| UFE-III | |
| Manufacturer: | Daihatsu |
| Aka: | Ultra Fuel Economy |
| Production: | 2005 (Concept car) |
| Class: | Kei car |
| Body Style: | 1-door hatchback |
| Layout: | FF layout |
| Motor: | 2 |
| Battery: | 1 × nickel–metal hydride |
| Length: | 33951NaN1 |
| Width: | 14751NaN1 |
| Height: | 12001NaN1 |
| Weight: | 4400NaN0 |
| Predecessor: | UFE-II (2003) |
| Sp: | uk |
| Doors: | Canopy |
The UFE-III (Ultra Fuel Economy-third generation) is a mini-hybrid concept car being developed by Daihatsu. The vehicle can transport three people (one driver, and two passengers in the rear). The hybrid system comprises a 660-cubic centimeter direct-injection gasoline engine, two motors, and a nickel–metal hydride battery. Daihatsu estimates the UFE-III's fuel economy at 72km/L. The body is in polymer and ultra-light aluminum with a canopy door and pointed LED headlamps. The UFE-III has an aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.168 and is controlled by steer-by-wire technology. Third generation of the "Ultra Fuel Economy" UFE, it was first shown in October 2005 at the Tokyo Motor Show.[1] [2] [3]