Perodua Kembara rendered: Daihatsu Terios-like SUV

Perodua Kembara rendered: Daihatsu Terios-like SUV

Earlier this year, Perodua president and CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said that the national carmaker was “seriously considering” a compact SUV, admitting the segment’s growing popularity in Malaysia. His statement all but confirms that the company will build such a thing – a next-generation Kembara, if you’d like. Resident Photoshop expert Theophilus Chin has already shown us what that car could look like.

Now it’s the turn of local designer Idiyaz Baharuddin, and it’s a fairly handsome machine, taking after the new Daihatsu Terios quite a bit. At the front, sharp headlights flank a slim upper grille with a U-shaped garnish reminiscent of the new Myvi, while a large lower grille sits below it.

Perodua Kembara rendered: Daihatsu Terios-like SUV

On-trend details include a black roof, a D-pillar kink and turbine-style two-tone alloy wheels, and there are also broad two-piece tail lights joined by a strip of red trim on the tailgate. The prerequisite black trim on the bumpers, side skirts and wheel arches provides the much-needed off-roader look.

Expect the real Kembara to be smaller than the seven-seat Terios, perhaps based on the DN Trec concept shown at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Under the bonnet, you’d likely find the 102 hp/136 Nm 1.5 litre Dual VVT-i engine from the new Myvi, paired to a four-speed automatic transmission.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Bernard on Dec 14, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Just bring the bloody thing and sell!

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    • Operation Manager on Dec 14, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      Pls act fast… No more honeymoon…

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      • Kancil Turbo on Dec 15, 2017 at 1:22 am

        Kembara 1.5 DVVT-i Turbo.

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        • Sulaiman Andak on Dec 15, 2017 at 9:58 am

          Myvi already wiped out Persona, Saga and Iriz at one go.

          Now this car will wipe out Boyue.

          Habis la…..

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        • Sulaiman Andak on Dec 15, 2017 at 10:13 am

          If Perodua rebadge this and the Toyota Rush, I think Potong can close shop

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    • yunus on Dec 14, 2017 at 8:14 pm

      No 7seater NO buy.

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    • Jaafar Karim on Dec 14, 2017 at 10:41 pm

      If this thing comes here, the Boyue can close shop already.

      Cause everybody trust Perodua quality and after sales.

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      • Kia Sue on Dec 14, 2017 at 11:15 pm

        If Perodua new Kembara make it to production confirmed will affect Toyota C-HR sales badly.

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        • Maybe on Dec 15, 2017 at 6:05 am

          Nvr consider overprice, under spec and cramp C-HR already…. since the new Rush/ Terios/ New Kembara looks better…. New Kembara may even looks better interrmm of exterior and interior, and full safety/ accessories spec like new myvi is good enough. Might need to add on blind spot sensors and 360 bird eyes for this size SUV.

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  • Char Kuey Teow on Dec 14, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    Not bad. But why do all car makers have to make their designs look the same as others. Borrowed elements from me too Mazda, Kia, Honda, Opel etc.

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    • James on Dec 15, 2017 at 10:48 am

      Because automotive company share platforms and hire the same design house.

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    • SajesOnly on Dec 15, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      At least this kembara render have the suv look. Daihatsu terios i see more like mpv look. But better follow daihatsu DN TREC concept for new kembara, cos toyota sure will bring in toyota rush into our market.

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  • Since this is reborn kembara, could we have much better engine with fully hybrid? Better mileage machine.

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    • Dogbert on Dec 14, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      Lets not introduce hybrid or other tech that will increase maintenance needs. Keep it simple and affordable.

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      • Yes. Agree. Lets the big Japs and big Conti play the role. P2 stick what u do best, selling affordable good car. Tq.

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      • If not hybrid then fully electrified car since d future is coming, we are not able afford comfortably to pay petrol price for next few year since as it fluctuated stablely n moving to higher vs world cruel oil price nowadays. Likelyhook d pricing is eventually transfering to consumer n most of gov in d world is not bail people out.

