Daihatsu Move
#9 in Kei Car · Rated 4.0
7th-gen kei wagon with sliding doors and DNGA underpinnings
Daihatsu’s Move returns in a seventh generation for 2025, adopting sliding doors across most trims and using the DNGA architecture to improve safety, efficiency, and ride quality. The Move offers a compact 3.395m length, a flexible 2WD/4WD drivetrain, and a choice of naturally aspirated or turbocharged power in some grades. It’s marketed as an affordable, reliable city car that fits active urban lifestyles, while maintaining the traditional kei-car promise of excellent fuel economy and compact parkingability. For buyers, Move pricing remains aggressive in Japan, with a strong emphasis on value per liter of interior space. Sources: ([daihatsu.com](https://www.daihatsu.com/news/2025/20250605-2.html?utm_source=openai))
Features
- Sliding doors standard on most grades
- 658cc engine options (NA or turbo in RS trim)
- DNGA platform
- 2WD/4WD drivetrains
- Compact dimensions; practical interior
Pros
- Excellent packaging for a kei car
- Affordable price point in its class
- Versatile for urban use (city trips, groceries, etc.)
Cons
- Market availability largely Japan-focused
- Performance modest vs larger city cars