- Daihatsu revealed three custom builds at GIAS 2025, including two vans and a hatchback.
- Gran Max Taft Guy stands out with boxy nose, off-road bumpers, and roof-mounted rack.
- City Pop and Ayla Retro Future were developed in collaboration with GH Style and NMAA.
The ultra-rare Daihatsu Rocky Limited Edition wasn’t the only standout at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia Auto Show, as it shared the spotlight with three unique custom builds. Our favorite of the bunch is the Daihatsu Gran Max Taft Guy, a reworked small van featuring a retro-inspired front end reminiscent of the Toyota Land Cruiser, along with a few off-road touches.
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These concepts are the result of a collaboration between Daihatsu, Indonesian radio personality and tuner Gofar Hilman (founder of GH Style), and the National Modificator & Aftermarket Association (NMAA). Two of the builds are based on the utilitarian Gran Max light commercial vehicle, while the third takes the form of a heavily reworked Ayla hatchback.
Gran Max Taft Guy: Kei Car Meets Off-Road Van
The Gran Max Taft Guy draws inspiration from the Japan-market Daihatsu Taft kei car, bringing a similar rugged aesthetic to Indonesia. The original Gran Max’s smooth, practical design is replaced with a boxier, upright look. This includes a new plastic grille with round LED headlights, a shortened hood, restyled front fenders, and a tougher-looking bumper with an integrated skid plate.
At the rear, the van gets a custom bumper fitted with taillights resembling those on the Suzuki Jimny, while the original lights have been swapped out for flush body-colored panels. The off-road makeover is completed with 16-inch Turbo Bastard wheels featuring disc covers on the front axle, a roof rack, and a full-size spare mounted on the back door.
It also appears to have a lifted stance, although it’s unclear if this is due to suspension modifications or simply cosmetic changes.
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Gran Max City Pop: Nostalgia on Wheels
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The second van, called the Gran Max City Pop, pays tribute to the sixth-generation Daihatsu Hijet from the 1980s. Its custom front end includes a retro-styled grille with round headlights, classic amber indicators, and new bumper, hood, and fender designs that complete the vintage look.
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Additional changes include side skirts, the same 16-inch Turbo Bastard wheels, a retro-themed rear bumper, and taillight covers. This one-off build was created for Indonesian rock band D’Masiv, which explains the custom graphics and stickers decorating the sides.
Power likely comes from the standard 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 95 hp (71 kW / 97 PS) and sending power to the rear wheels.
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A Slammed Retro Hatchback
Last but not least, the Daihatsu Ayla Retro Future is GH Style’s idea of a “retro-modern city car” that combines classic and futuristic styling cues. The model is hardly recognizable as an Ayla due to the extensive modifications on the bodywork.
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The front has a new hood, headlights, bumper, and fenders, trading the edgy looks of the original for a more rounded and friendly appearance. The exterior package includes 15-inch Turbo Bastard wheels, a slammed Airsus air suspension setup, a custom rear bumper, and unique taillight covers. Inside, the cabin is reupholstered in a two-tone combination of orange and mint green.
There’s no mention of performance upgrades, suggesting the Retro Future still runs on the stock 1.2-liter engine, producing 87 hp (65 kW / 88 PS).
How to Get One
The Gran Max Taft Guy and the Ayla Retro Future will be offered for sale through a special program. The van will be offered to a lucky Daihatsu owner through a draw, while the hatchback can be obtained through a Dance Challenge on social media. Winners for both will be announced at the Indonesia Modification & Lifestyle Expo (IMX) on October 12.
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