Daihatsu Esse was produced from 2005 to 2011. It was five-door hatchback with front engine and front wheel drive. It was also available as a four-wheel drive car. This car was manufactured by Japanese automaker Daihatsu. It was one of the most economical brand new cars in Japan and neighbor countries. It was successor to Daihatsu Opti and Daihatsu Max. Car had 683 cc petrol engines with 4 speed automatic transmissions. It was also produced in 5 speed manual transmissions.