Daihatsu Tanto

Daihatsu Tanto

Manufacturer	Daihatsu
Production	2003-present
Class	Kei car
Body style	5-door hatchback mpv
Layout	FF layout or 4WD
Engine	659 cc petrol
Transmission	3 speed automatic 4 speed automatic
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)
Related	Daihatsu Copen Daihatsu Esse Daihatsu Mira Daihatsu Move Daihatsu Sonica

The Daihatsu Tanto was introduced in the 2003 Tokyo show as a concept vehicle based on the Daihatsu Move 'tall' body style. The car was introduced into Japanese market in 2003. The Tanto is a Kei car. The Tanto Custom was added in July 2005.

Daihatsu Tanto FCHV

In 2005, the Tanto FCHV was introduced in 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. Among the main feature of this second generation Tanto that the first generation model lacked is opposite rear doors, in which the driver's side door swings and the passenger's side door slides.

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  Second generation Tanto

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  Second generation Tanto Custom

References

1. ^ "Channel 4". Channel 4. http://www.channel4.com/4car/feature/feature.jsp?id=607. Retrieved 2011-04-25. 

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