Daihatsu Motor announced on February 16, 2024, that it would lift the shipment suspension order for three models (excluding hybrids) – Toyota Raize, Daihatsu Rocky, and Subaru Rex – after the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism confirmed through witness testing and other tests that they comply with the standards of the Road Transport Vehicle Act . On February 20, 2024 , the company announced its ” Plant Operation Status for March, ” stating that it is currently investigating whether the Toyota Raize, Daihatsu Rocky, and Subaru Rex (excluding hybrids) will resume operations after March 4, 2024, and that it will work with suppliers and dealerships to resume production and shipments in sequence as soon as preparations are complete.
Daihatsu Motor Factory Operation Status
| Factory Name | Operation status |
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| Shiga (Ryuo) Factory District 2 | [Daihatsu Rocky (gasoline vehicle) / Toyota Raize (gasoline vehicle) / SUBARU Rex] We are currently investigating operations after March 4, 2024 (We plan to resume operations as soon as our suppliers and dealers are ready).
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| Kyoto (Oyamazaki) Factory | [Toyota Probox / Mazda Familia Van] Production will resume from February 12, 2024 (shipment of unshipped vehicles will resume from February 5)
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| Daihatsu Kyushu Co., Ltd. Oita (Nakatsu) 1st Plant/2nd Plant |
[Daihatsu Mira e:S, Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, Atrai (including OEM vehicles)] Production will resume from February 26, 2024 (shipment of unshipped vehicles will resume from February 19) [Other than the above] Operation suspension extended until March 15, 2024 * |
| Head Office (Ikeda) Factory Copen Factory | [All vehicles] Operation suspension extended until March 15, 2024 * |
Daihatsu news release
