Daihatsu Copen Production Ends After Final Ceremony

Daihatsu Copen Production Ends With Final Vehicle Shipment

On August 31, Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd ended production of the Daihatsu Copen mini-convertible, marking the conclusion of production at the dedicated Copen Factory within the company’s headquarters plant in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture. Copen owners and factory employees gathered to see off the final vehicle as it was shipped from the facility. The event brought together people connected to the model and its manufacturing process, highlighting the significance of the final production milestone. The Copen Factory has served as a dedicated facility for producing the vehicle and its distinctive features.

Copen Final Ceremony Highlights Signature Features

The “Copen Final Ceremony” was held at the Copen Factory on the same day, where owners and other attendees watched a demonstration of the assembly process for signature Copen features, including its retractable roof and trunk lid. They also observed the shipment of the last vehicle produced. At the ceremony, Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd President Masahiro Inoue described the occasion as “the start of the journey for the next, new Copen.” Inoue said the high expectations placed on the Daihatsu Copen would serve as a driving force for Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd’s future and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to its Daihatsu-style DAIHATSUMEI manufacturing approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Daihatsu hold a final ceremony for the Copen?
The ceremony marked the end of production for the Copen mini-convertible and the shipment of the final vehicle from the dedicated Copen Factory in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture. Owners and factory employees attended the event, where they watched demonstrations of the assembly process for distinctive Copen features, including the retractable roof and trunk lid. President Masahiro Inoue also described the occasion as the beginning of a journey toward the next, new Copen, while emphasizing that expectations for the model would help drive Daihatsu’s future manufacturing efforts.