Daihatsu Tanto
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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.
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.
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
show as a concept vehicle based on the Daihatsu Move
Daihatsu Move
The Daihatsu Move is a kei car, produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu since August 1995. The Move is designed to be as tall as compact cars like the Suzuki Wagon R. Daihatsu successfully sold 500,000 Moves during its first three years of production. The Move is built upon the chassis of the...
'tall' body style. The car was introduced into Japanese market in 2003. The Tanto is a Kei car
Kei car
Kei cars, K-cars, or , are a Japanese category of small vehicles, including passenger cars, vans, and pickup trucks. They are designed to comply with Japanese government tax and insurance regulations, and in most rural areas are exempted from the requirement to certify that adequate parking is...
. 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.Second generation
The second generation Tanto was exhibited at the 2007 Tokyo Motor ShowTokyo Motor Show
The is a biennial auto show held in October-November at the Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association , it is a recognized international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs...
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.
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