Daihatsu Tanto
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Daihatsu Tanto | |
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Daihatsu Tanto X (L350S) | |
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Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
Also called | Subaru Chiffon (2016–present) |
Production | November 2003 – present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Kei car |
Body style | 5-door hatchback/minivan |
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The Daihatsu Tanto (Japanese: ダイハツ・タント, Daihatsu Tanto) is a kei car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu. It was introduced at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show as a concept vehicle based on the Move's 'tall' body style. The car was introduced to the Japanese market in 2003. The Tanto Custom was added in July 2005.
The name "Tanto" is Italian for "so much" or "a lot".[1]
First generation (L350; 2003)
First generation (L350) | |
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Daihatsu Tanto X (L350S) | |
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Production | November 2003 – November 2007 |
Assembly | Japan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant)[citation needed] |
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Wheelbase | 2,440 mm (96.1 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
Kerb weight | 870–960 kg (1,918–2,116 lb) |
The first-generation Tanto went on sale on 27 November 2003. The trim levels consist of L, X and X Limited for naturally aspirated engine option; R and RS for turbocharged engine option. Front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available in all trim levels.
The Tanto Custom was added in July 2005, which trim levels consist of L and X for naturally aspirated engine option; RS for turbocharged engine option.
Tanto FCHV
The Tanto FCHV was introduced at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. "FCHV" stands for "Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle". Based on the regular Tanto, the prototype adds a hydrogen tank and electric motors.[2]
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The Tanto prototype at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show
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Daihatsu Tanto Happy Selection (L350S)
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2005 Daihatsu Tanto Custom (L350S)
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Tanto Custom rear view
Second generation (L375; 2007)
Second generation (L375) | |
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Overview | |
Production | December 2007 – October 2013 |
Assembly | Japan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant)[citation needed] |
Designer | Jirou Matsueda and Yoshihiro Yamamoto[3] |
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Related | Daihatsu Tanto Exe |
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Wheelbase | 2,490 mm (98.0 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,750 mm (68.9 in) |
Kerb weight | 900–1,010 kg (1,984–2,227 lb) |
The second-generation Tanto went on sale on 17 December 2007. Among the main features of this generation is an ordinary side-hinged rear door while on the left side, the rear door is a sliding door without an intermediate pillar.
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Rear view
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2008 Daihatsu Tanto Custom (L375S)
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2010 Daihatsu Tanto Custom (L375S)
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Daihatsu Tanto Custom RS Turbo (L375S)
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2008 Daihatsu Tanto Custom (L375S)
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Interior
Third generation (LA600; 2013)
Third generation (LA600) | |
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Daihatsu Tanto G SA (LA600S) | |
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Also called | Subaru Chiffon |
Production |
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Assembly | Japan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant);[4] Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)[5] |
Body and chassis | |
Related | Daihatsu Move Canbus |
Powertrain | |
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Transmission | CVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,455 mm (96.7 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,750 mm (68.9 in) |
Kerb weight | 920–1,010 kg (2,028–2,227 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Subaru Lucra (Chiffon) |
The third-generation Tanto went on sale on 3 October 2013. This generation uses the sliding door on both sides. The car is also sold by Subaru as the Subaru Chiffon (Japanese: スバル・シフォン, Subaru Shifon) since December 2016 through an OEM agreement.
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Daihatsu Tanto X Turbo SA (LA600S)
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Daihatsu Tanto G SA (LA600S)
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Daihatsu Tanto Custom RS SA 4WD (LA610S)
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Daihatsu Tanto Custom RS SA 4WD (LA610S)
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Subaru Chiffon (LA600F)
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Subaru Chiffon Custom RS Limited SA (LA600F)
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Interior
Fourth generation (LA650; 2019)
Fourth generation (LA650) | |
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![]() 2019 Daihatsu Tanto X Turbo (LA650S) | |
Overview | |
Also called | Subaru Chiffon[6] |
Production | July 2019 – present |
Assembly | Japan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant);[4] Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)[5] |
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Platform | Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)[7][8][9] |
Related | Daihatsu Taft (LA900) |
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Transmission | CVT |
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Wheelbase | 2,460 mm (96.9 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
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The fourth-generation Tanto went on sale in Japan on 9 July 2019, followed by the second-generation Chiffon on 16 July.[6] It is built on Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform.[7][8][9][10] The standard variant of the Tanto is offered in L, X and X Turbo trim levels, while the Custom variant is offered in L, X and RS trim levels. The turbocharged engine option is only available in X Turbo and RS trim levels.
One month since its launch, the Tanto has been sold for approximately 37,000 units, which is three times the monthly sales target of 12,500 units.[11][12]
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2019 Daihatsu Tanto X (LA650S)
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2019 Daihatsu Tanto X Turbo (LA650S)
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2019 Daihatsu Tanto Custom RS (LA650S)
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2019 Daihatsu Tanto Custom RS (LA650S)
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2019 Subaru Chiffon G SA (LA650F)
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2019 Subaru Chiffon Custom R SA 4WD (LA660F)
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Interior
References
- ^ "Data Book 2020" (PDF). Daihatsu.
- ^ "Daihatsu Tanto FCHV". Hydrogen Cars Now. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ https://pdki-indonesia.dgip.go.id/index.php/di/ZFY2OVpxSEU3REpuajI0enYxaFI4QT09?q=mobil&type=1&skip=20
- ^ a b https://www.daihatsu.com/company/facilities/
- ^ a b https://www.daihatsu.com/news/2020/20200518-2.pdf
- ^ a b https://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/artikel/subaru-chiffon-in-het-nieuw/
- ^ a b "DNGA第一弾として、軽乗用車「タント」をフルモデルチェンジし発売" [As the first DNGA car, the fully remodeled Tanto mini passenger car has been launched] (PDF) (in Japanese). Japan: Daihatsu. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ a b "ダイハツ新型タントは7月デビュー! エンジン・CVT・ボディ・サスペンションのすべてが新しい!!" [Daihatsu new Tanto debuts in July! Engine, CVT, body, and suspension are all new !!]. clicccar (in Japanese). Japan. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ a b "ダイハツ 新型タント[プロトタイプ]試乗│期待しといてゼッタイ損ナシ! "DNGA"第一弾に先行試乗(1/3)" [Daihatsu new Tanto [prototype] test drive: Looking forward to this! Test drive of the first "DNGA" (1/3)]. MOTA (in Japanese). Japan. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ https://response.jp/article/2019/07/09/324254.html
- ^ https://clicccar.com/2019/08/09/901826/
- ^ https://carview.yahoo.co.jp/news/newmodel/20190808-10435407-carview/
External links
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- Official website (Tanto)
- Official website (Chiffon)