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| | Motoring - Daihatsu Charade |
 | | The last time the Charade was seen in South Africa was in the early 80s, and Imperial Daihatsu, which imports the cars into this country, estimates there are still more than 7 000 of these running on our roads. |
 | | The Charade name wasn't available at that time - it was used on a 1.6-litre medium-sized Daihatsu - but realignment of the range means Daihatsu cars have a maximum capacity of 1.3-litres - and the latest entry level five-door, fresh out of Japan, is now a Charade again. |
 | | Like its predecessor the new Charade still has a 1-litre 3-cylinder engine, but it's now a 41 kW four-valves-per-cylinder DOHC unit that benefits from improvements in midrange torque over that fitted on the Cuore, as well as a totally new front suspension, revised rear suspension, and brand-new styling. |
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