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flag Toyota Australia confirms no plans to return Daihatsu brand, despite global strategy updates.

flag Toyota Australia has confirmed no current plans to bring back the Daihatsu brand, despite its inclusion in Toyota’s updated global strategy. flag While Daihatsu could offer a future option to counter low-cost Chinese vehicles, it remains focused on Japan and Southeast Asia, with no immediate return to Australia expected. flag The brand, which operated in Australia until 2005, was fully acquired by Toyota in 2016 and has been phased out of markets like the US, UK, and Europe. flag Though Daihatsu showcased new models at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, Toyota Australia emphasized its existing portfolio of five brands provides strategic flexibility without needing a Daihatsu comeback.

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