Daihatsu Boon

Daihatsu Boon
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Daihatsu Storia

The Daihatsu Boon (

Japanese dealerships until it was consolidated with other Toyota dealers in 2020.

Outside Japan, the first- and second-generation Boon is sold as the second- and third-generation Sirion. The first-generation Sirion was sold as the Storia in Japan.

According to Daihatsu, the name "Boon" is derived from the English word boon, and also inspired by the sound that Japanese children make when imitating the sound of a car,^[1] while the name "Passo" is Italian for "step". According to Toyota, the name conjures up the image of a casual and approachable car.^[2]

First generation (M300/AC10; 2004)

First generation
Curb weight		900–980 kg (1,984–2,161 lb)

The development for the first-generation Boon was led by Toyota chief engineer Tetsuya Tada.

version with four-wheel drive was also available, known as the Boon X4.

The Boon was designed for European tastes and the model took on a larger and stockier frame. It weighs about 940 kg (2,072 lb). With the back seats down, its luggage capacity increases from 225 L (8 cu ft) to 630 L (22 cu ft).

In early 2005, Daihatsu launched the Japanese-built 2nd generation Sirion in Brunei using the facility and parts from the Boon. The model was discontinued in 2010 before Daihatsu exited the Brunei market as the passenger cars market (except the commercial vehicles) in 2014 and the Sirion is replaced by the Perodua-badged Myvi, which is launched in the country since April 2016.

On 25 May 2005, Malaysian automaker Perodua launched a variant of the Boon known as the Perodua Myvi. Sporting a few cosmetic differences, the Myvi became Perodua's best-selling car in Malaysia for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

On 25 December 2006, the Boon was restyled. This version was exported to Europe as the Sirion in 2007.

In 2007, Daihatsu launched the Sirion in Indonesia using the facility and parts from the Myvi.^[5]

The Subaru Justy was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show using the Boon model. It is positioned as an entry-level model in Subaru's lineup.^{[citation needed]}

In April 2013, Toyota New Zealand announced its decision to stop selling the second-generation Sirion, still on sale, stating it was unable to secure Daihatsu products that comply with future regulatory standards for New Zealand.

The second-generation Sirion was discontinued in South Africa in April 2015, when Daihatsu left the South African market.^{[citation needed]}

Boon/Sirion

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  Facelift Sirion (Germany)
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  Facelift Sirion (Germany)
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  Facelift Sirion SX (UK)
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  Boon X4 (M312S, Japan)
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  Boon X4 (M312S, Japan)
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  Boon at the 2006 Rally Japan

Passo

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  2004–2006 Toyota Passo (Japan)
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  2004–2006 Passo (Japan)
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  2006–2010 Passo (Japan)
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  2006–2010 Passo (Japan)

Justy

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  Subaru Justy

Boon Luminas (M500; 2008)

Daihatsu Boon Luminas
Toyota Corolla Spacio (E120) (Passo Sette)

On 25 December 2008, Daihatsu and Toyota launched the seven-seat

on 23 November 2009, and fared much better there.

Boon Luminas

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  Boon Luminas (M502G, Japan)
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  Boon Luminas CX Aero (M502G, Japan)

Passo Sette

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  Passo Sette G (M502E, Japan)
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  Passo Sette G (M502E, Japan)
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  Passo Sette S (M502E, Japan)
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  Passo Sette S (M502E, Japan)
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  Passo Sette interior (Japan)

Second generation (M600/AC30; 2010)

Second generation
Kerb weight		910–970 kg (2,006–2,138 lb)

The second-generation Boon was unveiled in Japan on 15 February 2010 alongside the second-generation Passo.

The second-generation Myvi, based on the Boon, was released in Malaysia on 17 June 2011.^[12]

The third-generation Sirion for the Indonesian market was unveiled at the 19th Indonesia International Motor Show on 23 July 2011.^[13]

Boon

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  2010–2014 Boon (Japan)

Passo

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  2010–2014 Passo (Hong Kong)
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  2010–2014 Passo (Hong Kong)
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  2010–2014 Passo +Hana (Japan)
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  2010–2014 Passo +Hana (Japan)
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  2014–2016 Passo (Japan)
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  2014–2016 Passo (Japan)
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  2014–2016 Passo 1.0 +Hana (KGC30, Japan)
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  2014–2016 Passo 1.0 +Hana (KGC30, Japan)

Third generation (M700; 2016)

Third generation
Kerb weight		910 kg (2,006 lb) (FWD) 960 kg (2,116 lb) (4WD)

The third-generation Boon and Passo were unveiled in Japan on 12 April 2016. Both received the first update on 10 October 2018, along with the introduction of "Style" variant for the Boon. The Passo has an improved collision avoidance support system (Smart Assist III) which can grasp various information such as pedestrians, vehicles, preceding and oncoming vehicles, and obstacles and then activate various driver assistance systems such as alerting the driver or switching between low and high beams.^[14]

The third-generation Boon is the only model that does not share any mechanical/visual components with the third-generation Myvi/fourth-generation Sirion.

Boon

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  2016–2018 Boon X "L Package SA II" (M700S, Japan)
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  2016–2018 Boon Cilq "G Package SA II" (M700S, Japan)
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  2016–2018 Boon Cilq "G Package SA II" (M700S, Japan)
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  2018 Boon X "SA III" (M700S, Japan)
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  2018 Boon Cilq "G Package SA II" (M700S, Japan)
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  2018 Boon Style "SA III" (M700S, Japan)
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  2018 Boon Style "SA III" (M700S, Japan)

Passo

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  2016–2018 Passo X "G Package" (M700A, Japan)
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  2016–2018 Passo Moda "G Package" (M700A, Japan)
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  2016–2018 Passo Moda "G Package" (M700A, Japan)
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  2018 Passo X "L Package S" (M700A, Japan)
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  2018 Passo Moda "G Package" (M700A, Japan)
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  Passo Moda interior (Japan)

Sales

Year	Japan[15]
2004	68,984
2005	87,956
2006	72,099
2007	80,015
2008	72,767
2009	83,593
2010	87,109
2011	52,513
2012	52,281
2013	42,805
2014	49,770
2015	45,449
2016	70,381
2017	54,186
2018	47,871
2019	40,980
2020	32,968
2021	32,542
2022	32,990
2023	24,880

References

External links

• Official website (Boon)
• Official website (Passo)