Daihatsu Tanto

The Daihatsu Tanto (Japanese: ダイハツ・タント, Hepburn: 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.

Daihatsu Tanto
Daihatsu Tanto X (L350S)
Overview
ManufacturerDaihatsu
Also calledSubaru Chiffon (2016–present)
ProductionNovember 2003 – present
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style5-door hatchback/minivan
Layout

The name "Tanto" is Italian for "so much" or "a lot".[1]

First generation (L350; 2003)
First generation (L350)
Tanto X (L350S)
Overview
ProductionNovember 2003 – November 2007
AssemblyJapan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant)
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 43 kW (58 hp; 58 PS) (EF-VE)
  • 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) (EF-DET)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,725 mm (67.9 in)
Kerb weight870–960 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 the naturally-aspirated engine option, and R and RS for the 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 the naturally-aspirated engine option, and RS for the 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]

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

Second generation (L375; 2007)
Second generation (L375)
Overview
ProductionDecember 2007 – October 2013
AssemblyJapan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant)
DesignerJirou Matsueda and Yoshihiro Yamamoto[3]
Body and chassis
RelatedDaihatsu Tanto Exe
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 43 kW (58 hp; 58 PS) (KF-VE)
  • 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) (KF-DET)
Transmission
  • 4-speed automatic
  • CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,490 mm (98.0 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Kerb weight900–1,010 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.

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

Third generation (LA600; 2013)
Third generation (LA600)
Tanto G SA (LA600S)
Overview
Also calledSubaru Chiffon
Production
  • October 2013 – June 2019 (Tanto)
  • December 2016 – July 2019 (Chiffon)
AssemblyJapan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant);[4] Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)[5]
Body and chassis
RelatedDaihatsu Move Canbus
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 658 cc KF-VE I3
  • 658 cc KF-DET turbo I3
Power output
  • 38 kW (51 hp; 52 PS) (KF-VE)
  • 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) (KF-DET)
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,455 mm (96.7 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Kerb weight920–1,010 kg (2,028–2,227 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorSubaru 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, Hepburn: Subaru Shifon) since December 2016 through an OEM agreement.

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

Fourth generation (LA650; 2019)
Fourth generation (LA650)
2019 Tanto X Turbo (LA650S)
Overview
Also calledSubaru Chiffon[6]
ProductionJuly 2019 – present
AssemblyJapan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant);[4] Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)[5]
Body and chassis
PlatformDaihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)[7][8][9]
RelatedDaihatsu Taft (LA900)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 658 cc KF-VE I3
  • 658 cc KF-DET turbo I3
Power output
  • 38 kW (51 hp; 52 PS) (KF-VE)
  • 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) (KF-DET)
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,460 mm (96.9 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,755–1,775 mm (69.1–69.9 in)
Kerb weight880–1,000 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).[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]

  • 2019 Tanto X (LA650S)
  • 2019 Tanto X Turbo (LA650S)
  • 2019 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S)
  • 2019 Tanto Custom RS (LA650S)
  • 2019 Chiffon G SA (LA650F)
  • 2019 Chiffon Custom R SA 4WD (LA660F)
  • Interior

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
  4. "Facilities｜Company｜DAIHATSU".
  5. https://www.daihatsu.com/news/2020/20200518-2.pdf
  6. "DPG Media Privacy Gate".
  7. "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.
  8. "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.
  9. "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.
  10. "【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".
  11. "【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.
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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