In an effort to draw female customers, Daihatsu has released the adorable Move Canbus, which takes the shape of a minivan, and a pint-sized one at that. As this is effectively a kei-car, it is required to meet certain requirements.
For instance, the vehicle should not exceed 3,400 mm in length, 1,480 mm in width and 2,000 mm in height. As a result, the Move Canbus is 3,395 mm long, 1475 mm wide and only 1,655 mm tall, with a wheelbase measuring 2,115 mm.
Regulations also dictate a maximum engine capacity of 660 cc, and an output not exceeding 64 PS. Therefore, the Canbus is powered by a 658 cc three-cylinder petrol engine that develops a respectable 52 PS at 6,800 rpm and 60 Nm of torque at 5,200 rpm.
The tiny engine is paired with a CVT, and can be had in front- or all-wheel drive configurations. For the former, the Canbus is capable of achieving a fuel economy of up to 28.6 km per litre following the JC08 cycle, while the four-wheel-drive model can do up to 27.4 km per litre.
On the design front, the Canbus adopts a retro/cuter look compared to the standard Move and aggressive-looking Move Custom, thanks to softened edges around the front grille and headlamps. The reshaped D-pillar, which has also been painted black, further adds to the mini-minivan’s appeal.
The body changes also sees new cube-like tail lamps being fitted instead, and the rear doors now slide open to help with the ingress and egress. You’ll also get a wide range of colour options, ranging from monotone to dual-tone combinations, coupled with range of 14-inch alloys to choose from.
As for the interior, Daihatsu has added many practical storage features like the sizeable pull-out trays under the rear seats to help carry shopping items and such. Other notable items include a colour touchscreen infotainment unit on certain variants, automatic air-conditioning, keyless operation and configurable seats.
Safety kit here includes an automatic braking system, which comes as standard on most variants, adaptive front lighting for the LED headlamps, VSC, traction control and a minimum of two airbags (higher variants get more).
Unfortunately, the Daihatsu Move Canbus is limited to the Japanese domestic market only, with prices ranging from 1,188,000 yen (RM47,225) to 1,668,600 yen (RM66,330). So, women readers of paultan.org, how appealing is Canbus to you? And for the males, would you mind having one as well?
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daihatsu always make ugly cars.
So cute…no need to buy under market value…now everybody can afford one…
looks unsafe for family
how can this car survive in car crash
Yamate ;-P
This car is smaller than Myvi, yet we see that the front and rear leg rooms are apparently rather impressive; this may be due to smaller seats or magic from Daihatsu. You see, 2/3 of the rear seats are behind the rear doors.
And it is slimmer than Smart Fortwoes including the slimmest first generation one.
At least far prettier than Savvy.
Huh? Why are still comparing this with a Savvy?
What year are you in?
Will be the next Perodua Kenari. Sure can sale like hot cake. Axia & Bezza shows it. You got no wrong with sushi quality & reliability. Think sushi, think RV & quality. Think Kimchi, think bad RV & quality!
heyy they are not that ugly.
kinda cute what??
:)
Cute car haha
So cute .. take my money !
damn nice!!!
definitely targeted at female consumer…. female would love this design…. no more ugly Avanza, Rush, Innova for soccer mums, can consider this as poor man “estima”… nice….
Actually guys could buy this as well. Not to mention old people too. The petite size of the vehicle will make manouvre around tight and small area easier. A really good city car imo.
Cute is definitely better than boring design. I am bored looking at all the P2 cars on the road, all looks so similar. This design is really refreshing and I don’t mind owning one.
Come here P2 CKD as P2 Combust cuz thats what happens when eksiden
Guy also wants it!
Why can’t Daihatsu introduce Kei-cars with an upgraded version of their 660cc 4 cylinder L5 block? At least get it up to date with direct injection, coilover ignition, improved turbo etc, and mate it to the CVT transmission….still insisting on 660cc 3 cylinder…which is less smoother in comparison to a 4 cylinder…Honestly I am all for engine downsizing and improving efficiency…but not at the expense of sacrificing NVH and driving smoothness….worse case…downsize the engine by chopping a cylinder…then add more insulation to compensate for the NVH drawback…bottomline more weight to cart around….sad man
Have you driven any of the real Kei car before?
So cute. Confirmed their target for women…
wahh, JDM models oso got 2 airbags only…..
no harm bringing them in here as perodua rusa/kancil XL
2 tone color lookz d biz
If the price is right and at least 1.3 to 1.5cc than will be great
1.5cc engine?! Thats smaller than even foldable petrol bike!
I feel the original design came from daihatsu tanto, some 13 yrs back. I don’t mind having that one. And looks better though. This one is a little feminist
even a very hideous car in malaysia will get buyers as long as the price cheap and affordable
Almost no boot space…
It is suitable for Asian men and women. Size matters.
time for Perodua Kenari to make a come back
I wish Kenari could make a come back here too!!
But I guess this cutie K-car would cost almost naer to a Myvi which most Malaysians would definitely take the bigger car and it won’t sell well if that’s the case..
Cute car especially the two tone one
Perodua… Just cbu it like the nautica please… And the copen too…
Obviously it was designed for the ladies in mind. Very feminine styling with soft interior and exterior colours.
Needs many makeover for male buyers – alloy rims, bodykits, darker exterior and interior colours, turbo engine option.
But being a Kei car and targetted for Kawai ladies, I doubt very much if this model will land in Malaysia anytime soon.
I want to by this for my wife. With her own money actually…..ha…ha…
Canbus….err…this is truly one of the ugliest car i hv ever seen!!! Wonder how many ppl will be taken up by its match-box look.
Kei Car VW Bus, then in the 2017 Tokyo auto salon, you will see companies modifying it into the VW Bus.
I buy the idea of Daihatsu making this car into a reality. To make it into a CKD, I think P2 will bring in the Daihatsu Move LA150 as spotted before in 2015 and 2016. Maybe running the Bezza 1.0 1kr vvti. Fingers crossed and hope for a new Kenari soonish…..
http://paultan.org/2016/04/06/spyshots-daihatsu-move-perodua-next-gen-kenari-aeb/
I’m a designer. I’m truly agreed what Daihatsu direction is heading. It’s looks retro & classically designed. Well done. Not like many other brands did which in order to achieve high tech & modern looks, they throw in “Garang” looks and its doesn’t fit into it at all.
Where to get daihatsu move canbus car in Malaysia?
i love the japanese for being so vibrant and cute ! unlike malaysia, colours are limited to grey, white, silver and black. or red recently. boring.
How much is the two-color blue(canbus)still available ?