Daihatsu Esse (L235S/245S). 2005–11 (prod. n/a). 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 658 cm³ (I3 DOHC). Unusual entry-level car from Daihatsu, cheapest car on sale in Japan at launch, with Esse supposedly an acronym for Eco, Smart, Simple and Easy. Very light, easy to tune, and 43 kW from engine more than enough to propel it.

Manufacturing location: Japan

Marque: Daihatsu | Predecessor: Daihatsu Max (L950S) | Successor: Daihatsu Mira (LA300)