The new, completely redesigned Tanto Mini Passenger Vehicle Launches as Part One of DNGA ~Developed to be “a life partner for a new age” for all generations~

• The new Tanto inherits the Miracle Open Door first introduced on the second-generation Tanto, which was released in 2007. The pillar between the doors on the front passenger seat is incorporated into the rear end of the front door and the front end of the sliding door; this makes entry and exit easy both for children and the elderly. High-tensile steel plates are optimally distributed around the built-in pillar and surroundings to guarantee collision safety that is equal to the driver’s side.

• The driver’s seat is capable of sliding a maximum of 540 millimeters; this makes it easier to move between the driver’s seat and the rear seats, and also eases entry and exit from the Miracle Open Door to the driver’s seat. The increased sliding capacity also enables drivers to remain seated while they care for children or reach for luggage on the rear seats.
• The design also prioritizes safety—the driver’s seat is only capable of sliding when the shift lever is in the parking position. Sliding is made possible via the instrument panel, or by pressing the switch located on the back of the driver’s seat.

• When the front-passenger door has only been partially closed, the door automatically closes completely; this enables children, the elderly, and others with limited strength to close the door easily, and means that re-shutting the door when it is still partially open is no longer unnecessary.

• The Power Sliding Door’s locking mechanism can be engaged before it has closed completely, by touching the touch-type request switch on the front door handle; the door will automatically lock after it has fully closed.

• When leaving the vehicle, the driver can ensure the Power Sliding Door opens automatically upon his or her return by pressing a switch on the instrument panel. The Power Sliding Door opens automatically when the driver approaches the vehicle—without having to unlock the door manually—and so improves convenience when, for example, both hands are full with shopping.

• The new Tanto inherits the uniquely spacious interior of previous generations; in addition, by lowering the cabin floor by 16 millimeters, the new model features improved ease of entry and exit for all passengers—from children to the elderly—and facilitates loading luggage.

• The new Tanto adopts a people-centric design—its layout was overhauled from scratch, and the positioning of various parts reviewed. Displays have been grouped together where they can be easily seen and operated by the driver in an instinctive and stress-free manner.
• The front pillar has been made thinner, so increasing the driver’s field of view.
• The updated position of the meters and the layout of the steering wheel reduce the amount of eye movement necessary for use. This reduces driving fatigue, and contributes to the realization of a position that enables the car to be driven safely and with peace of mind.
• The cross-section and shape of the steering wheel and shift lever have been optimized for easier operation.

• The seating provides thorough support for the pelvis, buttocks, and thighs, while the hardness of the cushioning has also been optimized; the resulting seats provide outstanding fit, support, and comfort so that occupants do not feel tired, even when sitting for extended periods of time
• Updates to the shape of the driver’s seat frame and improvements to the lateral rigidity of its base have increased stability; at the same time, rationalizing the structure of the seating—such as by integrating various components—has increased impact strength and reduced weight.

• The range of reclining angles of the front-passenger seat has been expanded—it can now can be reclined to a fully horizontal position—so increasing the scope of arrangements.
• The rear seats can be split left and right and stowed away in a single operation, using a single lever that can be operated either via the rear doors or the rear hatch.

• Two types of grip have been newly developed: one is attached to the front pillar on the front- passenger’s side; the other is attached to the back of the driver’s seat or the front-passenger’s seat. The location and carefully designed shape of the grips have been optimized to support entry and exit from the frontpassenger’s seat and from the rear seats, and to make movement easier in the rear seats; this helps passengers who experience difficulty moving their legs to enter and exit the vehicle with peace of mind.
• So that they remain stable when gripped during entry and exit, the grips have been designed with a slightly oval cross-section; the grips also feature ridges spaced to fit occupant fingers, so improving fit and reducing the likelihood of slippage.

• The Miracle Auto Step is available as a dealer’s option and can be fitted retrospectively, in line with changes in customer lifestyle requirements.

• Stowable seat-back tables (driver’s and front-passenger’s seat)^*7

• 360-degree Super UV & IR-reducing Glass (front quarter, front-door, rear-door, rear-quarter, and backdoor windows)^*7

• USB socket (driver’s seat) ^*8

• Door lock-linked automated fuel tank lid opener

• Improved headlight operability

• The cabin features numerous storage spaces designed for swift and easy usability from both the front and rear seats.

• SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags are equipped to all cars as standard; combined with the dual SRS airbags, the new Tanto now features six airbags in total.

• If the car begins to veer outside of its lane, the system activates a visual alert on the meter and provides steering assistance to return the vehicle to its lane.