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    • HondaAtLeast2Failures on Dec 14, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      Toyota overlord only got 1 pretty good hybrid system. Hybrid synergy drive. Where la they want to sell that at cheap price.

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  • Bapak Jepun on Dec 14, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    Shut up and take my money!!!

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  • Yes 1.5T on Dec 14, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    If perodua can offers 5 seaters or 7 seater option will be great. Normal small family 5 seater with big boots space is good enough. Price below Rm 75k ….

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    • Maybe on Dec 15, 2017 at 6:22 am

      Better arm rest design and more storage space pls…. Hopefully they can improve storage space and offer arm rest for all perodua models.

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      • James on Dec 15, 2017 at 10:50 am

        Yeah. And more discount. Sell under rm 30k perhaps. Because this is local car.

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        • noturbonobuy on Dec 16, 2017 at 4:20 pm

          1.5l engine to pull 7 pipu inside surely underpower, i’ll skip this

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    • I prefer 5 seater with an option of 2.0 litre

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  • thepolygonal on Dec 14, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    This is good if the actual product look like this. Wonder how they are gonna price it if it’s made here… old Kembara pricing around RM 50k ish?

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    • James on Dec 15, 2017 at 10:51 am

      No. Local cars dont deserve rm50k. They deserve rm30k. Because they are local.

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  • Dug Ong on Dec 14, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    Nice render, Mr. Baharuddin..

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  • 12yrsold on Dec 14, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    P2, please don’t hesitate or wait any longer. The sales of HRV is a sure sign of Suv acceptance by Malaysian public. If you are slow, you will regret it. Cheers

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  • This is an amazing design. Wonderful. Hope next gen Kembara will look splendid.

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  • Solomon De Albuquerque on Dec 14, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    Because they all adopt the “shared platform” technology to save on development costs

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  • Kuinosan on Dec 14, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    Have a shorter version of this model with an updated gearbox. Price it right and it will sell like hot cakes!

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  • Ben Yap on Dec 14, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    With only 1.5 engine producing 102hp, it will be underpowered when fully loaded. All these manufacturers fail in power to weight ratio calculation.

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    • Maybe on Dec 15, 2017 at 6:08 am

      if only use art Town area no big issue…. It will good enough, only long distance during overtaking it will be under power.

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  • gringo on Dec 14, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    awd please !!!

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  • Nassir Kevin on Dec 14, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    Fuuhhh,nampak garang

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  • xxccxxx on Dec 14, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    4wd pls..

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  • Crappy Outalingam on Dec 14, 2017 at 11:41 pm

    YESSSSSS…….Way to go, Theo – I hope and pray that both Datuk Aminar Rashid and Zamuren Musa will wake up and call you in IMMEDIATELY! Dear Perodua, please do add at least an electric motor to the existing 2NR-FE or make a patented 1.5 Turbo utilizing the same engine (or even 1.2L Turbo churning out almost 200nm for that vehicle)

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    • Ahmamuthulim on Dec 14, 2017 at 11:50 pm

      Its Baharuddin, not Theo this time. But Theo is also good

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    • James on Dec 15, 2017 at 10:54 am

      Those engine cannot be fitted with turbo. Because they are made of alimunium. Cannot stand high pressure.

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  • Seems like every car in this planet has very similar lamp design. No point buying conti anymore perhaps.

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  • Alma LeFay on Dec 15, 2017 at 8:37 am

    Litt AF i already see my new boyfriend hahahah

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  • Pergh… If bring this cx3 also threatened… Lol but in the look only la… If they include al the feature they put into myvi also then habis… Semua hrv, cx3 segment… Lol

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  • orang miskin on Dec 15, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    i read all comments,only a few knows what kembara is and own one and the rest think its another suv…guess the rest must be an auto tranny driver…hmmm

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  • seelan on Dec 15, 2017 at 11:08 pm

    I really hope it would be a 7 seater

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  • this is the alza replacement!

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  • steward on Feb 21, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    how much the price??

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  • I wanted to know the new perodua SUV lembaga specification

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