How Germany Reviewed the Copen — Charm on a Budget By De Garassie the 4th

 

After seeing that 1.3L silver Copen in Verona, Italy, I started wondering—

What did Europe think of this little kei-inspired roadster?

Turns out, Germany loved it.

In a 2023 article, Auto Motor und Sport, one of the country’s top automotive magazines, featured the Daihatsu Copen as a “budget roadster full of charm.”

They praised its rarity, open-top design, and Japanese precision.

Even called it “a true alternative for drivers who want something fun and different.”

The 1.3L European-spec Copen may have been modest on paper—

but on the streets of Germany, it turned heads.

And today, even used models are gaining attention.

A classic JDM oddball?

Maybe.

But one with personality, soul, and growing respect.

Read the original article (in German):

Auto Motor und Sport – Daihatsu Copen Review

Notes:

• Published by Auto Motor und Sport (Germany)
• Reviewed in 2023
• Focus: Copen 1.3L export model (LHD)
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