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Hakaru Automobiles Heritage Vehicle Display Gallery
Welcome to the Hakaru Heritage Vehicle Collection!
At this top secret storage display warehouse, located just off the M25 motorway on the J12 Thorpe Interchange, we constantly task ourselves with keeping the cars at our facility in tip-top condition, like it just rolled off the factory line.
We hope you enjoy the cars put on show and display, and have a lovely day!
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Hakaru engine list
Hakaru 4C engine
Summary
The Hakaru 4C Series engines are a family of inline-four internal combustion engines with a displacement of 1.6 L to 1.8 L produced by Hakaru Automobiles between 1978 and 1996. The engines have cast iron engine blocks and aluminium cylinder heads.
4C-A: 1600cc inline-four, carbureted engine
4C-IA: 1800cc inline-four, carbureted high-torque engine
4C-GLU: 1800cc inline-four, multi-point injection engine which may run on LPG
These engines are used in:
1978-1981 Hakaru Carica (S, C, SE, SR, Deluxe)
1987-1996 Hakaru Ascenta (SE, GL, GLX, EL, ELX)
1989-1994 Hakaru Gemini (GXI, GLI)
1987-1996 Hakaru Ascenta USDM (4C-A only, GX, EX)
1989-1994 Hakaru Gemini USDM (4C-A only, GX, GT-S)
Hakaru 4G engine
Summary
The Hakaru 4G Series engines are a family of inline-four internal combustion engines with a displacement of 1.6 L produced by Hakaru Automobiles between 1990 and 2009. The engines have cast iron engine blocks and aluminium cylinder heads.
4G-SKX: 1600cc inline-four, single-point fuel injection engine designed for USDM
4G-EKX: 1600cc DOHC inline-four, single-point fuel injection engines designed for USDM
4G-EKU: 1600cc DOHC Inline-four, multi-point injection engine
These engines are used in:
2000-2009 Hakaru Astura (4G-EKU only, SE)
1990-1999 Hakaru Presage (S, SE-, SR, GT-S, GT-SR)
2000-2008 Hakaru Carica (SE, SE-G, SR, GS)
2001-2008 Astro Wave (4G-SXL/4G-EXL only, S, SR, GX, GT-S,)
Hakaru 4D engine
Summary
The Hakaru 4D Series engines are a family of inline-four internal combustion engines with a displacement of 1.8 L produced by Hakaru Automobiles between 1993 and present day. The engines have cast iron engine blocks and aluminium cylinder heads.
4D-GKU: 1800cc DOHC inline-four, multi-point fuel injection engines with VVT
4D-GLU: 1800cc DOHC inline-four, multi-point fuel injection engines which may run on LPG
These engines are used in:
2000-2009 Hakaru Astura (S, SE-G, SR, GT-S)
Hakaru 5F engine
Summary
The Hakaru 5F Series engines are a family of inline-six internal combustion engines with a displacement of 2.0 L produced by Hakaru Automobiles between 1985 and 1995. The engines have cast iron engine blocks and aluminium cylinder heads.
5F-EG: 1987cc DOHC inline-six, multi-point fuel injection engines
5F-ELX: 1987cc DOHC inline-six, economy tuned engines which may run on LPG
5F-IEX: 1987cc inline-six, DOHC high-torque engines with economy tunes
These engines are used in:
1985-1989 Hakaru Contribu (Super Deluxe)
Hakaru 1CZ engine
Summary
The Hakaru 1CZ Series engines are a family of inline-four internal combustion engines with a displacement of 1.8 L produced by Hakaru Automobiles between 1992 and 2005. The engines have aluminium engine blocks and aluminium cylinder heads.
1CZ-EGK: 1798cc DOHC inline-four, multi-point fuel injection engines with VVT
These engines are used in:
1997-2002 Hakaru Astura Grands
Hakaru 2BE engine
Summary
The Hakaru 2BE Series engines are a family of inline-three internal combustion engines with a displacement of 1.0 L to 1.3 L produced by Hakaru Automobiles between 2005 and present day. The engines have cast iron engine blocks and aluminium cylinder heads.
2BE-SU: 997cc inline-four, single-point fuel injection engines with Japanese-spec catalytic converters
2BE-GX:1197cc inline-four, multi-point fuel injection engines with fuel economy tunes
2BE-EGT: 1296cc inline-four, turbocharged DOHC multi-point injection engines
These engines are used in:
2005-2011 Hakaru Sonda (SE, SE-G, SR, G, RS)
Hakaru 2RE engine
Summary
The Hakaru 2RE Series engines are a family of inline-three internal combustion engines with a displacement of 1.0 L to 1.2 L produced by Hakaru Automobiles between 2005 and present day. The engines have cast iron engine blocks and aluminium cylinder heads.
