Daihatsu Move Canbus

Daihatsu Move Canbus
2016 Daihatsu Move Canbus X Limited Make Up SA II (LA800S)
Overview
ManufacturerDaihatsu
ProductionSeptember 2016 – present
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style5-door microvan
Layout
Chronology
PredecessorDaihatsu Move Conte

The Daihatsu Move Canbus (Japanese: ダイハツ・ムーヴキャンバス, Hepburn: Daihatsu Mūvu Kyanbasu) is a retro-styled semi-tall kei car with rear sliding doors manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Daihatsu since 2016. Despite adopting the "Move" nameplate, the car shared its underpinnings with the Tanto instead.

Etymology

The name "Canbus" is a combination of the verb "Can", describing the car's ability, and the noun "Bus", describing the car's bus-like shape and inspiration from the Volkswagen Type 2, which was also known as the "Bus".[1]

Overview

The Move Canbus borrowed its overall design from the Hinata concept car. The Hinata was first showcased at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show alongside the Tempo food truck and Noriori wheelchair accessible van concepts.[2]

The Canbus is targeted towards the female sales demographic.[3]

  • Hinata concept car
    Hinata concept car

First generation (LA800; 2016)

First generation
2016 Move Canbus X SA II (LA800S)
Overview
Model codeLA800
ProductionSeptember 2016 – 2022
AssemblyJapan: Ōyamazaki, Kyoto (Kyoto plant);[4] Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant)
Body and chassis
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output38 kW (51 hp; 52 PS)
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,455 mm (96.7 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,655 mm (65.2 in)
Kerb weight910–970 kg (2,006–2,138 lb)

The first-generation Move Canbus was sold between 2016 and 2022. The Move Canbus was introduced as a retro-styled sister model to the Move, despite sharing its underpinnings with the tall-height Tanto.

  • 2016 Move Canbus X Make Up SA II (LA800S)
    2016 Move Canbus X Make Up SA II (LA800S)
  • Interior
    Interior

Second generation (LA850; 2022)

Second generation
2022 Move Canbus Stripes G (LA850S)
Overview
Model codeLA850
Production2022–present
AssemblyJapan: Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)[5]
DesignerManabu Fukuda and Noriaki Kawai[6]
Body and chassis
PlatformDaihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)[5]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 38 kW (51 hp; 52 PS) (KF-VE)
  • 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) (KF-DET)
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,460 mm (96.9 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height1,655–1,675 mm (65.2–65.9 in)
Kerb weight870–950 kg (1,918–2,094 lb)

The second-generation Move Canbus was unveiled on 5 July 2022.[5] Built on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform, it is divided into 'Stripes' and 'Theory' sub-models, with the Stripes variants having a white top half & end of the hood, while the Theory variants are purely a single metallic/pearl colour.

Trims

Both of the sub-models of the Move Canbus are divided into trim levels.

The trim levels range from (lowest to highest):

  • X
  • G
  • G Turbo

Safety

The Move Canbus is equipped with Smart Assist as an option found in roughly 3 million units. It features a 'Stereo Camera', which recognizes the surrounding situation & supports the driver's driving. The Stereo Camera is fitted with a start suppression device which immobilizes the car depending on the surrounding situation, which has been certified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism. The Move Canbus is also fitted with an emergency stop signal, & 6 SRS Airbags as standard, including Dual Frontal SRS Airbags, Dual SRS Side Airbags, & SRS Curtain Airbags. The G Turbo trim is fitted with Cornering Trace Assist, which is optional on the G trim. Cornering Trace Assist detects if the vehicle is bulging outward during a turn, then applies brake control to the inner wheels to improve turning performance & assist cornering. The Move Canbus is fitted with ESC, ABS & Frontal Seat Belt Pretensioners fitted with Load Limiters as standard.

  • 2022 Move Canbus Theory G Turbo (LA850S)
    2022 Move Canbus Theory G Turbo (LA850S)
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Sales

In July 2022, Daihatsu set a sales target at 6,500 units for the Move Canbus, at the time of transitioning from the first to second generation. The Move Canbus managed to exceed the target in 2023.

Year Japan[7]
2016 29,053
2017 76,732
2018 74,326
2019 68,487
2020 57,183
2021 58,342
2022 55,835
2023 83,440

References

  1. ^ Stocksdale, Joel (16 September 2016). "Daihatsu's Move Canbus could very well be the world's cutest car". Autoblog. US: Yahoo!. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  2. ^ Mihalascu, Dan (6 October 2015). "Daihatsu Hinata, Tempo & Noriori Concepts Heading To Tokyo Show". Carscoops. US: Carscoops. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  3. ^ Carscoops Staff (7 September 2016). "Daihatsu Move Canbus Has A Specific Demographic In Mind". Carscoops. US: Carscoops. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Notice Regarding the Operation of Domestic Plants (as of May 18)" (PDF) (pdf). Japan: Daihatsu. 18 May 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "ダイハツ、軽乗用車「ムーヴ キャンバス」をフルモデルチェンジ" [Daihatsu Fully Remodels Mini Passenger Car "Move Canbus"] (Press release) (in Japanese). Japan: Daihatsu. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  6. ^ "A00202203851". Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual. Indonesia: Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Intelektual Kementerian Hukum & HAM R.I. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  7. ^ "ダイハツ ムーヴとムーヴキャンバス 新車販売台数/売れ行き(生産台数)と生産状況は？工場とラインの稼働状況も - 株式会社アイディーインフォメーション" [Daihatsu Move and Move Canvas New car sales volume/sales (production volume) and production status? Factory and line operating status - ID Information Co., Ltd.]. id-information.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 April 2024.
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