Daihatsu Gran Max Specifications Explained: Fuel Tank, Fuel Consumption, Engine and Cargo Size
Published: 27 October 2026·Last updated: 27 October 2026
Gran Max fuel tank capacity (43 L), fuel consumption, engine, load capacity and cargo dimensions for the Panel Van and Pick-Up, explained simply.
The Daihatsu Gran Max in Malaysia has a 43-litre fuel tank and a 1.5-litre petrol engine, and the official fuel consumption is 13.3 km/L for the Panel Van manual. This page answers the specification questions buyers search for most, with the figures from our spec sheet. Full tables are on our specifications and dimensions pages.
Engine and fuel
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2NR-VE, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, DVVT |
| Displacement | 1,496 cc |
| Power / torque | 72 kW at 6,000 rpm / 134 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank | 43 litres |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Steering | Electric power steering, 4.9 m minimum turning radius |
Fuel consumption (specified test conditions): Pick-Up 5MT 12.5 km/L, Panel Van 5MT 13.3 km/L, Panel Van 4AT 13.5 km/L. With a full 43-litre tank, those figures suggest a theoretical range of roughly 540 km (Pick-Up) to 580 km (Panel Van AT). Real figures depend on load, traffic and driving style.
Load capacity
Daihatsu Malaysia quotes a maximum load of 750 kg for the van and 800 kg for the Pick-Up, according to its launch announcement coverage.
Cargo dimensions
| Panel Van | Pick-Up | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,045 mm | 4,195 mm |
| Overall width | 1,665 mm | 1,675 mm |
| Overall height | 1,930 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Cargo area / deck length | 2,075 mm | 2,480 mm |
| Cargo area / deck width | 1,495 mm | 1,585 mm |
| Cargo height / deck side height | 1,340 mm | 360 mm |
| Loading floor height | 620 mm | 755 mm |
The Panel Van's sliding door opening is 815 mm wide and the rear door opening is 1,305 mm wide.
Safety and chassis
Standard equipment includes ABS, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), dual SRS airbags and a reverse sensor. Brakes are ventilated discs at the front and drums at the rear. The front suspension is MacPherson strut; the rear is a 5-link coil spring on the Panel Van and leaf springs on the Pick-Up.
FAQ
What is the Gran Max fuel tank capacity? 43 litres.
Is the Gran Max petrol or diesel? Petrol. It uses a 1.5-litre Euro 4 engine.
What is the Gran Max fuel consumption? 12.5 to 13.5 km/L depending on the variant, under specified test conditions.
What tyre size does the Gran Max use? It uses 14-inch tyres.
Is the Gran Max a seven-seater? No. The Panel Van and Pick-Up seat two; the Semi-Panel Van seats five.
How much can the Gran Max carry? Up to 750 kg (van) or 800 kg (Pick-Up) per Daihatsu Malaysia's published figures.
See the Gran Max Panel Van page for prices.