We fell in love with ANOTHER kei car! 2012 Daihatsu Tanto Custom RS Turbo! So clever
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2024
- With a screaming 658cc three-cylinder engine and a Continuously Variable Transmission, the Tanto offers surprising practicality and even refinement! Needless to say, we loved it.
Find out more about "Keiko" here: • Daihatsu Tanto Custom RS
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Ian, Carly, thank you for making the video on my Daihatsu Tanto Custom RS. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought you might both love Keiko. And thanks for fixing the cup holder (and not charging me for it) 😂
A sheer joy. Thank you!
Named after Mrs O’Brien from Deep Space Nine?!
@@BelfastMurf I will admit to my Mondeo being called Tasha because the VRN ends "YAA" ;)
@@BelfastMurfI didn’t know that 😁👍
That was a remarkable job with the speedo 👏
Ohh this is very interesting, no B pillar, sliding doors, uber-boxy for coolness, no transmission tunnel in the back.... top marks to Daihatsu
Makes me think of the first gen Prairie.
While we know Ian loves this kind of car, and it's obvious Kei cars are very much to Miss Hubnut's taste, the best bit had to be when Ian found he could open the side door from the driver's seat. Very much the "kid has new toy" face there! :)
I need this door openeing in a Toyota in a Toyota Avensis size sedan mmmm
60 mpg ! Keeps up with motorway speeds …..what’s not to like, surely this is the way to go ?
Whenever I see these kei boxcars I can’t help thinking that Alec Issigonis would have loved them. This really is how cars should be.
The Irish version is a Tayto , its a bit of a spud to drive .
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Nice n Crisp.
I laughed at this WAY more than I should have 😂
You must be a father/dad
What a nice sensible sized car. All that room. Better than today's SUV barges.
Feel like hats should become the new scale of Headroom: Baseball cap, Fedora, Bowler and finally Top .
I still think that this type of vehicle is the future. Two tons of land yacht is so unnecessary, even if you make it electric. It's not until you drive a small car that you realise how nice it is not to have to stop and give way to everything coming at you round a parked car. If everyone drove a small car, you wouldn't even have to cross the white line in most cases. A real congestion stopper!
I have been lucky to have a play with some weird transmission over the years, but I would love to have a go with a CVT.
I think more Kei cars should be on our shores, given our love of small cars, they'd be perfect for UK towns and cities for commuting about in, especially as a lot of the road infrastructure is still sized for the much smaller cars of the era when it was first built, modern "small" cars are just too big really...
I love Paul's Tanto, it just makes sense, a lovely colour too, I'm so glad you both enjoyed it.
Lets be honest this and other Kei boxy cars car could work for so many people in the UK, easy to drive and park, so practical, a small footprint, less wear and tear on the roads, so why not.
I love these type of "out of the box " thinking and design. Reminds me of my scenic 2.
After driving a car with so much space, formidable high driving position, different seat configurations.....I can't help but wonder why these should not be the rule rather than the option. It makes so much more sense.
This car is phenomenal in every way. Refreshing
They are far too sensible.
I actually really want one of these now. Daihatsu are a seriously underrated Manufacteur.. If I had the chance to pick one of these up, I would take it in a heartbeat.
me also
Wow, I want this car now! It just has everything, so practical, good looking, spacious despite being tiny, amazing storage options, all the mod cons, smooth even at a decent clip, what a little dream she is. Totally sold on this.
You guys in the UK are so lucky to be able to bring in recent cars that were not sold in your country. Here in the US, we have to wait until a car is at least 25 years old before we can import a vehicle that was not originally sold here. Color me jealous!
See, manufacturers, this is what we need: the space and practicality of a minivan in a package that fits easily in a normal parking spot and goes well with a tiny economical engine because of lightness, NOT massive SUVs that need either a massive or a stressed engine to get out of its own way while drinking fuel as if its free and providing all the space of an average midsize hatchback.
When I decided to buy a brand new car in 2016, I ended up buying a van because manufacturers forgot how to build a Tardis like this.
Wow this the most enjoyable car test on You Tube period!These little cars tick all the boxes should be sold in millions all over the world I think only Daihatsu could have designed it !
What an incredible little car. This must be the smallest TARDIS on wheels. It's brilliant! A car designed for those who hate trouser pockets with storage all over the place but I guess it's easy to loose stuff in them. Many thanks for sharing.
We missed out on so many fascinating Japanese cars in the UK.
