Daihatsu Mini Welfare Vehicle Partial Redesign of the Tanto Sloper and Tanto Welcome Seat -- Improved Usability for Welfare Features --

Dec. 14, 2015
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

Tanto Sloper Ⅹ “SAⅡ”

Tanto Welcome Seat Custom Ⅹ “SAⅡ”

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (“Daihatsu”), which had the leading share of the market for welfare vehicles in the first half of fiscal 2015*1, will release a partially redesigned version of its Tanto Sloper and Tanto Welcome Seat welfare vehicles nationwide on Monday December 14.

In addition to the ease of getting in and out provided by the Miracle Open Door system, and the large amount of interior space, which are amongst the most appealing aspects of the Tanto base model, the Tanto Sloper and the Tanto Welcome Seat have proved popular with a great many customers who are highly satisfied with their welfare features.

As well as incorporating new and improved interior and exterior styling from the base model, this partial redesign is aimed at actively responding to customer feedback regarding welfare features, based on a growing need for welfare vehicles in line with Japan’s aging society.
To make it easier to use while sitting in a wheelchair, the Tanto Sloper now has a lighter ramp, which has been surface treated to make it less susceptible to scuffing and marking. Electric winch operations have been simplified too.
The angle at the front of the seat lift on the Tanto Welcome Seat has been increased to lower the edge of the seat and make it easier to get in and out. The time taken to lower the seat has also been reduced, as has the maximum seat overhang, in order to improve assistance capabilities.

*1: According to Daihatsu’s own research (based on data published by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association)

Outline of partial redesign*

[Changes to the base model]

Exterior
(Custom Ⅹ “SAⅡ”)
  • Plated front grill
  • Large aero-bumper
  • LED fog lamps
  • Large plated back door decoration
Interior
  • Center cluster (Premium Shine Black) (Ⅹ “SAⅡ”)
  • Rear under-mirror as standard (Tanto Welcome Seat L “SAⅡ”)

[Changes to welfare features]

Sloper
  • New ramp (lighter, additional surface treatment to make ramp less susceptible to scuffing and marking)
  • Simplified electric winch operations
Welcome Seat
  • Increased front angle when lowering seat lift, reduced height of edge of seat when lowering
  • Reduced maximum seat overhang
  • Reduced time taken to lower seat

[Other changes]

  • Dirt-repellent seat cover available as dealer-fitted option
    (Priced at ¥24,084 (including taxes) for both the Tanto Sloper and Tanto Welcome Seat)

* Manufacturer suggested retail prices (consumption tax free) *

Tanto Sloper

Grade Engine Drive Price(yen) Eco–car tax break (Acquisition
Tax/Weight tax)		 Mini car tax
A special
provision on
green movement
L NA*2 2WD 1,430,000 80%/75% 25% reduced
L “SAⅡ” 1,515,000
☆ Ⅹ “SAⅡ” 1,600,000
Custom Ⅹ “SAⅡ” 1,810,000

☆ Photo provided

Tanto Welcome Seat

Grade Engine Drive Price(yen) Eco–car tax break*3 (Acquisition
Tax/Weight tax)		 Mini car tax
A special
provision on
green movement*3
L “SAⅡ” NA*2 2WD 1,525,000 80%/75% 25% reduced
Ⅹ “SAⅡ” 2WD 1,650,000
4WD 1,765,000
☆ Custom Ⅹ “SAⅡ” 2WD 1,860,000

☆ Photo provided

*2. Naturally aspirated engine

*3. For Tanto Welcome Seat, eligibility for an Eco-car tax break (a tax system to promote environmentally-friendly cars) and green tax (a special provision for green movement) is determined based on the actual figures (dimensions, weight) at the time of inspection.

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