The Perodua Ativa and Aruz are currently the only SUVs in the carmaker’s line-up, but there have been whisperings that there will be a third SUV joining them next year. Word on the wire is that Perodua has invited a select group of people for a market survey involving the unnamed model.
Details are limited, but the model is described as a B-segment SUV built on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA), specifically the DNGA-B version that is also used by the Daihatsu Xenia, Toyota Avanza and Toyota Veloz. For context, the current Ativa is based on the DNGA-A version of the platform.
There are also some dimensions mentioned, with the vehicle said to be 4,320 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,685 tall. No wheelbase figure was intimated, but the vehicle will apparently tip the scales at 1,283 kg.
Compared to other SUVs in the line-up, the B-segment Perodua SUV sits between the Ativa (4,220 mm length, 1,620 mm height) and Aruz (4,435 mm length, 1,705 mm height) in terms of length and height but beats both (1,659 mm) when it comes to width.
Mechanically, it’s rumoured to be feature a D-CVT mated to a 1.5 litre 2NR-VE Dual VVT-i engine – the latter currently serves up 106 PS and 137 Nm in the latest Avanza sold in Indonesia. The naturally-aspirated mill – also found in the Aruz – is preferred over the Ativa’s 1KR-VET 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder that makes 98 PS and 140 Nm.
As for styling, the mysterious SUV is said to have a “coupe-like” shape, but it will have a similar face to the Ativa. Armed with this information, rendering wiz Theophilus Chin created a few renders of what the model could look like, transmogrifying a Suzuki Vitara into a suitable base by extending the wheelbase, increasing the ground clearance, revising the A-pillars and adding bigger wheels for better proportions.
He then proceeds to integrate the upper body of the XC60 as well as the wheel arches and roof of the Corolla Cross. These are joined sides inspired by the Yaris Cross and Perodua’s X-Concept, the latter being much smaller than the B-segment Perodua SUV. The front end has clear ties to the Ativa, albeit with a pointier “X-shaped” face, while the taillights are inspired by the Sequoia and linked by a light bar. Perodua badges all around complete the look.
Given its positioning, the B-segment Perodua SUV’s main target will undoubtedly be the Proton X50, which is about the same size at 4,330 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,609 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. The projected starting price of RM73,000 also undercuts the X50 that starts from RM79,200.
For the money (maybe more for higher-spec variants), the rumoured model is said to get Perodua’s Advanced Safety Assist suite of systems and a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay support.
As with everything coming out of the rumour mill, take everything you’ve read here with a pinch of salt because Perodua has yet to confirm anything of the sort. The company has said it is capable of two minor changes (facelifts) and one full model change (all-new) per year, and for 2022, we expect the next-generation Alza and possibly updates for the Aruz and Axia. As mentioned earlier, the rumoured new model is said to be due in 2023.
While we wait for more concrete information, what do you think of Theo’s render of a potential B-segment Perodua SUV? Are you looking forward to such a model based on these claimed details? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
This is RM73k, Ativa oso RM 73k. Sendiri makan sendiri when ur product placement is in chaos caused by X50 disruption to the SUV market unlike your potong stim Ativa.
The article clearly says, from RM 73k. Ativa tops out at RM73k. X50 disruption to SUV market. Mana dapat ini cerita. Ativa has outsold X50 check the asked reports.
28,774 X50 sales in 2021.
26,847 Ativa sales in year 2021.
Mana ada outsold X50?
Nice
Could it b the continuous of the 3rd national car project model.???
In one word ‘unoriginal’. Stop looking at top selling SUVs and get your ideas elsewhere
Perodua GLC, affordable premium.
How is this premium or affordable to majority of P2 buyers who could only afford Axia level pricing?
Which Daihatsu model is the donor car ?
None
P2 use 1.5NA to fight Volvo’s 1.5T? Laugh die me
Reliable
Perodua finally realised Ativa & Aruz cannot sell vs almighty X50? LOL!
Ya, a strategy of launching smaller size than the competitor over the same period no longer works.
Should bring in Perodua b-segment suv
Should have brought this B-segment SUV in from the start way back in 2019. Now they lost 4 years to catch up with X50 by then Proton would have marched on with a model facelift with even more gadgets.
Market survey? Still need to study here & there when it is clear as daylight when HRV then Proton X50 is conquering the SUV/Crossover market since many years ago? Perodua still sleeping on their Myvi/Axia laurels? Typical jaguh kampung mentality relying on wahayu cars from Daihatsu. Zero innovation and zero efforts to stand alone.
At least Perodua and Daihatsu came out with better innovation
Name me just 1 innovation that works.
Not really.
If you say not really, why not compare the new ones and old ones.
Aisey just replace the pathetic Aruz with this car quick. Aruz is going the way of its ancestor Nautica and looks of it, Ativa is following soon with their poorer than expect sales.
“…will have a similar face to the Ativa”/
Ativa has the most ugly face in 2020’s.
yet many people are buying Ativa
Yet many more are buying X50 despite its higher pricing, making it king of SUV market. Your logic fails.
I’m still talking about Ativa, not X50
Probably because theres no competitor in the price range im not sure
Within ativa price range, can compete with vios, almera, city and aruz
Looks OK.. 1.5NA by today’s standard not so OK.. And price could be more competitive
1.5NA is good. You don’t need turbo engine. And service price also slight cheaper than turbo engine
If this is real, glad that the 1.5NA is on the list. The 1.0 turbo in Ativa, I rated it “hell” in terms of driving experience (smoothness).
China rejected 3cyl engines while Jepun still uses it, so meaning Jepun is using rejected engines and then giving to us rejected engines too.
X50 is a rebadge of a Chinese model. It has a 3 cylinder engine. Even BMW and Mini have 3 cylinder engines but for smaller displacement. Jepun 3 cylinder engines are usually 1.0 and rarely for cars above 1.5
DNGA-B SUV size wise should be shorter than upcoming Alza replacement.
What will drive layout of 1.5NA with D-CVT?
and it will kill the proton sales. considering how bad proton’s aftersales currently are.
Perodua owners also face poor aftersales.
Cheaper to rebadge n recalibrate the handling of existing model.
Yaris cross clone? Toyota cross clone?
Please launch ASAP. We look forward to Daihatsu Perodua reliability and economic price and after sales services. I will be the first to book for the full spec higher range model, quick quick come to Malaysia
Get some quality designers and make it look more like the Hyundai Ioniq5. Make the interior look posh like the Ioniq5 also, then sell it at a more premium price starting from say RM80k for low spec and 100k for high spec. Maybe 110k also no problem. Just make some quality cars instead of focusing on bread and butter vehicles for the low to middle income earner. Proton already rose up the ranks. It is time for Perodua to up the game. Get some quality models above 100k. Try not to build cars that are stuck around the 40k to 50k mark.
Perodua almost always make poor decisions. They are always just buying designs and rebadging/facelifting. And even facelifts looks poor and no class. Look at the Ativa – both the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky looks better than the Ativa. WHy bother face lifting if you’re just gonna make it look worse? Just rebagde the Raize/Rocky and save on “R&D”. Yeah even the term R&D is a joke when applied to Perodua. Also, back again at the Ativa (so called first P2 SUV). It was another missed opportunity when P2 decided to NOT bring in the 4WD model. Hello, this is Malaysia, we have a lot of places that needs 4WD to access. If only the Ativa has the 4WD version similar to Rocky/Raize… Bad marketing decision much, P2 ?
Why perodua design failed nowadays r? New alza front grill really a dissapointment compare to indonesia avanza and veloz. Perodua better make good looking car like yaris cross to catch up with competitor.