Daihatsu Charade Parts & Accessories

Daihatsu Charade Parts & Accessories

The Daihatsu Charade is a subcompact hatchback sold in various markets from 1977 through the mid-2000s, known for its lightweight construction and three-cylinder engine options. The Charade was briefly sold in the United States during the 1980s and developed a modest enthusiast following for its featherlight chassis and responsive handling characteristics that reward bolt-on suspension and intake upgrades.

Popular Upgrades

Cold air intake conversions and performance exhaust components for the three-cylinder engine are the most popular performance additions available for the Charade. Suspension upgrades including lowering springs and performance shock absorbers improve the handling feel of this lightweight platform significantly. Brake pad and rotor upgrades matched to the Charade's small disc brake setup are also popular for autocross and track day use where the low weight makes it naturally competitive in class.

What engine did the Daihatsu Charade use?

The Charade used several engine variants over its production life, including the CB series three-cylinder engines in 1.0L and 1.0L turbo configurations in the generation sold in North America during the 1980s. Later generations used 1.3L and 1.6L four-cylinder engines in markets where the Charade continued in production through the 1990s and early 2000s under various badge and platform revisions.

Are performance parts available for the Charade?

Aftermarket availability for the Charade is limited in North America given its small production volume and age, but select suspension, exhaust, and intake components are available through importers and specialty shops. Cross-referencing with Toyota Starlet and early Corolla components where platform overlap exists can expand the available pool of compatible parts significantly.

Find Daihatsu Charade parts at Black Ops Auto Works. Browse our exhaust systems, suspension upgrades, and air intake systems for compatible options.