Daihatsu Tanto Exe

Daihatsu Tanto Exe

Manufacturer Daihatsu
Also called Subaru Lucra
Production 2009-present
Predecessor Subaru R2
Class Kei car
Body style 5-door hatchback mpv
Layout FF layout or 4WD
Engine 659 cc petrol
Transmission 4 speed automatic
CVT
Wheelbase 2,490 mm (98.0 in)
Length 3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height 1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Curb weight 870 kg (1,918 lb)
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The Daihatsu Tanto Exe was launched at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, and was made available in the Japanese domestic market on December 24, 2009. The Daihatsu Tanto Exe is a Kei car, and was designed to compete with models such as the Honda Life, Nissan Moco and Suzuki Wagon R. The Daihatsu Tanto Exe Custom, a more sports-oriented version of the Tanto Exe with sports styling, was launched simultaneously. The Daihatsu Tanto Exe and Tanto Exe Custom are both available with a 659cc petrol engine, mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox on front wheel drive models and CVT on four wheel drive models.

Subaru Lucra

On April 20, 2010, the Subaru Lucra was launched in the Japanese Domestic Market. Due to Subaru's strengthened alliance with Daihatsu and Toyota (announced October 3, 2008), Subaru has been able to launch the Lucra to market. Essentially the Subaru Lucra is a rebadged Daihatsu Tanto Exe, and the Subaru Lucra Custom is a rebadged Daihatsu Tanto Exe Custom.