Used Daihatsu Tanto for sale

The Daihatsu Tanto is a kei car manufactured by the Japanese brand Daihatsu. It was first introduced as a concept vehicle based on the Move's 'tall' body style. A Kei-car, K-car is the Japanese legal category for the smallest and most limited power motor vehicles, including microvans, passenger cars and even pick-up trucks. Kei-cars are purposefully designed to comply with Japanese regulations such as vehicle length (below 3.4m), vehicle width (1.48m), engine volume (660cc) and power (63hp). The "Tanto" name is Italian, which stands for "so much" or "a lot".

Car From Japan mainly sell 2013-2014 model of this Daihatsu Tanto for sale. Related to money, used Daihatsu Tanto for sale by Car From Japan here got greatly reasonable prices ranging from US$4,306 to US$8,357 and, we got incredibly prices down to US$1,630.

Daihatsu Tanto: Economical K-Car For Easy Family Use

1. Overview

Daihatsu Tanto is a front engine and four wheel drive subcompact Kei car. Technically, Daihatsu Tanto is a taller variant of the Daihatsu Move. The main feature of the Daihatsu Tanto is an ordinary rear side door on the left side but on the right side there is a sliding door without an intermediate pillar.

The Daihatsu Tanto is available in the trim levels as follows: L (Basic), X, G(high end), RS and custom. The available price of the Daihatsu Tanto is fairly competitive when compared to other cars of the same class in the local market.

2. Exterior Magnificence

The exterior of Daihatsu Tanto has the features of fairly unique and distinctive design language in order to allow it to stand out among the competitors. The exterior of the Daihatsu Tanto has its bold and friendly look in order to create a magnificent appearance on the road.

The front end of the car features large angular trapezium styled side swept headlights, rectangular air intake, small narrow rectangular grille with chrome accent, flush design front bumper and trapezium air intake. The rear end of the car incudes mid mounted small stacked vertical side swept taillights, standard case tailgate and outward sticking rear bumper.

3. Interior Comforts

The exterior indicates a spacious cabin and it turns out right. The interior is spacious and provides enough room for the passengers and luggage. Because the shape has an unusually large cabin, first impression may be skeptical. However on the road it is, oddly enough, it turns out just right. We can say that the designers have managed to create an interesting shape that does not cause discomfort. It has remains enough space, even if you put your foot on the leg while the driving position is located high. The driving position is situated at a height of 675 mm, 45 mm higher than Daihatsu Move. The space around the driver's seat, together with central devices, creates an elegant atmosphere.  The wavy surface of the instrument gives warmth. And the view from it lets you feel just a tourist bus driver. In addition, it has a pleasant surprise width of cabin space. While overview clearly provided between the two front struts, the rear seat width is not satisfactory though. Therefore, the passengers can travel comfortably.

The instrument panel is almost uncolored, but the wavy surface which resembles a diaper gives warmth. Interior is solid, but made with a good sense. It pleasantly pleased the number of boxes for the items, including the space under the floor of the rear seats. They may not catch the eye, and gently placed in different places. Daihatsu Tanto is a decent vehicle from comfort point of view. The inside of the car makes it appropriate for big families looking for a spacious vehicle.  

4. Operational Excellence & Safety Features

Daihatsu Tanto use 650cc engine that delivers excellent performance on the road with the fuel economy of Daihatsu Tanto around 15-22 km/l. It has adequate safety features which enhance the safety and ride quality.

The third generation Daihatsu Tanto as sold by Car From Japan has been changed dramatically. Nevertheless, it is a new car, thus professing the old concept of borrowing and its units. For example, by using the well-known series engine KF - three-cylinder, 660 cc, turbocharged, it has an atmospheric variation. However, in comparison with the old system in a modified intake, cooling exhaust gases appeare to enter the cylinder through the EGR.

5. Driving Experience

On the road the car behaves calmly as actually should be in accordance with its style. At the same time, comfort level is high. Maybe thanks to the effect of long-wheelbase, heave almost does not occur, and the suspension was able to work even on tough roads. Besides improving the quality of ride, it helps make the road noise and vibrations to become negligible. Due to the high altitude and the square shape, probably when running at high speed, there is the effect of crosswinds, but in normal circumstances, the stability of rectilinear motion cause no problems.

The steering is also quite adequately responsive to driving style. As for ride quality, it feels, naturally aspirated engine when normal driving is enough. Apparently, it is relatively brisk for 659 cc to accelerate and pull. Vibration transmitted  from the engine is so small that you will be surprised, looking back at the catalog: "Is this really three cylinders?” All models are equipped with the same tires, but the turbine modification occurs with more solid feel of the movement, and this feature is very attractive. 

A Prolific Investment

We got a summarized judgement to help you grasp the whole idea of this Daihatsu Tanto:

Pros:

• Small exterior dimensions
• Economical
• FWD as standard while AWD can be had as an option
• Fairly Spacious

Cons:

• Lack of spare parts
• Expensive maintenance

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