Daihatsu Taft

Daihatsu Taft G (LA900S)
Overview
Manufacturer Daihatsu
Model code LA900
Production June 2020 – present
Assembly Japan: Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)
Designer Shun Ohoka and Yuji Misaki
Body and chassis
Class Kei car
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout
  • Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Platform Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)
Related
  • Daihatsu Tanto (LA650)
  • Daihatsu Move Canbus (LA850)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 658 cc KF-VE I3
  • 658 cc KF-DET turbo I3
Power output
  • 38 kW (52 PS; 51 hp) (KF-VE)
  • 47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) (KF-DET)
Transmission CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,460 mm (96.9 in)
Length 3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height 1,630 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
  • Daihatsu Cast Activa/Sport
  • Daihatsu Naked
  • Daihatsu Terios Kid

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. 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.

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.

According to Daihatsu, the WakuWaku was designed to be a versatile combination of crossover SUV and recreational vehicle. 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.

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

Sales

Year Japan
2020 42,942
2021 62,278
2022 56,861
2023 59,330
2024 38,204

References

  • Official website


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