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Does anyone know for certain if Japan's YRV TURBO X exists anywhere in the world in a Left Hand Drive version?
The problems with import®istration in Norway are probably enormous, but I shall deal with them with a smile if this supercar could be obtained!I have never seen this version, 4WD/LHD, being referred to in European media, only the GTI 129Hp, 2WD version. Global warming still hasn't put 4WD out of business in my part of the world where we drive on the right side of the snow&icecovered roads. My turbo YRV must be 4WD!
I have a 4wheel drive turbo YRV!
Hey mate, I'm a newbee here and I posted a comment just before but for some reason its gone now, well me being a newbee, ive probably did something wrong. Ok well I was living in Chiba-Japan over a year ago and I saw these cars driving around and thought 'wow gotta get me one of these'. And anyhow, living back in NZ I have just imported me one from Japan and yeah, very hard to get hold of these types of cars in AWD, and to tell you the truth, I think getting them in 'Left hand' drive is slim next to no chance. Unless they're being built specifically for the European market, you'll only come across 'Left Hand' drive versions. I might be wrong, but I'll keep an eye out for any, in NZ though the YRV are rare, and apparently I've got the only AWD model in the whole country.
YRV turbo 4WD
Are you saying you have the Turbo version in 4WD????
As far as i was aware the 4trak model was only ever available with the 1.3 DVVT engine and the Turbo was only ever a 2WD model.
If a 4WD turbo exists in Japan then i am mightily disappointed it never came to Europe- one of the key criticisms of the YRV range was they could have made the turbo much better if it had gained the increased traction of the viscous-coupled 4WD system.
It is a problem of expense as the vehicles may have priced themselves out of the market and only received interest on the used market, which is no use to Daihatsu.
Still in many ways i am glad my YRV 4trak is the standard engine, it could do with a higher gearing in 5th but it cruises at 70mph fine, has good acceleration and stops me from speeding too much on the motorway.
Yeah it was a real surprise
Yeah it was a real surprise to me also,
The guy I was dealing with showed me a couple examples of the Daihatsu YRV turbo, km's, machanical grading, colour etc. and one of them he noted was AWD. I asked him if it was indeed a AWD, because from personal experience I know afew car dealers out there who don't have a clue about the cars they sell, and this Japanese guy was quite adament (excuse the spelling) that it was genuine AWD.
After a week of searching the net for information about an AWD YRV, there was practically nothing out there that would give me any clue that they existed.
Except, afew sites (about 3) that gave specifications about the AWD and even one site had a picture of a red Daihatsu YRV turbo AWD. Ive heard that the FWD's have problems with traction when accelerating so I just went with the AWD. Bought it and as I write this comment, still waiting for it to dock into Auckland Port.
Cant wait to drive it. heres a link to some info:
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=100265&Daihatsu#specs
I remember YRV TURBO X on www.daihatsu.co.jp...
With my Oslo-registered silver YRV 4WD manual safely parked in our garage, I was in 2001/02/03 visiting japanese webpages drooling and stealthlearning japanese. Fab presentation with configurators and lots of optional add ons. But most important: 4WD, Turbo, Steershift. Did I try to get the Norwegian importer to get me one?! Prize no problem? YES!But no.(They are to busy selling Merc,Chrysler,Peugot,Kia and more... Daihatsu is only sold on the odd sunny day).
I think I shall have to copy our friend from NZ, and accept a RHD model. (By the way, I'm a Norwegian citizen and not an expert in these matters: LHD=the steering wheel's position in the car? And has nothing to do with driving on the LHSide of the road?).
How many YRV Turbo X's were produced? I have no idea. But I think I might have a Norwegian contact in Tokio working with a Norwegian shipping company transporting cars(!!), so if anyone is interested we could may be do a joint stunt getting a few to Europe?
There are tons of other
There are tons of other particular makes and models in Japan that were never released in NZ, mostly because of safety standard issues. But yeah, they're great with the variety of configurations for each model, blew me away!
Tell you what though, If I was living on your side of the world, I think these cars would definitely have their niche in the market, in a world of increasing petrol prices etc. I would have them imported by the handfull, and getting a few people to band along sounds like a great idea to me!
OH and I'm sure theres no
OH and I'm sure theres no problem driving RHD on the right side of the road, it'll most likely feel weird, but apart from that, once you get used to it then no probs there after. Good luck with getting one!
