GT5 Transcripts/Daihatsu Storia

As the successor to the popular Charade, the Storia had big shoes to fill when it went on sale in the Spring of 1998. Although this front-wheel-drive hatchback was also marketed by Toyota as the Duet (Toyota owns Daihatsu), the car's development and engineering were completely performed by the exclusive small-car maker.
 * The Daihatsu Storia was sold as the Sirion in the EU.

At the heart of the Storia was a 1.0-liter DOHC inline-3, the same engine that powered the third-generation Charade. This fuel-injected three banger produced 59 HP and 69.4 ft-lb of torque. In 2000, a new 1.3-liter DOHC inline-4 made its appearance, upping power to 89 HP. The engine came mated to either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, both of which were newly developed, and sent power to either the front two or all four wheels. The CX trim level boasted such luxurious amenities as leather-covered steering wheel and wood-paneled interior trim. In 2003, the 1.0-liter engine was deleted from the equipment.

The hottest of all Storias, the unforgettable X4 (Cross Four) was virtually race-ready, powered by a 713-cc DOHC inline-4 that cranked out an astounding 118 HP. It featured a number of racing novelties such as a close-ratio transmission, front and rear mechanical LSD, and forged crankshaft and pistons. It was definitely rally-ready, and it proved it by dominating Japan's under-1000-cc class rally events.