Daihatsu

Copen

2002-2012FWD

64 hp

0-100 in 11.5s

About the Daihatsu Copen

The Copen is the kei car that took the idea to its silliest, most charming conclusion: a folding metal roof, a 660cc turbo engine, and a body that looks like a scale-model Audi TT. At 830 kg with 64 hp — the kei power cap, not a real limit — it is slow in a straight line and hilarious everywhere else.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability78/100

Economy90/100

Insurance Cost28/100

Import Price35/100

Maintenance40/100

Practicality55/100

Parts Availability55/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

4/10 · Moderate DIY

JB-DET turbo four — small bay but reasonably accessible.

Technical Specs

Engine

660cc Turbo

Drivetrain

FWD

Horsepower

64 hp

Torque

110 Nm

Weight

830 kg

0-100 km/t

11.5s

Production Years

2002-2012

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$6,540

🇪🇺 €6,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +8%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +45%

Price history

$4,510

2021

$4,897

2022

$5,283

2023

$5,669

2024

$6,056

2025

$6,540

2026

C+

Investment Grade · Sensible

The Daihatsu Copen (2002-2012) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (78/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (40/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (55/10) make the FWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +8.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 42/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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