21-10-2005
The Bego is a new genre, the compact SUV. Displaying strong, yet refined body lines, it offers more interior space than a 2-litre class SUV, along with authentic 4x4 performance.
Up to five adults can ride in comfort, thanks to generous tandem distance between front and rear seat. Even with five aboard, the luggage area offers 380 liters* of space. Tumble the rear seat forward and you have a room for a 26-inch mountain bike.
The highly maneuverable body is less than four meters long and has a short overhang, yet the vehicle is so spacious, it could be called an SUW (sports utility wagon).
This full-time 4x4 system features a center differential lock, which maintains power transmission to the other wheels even if one side has no traction, a useful function to avoid getting stuck in rough terrain. The Bego is built to go the distance, with its ample ground clearance and a 1.5-litre powerplant that delivers performance on a par with a 2-litre engine.
Text and photos courtesy of Daihatsu
