Daihatsu Taft (LA900)

For other car models of the same name, see Daihatsu Taft.

Daihatsu Taft
2020 Daihatsu Taft G Turbo (LA900S)
Overview
ManufacturerDaihatsu
Model codeLA900
ProductionJune 2020 – present
AssemblyJapan: Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)[1]
DesignerShun Ohoka and Yuji Misaki[2]
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Mini SUV
Body style5-door hatchback
Layout
PlatformDaihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)[3]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
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)
Height1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Kerb weight
  • 830–840 kg (1,830–1,852 lb) (FWD)
  • 880–890 kg (1,940–1,962 lb) (4WD)
Chronology
Predecessor

The LA900 series Daihatsu Taft (Japanese: ダイハツ・タフト, Hepburn: Daihatsu Tafuto) is a crossover SUV-styled kei car produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu. It is built on Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform and replaced the Cast Activa and Sport.[3][4] It was first introduced at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2020 as a prototype vehicle and went on sale in June 2020.

Etymology

The "Taft" nameplate was revived in 2020 after last being used on the Indonesian market F70 series Taft offroader in 2007. The name was originally used on the F10 series Taft.

For the LA900 model, the name Taft is an acronym for Tough & Almighty Fun Tool.[3]

  • 2021 Taft G (LA900S)
    2021 Taft G (LA900S)
  • 2020 Taft G with Chrome plating package (LA900S)
    2020 Taft G with Chrome plating package (LA900S)
  • 2020 Taft G with Chrome plating package (LA900S)
    2020 Taft G with Chrome plating package (LA900S)
  • Interior
    Interior

Concept model

The Taft borrows its overall design from the WakuWaku concept car, which was one of four kei car concepts showcased at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.[6]

According to Daihatsu, the WakuWaku was designed to be a versatile combination of crossover SUV and recreational vehicle.[7] The concept has four seats, with two folding rear seats, hidden rear doors, and a trunk located on the roof of the car behind the sunroof.[8]

The three other concept vehicles shown alongside the WakuWaku were the TsumuTsumu commercial truck, WaiWai minivan, and IcoIco autonomous vehicle.

  • Daihatsu WakuWaku
    Daihatsu WakuWaku
  • WakuWaku rear view
    WakuWaku rear view

Sales

Year Japan[9]
2020 42,942
2021 62,278
2022 56,861
2023 59,330

References

  1. ^ "Daihatsu to build new Taft at Oita Plant". Marklines.com. MarkLines. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. ^ "A00202000435". DGIP.go.id. Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Daihatsu Starts Accepting Pre-orders for New Mini Crossover TAFT" (PDF) (Press release). Japan: Daihatsu. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  4. ^ a b Aoyama, Naoki (14 April 2020). "王者スズキ・ハスラーに挑む後出しのダイハツ・タフトに勝ち目はあるか？ いまある情報で先行比較！" [Is there a win for Daihatsu Taft, which will be a successor to challenge the champion Suzuki Hustler? Advance comparison with existing information!]. Webcartop.jp (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Times Sha Co., Ltd. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  5. ^ a b Uchida, Shunichi (18 August 2020). "ダイハツ「タフト」チーフエンジニア小村氏が明かす「経済性・扱い易さ・安心感・安全性」と「非日常感」の融合秘話" [Daihatsu "Taft" chief engineer Mr. Komura reveals the secret story of "economy, ease of handling, security and safety" and "unusual feeling"]. Impress.co.jp (in Japanese). Japan: Impress Corporation. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  6. ^ Ramsey, Jonathon (31 December 2019). "Daihatsu's tiny concepts bring big weird to the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon". Autoblog.com. US: Autoblog (Verizon Media). Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  7. ^ Padeanu, Adrian (9 October 2019). "Daihatsu Debuts WakuWaku Tiny Crossover And Other Quirky Concepts". Motor1.com. US: Motor1. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  8. ^ AutoIndustriya.com (23 October 2019). "Daihatsu's tiny concepts bring big weird to the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon". AutoIndustriya.com. Philippines: AutoIndustriya. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  9. ^ "ダイハツ タフト 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 Taft new car sales trends/sales (production volume) and production status? Factory and line operating status]. id-information.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 9 April 2024.
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