Daihatsu CHARADE TS VAN
Built: 1988 · Series: CHARADE
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Daihatsu Charade Van – diesel-powered van version of the Japanese supermini: 993 cc three-cylinder, kerb weights from 700 to 960 kg, gross weights up to 1,240 kg
The Daihatsu Charade was a supermini unveiled in 1977 and built across several generations (G10, G100, G200) until 2000. The versions covered here are diesel van variants fitted with the three-cylinder diesel engine introduced in 1986, which at launch was regarded as one of the smallest-displacement production diesel engines for passenger cars; the suffixes TS and TG in the model designations denote different trim variants of these vans.
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The register lists 9 versions with three-cylinder engines of a constant 993 cc. Kerb weights run from 700 to 960 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,100 to 1,240 kg.
As a small, economical delivery vehicle, the Charade Van targeted courier and trade businesses in densely populated markets and competed with similarly compact vans such as the Suzuki Supercarry and early versions of the Nissan Vanette. The three-cylinder diesel was known for its low fuel consumption, making the Charade Van an economical city vehicle.
When buying a used example, checks should cover corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, and wear in the injection pump of the small-displacement diesel. As the three-cylinder unit operates at comparatively low output, it is also worth checking the turbocharger or intake system on turbocharged versions. Parts are available through Daihatsu representatives and the independent market in the original sales territories.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Daihatsu Charade, Daihatsu (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 3correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 993 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,620 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 750 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,190 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Daihatsu CHARADE TS VAN weigh?
The unladen weight is 750 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Daihatsu CHARADE TS VAN?
1,190 kg.
What engine does the Daihatsu CHARADE TS VAN have?
3 cylinders, 993 cm³ displacement.
When was the Daihatsu CHARADE TS VAN built?
Production years: 1988.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
CHARADE DIESEL TURBO VAN
CHARADE DIESEL VAN
CHARADE GT-TI VAN
CHARADE TG
CHARADE TS D. TURBO VAN
CHARADE TS-5 VAN
CHARADE VAN TG
CHARADE VAN TS
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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