Hubnut you amaze me!!! This video is a gift to me, since I absolutely adore this car... I'm in France and would love to find one. Unfortunately here it is almost impossible te register a japanese import; so sad. The Tanta is one word: perfect. Congrats!!
it looked like it was Miss HubNut Christmas and birthday all rolled onto one
A car company that uses owner feedback to improve the product....what a concept! Refreshing in a world where car companies tell us what we are supposed to like
What a great little car. A friend of mine owns a Toyota Vellfire - which is a superb car. This wonderful, diminutive Tanto is like a scaled-down version of the Vellfire. Indeed, many of the features you have highlighted are also present on the Vellfire. To say that I'm jealous is an understatement...
This is one of the most inspiring videos you guys have made to date..!
What a scrumptious lump of automation. European car designers have it all wrong. The Kei car is the way forward, especially in todays cities.
Another great video you two!
I’m in Japan now and love seeing all the Kei cars. I’m forever looking at them in car parks. Missing my Suzuki Carry back in NZ.
What an outrageous little car! Love the colour and looks hilarious to drive.
Thanks Ian & Carly. I absolutely loved it, so well thought out
Lovely.
These cars a genius, properly practical, cleverly thought out. SUVs, my arse
Loved Miss HubNuts excitement 😁, it has to be the biggest little car ever, a Tardis on wheels.
I think Tantos were one of the most common cars I saw in Japan, along with Honda N-Boxes, Suzuki Spacia, Nissan Roox and other Kei MPVs! They seem very practical for such a small footprint. Impressive little cars🙂
Japan seems to be quite good at having "gentlemen's agreements" on horsepower figures. As long as the manufacturers makes it clear on the spec sheet that they have not exceeded the horsepower limit, and would never want to, then the government don't look to closely at what's actually going on and everyone is happy. 😁
He was wrong about the horsepower thing. There is no "gentleman's agreement". The kei car regulations stipulate length, width, overall weight, engine size maximum, max number of cylinders, max power output at the crank at time of manufacture, and minimum safety standards. The regulations have changed over the years they've existed. The most recent updates in 2000 (?) required all kei cars to meet the standard car safety standards at minimum. Before that they had lower standards and were absolute death traps in most instances. There are discussions in government at the moment about cracking down on aftermarket engine mods that raise the power to ridiculous levels.
These things need to be made in LHD, there seems to be a lot of interest in them worldwide. So many companies making them, I'd love one tbh. Cheers.
I particularly liked the Tony Bastable style outro on this one. Great review of what looks like the ideal car for our congested roads, if only our government was as seriously proactive on the taxing system as the Japanese, the UK would be a good market place for these cars.
Love the duo reviews, not long before Mrs Hubnut is driving in the reviews
It would be great to have Kei cars imported and seen more in the UK, they make good sense
I think another purchase may be in the pipeline
What a charming vehicle. I'm falling in love too!
Beautiful little car and so practical,You definitely should try to get one , They really thought of everything,very well designed 😎👍🏻
What a cutie. Love all the storage thingies.
Please start a cooperation group of members who also would like to buy a kei car. It would be easier to import as a group and shared expenses would make it cheaper to the members. Hub Nut Cooperative
Awesome, thanks for the spin.
We would all be driving kei cars if we would just think.
They're not considered cool in Europe (yet), but the engineering is done the way it should be and is increddible.
(I'm thinking of buying a first edition Renault Twingo.)
Thanks
Would love a first gen Twingo
I've listened to that "tanto" in Portuguese language, a few times in my childhood. When my mother was mad, she said something like, "You're annoying me so much!" or "Chateias-me tanto!" 😂
This is exactly what I need. Makes so much sense. Great to see your genuine excitement for this car and test drive . 😊
Quite a Tanto-lising prospect as a local runabout.
I love kei cars I finally bought one this year a mitsubishi i 659cc turbo it's not slow lovely little car
Carly’s enthusiasm is infectious!
Thanks for bringing us these unusual vehicles, Ian & Carly! 😊
Of course the sort of car we should be driving. Loads of room for mum, dad and two ankle snappers. Perfect for our narrow roads and parking spaces.
So what do we drive in the UK? SUVs as big as a house.
Small is beautiful people.The Japanese are way ahead.
Brilliant little big car.
I'd love one of those.👍🏼
Kei cars are just magnificent! My daily driver is a Daihatsu Cuore L276 and i love it for 2 years now. It goes like a go-cart around corners on lowering springs and 15" wheels. 😅
Aw - that just ticked all the boxes, didn't it? Loved it just as much as you two did, even if I just was watching. Oh, I so wish Kei-cars like this was the dominating world-wide trend, not those bloody SUVs. Not only does it make way more sense for most people - it also look better. All the practical touches get's me going in ways a V8-powered "premium" car never will. And ! - the bonnet was even smaller than the one on my Renault Modus - did not think that was possible 😅. Miss HubNut's lecture on Daihatsu-nerd-facts was just brilliant 👌. Now, let's see how contagious this test was... will there be a second Daihatsu on the fleet, one wonders...
