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 the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform and replaced the Cast Activa and Sport.[1][2] It was first introduced at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon as a prototype vehicle. It 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
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style5-door hatchback
Layout
PlatformDaihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)[1]
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
PredecessorDaihatsu Cast Activa/Sport[2]

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".[1]

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

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.[3]

The WakuWaku was designed to be a versatile crossover SUV and recreational vehicle combination.[4] 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.[5]

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

  • Daihatsu WakuWaku
  • Daihatsu WakuWaku
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References
  1. "Daihatsu Starts Accepting Pre-orders for New Mini Crossover TAFT" (PDF) (Press release). Japan: Daihatsu. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Padeanu, Adrian (9 October 2019). "Daihatsu Debuts WakuWaku Tiny Crossover And Other Quirky Concepts". Motor1.com. US: Motor1. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  5. 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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