YRV Turbo 4WD
Biggest issue with having RHD on right of the road is that the toll booths will all be designed for people with Left side steering wheels.
There is a simpler way to produce an AWD YRV Turbo, get hold of the the Turbo engine and drop it in a YRV 4trak !
Done.
YRV TURBO 4WD AUTOMATIC, but alas RHD
Oh sh...Tollbooths are plentiful in Norway. On the other hand, I have this smart Q-free stuck to the windscreen that will let me pass whicheverdrivingseat I'm using.
Could you also please bring the steershift and just not the turboengine when you spend this summer's holiday in Oslo? Absolutely free, beer included?
The silver standard YRV 4trak is eagerly waiting in the garage, - close to the nicest tourist parts of Oslo. Please do come!
LOL, no tollbooths in New
LOL, no tollbooths in New Zealand and yeah that would be quite a pain. The 'Q-free' are used in Melbourne, Australia too, very handy.
Well hey mate, I've just got
Well hey mate, I've just got back to NZ from a four year stint overseas but i'll never rule out a holiday anywhere, free beers you say? Oslo? I never heard of this place, not to offend, my geography is terrible. NZ is small and we tend to isolate our-selves from the world. I'll hold you to your invitation the next time I'll head out over-seas again.
Never heard of Oslo !!
Sweet Jesus you have never heard of Oslo! I didn't realise NZ folk were as ignorant of world geography as the Americans !
You have heard of Norway, right? a bit further north than the UK? Well Oslo is their capital city.
Haha, not ignorance mate
Haha, not ignorance mate just poor education, or lack-of interest in geography. Yeah definitely heard of Norway but just off the top of the head I never really gave it a thought to what the capital was. Never mind, I'm Nuiean (living in NZ) and its most likely you'll never have heard of Niue.
Are people soccer mad in Norway? I worked with ton's of english folk in Japan and thats all they talked about. And tons of Americans, but more over, I cant stop thinking about purchasing a pint of beer for around $15nz bucks. The pocket will more likely empty before happier times come about.
Question, does both the FWD and AWD come in 129bhp or 138bhp? I read to many variations in specs without any solid evidence its one or the other. Oh well will have to keep searching the net.
YRV Turbo: 129bhp?138bhp?
Good evening from Oslo Mr. Nuiean!
And you are right again. I have not,although I might be wrong again, ever heard of the Niues. What are you ethnically? An Arborigini gone south? Similar to Norwegians from Lappland,gone way up north from Oslo,close to Russia, called "lapps", or "samer"? Who are proud of being non-Norwegains, as long as they get all the social benefits as if they were?
Re YRV Turbo bhp:
2WD&4WD in Japan=140 bhp.
2WD exported to Europe, LHD, only 2WD=129 Bhp.
And if you want more facts, and the photos of seriously sexed up YRV Turbos, check this out:
http://hk.geocities.com/yrvclubhk/
By the way! I have one friend from NZ. Presently living in London. When he comes to see me, he brings Taxfree whisky.
God bless him.I pay him in swedish smugglebeer, and a spare room with all mods&cons. Sound tempring? Bring the tirbo, - and the steershift!
Hey Johnny, LoL I have to
Hey Johnny,
LoL I have to absolutely tell that one to my partner "An aborigini gone south". Shes from Australia you see, and well, you may have heard in the past what the first colonialists did to the Aboriginals years ago.. anyway Niue is one of the smaller Islands in the south pacific. My mother is NZ Maori (equivilent to the Native Australian) but both my father and mother had Grandparents of European descent (Scottish and German). Quite a mixed bag, anyhow great link by the way, and it makes sense now that you mentioned the varients in bhp. Cheers, next time you see your Kiwi friend say to him Ki-ora pronounced (key-or-raa), meaning hello. I'll get back, just have to pic up the bloody ozzie.
So what's the verdict is it AWD?
Hi YRV_Turbo_AWD,
So have you looked underneath? Is there a connection between the front and rear axle?
Well connected?
If it turns out not be be, our NZ friend could buy this:
2007-02-08
1195 4098
JU Sapporo 2004 DAIHATSU 4WD YRV TURBO X R PACK AT
1300 cc 46 thousand km.
silver M211G
M211G
AC 480
639
unsold
This is merely one of close to 1500 YRVs for sale in this single Japanse Auction firm as we speak. Most of them are non turbos, and even fewer Turbos 4WD, but then again, there are other auctioncompanies too!
