Daihatsu Tanto

Daihatsu Tanto
Overview
Manufacturer	Daihatsu
Production	2003-present
Body and chassis
Class	Kei car
Body style	5-door hatchback mpv
Layout	FF layout or 4WD
Related	Daihatsu Copen Daihatsu Esse Daihatsu Mira Daihatsu Move Daihatsu Sonica
Powertrain
Engine	659 cc petrol
Transmission	3 speed automatic 4 speed automatic
Dimensions
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)
Curb weight	890 kg (1,962 lb)

The Daihatsu Tanto was introduced at the 2003 Tokyo show as a concept vehicle based on the Daihatsu Move's 'tall' body style. The car was introduced into the Japanese market in 2003. The Tanto is a Kei car. Among the main features of this car is an ordinary right side rear door while on the left side, the rear door is a sliding door without an intermediate pillar. The Tanto Custom was added in July 2005.

Daihatsu Tanto FCHV

In 2005, the Tanto FCHV was introduced at the Tokyo show. FCHV stands for fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Based on the Tanto compact MPV currently in production, this prototype adds a hydrogen tank and electric motors.^[1]

Second generation

The second generation Tanto was exhibited at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show and production started in December 2007.

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  Second generation Tanto

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  Second generation Tanto Custom

References

External links

• catalogue.carview.co.jp
• Japan Car Exhibition at the London Science Museum =- in 2009 a Tanto was exhibited here.
• Daihatsu Tanto FCHV Information
• The Tanto Welcome Seat was exhibited here