Daihatsu Thor

Daihatsu Thor
Daihatsu Thor G SA II (M900S, pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerDaihatsu
Model codeM900
Also called
ProductionNovember 2016 – present
AssemblyJapan: Ikeda, Osaka (Ikeda plant)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassMini MPV
Body style5-door minivan
Layout
RelatedDaihatsu Boon (M700)
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 51 kW (68 hp; 69 PS) (1KR-FE)
  • 72 kW (97 hp; 98 PS) (1KR-VET)
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,490 mm (98.0 in)
Length3,700–3,725 mm (145.7–146.7 in)
Width1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Kerb weight
  • 1,070–1,110 kg (2,359–2,447 lb) (FWD)
  • 1,130–1,140 kg (2,491–2,513 lb) (4WD)
Chronology
Predecessor

The Daihatsu Thor (Japanese: ダイハツ・トール, Hepburn: Daihatsu Tōru) (also called Toyota Roomy/Tank (Japanese: トヨタ・ルーミー/トヨタ・タンク, Hepburn: Toyota Rūmī/Toyota Tanku) and Subaru Justy (Japanese: スバル・ジャスティ, Hepburn: Subaru Jasuti)) is a mini MPV with sliding doors designed and manufactured by Daihatsu, and sold by Daihatsu, Toyota and Subaru.[2] It is a five-seat MPV based on the M700 series Boon and was introduced on 9 November 2016[3] as the successor to the Coo. It sits below the Sienta in Toyota's minivan line-up.

The Thor is currently sold only in Japan, where is not regarded as a kei car due to the exterior dimensions as defined by Japanese government dimension regulations and the engine displacement of 996 cc, which incurs a modest annual road tax obligation. The Tank was once exclusive to Toyopet Store and Netz Store, while the Roomy was once exclusive to Toyota Store and Corolla Store.[4]

The Thor and Roomy received a facelift on 15 September 2020, along with the discontinuation of Tank model due to integration of Japanese Toyota dealers.[5] It is followed by the facelifted Justy in 24 September (the Custom model being discontinued).[6]

For the pre-facelift models, the regular Thor shared its front bumper shape with the Tank (both regular and Custom models) and the Justy Custom (with a redesigned upper grille and cross-hatched lower grille). The Thor Custom's bumper shape is shared with the Roomy (both regular and Custom models) and the regular Justy (with black grille slats instead of chrome). The Roomy uses standard taillights, while the Tank uses clear lens lights, which are reserved for the Custom versions of Thor and Justy. All Custom versions also wear an additional front splitter and chrome rear bootlid trim.

The facelifted regular Thor shared its front styling with the regular Roomy, while the Thor Custom is shared with the Roomy Custom and the Justy.

  1. ^ "Notice Regarding the Operation of Domestic Plants (as of May 18)" (PDF). Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Tank vs Thor: Toyota, Daihatsu and Subaru showed a family of Mitrofanov". Top Auto. 23 February 2017. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  3. ^ Takada, Takashi (16 November 2016). "Many Plastic Parts Used for 'Thor/Roomy/Tank' Minivan". Nikkei Technology Online. Japan. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Toyota launches all-new minivan model in Japan, also sold under Daihatsu and Subaru brands". IHS Markit Automotive Blog. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  5. ^ "ルーミーをマイナーチェンジ | トヨタ | グローバルニュースルーム".
  6. ^ "Subaru 「ジャスティ」一部改良モデルを発売 | ニュースリリース | 株式会社Subaru(スバル)".