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The {{nihongo|'''Daihatsu Taft'''|Japanese: ダイハツ・タフト|Daihatsu Tafuto}} is a [[Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]]-styled [[kei car]] produced by Japanese automaker [[Daihatsu]]. It was first introduced at the 2020 [[Tokyo Auto Salon]] as a prototype vehicle.
The {{nihongo|'''Daihatsu Taft'''|Japanese: ダイハツ・タフト|Daihatsu Tafuto}} is a [[Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]]-styled [[kei car]] produced by Japanese automaker [[Daihatsu]]. It is based on the [[Toyota New Global Architecture#DNGA|Daihatsu New Global Architecture]] (DNGA) platform and replaced the [[Daihatsu Cast|Cast Activa]].<ref name="dnga"/> It was first introduced at the 2020 [[Tokyo Auto Salon]] as a prototype vehicle.


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Revision as of 08:46, 1 April 2020

Daihatsu Taft
Daihatsu Taft prototype at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon
Overview
ManufacturerDaihatsu
Production2020 (to commence)
AssemblyJapan
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style5-door hatchback
Layout
PlatformDaihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)[1]
Powertrain
Engine658 cc KF-DET I3-T (petrol)
Power output47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS)
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Chronology
PredecessorDaihatsu Cast Activa

The Daihatsu Taft (Japanese: ダイハツ・タフト, Daihatsu Tafuto) is a crossover SUV-styled kei car produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu. It is based on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform and replaced the Cast Activa.[1] It was first introduced at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon as a prototype vehicle.

Name

The nameplate "Taft" was revived in 2020 after last being used on the Indonesian-market F70 series Taft offroader until 2007.

The name "Taft" is an abbreviation for "Tough & Almighty Fun Tool".[2]

Design

The Taft borrows its overall design from the Waku Waku (stylised as "WakuWaku") concept car showcased at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "新型軽クロスオーバー「タフト(TAFT)」先行予約を開始" [Pre-orders begin for new light crossover "TAFT"] (PDF) (in Japanese). Japan: Daihatsu. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Daihatsu Mini-Vehicle Concepts For The 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon". HotCars.com. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Daihatsu Debuts WakuWaku Tiny Crossover And Other Quirky Concepts". Motor1.com. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.