If not for spending my last
If not for spending my last savings on my recent car purchase, most definitely this car would have been an option. Interestingly though, I read one of the emails the guys sent from Japan (who I bought the car from), and they actually went through the process of hidding some of the after-market items included in my vehicle, including pictures of hiding spots through out the car and a list of what was hidden where. Do freighting ships really have their cargo ransacked? Then it reminded me, a few weeks earlier, one chap on www.trademe.co.nz selling a fresh Jap import listed on his auction that their were some things missing e.g stereo during its transit to NZ. Missing? I thought how could that be during transportation, but apparently, personal items are reccomended not to be left in any car during transportation as some freighting ships do dock up at multiple ports during there travels, and its during this time theft occurs. Very interesting but scary to know theres a possibility someone can be able to do that. Fingers crossed.
I got it
Took approximately 5weeks from payment to road compliant on nz roads. Not much of a hassle, just time consuming! Anyways what a beauty, very happy indeed, and it sports a blow-off valve to boot. Surprisingly faster than the FWD I took for a spin at the local car dealers, and not once did the car spin its wheels frantically to gain grip, and this was on wet roads too. Drive shaft exists underneath and very happy agian. Will post pics soon in the next few days, I will be busy driving in the mean time!
As above, just got back on
As above, just got back on the net after a couple of days down time, my hands started to get the shakes.
Oslo
You will be glad he is paying for the beer as well. My wife is Norwegian and in Oslo it is about 15-16 NZ dollars for a pint of beer !!
YRV Turbo 4WD & beer prices in Oslo
You're right Acer!
The pint prices kill any Visacard. That's why I love my little 4track. Going across the boarder to the little idyllic Swedish town by the sea, Strømstad, the 0,5 liter 5% excellent Swedish beer costs about half.(9 NOKs) Problem is that if caught by the eager customs officers with more than 5 liters, and no other alcohol at all, they confiscate the beer, and fine you as well. Shame, when the fab yrv, with replaced stronger rear springs, easily hauls 100X24 cans, still not exceeding more than 0,6 unleaded 95 on the 2 hours drive home to Oslo. The capital of Sweden, as most NZ's believe, - when sober!
If I had a Turbo4WD I could possibly outrun the customs sheriffs in their daft Volvos. Just wait..
YRV 4trak
Hey Johnny (don't see that name often in Norway), i am quite surprised that cars as rare as Daihatsu YRV 4traks are even in Norway to be honest.
They charge such high prices for cars there i assumed only mainstream manufacturers would carve a niche but i suppose you may get some of the smaller makes at better values?
Either way you must be one of the only ones driving one- i just came back from driving through Denmark/Sweden and Norway an i didn't see another Daihatsu once- let alone a YRV 4trak !
I am actually quite interested by the Sirion Rally 4- seems they have tuned the standard 1.3 litre 16 valve lump up to over 15 bhp more than the YRV.
That could be a very good car.
YRVs are rare in Norway. But even rarer in Sweden&Denmark.
Hello Acer!
You'r right again. Daihatsus are almost exotics. But honestly also quite priceworthy, - with no status. But, I maintain Daihatsu makes the worlds most intelligent cars, - that appeals to me. CO2 here being an isue.
The Sirion Sport I'm not familiar with,(aut?4WD?) but being 6"3'hasn't got enough interior hight. YRV however...
I'm not sure if this link will open, but if it does: Heaven on earth in Japan!http://auctions.tokidoki.ru/modules/stats/search.phtml
Next year's holiday?
YRV TURBO 4WD - Big in Japan
"Could fit 5 in a container. It would save you on shipping and it would be like getting one car shipped for free around 140,000 JPY savings. Plus I would reduce our service fee by 20,000 per car so another 100,000 there."
My newly found exporting firm in Tokyo is above referring the nos of Yrv Turbos 4WD beauties he will ship to Norway within the same container.London would probably be cheaper. Interested anyone? Average car price for a well kept version of this soon-to-be-a-cult-car seems to be around 400000 JPY. I'm working on it! So far alone...
That sounds like a winner
That sounds like a winner right there! With the savings you make getting them in 5 at a time is the better way to go! I'll tell you now that when I purchased mine, its auction cost was 430,000 JPY.
Cult car? Definitely!
