TA-S230G
Daihatsu Max S230G specs
S230G is the model code of the Daihatsu Max, a kei car. Japan’s transport ministry lists it in its fuel economy lists from 2004–2005 under the model type TA-S230G. A genuine car’s chassis number starts S230G-.
S230G at a glance
- Make
- Daihatsu
- Model
- Max
- Model code
- S230G
- Model types
- TA-S230G
- In MLIT’s lists
- 2004–2005
- Engines
- EF 659 cc petrol
- Gearboxes
- 3-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
- Drive
- four-wheel drive
- Kerb weight
- 970–1,010 kg
- Official fuel economy
- 14.8–15.8 km/L (42–45 mpg)
Fuel economy is from Japan’s official tests and is usually better than you’ll see on UK roads. MLIT doesn’t list power or torque.
TA-S230G
Listed 2004–2005. The TA prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means certified to Japan’s 2000 emissions rules, 25% below their limits. Check TA-S230G against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF659 cc petrol | 3-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 980–990 kg | — | 14.8 km/L42 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2004 |
| EF659 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 1,000–1,010 kg | — | 15 km/L42 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2004 |
| EF659 cc petrol | 5-speed manual | four-wheel drive | 970–1,000 kg | — | 15.2–15.8 km/L43–45 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2004–2005 |
Each row is one version as MLIT lists it. A version can appear twice when MLIT gave figures on two tests that year. Low-emission stars and trim names aren’t shown. MLIT gives fuel economy in km/L; the mpg figures are our conversion to UK gallons. Japanese tests are gentler than real UK driving, so expect less.
Check an S230G before you buy
Make sure the car is what the advert says: the chassis number on the V5C should start S230G-, and the engine and gearbox should match one of the versions above. Our free check reads the UK MOT history and compares it with the chassis code.
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Questions
What engine does the S230G have?
MLIT lists the Daihatsu Max S230G with EF 659 cc petrol.
What fuel economy does the S230G get?
Officially between 14.8 and 15.8 km/L (about 42–45 mpg), depending on the version, on Japan’s own tests. Real-world figures are usually lower, especially against the older 10-15 mode test.
How heavy is the S230G?
Between 970 and 1,010 kg kerb weight, depending on the version.
Is TA-S230G the same as S230G?
Yes. TA-S230G is the full model type: the letters before the hyphen are Japan’s emissions code, which changed as the rules were tightened, and S230G is the model code. The chassis number starts with S230G-.
About these figures
The model types, engine codes, capacities, gearboxes, drive, weights, seats and km/L figures are copied from MLIT’s yearly lists of cars on sale in Japan each March, so “listed” years are list years, not exact production dates. The English model names, mpg conversions, emissions code explanations and chassis number matching are ours. Lists before 2013 were printed as PDFs that we read by machine; where an older list gives an engine code that doesn’t match its capacity, we’ve used the figure the same model type has in other years. Check anything that matters against the car’s own papers. Spotted a mistake? Email [email protected]. All Daihatsu model codes.
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan, fuel economy lists 2004–2026, used under the Public Data License 1.0. Edited and translated by JDM History.