It would make sense to have Kei cars in our cities. And they suit Wales very well. I have a Panda and it is perfect for the small lanes. You can pass each other if another Panda comes along! Why do we not have these here? It is a crime!
Thanks for sharing HubNuts 😊👍
When I saw the title I thought you’d bought it!
That's good Daihatsu knowledge! Love the brand and glad it's still going. My Materia supports this video 🚙
I love Materia's and the Toyota BB version, Good for you.
I wanted a Materia , but out voted for a Skoda Roomster.
I think in terms of "less is more"this is right up your alley Ian.
I love Daihatsus. I've had five. A Sirion Rally II, a Rally IV, a later generation 1.3 SX, a Charade just like yours and a Naked. They're so much fun. I wish they still sold them here
You really are Sold on the Brand, good for you.
Why wasnt these Kei cars brought out over here ?
I know there were cars like the Copen but these boxy cars have a market here.
Id seriously consider one
with all of the 20mph zones popping up, this is an ideal city car.
btw, my Dacia Sandero Stepway has a cvt (with stepped gears) but does have a mode where the revs are pegged with no changes
Boxy Kei cars are pretty cool. Its amazing how well thought out the interior is in this car.
I have noticed recently more cars are being imported from Japan to the UK from seven seat MPV's, Prius's and cars from Europe and America (Jeeps most common US import from Japan).
I love Daihatsu cars, and the people who call the Die-Laughing are cruel and ill informed. I bought an import JDM Mira Avanzato Trxx and it was incredible. I’d love a nice automatic high spec Applause.
Wow! Thank you guys for making this test. Absolutely love Kei cars, so any chance to see one of these awesome cars is a real treat. Kei cars always have so many little extra design additions that make them so amazing. Have to say Daihatsu and Suzuki's are favourites for the cool quirky designs they produce, but sadly neither of these makes are currently sold here in Canada. Such a happy peppy little car!!
Superb Ian and Carly. You both need one of these. It looks like a shrunken Toyota Alphard. Here's the new fleet, headed by Ellie, Betty, TUC, Chemy, Bob, Mini Paj and a Tanto. Bye to Giselle and Bella. The fewer French cars and more Japanese cars usually equates to less tinkering and more driving. Who said the Japanese make mostly boring cars, that Tanto is just loaded with charm and character.
Great video as always. Big fan of imports, Japan always got way more extras on every car, even stuff sold globally.
Also 1/2 of the production of the toyota B series engines known as from the "bj40" are indeed stamped with the daihatsu D designating it's origin..
Brings back happy memories of driving DAFs and Variomatic Volvo's. And associated memories of outings with both Dutch and UK DAF Owner's Clubs.
Diahatsu, the Tardis of the automobile-verse.
I lived in Japan for a decade and my wife has a Tanto (equiped with a powered wheelchair winch and ramp!) - I always think the inside is like Dr Who's tardis..... You are just scratching the surface with these Kei cars - so many types and variations in Japan. (Owned 2 Copens while I lived there too) - Just love this channel BTW
Wow what an interesting car. I had a mk2 Renault Espace and the windscreen is miles away from the driver. it makes parking a challenge as you cant really tell where the front bumper is . Very impressive interior space for such a compact car. Thanks as always for a very detailed review
Wonderfully practical...
A brilliant review on a funky little car Ian and Carly.
Now, that is an excellent bit of packaging.
Miss hubnut will buy one
One day...
I'm in love with the Tanto. Cool as heck.
If you were further north would love to show you the awesome practicality of the kei van. They are the king of space boxes!
We can get ourselves north for kei vans! ian@hubnut.org
These really should have taken off more elsewhere. Amazingly spacious and practical, but easy to squeeze into tight city parking spots. Great video 👍
Love it!! Make a great weekend micro camper.
Wundervoll! A beautiful and smart car for our everyday life. Who needs more..? Thanks for this lovely japanese story… see you -- Martin 🚙💨🇯🇵
I love this!
I'm of the mindset of smaller is better, who needs a truck?
Very practical as well as versatile.
I really like the mpg as well as the remote sliding doors.
Great review,I would like to own one of these cars myself its so practical.
what a great little car
Did you clean the drool off the upholstery before handing it back?
