Daihatsu Taft (LA900)

The LA900 series Daihatsu Taft (Japanese: ダイハツ・タフト, 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.[2][3] It was first introduced at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2020 as a prototype vehicle and went on sale in June 2020.

For other uses, see Daihatsu Taft.
Daihatsu Taft (LA900)
2020 Daihatsu Taft G Turbo (LA900S)
Overview
ManufacturerDaihatsu
ProductionJune 2020 – present
AssemblyJapan: Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style5-door hatchback
Layout
PlatformDaihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)[2]
RelatedDaihatsu Tanto (LA650)
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

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.

The name "Taft" is an abbreviation for "Tough & Almighty Fun Tool".[2]

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

WakuWaku

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.[5]

The WakuWaku was designed to be a versatile crossover SUV and recreational vehicle combination.[6] 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.[7]

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

  • Daihatsu WakuWaku
  • Daihatsu WakuWaku

References
  1. "Daihatsu to build new Taft at Oita Plant". Marklines.com. MarkLines. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. "Daihatsu Starts Accepting Pre-orders for New Mini Crossover TAFT" (PDF) (Press release). Japan: Daihatsu. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Padeanu, Adrian (9 October 2019). "Daihatsu Debuts WakuWaku Tiny Crossover And Other Quirky Concepts". Motor1.com. US: Motor1. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  7. 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.
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