The Daihatsu copen is a 2 door 2 seat convertible roadster that was first shown at the 2001 Tokyo motorshow. Measuring only 3.4 metres in length and just 1.47 metres in width it is one of the smallest convertibles on the market to feature a full electronically operated metal roof.

Daihatsu’s Cute Copen

Weighing only 830kg the zippy convertible is powered in most markets by Daihatsu’s JB-DET 660cc 4 cyl engine that puts out 48kW also available in some countries along with turbocharging is their 1.3l K3-VE engine that can put out around 88kW and get the car from 0 to 100 klm in 9.5 seconds

The size of the Copen makes it a bit impractical to pack luggage or more than one friend in but the cars are gaining a cult following not only on the trendy streets of Tokyo but also in warmer climates as rent a cars where their roof down mode transforms them from a bit squeezy to open air fun.