This is the second time a Perodua development vehicle has been spotted heading up Genting Highlands this week alone! Captured by a long-time paultan.org reader, it appears to be a test mule wearing “Axia wagon” clothes. Look closely and it is clear that the masked car is wider and longer than a regular Axia.
So, what do we have here, then? The Axia mule’s stretched dimensions (notice the much thicker C-pillars, elongated rear doors, patch-up front fenders) point at a bigger model, while the larger wheel arches with sizeable tyres and wheels hint at possible SUV/crossover. You’re likely looking at the much-rumoured Perodua D55L SUV – a smaller five-seat, B-segment cousin to the Aruz, closer in size to the original Kembara.
In Indonesia, there’s a actual “Axia wagon” in the form of the Toyota Calya/Daihatsu Sigra, but this doesn’t look like that super basic three-row car.
The Axia clothing hints at a front-wheel-drive base, which is fitting for a modern city-dwelling small crossover. Of course, the use of Axia-style bodywork is to disguise possible new developments – it’s likely that the finished model won’t look anything like this – and rumours have it that the forthcoming model will be built on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) base, a first for Perodua.
This being a B-segment model, Perodua is likely to employ its four-cylinder engine range, either in 1.3 or 1.5 litre forms. The new model could also be the basis for the debut of Perodua’s hybrid technology – both this and the SUV-flavoured X-Concept were showcased at the KL International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2018, so the idea may not be as far fetched as it initially sounds.
Whatever this may be, it’s certainly refreshing to see Perodua hard at work developing new models, and testing them on public roads again! Earlier in the week, another paultan.org reader snapped the local manufacturer’s Toyota Avanza-bodied “D27A” MPV test mule (above), being benchmarked against the Mitsubishi Xpander and Suzuki Ertiga. Read the full story here.
It will be interesting to see which one of the two will reach the market first. Over to you, which one are you looking forward more to – the D55L SUV or the D27A MPV? Sound off in the comments section below!
GALLERY: Perodua X-Concept at KLIMS 2018
GALLERY: Perodua hybrid technology at KLIMS 2018
From rebadger to a carmaker, Syabas P2 !
From rebadger to carmaker and then back to rebadger……syabas p1
Haha comment of the day. Thumbs up for u
Perodua is improving everyday and the prototypes Perodua are testing are the proof that Perodua are starting to build another of their own game changing cars (first is Myvi). Unfortunately, Proton today is going back to game over rebadging business again and to make things worse, rebadging China cars…
Perodua on full speed, till next U-turn.
Proton rebadging cars that are miles better than any of your beloved perodua. If perodua become a real car maker, I’m afraid of the quality the same as the models they rebadge before.. tin kosong .. hahaha
this P2 SUV konpom can panjat genting …
Jacking up a A-segment hatchback doesn’t make it into an SUV, neither does it make it a full fledged car maker like Proton.
Celup, Ron 95 naik, BNaik, better buy P2, no point of lotus handling if u drive hway 70lmh..
“Of course, the use of Axia-style bodywork is to disguise possible new developments – it’s likely that the finished model won’t look anything like this”
Tak baca article ka?? Most car manufacturers do this
It is likely Perodua doesn’t have anything on their stable other than an extended Axia, which this case makes it an Alza replacement. Daihatsu already have that in t heir Move Custom so again, what criteria that would make Perodua an ‘actual car maker?’
Thats the all new Perodua Baguz 1.5 SUV.
Baguz Casket. memang bagus.
If they put a hybrid powertrain in this car the x50 sale could drop by a small amount since hybrid have privileged parking spot in mall and airport
Then maintainance cost will be higher because of battery replacement
‘Tanda Turbo Nak Rosak.. Kluar Asap Putih. ‘
Turbo CFE.
Engine Kong.
How bout a myvi based suv or sedan, with advance trin level specs and climate control
once you’ve gone climate control , u cn never go back
We have a same thing in mind. Jack up Myvi size, put bigger engine and you have a replacement for Kembara.
“testing them on public roads again” so true
Perhaps after two spy shots in one week, Perodua will once again re-evaluating mules on public roads
Wow, an elongated Axai and a mini SUV… WELL DONE POODUA.
But, does it have a bloody temperature gauge in these car or not, or cannot afford to include one. Even best selling Mivi, WTH, they even removed it, just a cheap and paria idiot light that cost RM2 that may not light up when car overheat until burn.
Perodua is sweating bullets with X50 coming soon, just like their rushed job with rebadging RUSH. Hahaha!
Are they doing this just for the sake offensive of X70, X50 launched? Even Aruz are hardly to see on the road compare to X70. (or maybe will see more those KPDNKHEP Aruz after this). They must learn the P1 lesson before. No P2 should exceed RM70k price tag. B40 cannot buy.
Ya, Perodua only can produce car for B40. Proton for M40, imported car only for T20.
Overpriced Proton Saga. Where is rm26k Proton Saga. Premium Now only get HUD and new cushion sofa same like new Mid spec Axia.. low spec still don’t have VSC.
