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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999

DAIHATSU Move 1997-1999 6 Photos
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The 1997 Daihatsu Move was proof of how a small vehicle could be spacious as a mid-size one just by using the more vertical room.

In Japan, the kei-car category was very clear regarding the exterior size and the engine displacement. In 1995, Daihatsu introduced the Move on its home-market and sold 200.000 units before exporting it and made it fit for the European continent.

The Move was the "Form follows function" to the extreme. It was a tall cube with a smaller block in the front, and the whole structure was based on tiny, go-kart 13" wheels. It's flat front fascia with the bumper just slightly in front of the headlights, and the raked line that continued up to the vehicle's roof was the only creative part of the car. The rest of it was composed of flat panels with handles. Even the rear tailgate was side-hinged, which made it difficult to open in tight parking spaces.

Inside, the carmaker installed high-mounted seats, and that led to enough legroom for all the occupants. But there was room only for four since the car's width was not that generous. If a huge traffic jam happened ahead, the driver could have reclined flat all four seats, made a two-people bed inside, and took a nap.

Under the hood, Daihatsu installed a bigger engine than the one offered on the Japanese market. Its 0.8-liter displacement produced just enough power to move the Move in and around cities.

DAIHATSU Move 1997, 1998, 1999
  3 gasoline engines
  • 0.8L 5MT FWD (42 HP)
  • 1.0i 3AT FWD (56 HP)
  • 1.0i 5MT FWD (56 HP)

DAIHATSU Move
0.8L 5MT FWD (42 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 0.8L 5MT FWD (42 HP)
Cylinders:L3
Displacement:847 cm3
Power:31 KW @ 5300 RPM
42 HP @ 5300 RPM
42 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque:49 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM
67 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:81.4 mph (131 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):19.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:145/65R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:130.3 in (3310 mm)
Width:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Height:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Front/rear Track:48.4/48.4 in (1,229/1,229 mm)
Wheelbase:90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.1 cuFT (314 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1587.3 lbs (720 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2513.3 lbs (1140 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:143 g/km

DAIHATSU Move
1.0i 3AT FWD (56 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.0i 3AT FWD (56 HP)
Cylinders:L3
Displacement:989 cm3
Power:41.2 KW @ 5200 RPM
56 HP @ 5200 RPM
55 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:65 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
88 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:81 mph (130 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:145/65R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:130.3 in (3310 mm)
Width:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Height:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Front/rear Track:48.4/48.4 in (1,229/1,229 mm)
Wheelbase:90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.1 cuFT (314 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1797 lbs (815 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)

DAIHATSU Move
1.0i 5MT FWD (56 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.0i 5MT FWD (56 HP)
Cylinders:L3
Displacement:989 cm3
Power:41.2 KW @ 5200 RPM
56 HP @ 5200 RPM
55 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:65 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
88 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:81 mph (130 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:145/65R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:130.3 in (3310 mm)
Width:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Height:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Front/rear Track:48.4/48.4 in (1,229/1,229 mm)
Wheelbase:90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.1 cuFT (314 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1797 lbs (815 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
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