Filed under: Convertible, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Daihatsu
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http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/1161x752+47+104/resize/250x162!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/adam/f08f320a138ab036757e214e04464dc4/daihatsu-kopen-xmz-concept-toyko-00.jpgDaihatsu came to this year’s Tokyo Motor Show with a clear (and very Japanese) statement of purpose for its show cars: “PLAY Tomorrow! Exploring the further possibilities of mini vehicles.” Based on what we’ve seen so far, the playful aspect of the concept cars on the Daihatsu show stand is front and center.
Perhaps most playful of all are a pair of Kopen concepts that would seem to foreshadow an upcoming replacement for the Daihatsu Copen kei car. The Kopen is a very stylish looking little convertible, angular in a way that arguably makes its small form even cuter than before. The big party trick for both the new concepts is that they have swappable body panels for the last word in personalization, sort of like the original Smart car concept. You can see the panels being removed in the gallery above.
The first version of the concept, Kopen Rmz, is seen above in blue. Rmz would be aimed at car buyers that are looking for a more refined and stylish mini-convertible, and the concept boasts a high-quality interior “using only the best materials.”
The second take on Daihatsu’s espoused “New Fun+ open-top sports car with new feel” formula, is the green Kopen Xmz (meant to be pronounced “cross-m-z”). This slightly butched-up Kopen has sections of black body cladding to add a bit of aggression, as well as stripped-down interior.
Scroll down to find Daihatsu’s brief press release, and be sure to take some time with both of our Kopen Concept galleries.Continue reading Daihatsu explores the future of play with two Kopen concepts
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