• When driving with lights at high beam, if the system detects an oncoming vehicle, it automatically dims just the area occupied by the oncoming vehicle.

• If the stereo cameras detect a “no entry” sign, the system activates a visual alert on the meter.

• In addition to limiting engine output, the function now adds braking control to prevent sudden starts.

• The system uses stereo cameras to detect and track the speed and distance to the preceding car, maintains the same speed and distance, and controls its own speed until stopping.

• The system uses stereo cameras to detect lane lines, and provides steering assistance to ensure the vehicle remains in the center of its lane.

• The previous Panorama Monitor system used four cameras positioned at the front, rear, left and right of the vehicle; the Smart Panorama Parking Assist system utilizes the left and right cameras to detect the white parking space lines and, in addition to providing voice and image guidance, also provides steering assistance. The driver can focus on operating the gear levers and the accelerator and brake, while also confirming the safety of surrounding area; as a result, even drivers who find parking difficult can park with peace of mind. The system caters to both parallel parking and parking in a line.

• When turning left or right at night, in addition to standard headlights, the system also engages auxiliary lights which shine left and right; this brightly illuminates the direction in which the driver intends to turn.
• When reversing, the left and right auxiliary lights are engaged, so helping the driver confirm whether there are any obstacles.

• In order to maximize operational stability and comfort, Daihatsu prioritized the layout of the suspension in the design of the new platform; the placement of the body framework was also optimized, leading to significantly improved collision safety, NV performance, and body strength.
• Compared to the previous version, the new platform achieves approximately a 30-percent improvement in flexural rigidity; at the same time, structural rationalization and the use of high-tensile steel have made the entire body framework—which includes the platform—approximately 40 kilograms lighter than before.

The new DNGA platform

• By adding split gears to existing CVT (continuous variable transmission) belt drives—which serve to transmit engine revolutions to the wheels—Daihatsu has managed to combine the belt drive used in its previous CVT system with gear drive; the resulting belt + gear drive system provides enhanced transmission efficiency.

• At high speeds, the transmission switches to belt + gear drive, which improves transmission efficiency by approximately eight percent. The gear ratio range has also been extended on both low and high sides, and has now expanded from 5.3 to 7.3 (the new Tanto uses a gear ratio of up to 6.7 on the high side); this enables powerful and smooth acceleration at low speeds, and fuel-efficient and quiet performance at high speeds.
• Belt transmission torque has been optimized to enable the same compact size to be maintained.

• The updated engine is the first in Japan^*12 to use a multi spark, while the fuel injection system (swirl atomization) has also been improved; these advancements have resulted in superior fuel efficiency.
• The “NA” model is the first-ever mini vehicle^*12 to achieve five stars for its exhaust gas performance (75 percent less than 2017 exhaust emission standards).

• In order to create a car that responds as expected and that does not lead to the accumulation of fatigue, Daihatsu redesigned the suspension geometry—which refers to the position and angles of the suspension components—from scratch. A reduction in the number of parts, structural rationalization, and the use of high-tensile steel has led to weight savings of approximately 10 kilograms across the suspension system as a whole.

• The new Tanto has stable steering that ensures driving stability even when the steering wheel is operated suddenly; and, even on uneven roads, the car provides its occupants with soft, neutral comfort.
• The brake boosters have been optimally tuned; this has resulted in braking performance that enables women, the elderly, and other drivers with limited stepping power to engage the brake pedals with ease.

• Engine improvements and the use of the new CVT have led to approximately a 15-percent improvement in acceleration, so contributing to a pleasant driving experience.
• The turbo engine improves torque at all revolution speeds while the new CVT increases the gear ratio range, so realizing powerful acceleration.

• Adjustments to the shape of the car, smaller gaps between body surfaces, and more level surfaces— these improvements combine to allow air to flow over the car more smoothly, thereby reducing wind noise.
• The number of holes used in the production process has been reduced, while soundproof materials have been optimally distributed—this means that less noise from the road surface penetrates into the cabin.

• With its iconic, simple, and charming front face, and its continuous, seamless surfaces, Daihatsu have instilled the new Tanto with refinement, and designed a body that appears to cradle its occupants and inspire peace of mind.
• The car is equipped with attractive, full-LED headlights, and high-visibility LED rear combination lights.

• The Custom features a clear-cut style with a sense of presence. It possesses a more substantial, modulating front face and side body shape, and makes use of body molds that generate a feeling of unity.
• Full-LED headlights incorporate Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), while distinctive clear-crystal LED rear combination lights adorn the rear—the lights combine advanced functionality with delightful design.

