1999 Daihatsu Midget II
1996–2001 · Compact four-wheel pickup
DAIHATSU · 1996–2001
Compact four-wheel pickup
A separate compact commercial line, not a Hijet trim.
These dates describe this guide’s coverage. Changeover years may show two bodies; 2001 is the library cutoff, not necessarily the model’s final year.
Choose a year in this version
You’re viewing 1999 within the 1996–2001 version. A calendar year does not automatically mean a new version. Check the production month and chassis plate.
Engine
659cc three-cylinder; verify carburetor or later fuel-injected specification.
Drive & transmission
The dated catalog lists rear-wheel drive, 4MT (one seat), and selected R/D 3AT (two seats). Check the release date and grade.
Identification
Midget II; verify pickup versus Cargo
Match the complete chassis code to the truck’s documents. Related bodies and reference photographs do not confirm a factory grade.
Factory grades & equipment
Factory grades describe equipment. Auction grades describe condition; they are different.
| Grade / specification | What is documented |
|---|---|
| Pick B / D / R | The early pickup lineup has B, D and R types. R adds guard bars; Cargo is a separate van body. |
Version changes & milestones
- April 1996: Midget II launched.
- September 1999: revised specification announced.
Rarity & value
Reliable production counts and comparable completed-sale evidence have not been verified sufficiently to rank this version’s grades. We do not label a grade “rarest” or “most valuable” without that evidence.
Compare documented specification, structural condition, maintenance and the complete quoted cost. Original trim level alone does not establish resale value.
Evidence reviewed: 19 September 2026.Before choosing this truck
- Confirm production details, frame plate and original documents.
- Ask for cab-floor and underbody photographs, known defects and repair history.
- Verify engine, drivetrain, steering and air conditioning on the actual vehicle.
- Check replacement-parts availability and wheel fitment for the exact chassis.
- Discuss your destination, intended use and preparation requirements before ordering.
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Sources & period documentation
Daihatsu 1995–1999 product chronology ↗
Daihatsu Midget II historical grade catalog ↗
Daihatsu Midget II model history ↗
Sources may be in Japanese. Historical guides are educational; they do not certify a particular vehicle or claim that every special edition has been documented.
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