I'm Akiko Yatabe, an Arasa girl who loves cars. This time, I would like to report on Daihatsu's "Tanto." I will tell you what was good and bad that I found after riding for a week. If you are considering purchasing, please refer to it!
What kind of car is Daihatsu "Tanto"?
The Tanto, which is classified as a light super height wagon, is a recommended model mainly for families because of its high ceiling and spacious interior space. It features a miracle open door with a large entrance and exit, eliminating the pillar between the driver's seat and the back seat, and a low vehicle height that makes it easy for small children and the elderly to get on and off.
This time, I tried the "Tanto Custom RS" Style Selection ""!
| Tanto Custom RS “Style Selection” Main Specifications | |
|---|---|
| size | Overall length 3395 x overall width 1475 x overall height 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2460mm |
| Vehicle weight | 970kg |
| engine | 658cc water-cooled in-line 3-cylinder turbo |
| Maximum output | 64PS (47kW) / 6400rpm |
| Maximum torque | 100N ・ m (10.2kgf ・ m) / 3600rpm |
| Price (tax included) | 22,000 yen |
Let's check it in detail!
Tanto's Coco is amazing!Part 1 Convenient function of sliding door
After testing the Tanto for a long time, I found the most attractive feature to be the "convenient function of the sliding door." So, I would like to introduce my favorite features that I used a lot.
The power slide door automatically unlocks and opens just by holding the key and approaching the car. It's easy to use.
Next to the steering, there is a button that can automatically open and close the sliding door.If you press and hold the "clock" button in the upper part, the following reservation completion screen will appear.
The reservation is completed. Only this!It was a very helpful feature when both hands were blocked with luggage.
If you touch the door handle of the front door as shown in the image before the power slide door is completely closed ...
It can be locked automatically without following the procedure of waiting for it to close completely → locking it. The power slide door closes slowly to prevent pinching, so it's a nice point to not have to wait for the slide door to lock until it closes.
If you manually close the door to the half door position, the rest will be closed automatically. Small children may not have the power to close the door completely. It's that phenomenon, "Tightly close it until it's called Gachan." This Easy Closer seems to be a big success in such a situation. It seems that you won't have to close it vigorously and pinch your hands.
Besides, it has various functions such as opening and closing automatically when you press the black button on the doorknob.
Tanto's Coco is amazing!Part 2 Lots of ideas to make it easier to get on and off
Since there are no pillars between the front and rear seats, it is easy to put in and take out large luggage and get on and off with children.Because it has sliding doors on both sides, it's nothing even in a narrow parking lot or near a wall.
It is also GOOD that the entrance is low
The driver's and passenger's doors open 90 degrees, so it's quite easy to get in.
Tanto's Coco is amazing!Part 3 Slightly stiffer running performance
The ride quality of recent mini vehicles is that they tend to start, stop, and roll slowly, and tend to be soft, but the Tanto was a little stiff. Therefore, I feel a little push-up feeling. It's not difficult to ride, but some people may be curious. The handling performance is ◎, and you can turn curves with confidence. The windows are large and the field of view is wide, so it is safe for people who are not accustomed to driving.
When it comes to running noise, it's insanely quiet! That's not to say, but you can enjoy conversation with the volume you normally talk to. Because the engine is small, I was worried about the engine noise when I stepped on the accelerator strongly (high speed, etc.). I think it's easy to understand if you have the image of a "light car that runs sharply."
The multi-information display shows only the minimum required information such as speed, distance, and remaining amount of gasoline, so it was quite easy to see.
The letters P, D, N, etc. next to the shift lever glow when it gets dark, so it's easy to see where you put the shift even at night!
Tanto's Coco is amazing!Part 4 Abundant seat arrangements
The windows are large and the interior of the car is wide and open, so you can spend your time comfortably. The most attractive thing is the large number of seat arrangements.
The driver's and passenger's seats slide until they reach the rear seats, which is convenient because you can pick up the luggage behind you without getting out of the car. Besides, it is easy to move from the driver's seat to the rear seat.If you use the passenger seat long slide, you can create a large space at the foot of the rear seat, which further expands the usability.
If you defeat the driver's seat and passenger's seat, it will look like this
I tried to lie down! I can't sleep, but my back is painful because the seat is bumpy.It seems impossible to stay in the car
The driver's seat is 158 cm, and I sit there, and there is room above my head for about 4.5 fists.The seat was so stiff that it repelled a little when I left my body, so I didn't get tired even after driving for a long time.
If you slide the passenger seat to the front, you can still afford to stretch your legs. I'm 158 cm and I have room for 3.5 fists overhead.The seat can also be slid back and forth and tilted down
When I stand, it looks like this.Bend your neck to stand up, so small children can stand up easily.
One thing I was a little worried about was that although there were many seat arrangements, there was a lot of power in the operation.
