Daihatsu Tanto

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Daihatsu Tanto
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

The Daihatsu Tanto (

2003 Tokyo Motor Show as a vehicle based on the Move
's "tall" body style, and followed by the Tanto Custom in July 2005.

The name "Tanto" is derived from Italian, Spanish and Portuguese word for "so much" or "a lot".[1]

First generation (L350; 2003)

First generation
Kerb weight
870–960 kg (1,918–2,116 lb)

The first-generation Tanto went on sale on 27 November 2003. The grade levels consisted of L, X and X Limited for naturally aspirated engine option, and R and RS for turbocharged engine option.

The Tanto Custom was added in July 2005, which grade levels consisted of L and X for naturally aspirated engine option, and RS for turbocharged engine option.

Tanto FCHV

The Tanto FCHV (Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle) was introduced at the

hydrogen tank and electric motors.[2]

  • The Tanto at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show
    The Tanto at the
    2003 Tokyo Motor Show
  • Tanto Happy Selection (L350S)
    Tanto Happy Selection (L350S)
  • 2005 Tanto Custom (L350S)
    2005 Tanto Custom (L350S)
  • Tanto Custom rear view
    Tanto Custom rear view
  • Tanto FCHV
    Tanto FCHV

Second generation (L375; 2007)

Second generation
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 on the right and a sliding door without an intermediate pillar on the left.

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • 2008 Tanto Custom (L375S)
    2008 Tanto Custom (L375S)
  • 2010 Tanto Custom (L375S)
    2010 Tanto Custom (L375S)
  • Tanto Custom RS Turbo (L375S)
    Tanto Custom RS Turbo (L375S)
  • 2008 Tanto Custom (L375S)
    2008 Tanto Custom (L375S)
  • Interior
    Interior

Third generation (LA600; 2013)

Third generation
Subaru Lucra
(Chiffon)

The third-generation Tanto went on sale on 3 October 2013. This generation used the sliding door on both sides. The car is also sold by

OEM
agreement.

  • Tanto X Turbo SA (LA600S)
    Tanto X Turbo SA (LA600S)
  • Tanto G SA (LA600S)
    Tanto G SA (LA600S)
  • Tanto Custom RS SA 4WD (LA610S)
    Tanto Custom RS SA 4WD (LA610S)
  • Tanto Custom RS SA 4WD (LA610S)
    Tanto Custom RS SA 4WD (LA610S)
  • Subaru Chiffon (LA600F)
    Subaru Chiffon (LA600F)
  • Chiffon Custom RS Limited SA (LA600F)
    Chiffon Custom RS Limited SA (LA600F)
  • Interior
    Interior

Fourth generation (LA650; 2019)

Fourth generation
Kerb weight
880–1,000 kg (1,940–2,205 lb)

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 the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform.[9][10][11][12] The regular model is offered in L, X and X Turbo grade levels, while the Custom model is offered in L, X and RS grade levels. The turbocharged engine option is only available in X Turbo and RS grades.

By one month since its launch, the fourth-generation Tanto had been ordered for approximately 37,000 units, nearly three times the monthly sales target of 12,500 units.[13][14]

The Tanto Custom received a facelift on 3 October 2022. At the same time, the crossover-styled variant called Tanto FunCross was also added to the lineup.[15][16] The facelifted Chiffon later followed on 13 October.[17]

  • 2019 Tanto X (LA650S)
    2019 Tanto X (LA650S)
  • 2019 Tanto X Turbo (LA650S)
    2019 Tanto X Turbo (LA650S)
  • 2019 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S, pre-facelift)
    2019 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S, pre-facelift)
  • 2019 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S, pre-facelift)
    2019 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S, pre-facelift)
  • 2022 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S, facelift)
    2022 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S, facelift)
  • 2022 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S, facelift)
    2022 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S, facelift)
  • 2022 Tanto FunCross Turbo (LA650S)
    2022 Tanto FunCross Turbo (LA650S)
  • 2022 Tanto FunCross Turbo (LA650S)
    2022 Tanto FunCross Turbo (LA650S)
  • 2019 Chiffon G SA (LA650F)
    2019 Chiffon G SA (LA650F)
  • 2019 Chiffon Custom R SA 4WD (LA660F, pre-facelift)
    2019 Chiffon Custom R SA 4WD (LA660F, pre-facelift)
  • Interior
    Interior

Sales

Year Japan[18]
2003 7,741
2004 91,933
2005 92,057
2006 106,410
2007 100,217
2008 159,322
2009 144,814
2010 140,161
2011 111,748
2012 148,146
2013 135,702
2014 232,694
2015 157,753
2016 155,999
2017 141,312
2018 136,557
2019 175,292
2020 129,681
2021 116,912
2022 107,749
2023 159,392

References

  1. ^ "Data Book 2020" (PDF). Daihatsu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Daihatsu Tanto FCHV". Hydrogen Cars Now. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  3. ^ https://pdki-indonesia.dgip.go.id/index.php/di/ZFY2OVpxSEU3REpuajI0enYxaFI4QT09?q=mobil&type=1&skip=20 [dead link]
  4. ^ a b "Facilities|Company|DAIHATSU".
  5. ^ a b "Notice Regarding the Operation of Domestic Plants (as of May 18)" (PDF). Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. 18 May 2020.
  6. ^ a b Krijgsman, Lars (16 July 2019). "Subaru Chiffon in het nieuw". AutoWeek (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 November 2023.
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  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "【ダイハツ タント 新型】Dnga第1弾、打倒 N-Box へ全方位で大幅進化".
  13. ^ "【新車】新型ダイハツ・タントが月販目標台数の約3倍の受注を獲得". 8 August 2019.
  14. ^ "【ダイハツ タント 新型】発売1か月で3万7000台を受注、月販目標の3倍(レスポンス) | 自動車情報サイト【新車・中古車】 - carview!". Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  15. ^ "上質で迫力のあるスタイルに進化した新「タント カスタム」に加え、新時代のアウトドアモデル「タント ファンクロス」を発売" [In addition to the new Tanto Custom, which has evolved into a high-quality and powerful style, a new-era outdoor model, the Tanto FunCross, will be released.] (Press release) (in Japanese). Japan: Daihatsu. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  16. ^ Sergeev, Angel (3 October 2022). "Daihatsu Tanto Fun Cross Debuts As Funky Kei Car With Tiny Turbo Engine". Motor1. US: Motorsport Network. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  17. ^ "SUBARU 「シフォン」一部改良モデルを発表" [SUBARU "Chiffon" partially improved model announced] (Press release) (in Japanese). Japan: Subaru Corporation. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  18. ^ "ダイハツ タント 新車販売台数推移/売れ行き(生産台数)と生産状況は?工場とラインの稼働状況も - 株式会社アイディーインフォメーション" [Daihatsu Tanto new car sales trends/sales (production volume) and production status? Factory and line operating status - ID Information Co., Ltd.]. id-information.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 April 2024.

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