitz.
Specifications
1.0 Liter Inline-3 [email protected]
1.3 Liter Inline-4 [email protected]
Pros & Cons
Pros
Very Economical
Small exterior dimensions
Fairly Spacious interior
Cons
Lack of spare parts
Expensive maintenance