Daihatsu Move Canbus

Daihatsu Move Canbus
2016 Daihatsu Move Canbus X Limited Make Up SA II (LA800S)
Overview
Manufacturer	Daihatsu
Production	September 2016 – present
Body and chassis
Class	Kei car
Body style	5-door microvan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Daihatsu 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.

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”.

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.

The Canbus is targeted towards the female sales demographic.

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  Hinata concept car

First generation
2016 Move Canbus X SA II (LA800S)
Overview
Model code	LA800
Production	September 2016 – 2022
Assembly	Japan: Ōyamazaki, Kyoto (Kyoto plant); Ryūō, Shiga (Ryūō plant)
Body and chassis
Related	Daihatsu Tanto (LA600)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 658 cc KF-VE I3
Power output	38 kW (51 hp; 52 PS)
Transmission	CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,455 mm (96.7 in)
Length	3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width	1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1,655 mm (65.2 in)
Kerb weight	910–970 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.

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

Second generation
Move Canbus Stripes G (LA850S)
Overview
Model code	LA850
Production	2022–present
Assembly	Japan: Nakatsu, Ōita (Daihatsu Motor Kyushu)
Designer	Manabu Fukuda and Noriaki Kawai
Body and chassis
Platform	Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA)
Related	Daihatsu Tanto (LA650) Daihatsu Taft (LA900)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 658 cc KF-VE I3 658 cc KF-DET turbo I3
Power output	38 kW (51 hp; 52 PS) (KF-VE) 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) (KF-DET)
Transmission	CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,460 mm (96.9 in)
Length	3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width	1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1,655–1,675 mm (65.2–65.9 in)
Kerb weight	870–950 kg (1,918–2,094 lb)

The second-generation Move Canbus was unveiled on 5 July 2022. 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.

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

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.

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  Rear view (Stripes G)
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  The Stripes X is the lowest-priced version and features almost no chrome
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  The Move Canbus Theory G is single-color, with a more “masculine” design approach

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, but Daihatsu’s enforced four-month production halt after a December 2023 safety test scandal meant numbers were down considerably for 2024.

• Official website