I remember YRV TURBO X on www.daihatsu.co.jp...
With my Oslo-registered silver YRV 4WD manual safely parked in our garage, I was in 2001/02/03 visiting japanese webpages drooling and stealthlearning japanese. Fab presentation with configurators and lots of optional add ons. But most important: 4WD, Turbo, Steershift. Did I try to get the Norwegian importer to get me one?! Prize no problem? YES!But no.(They are to busy selling Merc,Chrysler,Peugot,Kia and more... Daihatsu is only sold on the odd sunny day).
I think I shall have to copy our friend from NZ, and accept a RHD model. (By the way, I'm a Norwegian citizen and not an expert in these matters: LHD=the steering wheel's position in the car? And has nothing to do with driving on the LHSide of the road?).
How many YRV Turbo X's were produced? I have no idea. But I think I might have a Norwegian contact in Tokio working with a Norwegian shipping company transporting cars(!!), so if anyone is interested we could may be do a joint stunt getting a few to Europe?
Well the easist way to check
Well the easist way to check it was an AWD model would be to look underneath and see if there is a viscous coupling!
Good idea! Seeing it was
Good idea! Seeing it was small, I was thinking of getting one person to each side of the car to lift it, while pressing down on the accelerator to see if all four wheels would spin.
4 wheel drive
Hi mate, i don't think you understand how the 4 wheel drive system works with these cars. They have a viscous coupling and that means the front axle is joined to the rear via a differential which is coupled in the middle with a circular unit. In this unit is liquid and when the front wheels slip it generates friction which heats up the liquid in this unit and makes it very thick, this then locks the rear connection and transfers drive to the rear wheels.
It is an excellent system and Daihatsu used it before the new Fiat Panda 4x4, which uses the same system. The Freelander also uses the same system. It will only work when slip is detected and this saves fuel.
If you lift the car off the ground and press the accelerator then the front wheels won't slip at all and the rear ones won't turn !! It doesn't mean the system isn't working.
All you have to do is look under the car and see if there is a big metal pole connecting the front and rear axles !! If there is then clearly it is 4 wheel drive if not then there would no way for the rear wheels to get power.
Wow
Hey there 'Acer',
Havent been on the net for a few days, just recently gave notice to my employer that i'll no longer be working, but thats another story.
To tell you the truth, my understanding of how the drive system works for YRV is next to nothing. You are absolutely correct though when talking about how the drive system detects slip through the front wheels and delivers power to the rear wheels. But the technology you described above, totally surprises me, Liquid that becomes thick? Never heard of it.
Very cool indeed, back to my car though, it shall arrive in New Zealand on the 12th June, not next week but the week after on a Tuesday. But through the official documents from the auction, and confirmation from my Nihon-jin friends, I should have no doubts it would be other than 4wheel drive. Touch wood though.....most likely I can tell after its arrival from my own inspection. I do have to say thanks for your post above though, very informative!
YRV Turbo 4WD
Another thought occurred to me. The standrd 4trak model received bigger tyres and wheels to improve traction and raise ground clearance a bit. Does this 4WD YRV Turbo have the bigger wheels of the standard 4trak model?
I would think it would need them to get the best out the system but you could always just put different ones on.
Mine have 'After market'
Mine have 'After market' alloys and snow tires when purchased 15"inch (look at image galleries/car) and i'm not sure as to what the 4track wheels are measured at. So whether they were actually bigger than standard or not I wouldnt know.
That's a lovely example of
That's a lovely example of the YRV. The alloys are certainly not typical of the UK models. If that car is an AWD turbo you have got an absolute gem there- don't ever sell it.
Hey thanks, The Market value
Hey thanks, The Market value in NZ for the FWD version turbo is priced at almost double the cost of buying one in Japan (not including shipping,customs etc). Its a keeper for me as I need another car for my partner, but I wonder what a price a car like this would fetch if ever on the market? One of a kind could prove problematic with parts, quite interesting to know if it's drive train would be exactly the same as the 4track? I'll have to look into some more later.
YRV TURBO 4WD AUTOMATIC, but alas RHD
http://www.globalcar.com/datasheet/Daihatsu/2001DaihatsuYRVTurboR4WD.htm
This Batmobile++ certainly seems to exist, or?
I am considering getting one even if I have to drive on wrong side of the road!
Never heard of Oslo ?
!!