• Daihatsu has designed the new Tanto with extremely thin front pillars and ample space to the rear on both left and right-hand sides; it has also created a functional layout and provided storage space for superb ease-of-use. The green or navy-blue accent colors added to the grey-base instrument panel provide a sense of fun.

• With a primarily black, refined cabin, the Custom features plating and Premium Shine Black coloring in various locations to create a sense of luxury and quality.

• By keeping the position of the meters low, the new Tanto provides excellent visibility when the driver looks down and to the front of the car. Digital meters with large displays are positioned in such a way as to require minimal eye movement, thereby contributing to safe driving. The color of the Eco Driving Assist display illuminations on both left and right sides change according to the driving conditions.
• The Tanto uses a TFT Color Multi Information Display^*13 that can be instinctively operated.

• Daihatsu has made the new Tanto available in a total of nine different colors, including three new variations. The new Mustard Yellow Mica Metallic is a lively, energetic hue, while the new Ice Green bears a close resemblance to the bright, refreshing color of the old Daihatsu Midget.
• The new Tanto Custom comes in a total of eight different colors, including three new variations, as well as three two-tone color schemes. The new Shining Pearl White combines the granular quality of pearls with a pure-white vibrance, while the new Pearl Black is rich and inspires a sense of luxury. The two-tone color options come with side garnishes.

• Daihatsu has represented the Tanto’s unique world view in five different packages:

• Limiting the turning angle of the Turn Seat to 30 degrees enables the front passenger to grip the frontpassenger Rakusuma Grip; even occupants who have difficulty moving their legs can enter and exit the car with peace of mind.
• Even after turning, no part of the Turn Seat extends out from the car; this means that the Turn Seat can be used even in narrow parking spaces where the front passenger door cannot be fully opened.

• The car is equipped with an electric Power Crane (wheelchair storing device), which enables wheelchairs to be easily stored in the luggage space with a single motion.
• The crane itself is attached to the roof of the car; this means the floor surface of the Tanto Welcome Turn Seat’s luggage space can be used in the same, wide range of scenarios as a standard car.

• The raised curve at the front of the seat has been made flatter—this provides support for the occupant while seated, and also makes it easier to enter and exit from the car.
• A second switch to adjust the fore-aft position of the front passenger seat has been installed by the driver’s seat, so enabling the driver to adjust the seat position as well.

• In addition to making the surface of the seat flatter, the 2WD models enable the seat to be lowered even further than before; this makes it easier to enter and exit the car after the seat has been fully lowered, and also facilitates entry and exit from wheelchairs.
• The Seat Lift now protrudes from the vehicle approximately 230 millimeters less than before—this expands the space available for providing assistance; the Seat Lift movement is now also even smoother than before, so reducing the time required to enter and exit the car.
• The in-vehicle electric sliding distance has been increased, while the pivot position has been adjusted; these improvements have expanded the foot space available when the seat is turning by 45 millimeters, providing even greater peace of mind for passengers who have difficulty bending their knees.

◇ The newly developed retractable slope significantly improves everyday convenience
・The newly developed retractable slope can now be tilted forward at the press of a lever. When it is not being used to transport wheelchair users, a flat, largecapacity luggage space can be created with ease.

◇ Simple, intuitive wheelchair entry, exit, and securing operations, and improved ease of entry and exit
・The belt used to secure the wheelchair is now retractable, it can be unlocked simply by pressing a lever, and its length can be simply and swiftly adjusted.
・The rear seats can now be unlocked with a single action, enabling them to be simply and swiftly stowed away.
・The pocket for storing the remote control has been relocated for improved convenience.
・The wheelchair space inside the cabin has been widened by 20 millimeters, thereby making it easier for the wheelchair to enter and exit the car.
・Miracle Auto Step and Rakusuma Grip are both available as options, while the car is also available with a front passenger Turn Seat. This enables the Tanto Sloper to cater to a variety of users, including those who have difficulty using their legs, and wheelchair users.

• The new Tanto features a navigation system with a 9-inch HD LCD monitor—this is the largest genuine mini vehicle monitor available.
• The monitor is also compatible with Smart Panorama Parking Assist.

• The front-rear driving recorder is linked to the navigation system and, using the rear cameras, is capable of recording what happens to the rear of the car.
• The 12.8-inch rear-seat monitors are the largest genuine mini vehicle monitors available ^*15.
• The Alpine Premium Sound System is the first genuine mini vehicle sound system to combine rear speakers with trim-mounted sub-woofers^*15

• The design of Disney items has been renewed based on the concept of “unique among Japanese manufacturers” ^*15 and “kawaii for adults.”
• Air-cleaning filters (high-performance type with added collagen) include collagen—which is known as a beauty ingredient—in an auto industry first ^*15.