2RE-SU: 997cc inline-three, single-point fuel injection engines with Japanese-spec catalytic converters
2RE-GX:1197cc inline-three, multi-point fuel injection engines with fuel economy tunes
2RE-EGT: 1197cc inline-three, turbocharged DOHC multi-point injection engines
These engines are used in:
2005-2009 Hakaru Ixion (S, SE, SE-G, G, 4WX, Sport)
Engine code meanings
| G | Multi-point fuel injection |
| L | LPG safe |
| U | Japanese-spec catalytic converter fitted |
| C | Korean market (meaning unkown) |
| E | Normal cylinder head DOHC |
| K | Variable Valve Timing |
| X | Fuel economy tune |
| R | Automatic only |
| A | Carbureted |
| T | Turbocharging |
| DT | Double Turbocharging |
| S | Single-point fuel injection |
| F | Performance cylinder head DOHC |
| I | High torque engine |
| D | Low grade fuel compatible |
| Z | Supercharging |
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Hakaru Automobiles Heritage Vehicle Display Gallery
Hakaru Ascenta ELX 1.8
Introduced in 1987, the Hakaru Ascenta was a range of light vehicles manufactured and sold by Hakaru between 1987 and 1996. Production numbers totalled approximately 1.7 million cars, with 3 body styles - 4 door saloon, 3 door hatchback and a 5 door estate. Most Ascenta were front-wheel drive, however a rare four-wheel drive variant, the 4WX, were sold in Japan and America.
The American specification Ascenta were only available as 5 door estates or 4 door saloons, and were sold with 4C-A engines and 4 speed automatic gearboxes, with the 5 speed manual gearbox optionally available on the 4 door saloon.
The Ascenta sold best as a 5 door estate as it provided ample room for cargo and passengers, with an original MSRP price tag of £4,095 (£12,090 in todays money) it was good value for money. Standard equipment included PAS (Power Assisted Steering), radio and cassette, folding rear seats, air conditioning, drivers airbag and cloth seat trim.
The American specification Ascenta were only available as 5 door estates or 4 door saloons, and were sold with 4C-A engines and 4 speed automatic gearboxes, with the 5 speed manual gearbox optionally available on the 4 door saloon.
Our 1987 Ascenta ELX 1.8 with only 17830 miles on the odometer.
The range-topping ELX 1.8 trim recieved a 4C-GLU between 1987 and 1992 producing 104hp, with either a 5 speed manual gearbox or a 3/4 speed automatic gearbox. Optional equipment included roof bars, a tow hook, alloy wheels, a spare wheel and more.
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Hakaru Automobiles Heritage Vehicle Display Gallery
Hakaru Gemini GXi
The American specification Gemini were only available with 4C-A engines, however the sportier USDM GT-S trim had a spoiler and 15 inch alloys as standard.
Two trims were available for the Gemini in Europe and America - The GXi and GLi. Both cars used the same 4C-GLU 108hp, with either a 5 speed manual gearbox or 4 speed automatic gearbox.
A not-so-distant relative of the Ascenta, the Hakaru Gemini was a light, front-wheel drive sports coupe with enough room for a family of four and the weekly shop.
Starting production in 1989, the Hakaru Gemini was manufactured and sold by Hakaru between 1989 and 1996. Production numbers totalled approximately 400,000 cars, with 2 body styles - the common 2 door coupe and the rare Japanese exclusive 4 door saloon. All Gemini were front-wheel drive, with a Limited Slip Differential as standard.
The Gemini sold well, as it was a cheap and affordable sportscar with an original MSRP price tag of £5,626 (£14,090 in todays money). Standard equipment included PAS (Power Assisted Steering), radio and cassette, air conditioning, drivers airbag, cloth seat trim, and alloy wheels unless it was a Gi trim, which had steel wheels as standard in Japan.
The American specification Gemini were only available with 4C-A engines, however the sportier USDM GT-S trim had a spoiler and 15 inch alloys as standard.
This particular Gemini has covered a miniscule 6700 miles from new.
Two trims were available for the Gemini in Europe and America - The GXi and GLi. Both cars used the same 4C-GLU 108hp, with either a 5 speed manual gearbox or 4 speed automatic gearbox.
In Japan, an base model Gemini Gi was sold with a 4C-A carburetted engine, exclusively as a 4 door saloon.
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As the sportier twin of the Ascenta, the Gemini may not have been the fastest thing on the roads at the time, but it was very cheap to buy and run, and turned out to be quite a looker as well.
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Hakaru Carica 1.8 Deluxe
Imagine the summer of 1978: The FIFA world cup has just started in Argentina, Grease has just released to cinemas, and the 1978 Hakaru Carica makes its debut globally.
In Japan, a special partnership with Paonner corporation gave birth to a special run of Carica Deluxe with in-car radio systems.
