Daihatsu TAFT 4X4
Built: 1983 · Series: TAFT
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Daihatsu Taft – collective page of the compact off-roader: Taft, Taft 4x4, Pick Up and Diesel, four-cylinders of 1,587 to 2,800 cm³, unladen weights from 1,195 to 1,825 kg, gross weights from 1,695 to 2,385 kg
This page gathers versions of the Daihatsu Taft, a compact off-road vehicle that Daihatsu built from 1974, carried here as a light commercial vehicle. The Taft was Daihatsu's answer to the Suzuki Jimny and the Jeep CJ in the small four-wheel-drive segment, with a ladder chassis and selectable four-wheel drive; the versions recorded – Taft, Taft 4x4, Taft 4x4 Pick Up, Taft 4x4 Pick-up Diesel and Taft Diesel – show the span between a closed off-roader and an open pickup bed as well as petrol and diesel power. In 1984 the Taft was succeeded by the Daihatsu Rocky.
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The register lists here 5 versions with four-cylinders and a displacement of 1,587 to 2,800 cm³, unladen weights from 1,195 to 1,825 kg, gross weights from 1,695 to 2,385 kg and widths from 1,460 to 1,840 mm.
The Taft found buyers mainly in Japan, Southeast Asia and a few European markets, where it served as a rugged, easy-to-maintain off-roader for agriculture and forestry as well as a light commercial vehicle.
On used examples of this type, the condition of the ladder chassis and four-wheel drive, rust on the body and load bed, the condition of the engine, clutch and transfer case, and the tightness of the soft top or cab depending on version matter; parts run through Daihatsu and specialist off-road accessory dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Daihatsu Taft, Daihatsu Motor (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,587 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,480 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,020 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,195 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,695 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Daihatsu TAFT 4X4 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,195 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Daihatsu TAFT 4X4?
1,695 kg.
What engine does the Daihatsu TAFT 4X4 have?
4 cylinders, 1,587 cm³ displacement.
When was the Daihatsu TAFT 4X4 built?
Production years: 1983.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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