by The new Daihatsu Move model appears two years after the end of production of the previous version.
The compact car was expected to debut back in 2023, but the launch was delayed due to a safety scandal.
The updated generation of the minivan received a more modern design and sliding doors at the rear.
After an almost two-year break, Daihatsu is finally introducing a completely updated Move model. The manufacturer has published a teaser of the seventh generation of the Japanese kei-car, announcing its official debut for June 2025.
Production of the previous version of the Move was discontinued in the summer of 2023. It was then that the safety scandal erupted, which not only postponed the appearance of the new model but also triggered large-scale inspections in the Japanese automotive industry. The consequences were numerous production stoppages and sales disruptions.
Now that the situation has stabilized, Daihatsu is preparing for the long-awaited presentation of the seventh-generation Move. Teasers show a more aggressive exterior with narrow LED headlights, a wide radiator grille, and sporty air intakes in the bumper.
The profile design has been completely changed – expressive body lines have appeared, sliding rear doors for convenience, and one-piece glazing with black pillars. The rear has received new lights while maintaining the characteristic minimal overhang.
Updated Design and Technical Solutions
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The new Move will likely be built on the DNGA platform used by other Toyota and Daihatsu models. The manufacturer will offer a choice between naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines, possibly with a hybrid transmission for increased efficiency. Like most kei-cars, both variants will be available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Daihatsu has already announced the starting prices. The base Move L trim will cost from 1.3 million yen (about $8,800), while the top-of-the-line RS 4WD version with a turbo engine will cost almost 2 million yen ($13,500). Such prices make the model competitive in the budget segment.
Since the first Daihatsu Move appeared in 1995, over 3.4 million cars across six generations have been sold. The last version was produced from December 2014 to June 2023.
The updated Move will join the lineup of Daihatsu kei-cars, which includes the sporty Copen, the compact Tanto, the retro-model Move Canbus, and the commercial Hijet LCV.