Slight correcton to elaborate:
1) Perodua only can produce car for B40 (No, it’s it’s for brainless and sakai with makan taik driving skills wannabe racer@ricer)
2) Proton for M40 (actually Proton cover almost entire range of buyers, even for T20 with nice or special number plate drive X70)
3) Imported car only for T20 (true, but not entirely accurate as some of these buyer eat Maggi and roti sebelum hujung bulan or when it comes to replace wear and tear parts and it cost so much)
Haha…true
Slight correction to elaborate:
1) Perodua only can produce car for B40 (No, it’s it’s for brainless and sakai with makan taik driving skills wannabe racer@ricer)
2) Proton for M40 (actually Proton cover almost entire range of buyers, even for T20 with nice or special number plate drive X70)
3) Imported car only for T20 (true, but not entirely accurate as some of these buyer eat Maggi and roti sebelum hujung bulan or when it comes to replace wear and tear parts and it cost so much)
i hope this new wagon will come up with a promo, trade in old myvi for 50% less price
This one I believe is spyshot. Unlike those cars stationary for “spyshot” to be taken.
i still wish for a saga compact crossover SUV
Proves how arrogant they are… Masa Preve Suprima kelua dengan fungsi keselamatan banyak dan DRL, mereka kelua myvi dengan DRL and ASA diguna pakai dari bro Toyota. Bila X70 kelua, menggelupur rebadge Rush jadi Aruz. Now X50 nak kelua, buat jugak model “wagon”. They do not innovate, they just mix and match anything to be in the game, as they now, a lot of sheep will fall for it. Hujung2 Toyota untong, dapat pegang market besar, and sheep tetap ditipu… Malaysian dan ditipu berpisah tiada..syabas!
Yup. Seen so many worsheepers above.
Typical dignity us… when other ppl better, we blame them 1st & ini semua salah mereka.
we dignity luv to thrived amongst the weak & jahil. deswai we kept revel & stuck in glory Zaman kegemilangan of 5000 years ago… hidup M
Typical chauvinistic us, when got our ppl just as good them, they artificially raise the bar to impossible levels even for them, or impose unnecessary syarat2 which make no sense for our job markets, just to disqualify others.
Still stuck with me-first/ my-ppl-over-others–no-matter-what attitude from 5000 years ago imperialistic zaman…
And when others do the same to them, they’re labeled as racist, but they do to others means ok…
Samalah, P2 keluar Kelisa, dia nak buat Savvy. Lepas tu P2 keluar Myvi, dia nak buat Iriz.
That is what you think. LOL. Both Savvy and Iriz came to be AFTER Kelisa and Myvi. Recent P2 Models came to be BECAUSE of P1 models. there’s a BIG difference there, but no worries, I understand that sheep will forever be herd. whatever keeps you worsheeping…”mmmbbeeekkk~”
The last i heard, p1 still trailing in sales. And sending non-production model to ncap test when the original car got 1 star.
You mean like how Perodua sent an non-production Gspec Aruz for NCAP testing when the original car would score 1 star otherwise? How shocking!
Dude… That is far wider and bigger than current axia. It like wish or grand livina size…. How the heck that slap axia tail light on that.
Predict Malaysia vehicle sales data for September 2019 by brand:
1. Perodua @ Mumm-Ra 15900 units
2. Proton @ Thundercats 8934 units
3. Honda 6200 units
4. Toyota 4900 units
5. Nissan 1800 units
so fanatic with these figures?what you are trying to say?p2 sales dropped???don’t u realize there’s no old axia stock available since aug before axia 2019 introduced on 20th sept..that’s why the figure is dropped. let’s see oct’2019 sales…so dumbo
Maybe there were no stock because p2 already bring back the old stock to do facelift and dubbed it as AXIA 2019… hahahaha
The most sturdy casket in Malaysia, good job Perodua.
Didn’t P2 announced new segment SUV on top of Alza replacement??? In that case, where does this wagon fit into the mix?
If P2 think it’s all about cheap and more variety, then they’ll be in a big shock down the road. The SKU in spare parts alone will be a huge burden, let’s not even go into the manufacturing of multi models and variants in that one factory in Rawang.
p2 is just putting together some spare bodies and parts and take them to the road just to let people know they’re also working on something. hoping they can take some public attention away from geely x50. but p2 should not worry, this geely fad will run its course and sensible malaysians will return to them and maintain p2 as the no. 1 carmaker in malaysia and SEA. p2 carrying a torch for the dear departed malaysian automaker proton (1985 – 2017).
P2 will ALWAYS be #1. Simply because you can buy 2-3 P2 Bezza for the price of a top end P1 X70.
P2 wins in volume game. No dispute there.
I disagree completely that p2 is no.1 “carmaker”. But I agree with p2 no.1 in volume game.. for now.. hahaha
car definitely slower than a civic turbo.
Already got Bezza, why need a wagon?? Probably the length & width are same with Bezza.
Well done perodua!
Hina betul kete
only to those cheapsake mind to think that car symbolize ‘standards of living’
Wait…am I the first who says this car is ugly while u guys still fighting abt P1 vs P2 nonsense? It looks like keranda car for funeral homes.haha i wouldnt be caught dead i this car.lol
Cheap cheap okla
First look l thought it’s kereta keranda.