The ED engine was to undergo a long development as production was later taken over by Malaysia's Perodua, who still produce it in its latest, DVVT form.
The Perodua Rusa is a rebadged Zebra sold by Daihatsu's Malaysian partner, Perodua.
Its cars are very popular among Malaysians, such as the Perodua Myvi, which sold 80,327 units in 2006, outselling its rival's best selling car, the Proton Wira then, which only sold 28,886 units in Malaysia.
Perodua | Perodua Myvi |
Non-Japanese Asian car brands sold in Singapore include Perodua, Proton, Ssangyong, Hafei Motor, Chery, Geely, Kia, Hyundai, Chana and Holden Special Vehicles.