In recent years, the Daihatsu Move Canvas has established a unique position in the minicar market. Its charming design and practicality have earned it widespread popularity. However, a price revision for the Move Canvas has been announced, starting with the June 2025 production run. This article provides detailed information on the price revision, as well as a deeper look into the appeal of the Move Canvas and comprehensive information that anyone considering purchasing one should know.
What is Move Canvas?
The Move Canvas is a light tall wagon manufactured and sold by Daihatsu. The name “Canvas” comes from “can bus,” which means “a bus that can do it,” and indicates that it is equipped with a variety of functions that enrich daily life.
Its distinctive features are its cute design and the high convenience of its sliding doors on both sides. It is especially popular among families, as it allows children and elderly people in the back seat to get in and out easily.
Background and details of the price revision
On April 1, 2025, Daihatsu Motor announced a price revision for the Move Canvas. The revised prices will range from 1,573,000 yen to 2,007,500 yen.
The main factors behind this price revision are the rising cost of raw materials and transportation costs. Affected by global inflation, price revisions are spreading throughout the automotive industry.
Please refer to the table below for details of the price changes.
| grade | Price before revision | Revised price | Price difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripes X | 1,496,000 yen | 1,573,000 yen | 77,000 yen |
| Stripes G | 1,672,000 yen | 1,759,000 yen | 87,000 yen |
| Stripes G Turbo | 1,793,000 yen | 1,880,000 yen | 87,000 yen |
| Theory X | 1,496,000 yen | 1,573,000 yen | 77,000 yen |
| Theory G | 1,672,000 yen | 1,759,000 yen | 87,000 yen |
| Theory G Turbo | 1,793,000 yen | 1,880,000 yen | 87,000 yen |
*The above prices are for 2WD models. For 4WD models, an additional 126,500 yen will be added to the above prices.
Discontinuation of production of some grades
Along with this price revision, it was also announced that production of some grades of the Move Canvas will end at the end of May 2025.
The grades that will be discontinued are as follows:
- Stripes G Turbo
- Theory G Turbo
If you were considering the turbo model, we recommend that you consider purchasing it sooner rather than later.
The appeal of Move Canvas
Even with the price revision, the appeal of the Move Canvas remains strong. Here, we will explain the main appeal of the Move Canvas in three points.
- The most distinctive feature of the Move Canvas is its cute design. The rounded shape and two-tone color combination make it an eye-catching car, even on the street. It is especially popular among women, who want to drive a cute car.
- Highly convenient: The sliding doors on both sides are extremely convenient for parking in tight spaces and when children are getting in and out. The interior is also spacious, providing ample space for four adults to sit comfortably.
- The Move Canvas is equipped with Daihatsu’s preventive safety feature “Smart Assist,” which includes features to support safe driving, such as collision avoidance assistance and lane departure warning, allowing you to drive with peace of mind.
Move Canvas competitors
Competitors to the Move Canvas include the Suzuki Spacia Gear and the Honda N-WGN.
- Suzuki “Spacia Gear” The Spacia Gear features a design that matches an active lifestyle. Its spacious interior and ease of use are also appealing.
- Honda “N-WGN” The N-WGN features a simple and sophisticated design and excellent driving performance. It is also equipped with a full range of safety features, so you can drive with peace of mind.
By comparing these models with those of other competitors, you will be able to find the one that best suits you.
For those considering purchasing the Move Canvas
This price revision will be of great interest to those considering purchasing the Move Canvas, but the price is not the only attraction of the Move Canvas.
- Cute design
- High convenience
- Extensive safety equipment
These elements will surely enrich your daily life.
If you’re interested in the Move Canvas, we recommend taking a test drive at a dealership. By actually driving it, you’ll be able to get a deeper understanding of the Move Canvas’s appeal.
About the new Daihatsu Move Canvas full model change
The exterior maintains its original concept, but the front design has been revised. Two distinct worlds have been created: ” Stripes ,” which retains the cuteness of the first generation while evolving with the times, and ” Theory ,” which exudes a refined, serene worldview and is designed to express adult values and beliefs. Like the Taft and Tanto , the new model features an ” Electric Parking Brake & Hold ” system that keeps the vehicle stationary even when the brake pedal is released and is released when the accelerator is pressed, making it useful in traffic jams and other situations . Safety features include ” Adaptive Cruise Control with All-Speed Tracking, ” previously only available on turbocharged models, and now also available on naturally aspirated models, along with ” Cornering Trace Assist (CTA).” A new turbocharged model has been added to the Move Canvas , featuring a 660cc inline-3 DOHC turbo engine with a maximum output of 47kW (64PS) at 6,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 100Nm (10.2kgfm) at 3,600 rpm. Compared to the Move and other models, the adoption of sliding doors on both sides makes the vehicle weight heavier, which may have left some people feeling a little dissatisfied with the driving performance of the regular naturally aspirated model, but the addition of a new turbo model to the lineup will eliminate this dissatisfaction and increase customer satisfaction with the increased choice. Its rival is the recently released Wagon R Smile , but this does not currently have a turbo model.
Daihatsu New Move Canvas Fully Redesigned Exterior
The exterior remains the same concept. The front design has been changed, as have the bumper, grille, and aero parts, but the headlights are round, so it is still targeted at women.
About body color
monotone
Lake Blue Metallic
Sand Beige Metallic
Laser Blue Crystal Shine
Fire Quartz Red Metallic
Smooth Gray Mica Metallic
Shining White Pearl
Black Mica Metallic
Two-tone color
Shining White Pearl x Lake Blue Metallic
Shining White Pearl x Citrus Yellow Crystal Shine
Shining White Pearl x Fine Mint Metallic
Shining white pearl x apricot pink metallic
Shining White Pearl x Smooth Gray Mica Metallic
Shining White Pearl x Sand Beige Metallic
Shining White Pearl x Laser Blue Crystal Shine
Shining White Pearl x Fire Quartz Red Metallic
Daihatsu New Move Canvas Fully Redesigned Interior
The interior has undergone significant changes, and the center meter used in the previous model has been discontinued, and an instrument panel design similar to that of the new “Move” has been adopted. Like the previous model, it has sliding doors on both sides.
Daihatsu New Move Canvas Full Model Change Specifications
| Specifications | Move Canvas (NA) |
Move Canvas (Turbo) |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 3,395mm | 3,395mm |
| Overall width | 1,475mm | 1,475mm |
| Overall height | 1,655mm | 1,655mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,455mm | 2,455mm |
| engine | Straight 3 DOHC 660cc |
Inline 3 DOHC 660cc turbo |
| Maximum power | 38kW (52PS) / 6,900rpm |
47kW (64PS) / 6,400rpm |
| Maximum torque | 60Nm (6.1kgfm) / 3,600rpm |
100Nm (10.2kgfm) / 3,600rpm |
| Drive system | 2WD/4WD | 2WD/4WD |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 22.9km/L (2WD) 21.6km/L (4WD) |
22.4km/L (2WD) 20.9km/L (4WD) |
| Vehicle weight | 910-920kg (2WD) 960-970kg (4WD) |
910-920kg (2WD) 960-970kg (4WD) |
A word from the editorial department
The Daihatsu Move Canvas will undergo a price revision starting with production in June 2025. However, its cute design and high level of convenience will likely continue to make it an attractive choice for many people.
We hope this article has been informative for those considering purchasing a Move Canvas.
Daihatsu news release
https://www.daihatsu.com/jp/news/2025/20250401-1.html
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