DAIHATSU MOVE 2020 Ownership Costs Fuel Use Service Parts Repairs Resale Value

The DAIHATSU MOVE is a classic kei‑car: small, economical, and inexpensive to run compared with regular compact cars. Costs depend heavily on market, trim (naturally aspirated “NA” vs turbo/”RS”), driving style, and whether the car is owned or financed. Below I give ranges and typical examples for the main cost categories (depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, taxes/inspection, tires, parking, repairs and financing) and then sum them into realistic annual and per‑km/mile figures. These are estimates—tell me your country and annual km/miles and I can tighten the numbers for your situation.

Assumptions and conversion notes

• Base vehicle: 2020 DAIHATSU Move in good used condition (6 years old in 2026).
• Two main trim classes: NA (more frugal) and turbo/”RS” (higher performance, higher fuel use and insurance).
• Values shown as ranges. Examples use approximate JPY and USD equivalents for clarity; market prices differ widely.
• Fuel economy estimates: NA ~16–22 km/L (37–52 mpg US) real‑world, turbo ~10–15 km/L (24–35 mpg US).
• 1 USD ≈ 140 JPY (rough example; use your current exchange rate if needed).

Per‑category cost ranges (annual)

1) Depreciation

For a 2020 Move now several years old, depreciation slows compared with a new car but still exists. Typical annual depreciation range:

• Low‑end: 30,000–80,000 JPY (~$220–$570)
• Typical: 80,000–180,000 JPY (~$570–$1,300)
• High (if bought new or sold to export market): 200,000+ JPY (~$1,400+)

2) Fuel

Fuel depends on driving distance, average economy and local fuel price. Example fuel price ranges: 120–200 JPY/L (~$0.85–$1.45/L).

• NA example (18 km/L) at 10,000 km/yr: ~555 L → 66,600–111,000 JPY (~$475–$790)
• Turbo example (12 km/L) at 10,000 km/yr: ~833 L → 100,000–166,600 JPY (~$710–$1,190)

3) Insurance (compulsory + optional)

Insurance varies by driver age, history and country. Kei cars are cheap to insure in Japan; elsewhere premiums may be similar to sub‑compacts.

• Low risk driver, Japan: 30,000–60,000 JPY/yr (~$215–$430)
• Higher risk or export market: 80,000–200,000 JPY/yr (~$570–$1,430)

4) Maintenance & inspections

Routine servicing plus Japan’s vehicle inspection (“shaken”) every 2 years. Annualized costs:

• Routine servicing: 20,000–60,000 JPY/yr (~$145–$430)
• Shaken/taxes (annualized): 50,000–120,000 JPY/yr (~$360–$860)
• Total typical maintenance: 70,000–180,000 JPY/yr (~$500–$1,300)

5) Tires

Kei wheels are small but tires still wear. Typical spend every 3–4 years:

• Annualized: 10,000–30,000 JPY/yr (~$70–$215)

6) Parking / commuting (optional)

In cities parking can dominate ownership. Monthly costs range from zero (street/garage included) to 10,000–30,000 JPY/mo or more.

• Annual parking range: 0–360,000 JPY (~$0–$2,570)

7) Repairs & unexpected

Older cars occasionally need parts or small repairs. Budget cushion:

• Typical: 20,000–100,000 JPY/yr (~$145–$715)

8) Financing interest (if applicable)

Interest depends on loan size and rate; for a small used Move loan expect 3–8% APR depending on lender. Example: on a 1,000,000 JPY loan at 5% APR, interest first year ~50,000 JPY (~$360).

Putting it together — sample annual totals

Below are three representative scenarios (exclude parking for clarity):

Conservative (low running, frugal NA trim, 5,000 km/yr)

• Depreciation: 60,000 JPY
• Fuel: 28,000–47,000 JPY
• Insurance: 40,000 JPY
• Maintenance/taxes: 70,000 JPY
• Tires/repairs: 20,000 JPY
• Estimated total: ~218,000–237,000 JPY (~$1,560–$1,690)
• Per km: ~44–48 JPY/km (~$0.32–$0.35 per mile)

Average (typical owner, NA trim, 10,000 km/yr)

• Depreciation: 120,000 JPY
• Fuel: 66,600–111,000 JPY
• Insurance: 50,000 JPY
• Maintenance/taxes: 90,000 JPY
• Tires/repairs: 30,000 JPY
• Estimated total: ~356,600–401,000 JPY (~$2,550–$2,860)
• Per km: ~35.7–40.1 JPY/km (~$0.25–$0.29 per mile)

Higher use / Turbo RS (15,000 km/yr)

• Depreciation: 150,000 JPY
• Fuel (turbo): 150,000–250,000 JPY
• Insurance: 80,000 JPY
• Maintenance/taxes: 110,000 JPY
• Tires/repairs: 50,000 JPY
• Estimated total: ~540,000–640,000 JPY (~$3,850–$4,570)
• Per km: ~36–43 JPY/km (~$0.26–$0.31 per mile)

Key takeaways

• Kei‑cars like the Move are cheap to run compared with regular compact cars, but total cost depends on local fees (tax/inspection), parking, and fuel price.
• Trim matters: the turbo/RS will cost noticeably more in fuel and insurance than the NA version.
• Depreciation for a 2020 model is moderate; maintenance and inspection cycles in your country can swing annual costs significantly.

Final thoughts

A 2020 Daihatsu Move is typically an economical ownership proposition. Expect a broad annual cost range of roughly 200,000–650,000 JPY (~$1,400–$4,600) depending on usage, trim and local factors—without city parking that can add large sums. Per‑km costs tend to sit in the neighborhood of $0.25–$0.35 per mile for typical owners, though low‑use or very frugal drivers can push that lower. To give you a much tighter, country‑specific estimate, tell me your country and annual km (or miles) and whether you have NA or turbo/RS trim.

FAQs

Q: How much does routine servicing cost for the Move?

A: Routine oil/filter/inspection services usually run 10,000–40,000 JPY (~$70–$285) per visit depending on service content and region. Major items like brakes or clutch are extra.

Q: Is it expensive to maintain a turbo Move compared with NA?

A: Slightly. The turbo has higher fuel use and may have higher insurance/repairs long term, but scheduled servicing intervals are similar. Expect ~10–30% higher running costs overall for the turbo variant.

Q: Are kei‑cars reliable long term?

A: Kei‑cars like the Move are generally reliable if serviced regularly. Longevity depends on how well previous owners maintained the car and whether it was used hard (highway vs city) or overloaded.

Q: How do I get a tighter, local estimate?

A: Tell me your country, annual km or miles, whether you have NA or turbo/RS trim, and whether you’ll pay cash or finance. I’ll produce a tightened annual and per‑km/mile estimate with suggested budgets for maintenance and contingencies.

Ready to localize the numbers? Tell me your country and annual distance (km or miles) and I’ll refine the estimate.