Plan d’maintenance Daihatsu Sirion (M2)

Arriving in 2005, the second-generation Sirion M2 adopted a much squarer, more rational body profile, maximising cabin room and passenger visibility while retaining a compact footprint. Benefiting from Toyota co-development, regular Daihatsu Sirion maintenance ensures this dependable supermini remains exceptionally cheap to run, provided that routine intake servicing and drivetrain fluid changes are not overlooked.

Under the bonnet, drivers choose between the frugal 1.0-litre three-cylinder 1KR-FE and the more muscular 1.3-litre four-cylinder K3-VE, both featuring maintenance-free timing chains. In heavy city use, carbon accumulation around the electronic throttle body and idle air control valve frequently produces hunting engine speeds and cold-start stalling. Furthermore, models fitted with the optional automatic gearbox require regular fluid renewal to avoid shift hesitation and converter shudder.