What a fab little car - superb condition too!
Love the channel seen a car today with a personal plate with HUB last three letters I chuckled to myself
That's a clever bit of design.
Kei cars would be so popular IMO if you could buy them in the UK.
Would you be interested in doing some content on the Daihatsu Bee and commercial 3 wheelers?
Would love to drive some early Daihatsus! May have to go to Japan for that...
@@HubNutNow *there* is an idea. I’m sure the number of views it would get would cover the cost. If not, get the manmaths calculator out.
What a thoughtfully designed car. I’m sure Daihatsu did their research and decided “K cars” weren’t for a European market, maybe NCAP? But, had they sold them in the UK and EU I’m pretty sure they would have been popular. Top review, and can’t wait for a new addition to the HubNut fleet!
They are still making Kei cars in Japan, check out the Honda N Box and Suzuki Spacia, that's just two more options, there are others.
Prior to the kei regulations last changing in 2000, kei cars wouldn't meet EU safety standards. But in 2000 the regs changed and they now meet at least the minimums for larger cars. The problem with exporting them to other countries is that they are not profitable at Japanese pricing levels, and if the prices are increased to become profitable then they have to compete with larger cars like the Corolla and Jetta etc. People just look at them and buy the larger cars, even though they would be ideal across most of Europe. There are a few markets around Asia where they do sell, however, and they are strong grey exports around the Pacific region.
Its like they asked you what you needed from a car and made it for you.
Also I think all us Hubnutters need this car on the fleet.
You owe it to us, lol.
B.T.W. I own model number 100 of TWC and I love it, my grandson always asks about it and I tell him about TWC and all thingsHubnut.
Reminds me of my old Materia. What a roomy little car that was and good-looking (I think).
Better than I thought it would be and go! Interesting. I wonder if you could fit a bigger turbo! 😅
The Tanto is small and large at the same time.
Absolutely brilliant video Ian miss hubnut ❤👍it's absolutely brilliant little car with big heart absolutely love it brilliant
When one of you is enthusiastic about a car it's full on, but this is hyper! But I can see why ;-0
Great things come in small packages very impressive
"We will never complain about Chemmy again!"
...until next time you work on her!
Brilliant video as always, as someone who lives in Shrewsbury I avoid that roundabout at all cost. Big love from North shropshire! 🚙
Japanese manufacturers should have sold or at least offered kei cars to the uk other than Daihatsu Copen & Suzuki cappucino. Obviously we are a RHD market they may have sold in small numbers but im confident they would definitely have sold . I know someone who's wife a Cappuccino and they loved it. I for one would definitely buy a Tanto if they were sold here. Some of the kei cars have allsorts of spec you would expect with a normal car heated seats wheel cruise control etc.
Love Kei cars.
I enjoyed the car, and also the drive out to my home village on Minsterley, through Hanwood and Pontesbury. Thanks both !
Thanks for the filming location, it looks beautiful.
@@rbnhd1144 South Shropshire is a lovely part of the world, lots of nice scenery and interesting places to visit.
another great video has always Ian and Carly miss/mrs hubnut and hublets and hubmutt 👍
I would need A Lone Arranger to get a Tanto...... I'll get my coat.
Pah ha ha
Great little cars.
I'm a great fan of these little urban box cars -- was the Nissan Cube the first? -- but I have to say that little Tanto is pretty much the ultimate. It looks hilarious, and the provision of internal space and storage and cubbies is beyond anything I've seen. What a glorious little thing.
The first time I got into a Toyota Porte I was moved to laughter at how much room there was. Pretty much like an old school London cab -- I really do think you could wear a top hat in one. Now when I come up behind a Maclaren or a Lamborghini at traffic lights on Karangahape Road, I don't feel envy: I just look at the huge footprint and the tiny cabin and wonder why anyone would want to drive one of those in the city. But little cars can be the same. Neighbours have got a Fiat 500 Abarth, and yes I would like one, but when you see them from behind there are these massive hips which mean, again, that you get much less cabin for the roadspace than you could have.
The Pajero Junior looks like it has got some of the same practicality; hope to see that again, when it fits with the timetable.
BTW, the power door off switch by the driver's knee is a safety feature, so the kiddies can't press the door button and eject themselves at 100kph. Which makes me wonder if any avid TikToker has tried opening the sliding door at speed, opening their BASE jumping parachute, and seeing if there is a clean extraction. Probably should try with a dummy, first. Could a kei car be the next Bondmobile?
These kei car MPVs are a fair bit smaller than a Cube, though don't feel it inside.