Daihatsu New Global Architecture
The Daihatsu New Global Architecture (abbreviated as DNGA) is a modular unibody automobile platform that underpin various Daihatsu vehicles and its rebadged versions supplied for Toyota, Subaru, and Perodua. Introduced in 2019, it is aimed for vehicles built for the Japanese market and overseas emerging markets.[1] Daihatsu has planned to introduce the platform to 21 models and 15 body types with a targeted annual production of 2.5 million vehicles to be sold in 90 countries by 2025.[1] Despite the similar naming, it is not mechanically related to the Toyota New Global Architecture.[2]
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| Manufacturer | Daihatsu |
| Production | 2019–present |
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Overview
The platform was announced in June 2019 through the introduction of the fourth-generation Tanto.[3] Prior to the introduction of the fourth-generation Tanto, the second-generation Mira e:S and the Mira Tocot that were released in 2017 were categorized as DNGA vehicles.[4][5] However, in 2019 the company revised the definition of DNGA, meaning both models are not classified as DNGA vehicles. Instead, it uses an older transitional platform which is the base of the DNGA platform before it was improved further.[6][7]
According to Daihatsu, the DNGA is developed with electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity in mind, which is referred as "CASE" (Connected, Automated Driving, Sharing, Electrification).[8][9]
Most components have been newly developed for the platform, and all components such as the suspension and its mounting points, underbody, engine, transmission, and seating position have been revamped for an optimal and standardized component placement to achieve the desired performance and quality without increasing costs.[10] The structure of chassis parts has been streamlined, and the number of parts has been reduced to reduce weight.[11]
The platform allows for parts sharing rate to exceed 75 percent for kei car models and 80 percent for A-segment and B-segment models.[2] It allows development of new models to its introduction to be 1.5 times faster. Since manufacturing plants are able to utilize a common assembly line for DNGA models, the capital investment of introducing a new product is also reduced by 30 percent. With DNGA in its full usage, the number of platforms produced by Daihatsu would be reduced from 7 types to 4 types.[2]
Despite having a name similarity with the parent company's Toyota New Global Architecture, there are no mentions of the platform being related with the TNGA in Daihatsu publications and literatures. Daihatsu executives had stated the company did not pursue significant commonality with Toyota platforms.[2]
Applications
The chassis, which is the main component of the platform is grouped into three types, which are the kei car segment, A-segment, and B-segment products for emerging markets.[1]
Kei cars
Vehicles using platform (calendar years):
- Daihatsu Tanto / Subaru Chiffon — LA650 (2019–present)[12][13][14]
- Daihatsu Taft — LA900 (2020–present)[15]
- Daihatsu Hijet Cargo / Atrai / Toyota Pixis Van / Subaru Sambar Van / Sambar Dias — S700 (2022–present, RWD-based)[16]
- Daihatsu Move Canbus — LA850 (2022–present)[17]
Daihatsu Tanto / Subaru Chiffon
Daihatsu Tanto Custom / Subaru Chiffon Custom
Daihatsu Taft
Daihatsu Hijet Cargo / Toyota Pixis Van / Subaru Sambar Van
Daihatsu Atrai / Subaru Sambar Dias
Daihatsu Move Canbus
A-segment (DNGA-A)
Vehicles using platform (calendar years):[18][19]
- Daihatsu Rocky / Toyota Raize / Subaru Rex / Perodua Ativa — A200/A250/A270 (2019–present)[20][21]
- Daihatsu Ayla / Toyota Agya / Perodua Axia — A350/A300 (2023–present)[22][23][24]
Daihatsu Rocky / Subaru Rex
Toyota Raize
Perodua Ativa
Toyota Agya
Perodua Axia
B-segment (DNGA-B)
Vehicles using platform (calendar years):
- Daihatsu Xenia / Toyota Avanza / Veloz / Perodua Alza — W100/W150 (2021–present)[25]
- Toyota Vios / Yaris / Yaris Ativ — AC100 (2022–present)[26]
Daihatsu Xenia
Toyota Avanza
Toyota Veloz
Perodua Alza
Toyota Vios / Yaris / Yaris Ativ
See also
References
