Daihatsu has just unveiled the revived K-Open, or Copen, roadster at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show—and yes, it is a rear-wheel-drive convertible. If you were set on buying a Suzuki Cappuccino, you might want to take a look at this.
While its exact engine specifications have yet to be released, in the spirit of true kei cars, it likely packs a low-displacement three-cylinder engine and a four-speed transmission. Previous generations made use of a 658cc, three-pot, and a five-speed manual. Select variants also used a CVT.
Upon first glance, the K-Open is dramatically round—immediately drawing visual comparisons to the Cappuccino. Its flat nose and subdued grille made us think it was a fully electric roadster at first, but the folks at Toyota and Daihatsu had previously mentioned that the engine was strategically placed in a low area on the chassis.
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Another Daihatsu legend also received a modern update in the new Midget X. Continuing the legacy of the nameplate, which debuted in 1957, the Midget X retains its single-seater, triangular frame, but with a new electric powerplant.
Daihatsu has also kept the same styling: Expanded headlights, curved windshield, and large gaping windows—albeit with a refreshed look.
If you recall the Kayaoibako concept from the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show, Daihatsu has also expanded the lineup with smaller sizes for more compact use cases. Appropriately called Kayaoibako S, larger L and XL variants were then placed on Toyota’s side of the showroom floor.
