According to a report, Perodua is expected to obtain permission soon from the government to build cars with an engine capacity larger than 1.5 litres, which it has up to now been unable to do under the limitations tabled in the original arrangement between the government and the company when it was set up in 1993.
The ongoing arrangement dictates that Perodua is only allowed to produce compact cars with an engine capacity of under 1.5 litres. The NST report quotes an unnamed source, who said that the existing arrangement was being reviewed as part of the revision of the National Automotive Policy (NAP).
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The source said that if the revised agreement yields positive results, Perodua will be able to begin assembling and producing cars with engine capacities ranging from 1.6 litres to 1.8 litres, effectively marking the beginning of the company’s venture in the sedan segment, the report adds.
The source also hinted that the new models with larger engine capacity would probably be prototyped along the lines of the Bezza concept, which made its debut at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show in 2010 as a show car.
He added that the introduction of new cars in the segment can be seen as a logical step and consistent with the increased demand for sedan choices among first-time car buyers in the country, but added that the company would not be reducing its focus on the production of compact cars.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the blog post express mixed feelings about Perodua's move to go for sedans above 1.5L capacity, with some welcoming the strategy for increased competitiveness and industry growth, while others criticize the design, interior quality, and pricing, claiming it signifies greed and overpriced models. Several comments touch on the ongoing debate about Perodua's rebadging practices, comparing it unfavorably to Proton's efforts, and questioning where the company's profits go. Concerns about quality, domestic innovation, and the impact on local car prices are prevalent. Some users express skepticism about whether Perodua can truly develop its own models or will continue relying on rebadged Toyota or Daihatsu vehicles. Overall, sentiments vary from optimism about more choices to disappointment over perceived lack of originality and high costs, reflecting diverse perspectives on Malaysia’s automotive industry.