Latest Information on Daihatsu Gran Max
The Daihatsu Gran Max began as the Daihatsu Hijet which has been in production since 1960. The Gran Max is a pickup truck but also available in minibus, panel van, and flatbed truck form. It is produced in Indonesia by Astra Daihatsu Motor. It is sold in other Asian countries, but not in Japan. In Japan, Daihatsu’s parent company Toyota offers vehicles such as the Toyota TownAce and Toyota LiteAce. The Gran Max carries several different names in different markets. It also shares many of its parts with the Toyota Avanza. The Gran Max is powered by a 1.3-litre or 1.5-litre petrol engine.
Review Summary
PROS
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Comfortable to drive
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Hard working van (pickup variant) / Comfortable people carrier (mini-bus variant)
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Convenient loading height
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Sufficient head and leg room
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Size convenient for city driving and easy to park
CONS
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Very basic cabin
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