Daihatsu ROCKY
Built: 1986-2000 · Series: ROCKY
Successor: TERIOS →
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Daihatsu Rocky – the compact off-roader with hardtop, softtop and pickup bodies, four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, 67 to 75 kW, 2.0 to 2.8 litres displacement, gross weights up to 2.8 tonnes
The Daihatsu Rocky is a compact off-roader that Daihatsu offered from 1984 on the platform of its sister model Feroza as a hardtop, softtop, wagon and pickup, aimed chiefly at simple, rugged off-road use through its ladder-frame construction and selectable four-wheel drive. The body variants in the register – hardtop, softtop, wagon and pickup, each also available as a diesel or turbodiesel version – show the range of a model used both as an open recreational off-roader and as a closed work vehicle for agriculture and forestry.
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The register lists 31 versions with 67 to 75 kW from the four-cylinder engine of 1,998 to 2,800 cm³. Unladen weights range from 1,300 to 1,840 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,780 to 2,805 kg, lengths from 3,820 to 4,160 mm and widths from 1,580 to 1,820 mm.
The Rocky competed in the compact off-roader segment with the Suzuki Vitara and the Lada Niva, finding buyers chiefly among farmers and foresters as well as through export to markets where simple mechanicals and low running costs mattered more than comfort.
When buying used, what counts is corrosion on the frame, wings and door sills, the condition of the transfer case and driveshafts of the four-wheel-drive system, the turbocharger on turbodiesel variants, and on the open softtop versions the condition of the folding-roof frame and cover. Spare parts are only available to a limited extent outside Japan and mostly run through specialist off-road vehicle dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Daihatsu Rocky, Daihatsu (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 67 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,800 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,860 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,820 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,800 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,510 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4.5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Origin and approval
| Assembly plants | Japan; Indonesia (Astra Daihatsu Motor)correct |
|---|---|
| Body | 2-door SUVcorrect |
| Vehicle class | Mini SUVcorrect |
Other data
| Successor | Daihatsu Terioscorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 37.2 kW/t (67 kW / 1.8 t)
Stronger than 28% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Daihatsu ROCKY have?
The Daihatsu ROCKY delivers 67 kW.
How much does the Daihatsu ROCKY weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,800 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Daihatsu ROCKY?
2,510 kg.
What engine does the Daihatsu ROCKY have?
4 cylinders, 2,800 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Daihatsu ROCKY?
3,860 mm × 1,820 mm.
When was the Daihatsu ROCKY built?
Production years: 1986-2000.
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 19 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
3D ROCKY DX-5-F70LV-4X4
3D ROCKY DX-5-F70LV-4X4/2210
3D ROCKY EX TURBO-4X4/253
3D ROCKY EX TURBO-F75LV-MBT-4X4/253
3D ROCKY EX-F75LV-MB-4X4/2530
3D ROCKY EX-F75LV-MBT-4X4/2530
ROCKY DIESEL
ROCKY HARDTOP
ROCKY HARDTOP D TURBO
ROCKY HARDTOP D.
ROCKY HARDTOP DIESEL
ROCKY HARDTOP DIESEL TB0
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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