• Two distinctive Rocky e:Smart versions to be showcased
• Premium Version gets contrast blue highlights
• Crossfield Version is ready to tackle the wilderness

At the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon, which is set to happen from 14- to 16-January, Daihatsu will be showcasing two modified examples of the Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart Hybrid.

The first is called the Rocky Premium Version, which gets a slick silver paintjob with contrasting blue highlights. The blue paint is applied to various parts of the exterior, including the front fog light housing, body cladding, side mirrors, and roof. According to Daihatsu, the Rocky Premium Version is supposed to be a “cool premium compact SUV that suits the city”.

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But if the premium looks aren’t what you’re after, perhaps the second Rocky would be a better fit. Called the Rocky Crossfield Version, it gets matte black trim pieces in place of the Rocky Premium Version’s blue trim pieces. There’s also a Yakima roof rack and mud flaps for that added off-road looks.

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Powering the Rocky e:smart Hybrid is a 1.2-litre e:Smart hybrid system that produces 106 PS and 170 Nm. This hybrid powertrain works similar to the Nissan e-Power hybrid powertrain in which it’s a full-hybrid (series) system.

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Wapcar’s comment:

Remember the Japan-market Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart Hybrid that was running around town a few months ago? Well, there is a reason for the little subcompact crossover for its presence in Malaysia, as Perodua is currently studying the acceptance of hybrid powertrains among Malaysians, as well as price positioning of a purported Perodua Ativa Hybrid.

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