Tokyo 2009: Daihatsu Basket concept looking for Little Green Riding Hood
by Jonathon Ramsey on Oct 21st 2009 at 10:00AM 
Daihatsu Basket -- Click above for high-res image gallery
We're sure it wasn't meant this way, but standing beside the Daihatsu Basket concept, you do feel like you could throw things in it, pick the thing up by its t-top crossbar, and take it to a picnic. And carrying it that way would probably be better than driving it. A thoroughly JDM offering, it is described thusly: "the slow pace of life open four-seater model with a wide rear deck is designed for full enjoyment of life, such as for trips to the family vegetable plot out of the city." Amen.
The rinky-dinky pickup packs a removable hardtop up front and a removable canvas top in back, and linen throughout the cabin for that light, airy interior feel. We like it. We like it a lot. Take a look at it in the gallery of high-res photos below.
Gallery: Tokyo 2009: Daihatsu Basket
Photos copyright ©2009 Jonathon Ramsey / Weblogs, Inc.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
happyfun86 10:09AM (10/21/2009)
The ONLY thing I don't like about this thing is the position of the taillights. I prefer the traditional ones on the sides of the tail gate.
Other than that, I think this "truck" is adorable. Even the badge is likable.
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pixelriffic 11:52AM (10/21/2009)
It's pretty clear that the boxy small car idea is hot these days. The Scions, and now the Nissan Qube are all over the place these days. I'm sure this concept will have some features cut for production. Bet it'll be a hot seller though.
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chris 10:45AM (10/21/2009)
I would love one of these. I think the rear light placement is pretty traditional for the JDM. The sheet metal space on each side of the tail gate is petty narrow. To get a large light they need to be below the gate. K cars have restrictions on size.
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Redline 10:51AM (10/21/2009)
Cute
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another_one 11:02AM (10/21/2009)
Looks to be a fun runabout!
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BEN 11:35AM (10/21/2009)
It looks like a topless version of Honda's EV-N concept. I want both!
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MBZ4me 11:39AM (10/21/2009)
I can see the ad now... "Justification for Public Transportation"
sorry, its not my cup of tea...
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mike 11:40AM (10/21/2009)
That is a brilliant bit of design!
It's retro and modern and simple and sophisticated.
It is form from function.
And it is awesome.
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Xa 11:51AM (10/21/2009)
that interior is pretty awesome. i really like this thing.
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Mark H. 11:55AM (10/21/2009)
I love this thing, so minimalist it's refreshing. And what says enjoying life like a trip to the family vegetable plot, eh?
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Kumar 11:59AM (10/21/2009)
Nice little dog transporter.
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daleam 12:30PM (10/21/2009)
It's awful.
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Ryan 1:50PM (10/21/2009)
Looks like Oliver from Top Gear lol
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AlecLikesWhales 8:19PM (10/21/2009)
this really just says happiness all over it. so clean and simple in a world of overly complex everything
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