- ^ a b c "ダイハツの"切り札"、ベールを脱いだ「DNGA」の全貌｜ニュースイッチ by 日刊工業新聞社" [Daihatsu's "trump card", the whole picture of "DNGA" without veil]. ニュースイッチ Newswitch (in Japanese). from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Daihatsu introduces new global platform". Automotive News. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ 株式会社インプレス (6 November 2019). "ダイハツ「ロッキー」とトヨタ「ライズ」の細部を解説！ 2台並んで展示された説明会レポート" [Explaining the details of the Daihatsu "Rocky" and Toyota "Raize"! Report of the briefing session that was exhibited side by side]. Car Watch (in Japanese). from the original on 6 November 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Daihatsu Announces a Complete Redesign of the Mira e:S Mini Passenger Vehicle" (PDF) (Press release). Daihatsu. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ "ダイハツ・ミラ トコットG"SA III"（FF/CVT）【試乗記】 ちょっとほっこりな幸せ" [Daihatsu Mira Tocot G "SA III" (FF / CVT) [Test Drive]]. webCG (in Japanese). Japan. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "キーワードは"良品廉価" ダイハツの未来を担う「DNGA」の真価に迫る" [Approaches the true value of "good quality and low price" "DNGA", which bears the future of Daihatsu]. webCG (in Japanese). from the original on 17 June 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "【ダイハツDNGA搭載車種】プラットフォーム刷新・新エンジン/CVT搭載・コネクトサービス対応 – 新車発売情報2020" [[Vehicles equipped with Daihatsu DNGA] Platform renewal, new engine/CVT installation, connect service support]. haru27.biz (in Japanese). 9 March 2020. from the original on 30 March 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "「DNGA」とは？ダイハツの新型車に続々採用へ" [What is "DNGA"? Adopted one after another in new models of Daihatsu]. Moby. 9 July 2019. from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Medium- and Long-Term Management Scenario D-Challenge 2025｜Company｜DAIHATSU". DAIHATSU Global Website. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ 株式会社インプレス (11 June 2019). "ダイハツ「DNGA」の見どころをクローズアップ（プラットフォーム編）" [Close up on the highlights of Daihatsu "DNGA" (Platform version)]. Car Watch (in Japanese). from the original on 26 June 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "ダイハツ 新世代グローバル・プラットフォーム「DNGA」を詳細解説 | オートプルーブ - Auto Prove" [Detailed explanation of Daihatsu's new generation global platform "DNGA"]. Auto Prove - 自動車情報サイト「オートプルーブ」 (in Japanese). 11 June 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "ＤＮＧＡ第一弾として、軽乗用車「タント」をフルモデルチェンジし発売" [As the first DNGA car, the fully remodeled Tanto mini passenger car has been launched] (PDF) (in Japanese). Japan: Daihatsu. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "ダイハツ新型タントは7月デビュー！ エンジン・CVT・ボディ・サスペンションのすべてが新しい!!" [Daihatsu new Tanto debuts in July! Engine, CVT, body, and suspension are all new !!]. clicccar (in Japanese). Japan. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "ダイハツ 新型タント[プロトタイプ]試乗│期待しといてゼッタイ損ナシ！ "DNGA"第一弾に先行試乗(1/3)" [Daihatsu new Tanto [prototype] test drive: Looking forward to this! Test drive of the first "DNGA" (1/3)]. MOTA (in Japanese). Japan. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Daihatsu Starts Accepting Pre-orders for New Mini Crossover TAFT" (PDF). Japan: Daihatsu. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "ダイハツ軽商用車 新型「ハイゼット カーゴ」「アトレー」、新「ハイゼット トラック」を発売". ダイハツ工業株式会社 企業情報サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "ダイハツ、軽乗用車「ムーヴ キャンバス」をフルモデルチェンジ" [Daihatsu Fully Remodels Mini Passenger Car "Move Canbus"] (Press release) (in Japanese). Japan: Daihatsu. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "トヨタ・ライズ／ダイハツ・ロッキー以上C-HR以下の新型コンパクトSUVはどんなクルマになるのか？ 日本発売はあるか？｜MotorFan[モーターファン]｜ページ 2/3" [What kind of car will the new compact SUV with Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky or higher and C-HR or lower be? Is there a sale in Japan?]. motor-fan.jp. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "人気SUV街道爆進中 ダイハツロッキー爆売れの理由を編集部総出で調査!! （ベストカーWeb）" [Popular SUV Highway Explosion Daihatsu Rocky Investigation of the reason for the big sale by the editorial department!!]. Yahoo!ニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 September 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "ＤＮＧＡ第２弾となる新型コンパクトＳＵＶ「ロッキー」を発売" [The new "Rocky" compact SUV released as the second DNGA vehicle] (PDF) (Press release) (in Japanese). Japan: Daihatsu. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "Perodua Ativa D55L SUV - DNGA platform explained - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ Tan, Danny (14 February 2023). "2023 Perodua Axia D74A launched – 1.0L D-CVT; DNGA; larger body; G, X, SE, AV variants, fr RM38.6k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ Chan, Mick (13 February 2023). "2023 Toyota Agya in Indonesia – Perodua Axia twin gets new 1.2L engine with CVT, MT; GR Sport, CarPlay!". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Lye, Gerard (16 February 2023). "2023 Daihatsu Ayla in Indonesia – same lights and bumpers as Perodua Axia, but with 1.2 litre engine". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Daihatsu Launches the First DNGA-based B-segment Compact Car in Indonesia". DAIHATSU Global Website. 11 November 2021. from the original on 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Lye, Gerard (9 August 2022). "2023 Toyota Vios debuts in Thailand – bold new look; 1.2L NA, CVT; Toyota Safety Sense; DNGA; fr RM68k". Paul Tan. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
External links
- Official website