The Carica has always been a fan favourite, and with an original MSRP price tag of £2,055 (£11,867 in todays money), it became the golden standard for affordable motoring in style. It was only available as a 4 door saloon, however it excelled in its class despite its small size, with a fuel efficient 3R-A Inline-four engine producing 73hp linked to a 4 speed manual gearbox.
In 1981, the Carica started to be sold with a 4C-IA high-torque engine alongside the 3R-A, until this generation of Carica stopped production in 1982.
In Japan, a special partnership with Paonner corporation gave birth to a special run of Carica Deluxe with in-car radio systems.
This car has been restored from a barn find state to brand new condition by our professional team of technicians working at our garage.
A series of trim levels were sold, starting from the S, C, SE, SR, and finishing at the Deluxe, as seen above. The SR and Deluxe were only sold at Hakaru Auto Store, a seperate dealership chain dedicated to more expensive cars.
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Hakaru Contribu Super Comfort
The Contribu range of cars was a range of luxury cars produced by Hakaru between 1985 and 1989. The Super Deluxe trim were often packed with features such as dual-zone climate control, AM/FM cassette stereo and automatic headlights. Lower-grade models were more modestly equipped, but were often specified with higher trim level equipment from the dealership. A total of 3 different variants of the 5F Inline-six engine were used, and a variant of the 2BE Inline-four was put in the Super Comfort.
Leather seats and rear window curtains were standard equipment across all Contribu Super Deluxe, alongside radio cassette, electric front windows and an optional passenger/driver privacy screen could be installed for an extra ¥58,400 at most dealerships across Japan.
In Japan and Hong Kong, these cars would often be bought for taxi use, the MSRP price tag of £5,600 (£17,079 in todays money) was very attractive for taxi drivers. 5F Inline-six engines were the winners choice, as they offered smooth performance and fairly low maintenance costs for long-distance trips. The 5F-EG, 5F-LX and 5F-IEC all gave solid results in day-to-day taxi use.
Leather seats and rear window curtains were standard equipment across all Contribu Super Deluxe, alongside radio cassette, electric front windows and an optional passenger/driver privacy screen could be installed for an extra ¥58,400 at most dealerships across Japan.
This Contribu Super Deluxe served as a taxi in Shinagawa in its past life.
Two trim levels were given to the Hakaru Contribu - Super Comfort and Super Deluxe, with the latter being a more luxury-oriented car than the Super Comfort.
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Hakaru Sonda SE-G
Up until 2005, there was no small supermini car available from Hakaru. Later in 2005, the Sonda was presented by Hakaru, a small and cheap hatchback that came in 3 door and 5 door form.
MSRP price tag of £5,600 (£17,079 in todays money) 2BE-SU, 2BE-GX, 2BE-EGT
This car was also the first car from Hakaru with an optional satellite navigation system, which led the way for higher models in the lineup.
This car was also the first car from Hakaru with an optional satellite navigation system, which led the way for higher models in the lineup.
The previous owner of our Sonda seemed to have put RS sideskirts onto their SE-G model.
The Sonda RS is very popular amongst young teens for its low insurance rates but punchy 2BE-EGT turbocharged engine and sporty looks.
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Hakaru Astura Grands
Soon after the release of the 1995 Hakaru Astura, a larger, more upmarket model was released - The Astura Grands. Reception in 1997 was decent as the public warmed up to the idea of an affordable MPV, but some stayed away due to concerns with the third row seating safety in the event of an impact.
The robust 1CZ family of engines was designed in mind for the Astura Grands, a 1.8 litre inline 4 producing 98hp and plenty of torque to carry 5 passengers and cargo, or 7 passengers comfortably. Carbon emissions were reduced through efficient means, VVT tuning and a three-way catalytic converter, promoting green driving.
The most common trim level sold between 1997-2002 was the C package - Here are a few offerings available on each trim level
C Package
-Optional chrome door mirrors
-Rear parking mirror
-CD/Cassette head unit
-Optional rear spoiler
X Package
-Optional HYSEC 4WD
-Electronic blinds
-Leather seats
-Integrated bumper bike rack
S Package
-Sideskirts and front lip
-Chrome package
-Gold badge package
-Fully electronic seats
The robust 1CZ family of engines was designed in mind for the Astura Grands, a 1.8 litre inline 4 producing 98hp and plenty of torque to carry 5 passengers and cargo, or 7 passengers comfortably. Carbon emissions were reduced through efficient means, VVT tuning and a three-way catalytic converter, promoting green driving.
A 1997 brochure page from the Astura Grands C Package.
With big fanfare, a CVT option was introduced in the 1999 facelift of the Grands, which was marketed as EasierDrive, making driving easier for elderly people.
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