Kancil is an abbreviation of Kendaraan Niaga Cilik Irit Lincah (small, efficient, and agile commercial vehicle), also Indonesian name for chevrotain.

It was expected as a replacement for auto rickshaw and bemo because they were not allowed to increase in number or be produced in the Jakarta area.

This means that the buyer of Kancil must also buy 1 piece of auto rickshaw to have its operating license turned off.

Drum brake and wheel hub jointly developed by PT Bakrie Tosanjaya.

[3] The engine is made by Fuji Heavy Industries, the manufacturer of the Japanese automaker Subaru.