Daihatsu Move Canbus

Daihatsu Move Canbus: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Daihatsu Move Canbus has two closely related versions, both named 0.7 CVT. The key choice is therefore not the engine or transmission but the drivetrain: one 0.7 CVT has FWD, while the other has AWD. Both belong to the same microvan generation, introduced in September 2016, and both use a 658 cc Gasoline engine producing 52 hp and 60 Nm.

The Daihatsu Move Canbus has two closely related versions, both named 0.7 CVT. The key choice is therefore not the engine or transmission but the drivetrain: one 0.7 CVT has FWD, while the other has AWD. Both belong to the same microvan generation, introduced in September 2016, and both use a 658 cc Gasoline engine producing 52 hp and 60 Nm. The FWD version is lighter, accelerates more quickly, and has slightly more ground clearance. The AWD version adds all-wheel drive but weighs 50 kg more, takes 0.8 seconds longer to reach 100 km/h, and has 5 mm less ground clearance. Based strictly on the available specifications, the FWD 0.7 CVT is the stronger default choice; the AWD 0.7 CVT is the alternative for buyers who specifically want AWD.

Daihatsu Move Canbus generations and versions

There is one Daihatsu Move Canbus generation in the supplied catalogue data. The 1 generation began in September 2016, has no recorded end date, and uses a Microvan body. It contains two versions. Both are listed under the exact name 0.7 CVT, so they must be distinguished by drivetrain: 0.7 CVT (52 hp, FWD) and 0.7 CVT (52 hp, AWD).

Because both versions were introduced in September 2016 and belong to the same generation, there is no cross-generation mechanical change to compare in the available data. There is also no restyling information. The meaningful buying decision is entirely between the FWD and AWD versions of the original generation.

Engine and specs comparison

Both 0.7 CVT versions use the same naturally aspirated 658 cc Gasoline engine. It has 3 cylinders in an Inline layout, 4 valves per cylinder, distributed injection (multi-point), and a compression ratio of 11.3. Bore and stroke are 63 × 70.4 mm. Output is 52 hp, or 38 kW, at 6800 rpm, while maximum torque is 60 Nm at 5200 rpm. The specified fuel is 95.

The engine produces approximately 79.0 hp per litre and 91.2 Nm per litre in either version. Since power, displacement, and torque are identical, AWD does not buy additional engine output.

Both versions have an independent, spring front suspension and a semi-independent, torsion rear suspension. Front brakes are Disc on each version. Rear brake specifications are not measured.

Performance, fuel economy, and mpg

The FWD 0.7 CVT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 21.8 seconds. The AWD 0.7 CVT requires 22.6 seconds. The FWD model is therefore 0.8 seconds quicker, an advantage of approximately 3.5% relative to the AWD version’s acceleration time.

Top speed is not measured for either 0.7 CVT. City fuel consumption is not measured, highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured for both drivetrains. Consequently, an mpg comparison cannot be calculated from the supplied data. CO₂ output and environmental class are also not measured.

The shared 52 hp engine means the acceleration difference corresponds with the weight difference rather than a difference in output. The FWD version carries approximately 17.7 kg per horsepower, while the AWD model carries approximately 18.7 kg per horsepower. In torque terms, the figures are approximately 15.3 kg per Nm for FWD and 16.2 kg per Nm for AWD.

Dimensions, weight, and ground clearance

Complete exterior dimensions are not measured, so length, width, height, and wheelbase cannot be compared. Gross weight is also not measured for either version.

Kerb weight is 920 kg for the FWD 0.7 CVT and 970 kg for the AWD 0.7 CVT. Choosing AWD therefore adds 50 kg, or approximately 5.4% compared with the FWD model.

Ground clearance is 150 mm for the FWD version and 145 mm for the AWD version. The AWD model consequently has 5 mm less clearance despite its different drivetrain. Both versions have a 30-litre fuel tank, so neither provides a tank-capacity advantage. Wheel sizes are not measured for either version.

Reliability and problems

Reliability records and model-specific problem data are not measured in the supplied information. There are no figures for fault frequency, component life, maintenance costs, or repair rates. It would therefore be inaccurate to claim that either the FWD or AWD 0.7 CVT is more reliable.

The specification sheet can only establish that both versions share the same 658 cc engine, 52 hp output, 60 Nm torque, Variable gearbox, suspension descriptions, front brake type, and 30-litre tank. Whether the drivetrain difference changes real-world maintenance requirements is not measured.

Which Daihatsu Move Canbus version should you buy?

For most buyers choosing only from these specifications, the 0.7 CVT (52 hp, FWD) is the better-balanced version. It delivers exactly the same 52 hp and 60 Nm as the AWD model but weighs 50 kg less. It also reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds sooner and provides 5 mm more ground clearance. Its 17.7 kg-per-horsepower ratio is better than the AWD version’s 18.7 kg per horsepower.

Choose the 0.7 CVT (52 hp, AWD) only when AWD itself is the deciding requirement. The available figures show no increase in power, torque, fuel-tank capacity, or measured clearance in exchange for the different drivetrain. Instead, AWD comes with a 970 kg kerb weight, 145 mm of ground clearance, and a 22.6-second 0–100 km/h time.

No price data is provided, so the extra money required for AWD—and its value—cannot be calculated. Fuel consumption is not measured either, preventing a running-cost comparison. On the evidence available, the FWD 0.7 CVT offers the more favourable numerical package, while the AWD 0.7 CVT is a needs-led choice rather than a performance upgrade.