Signifying 'essence', the ESSE embodies the minivehicle's 'Ecological, Simple, Smart and Easy' essence in one casually fashionable package that adds pleasure to daily life.
- Simple and timeless styling gives a feeling of stability based on a trapezoidal shape, with a clear view over the high bonnet for inviting, easy-to-drive functionality.

- Convenient and stress-free interior has frequently used instrumentation and audio functions centrally arranged for easy access and visibility, with large switches and lettering. Interior colors are coordinated with body colors in a fresh and fashionable effect for daily driving pleasure.

- Body color shades represent essential tones of nature. Harmony is maintained between body and interior colors.

- Newly developed TOPAZ KF 660cc in-line 3-cylinder gasoline engine delivers excellent driving performance together with outstanding fuel economy and clean performance for emissions reduction equivalent to 75% below Japan's 2005 regulations.