SPYSHOTS: Perodua testing Daihatsu Tanto kei car – new ASA active safety features for next Axia, Myvi FL?

SPYSHOTS: Perodua testing Daihatsu Tanto <em>kei</em> car – new ASA active safety features for next Axia, Myvi FL?

Here’s something a little interesting – we’ve just received spyshots from reader Syed Mohd Nur Isa, showing Perodua testing a Daihatsu Tanto kei car on local roads. How do we know that it’s Perodua? Because the same trade plate has previously been seen on the company’s Daihatsu Move and Ayla test mules, the latter eventually spawning the Axia.

Now, before you jump at the possibility of a new kind of Perodua model, don’t get too excited. When we saw the Move being tested all those years ago, speculation was rife about there being a next-generation Kenari, and we all know that came to nothing. It’s now clear that the national carmaker was trialling the active safety systems that would eventually find their way onto the Myvi and Aruz.

SPYSHOTS: Perodua testing Daihatsu Tanto <em>kei</em> car – new ASA active safety features for next Axia, Myvi FL?

Could this Tanto, then, indicate that Perodua is ready to introduce more functions to its Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) suite? Currently, the Myvi gets collision warning and autonomous emergency braking at speeds of between 4 and 30 km/h, along with Front Departure Alert and Pedal Misoperation Control. The Aruz upped the AEB speed threshold to 80 km/h and introduced pedestrian detection at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

In Japan, Daihatsu’s Smart Assist III system is available with two more features not offered in Malaysia – lane departure warning and automatic high beam. These functions could be introduced on cars like the next-generation Axia, which could arrive as soon as this year, along with the facelifted Myvi that should make its debut within a year or two.

Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.

10% discount when you renew your car insurance

Compare prices between different insurer providers and use the promo code 'PAULTAN10' when you make your payment to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services.

Car Insurance

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

  • Perodua is improving everyday. Now they are testing japan’s game changing kei car in here which means that it will be sold here soon. If it is release here, we can expect it to sell like hotcakes!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 17 Thumb down 36
    • This guy here just pull something from his behind instead of reading the article.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 17 Thumb down 5
  • timallen on May 15, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    (Like) P1 Saga
    (Dislike) P2 Axia

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 36 Thumb down 25
  • Come here and we will rebadge it as P2 Tonto

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 12 Thumb down 4
  • Are they serious?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 1
  • Email me for more closed up hr photos

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 1
  • JUARA is back!!!!!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 20 Thumb down 1
  • Muhammad arshad on May 15, 2019 at 8:18 pm

    Aik.. juara ke ni.. ke freed facelift?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 4
  • If next generation Axia used tgis system, I would be REALLY SUPRISED, and it will become the cheapest car in the whole world to get AEB

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 10
    • littlefire on May 16, 2019 at 8:49 am

      Japan Daihatsu Mira (Which is what Axia is base on) already using ASA equivalent or Smart Assits in Japan for quite a long time… Their car is way cheaper… So it is only applicable in Malaysia for being the cheapest car with AEB..

      https://www.daihatsu.co.jp/lineup/mira_e-s/06_safety.htm

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 0
  • yoko.marika on May 15, 2019 at 9:06 pm

    Return of Kenari?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 9 Thumb down 4
  • Fahmi on May 15, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    Why facelift myvi n axia???? When alza gonna be replaced? Alza is the only perodua car that outdated.. come on perodua.. do something for alza… at least give push start button n keyless entry.. even bezza n axia also have…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 16 Thumb down 2
    • Pakulupapito on May 15, 2019 at 11:34 pm

      Perodua like to work secretly. I’m sure they are already working on the new alza

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0
    • MakanMakan on May 16, 2019 at 3:04 am

      Alza is the only japanese car (JDM) left in perodua lineup. The rest including the aruz, myvi arent qualified to be sold in japan. Every single model in perodua lineup are cheaply made for developing countries. They all put fancy features as dedak to fool buyers into thinking they are buying a superior product. I rather buy the old alza than a milo can aruz.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 7
    • johndoe on May 16, 2019 at 9:09 am

      Alza would be replaced by a car based on the future (next generation) Toyota Avanza (2020 above). Valid info from P2 insider.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 0
    • Muhammad arshad on May 16, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      I dont think they will echance more.. afraid will disturb aruz market.. yeah i know people said 1 is mpv and 1 is suv.. but trust me.. malaysian mostly concern on price first.. also both can carry 7 passangers.. so no big problem then.. just gap price is +/- 10k.. and rich man dont bother this.. mybe they go for mazda 5x instead..

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 1
  • Noh Bin Abdul Hadi on May 15, 2019 at 11:08 pm

    I prefer move design over tanto. Maybe malaysia just going to be scrapyard for this fugly looking tanto.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 3
  • Somebody on May 15, 2019 at 11:50 pm

    Yes, Axia FL will be coming soon end of this year and it is equipped with ASA also, same like Myvi and Aruz. Goodjob Perodua.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0
  • rizal zubir on May 16, 2019 at 8:18 am

    Kenari replacement

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0
  • Read article before comment please on May 16, 2019 at 8:35 am

    Those comment about the car shows that they never read the article and jump to conclusion. The article says perodua is testung the new ASA system, not the car.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 9 Thumb down 0
  • Myvi space wagon, with bigger boot, leg room and rear aircond

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 1
  • Andra on May 16, 2019 at 9:00 am

    They tested the exact same Tanto in Indonesia too, wondering what did they test. Definitely not the entire car, could be just the safety feature

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0
  • Matchy on May 16, 2019 at 9:09 am

    Bring back the Rusa!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 0
    • The Rusa is a hell lot more of a spacious 7 seater than both the alza and aruz.

      my uncle still has it

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • Ben Yap on May 16, 2019 at 10:45 am

    this car looks flimsy. corner a bit, already terbalik.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 3
  • We need more kei cars! Malaysia are filled with big arse alphards and velfires when our roads are so narrow

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
  • Still waiting for a real upgrade to the bezza…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0
  • Natluap on May 17, 2019 at 1:12 am

    Why not bring back the newer 2017 Move instead of the old 2014 Tanto?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • Wanna buy alza on May 17, 2019 at 5:53 am

    When will Alza getting all the safety features like full spec myvi n aruz? It is about time now.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
  • Say, Bring on to Malaysia , Perodua tandoori , with the tandoori chicken red for 1st editon.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0
 

Add a comment

required

required