Basic AM/FM radio with cassette player, often with optional CD player in later or higher trims.
Instrument Cluster:
Analog gauges for speed, RPM, fuel, temperature, oil pressure, and battery voltage.
Driver Assistance
ABS:
Optional on some models, detailed in the manual if equipped.
Connectivity
Connectivity Features:
None in the modern sense; primarily analog vehicle systems.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 5,000-7,500 km (3,000-5,000 miles) or 6 months, refer to manual for specific recommendation.
Timing Belt Replacement:
Critical item. Typically around 80,000-100,000 km (50,000-60,000 miles). Check manual for exact interval and potential replacement of water pump simultaneously.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
Refer to manual, but likely API SG/SH or higher, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 depending on climate.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water.
Transmission Fluid Type:
Manual: GL-4 SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90. Automatic: Dexron II or equivalent.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4.
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
Clutch wear, exhaust system rust, suspension bushings, catalytic converter issues (depending on maintenance history).
Electrical Quirks:
While generally reliable, older vehicles can develop typical electrical gremlins; detailed wiring diagrams in the manual are crucial.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Daihatsu Heritage:
Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, has a long history of producing small, efficient, and reliable vehicles, often with a focus on utility and off-road capability.
Model Evolution
Feroza Lineage:
The Feroza (also known as the Daihatsu Sporty in some markets) was a compact, body-on-frame SUV/off-roader, succeeding the Daihatsu Rocky and preceding the Terios. It was designed as an affordable and capable compact utility vehicle.
Production
Production Period:
1989-2002 (F300 Series)
Manufacturing Locations:
Japan, and potentially licensed production in other countries.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Awards And Accolades:
No specific widely publicized awards for the 1989 Feroza are readily available. Its success was more based on its niche as an affordable, capable compact off-roader.