Daihatsu Taft (LA900)
Crossover SUV classed as a kei car produced by Daihatsu
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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.
| Daihatsu Taft | |
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Daihatsu Taft G (LA900S) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
| Model code | LA900 |
| Production | June 2020 – present |
| Assembly | Japan: Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)[1] |
| Designer | Shun Ohoka and Yuji Misaki[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Kei car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)[3] |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
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| 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) |
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| Chronology | |
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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)
2020 Taft G with Chrome plating package (LA900S)
2020 Taft G with Chrome plating package (LA900S)
Interior
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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
WakuWaku rear view
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Sales
| Year | Japan[9] |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 42,942 |
| 2021 | 62,278 |
| 2022 | 56,861 |
| 2023 | 59,330 |
| 2024 | 38,204 |
