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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 Daihatsu Tanto (Japanese: ダイハツ・タント, Hepburn: Daihatsu Tanto) is a kei car manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Daihatsu. It was introduced at the 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
Tanto X (L350S)
Overview
Model codeL350
ProductionNovember 2003 – November 2007
AssemblyJapan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant)[citation needed]
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 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 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Based on the Tanto Custom, the prototype vehicle adds a hydrogen tank and electric motors.[2]

Second generation (L375; 2007)

Second generation
Overview
Model codeL375
ProductionDecember 2007 – October 2013
AssemblyJapan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant)[citation needed]
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 on the right and a sliding door without an intermediate pillar on the left.

Third generation (LA600; 2013)

Third generation
Tanto G SA (LA600S)
Overview
Model codeLA600
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 (LA800)
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 used 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.

Fourth generation (LA650; 2019)

Fourth generation
2019 Tanto X Turbo (LA650S)
Overview
Model codeLA650
Also calledSubaru Chiffon[6]
ProductionJuly 2019 – present
AssemblyJapan: Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant);[4] Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)[5]
Designer
  • Junya Hachisu (facelift Tanto Custom)[7]
  • Kōichi Itō and Gianluca Alba (Tanto FunCross)[8]
Body and chassis
PlatformDaihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)[9][10][11]
Related
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) 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]

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.
  7. ^ "A00202204644". Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual. Indonesia: Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Intelektual Kementerian Hukum & HAM R.I. 27 December 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  8. ^ "A00202204643". Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual. Indonesia: Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Intelektual Kementerian Hukum & HAM R.I. 27 December 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  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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