IIMS 2014: Daihatsu CUV-2 Concept, B-segment SUV

Daihatsu CUV-2 IIMS- 12

Plenty of sequels at PT Astra Daihatsu’s vast IIMS 2014 stand – you saw part three of UFC earlier today, now here’s the second episode of the CUV story. The Daihatsu CUV-2 Concept is a development of the CUV Concept from last year’s IIMS. CUV stands for Crossover Utility Vehicle.

Nothing much was revealed, although the original CUV was touted as a “new Terios”. The Daihatsu Terios was of course the donor car for our popular Perodua Kembara and short-lived Perodua Nautica, with a stretched version of the latter branded as Toyota Rush.

A step closer to reality means that the original CUV’s rear-hinged suicide doors make way for conventional rear doors, while round edges have been sharpened. More jewellery on the face too, while the prominent arch on the tailgate is no more. The C pillars have been blacked out.

It’s likely that the CUV-2 is a design study on the path of the B-segment crossover. Started by the Nissan Juke, this class includes cars like the Ford EcoSport, Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur, all raised hatchbacks based on B-segment superminis (Fiesta, 208 and Clio respectively).

Hyundai is also jumping on the bandwagon with the ix25, while Suzuki has revived the Vitara name for its contender. One that’s coming soon to Malaysia is the Honda HR-V, a crossover that sits on the City/Jazz platform.

It’s a hot segment, and there’s no reason why Daihatsu, which is very strong in Indonesia and Malaysia (via Perodua) shouldn’t venture into it. A modern Kembara anyone?

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Ori Motorhead on Sep 19, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Sarcasm: ‘Next P2 export to Indon’. Hahaha.

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    • Motorhead (Member) on Sep 19, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Hahaha. .

      Mentality very low u must copy others identity. . Claim Ori some more. .

      Hahaha…

      SOB.ori.. cari la identity sendiri..

      Plodua.. apa tggu lagi.. kasi rebadge ini kereta.

      Ppl smart dy..

      They stop buying proton.

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      • Fake Motorhead on Sep 19, 2014 at 9:51 pm

        What copy? I don’t see any ‘R’ attached to yours or his.

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    • KaoPehKaoBu on Sep 19, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Scirocco copied this! my gosh!

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  • Proton pls start your r&d team for the game….don’t think it’s that hard for you since it’s based on b segment…..transform your pcc FAST….

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    • Anti Tongkat on Sep 19, 2014 at 12:21 pm

      No money how Proton to do to R&D?

      Minta from Bank Negara lah 1.7 billion.

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    • Ah Beng ProtonFan on Sep 19, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      Tun first need to calculate the profit, second only come to think about design.
      Third built quality and marketing.
      Last will be profit again.

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  • areos on Sep 19, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    HUH…CUV CONCEPT PUN ADA FACELIFT…P2 BOLEH REBADGE THAT FACELIFT CUV…TAPI JANGAN JADI MACAM NAUTICA ..LANGSUNG KAPUT DARI PASARAN…

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  • Yes.. Scirocco.

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  • Pakcik on Sep 19, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    VW Face.

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  • rifle on Sep 19, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    I like this one actually

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  • Seriously on Sep 19, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    A perodua with the price of a toyota? It will be the Nautica all over again. Malaysians simply are not willing to pay toyota money for a local brand. Not when there is a true toyota (toyota rush) in the market.

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  • 4G63T DSM on Sep 20, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I wont be surprised if this ends up being the next Myvi….of course minus the showfloor glitz and SUV stance.

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  • Middle Age Driver (Member) on Sep 27, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Bring it in. This CUV will give a refreshing look to cars in this country.

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