A 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine is standard across the board, offering 98 PS at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque from 2,400 to 4,000 rpm, paired to a D-CVT. It boasts a WLTP fuel efficiency figure of 18.6 km per litre with front-wheel drive and 17.4 km per litre with the optional all-wheel drive variant with Dynamic Torque Control.
The Daihatsu Rocky is also big on safety. Range-topping models get Daihatsu’s Smart Assist suite of driver assistance systems, including autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, all-speed adaptive cruise control and front and rear Erroneous Start Prevention Function with braking control, along with a Smart Panorama Parking Assist system that provides steering assistance and visual and audible guidance when parking.
>The Rocky wears a fascia featuring a large hexagonal grille with horizontal blades, asymmetrical lower intakes, square fog lights, as well as vertically placed DRL LEDs (only available on more expensive models).
Wheel designs also differ, though the largest remains at 17 inches. There are eight monotone exterior colours to choose from, those being Black Mica Metallic, Laser Blue Crystal Shine, Mustard Yellow Mica Metallic, Fire Quartz Red Metallic, Natural Beige Mica Metallic, Shining White Pearl, Bright Silver Metallic, and Compano Red. The last three options can be had with a two-tone finish, where the roof gets painted in black metallic.
Inside it gets the right badging and some trims that are unique to Daihatsu. It also has the same 900 mm space between the front and rear seats, and the boot features a dual-level floor that offers up to 369 litres of space.
Lastly, pricing. There are four variants of the Rocky that are on sale in Japan, starting with the entry-level L that costs 1.55 million yen (RM59k). Above that is the Rocky X at 1.68 million yen (RM64k), Rocky G at 1.82 million yen (RM69k), and the Rocky Premium at two million yen (RM76k). All models get the AWD option as well.
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