Perodua Ativa Hybrid in Malaysia – subscription-only, RM500 a month over five-year trial, limited to 300 units

Perodua Ativa Hybrid in Malaysia – subscription-only, RM500 a month over five-year trial, limited to 300 units

Perodua appears to be putting out feelers for customer interest in the upcoming Ativa Hybrid, which will be available specifically through a subscription package and limited to only 300 units.

UPDATE: Perodua CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad has confirmed the Ativa Hybrid leasing plan – details here

According to a reliable source within the Perodua network, the national carmaker has been reaching out to prospective “customers” via SMS, through which individuals will be led to an online form for a survey on their interest in trying out the electrified crossover, without getting into ownership in the conventional sense.

Not every Perodua dealership will be involved in this special exercise – according to our source, only Klang Valley dealers, along with two branches in the Northern region and another two in the Southern region are in the programme. Further details include the pricing structure, which has been stated to be an upfront payment of RM2,150 followed by a monthly fee of RM500, with a mileage cap of 100,000 km over a period of five years.

Each participant’s Ativa Hybrid unit will be installed with a GPS tracker for study purposes, says our source, and the vehicles used for the subscription trial will have to be returned to Perodua once the trial period has ended. If the RM500 monthly payment sounded low when you read it earlier, you now know why – it’s merely a subscription fee for a vehicle you don’t get to own in the end.

Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart Hybrid (left), Perodua Ativa AV (right)

Survey respondents reached by the targeted SMS blast will be asked for their preferred Perodua showroom, and the multiple-choice selection mentions outlets in Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Kajang, Glenmarie, Putrajaya, Balakong, Ampang as well as the Perodua Sentral flagship location in Petaling Jaya, among others.

The Ativa’s close relation is of course the Daihatsu Rocky, which has an electrified version in the e-Smart Hybrid that officially made its debut in Japan last November. Motive power for that one comes from a 106 PS/170 Nm electric motor that is augmented by a WA-VEX 1.2 litre Atkinson-cycle three-cylinder engine – rated to produce 82 PS and 105 Nm of torque – acting as a generator.

A notable feature of the Rocky e-Smart Hybrid is the “Smart Pedal” feature which enables one-pedal driving, where normal and eco modes vary the throttle response. The configuration of the electric drive motor and the motor-generator combustion engine in parallel enables a more compact layout, including a compact lithium-ion battery. All these translate into a fuel consumption figure of 3.6 litres per 100 km on the WLTP cycle.

A frugal machine in a package from a well-loved brand sounds like a winning combination. Have any of you received this SMS to participate?

GALLERY: Perodua Ativa Hybrid spyshots

GALLERY: Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart Hybrid (Japan market)

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Comments

  • ROTI CANAI on Aug 02, 2022 at 11:48 pm

    how about things like maintenance insurance and road tax

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    • Civic Turbo 2018 on Aug 03, 2022 at 9:00 am

      What the f*#k?
      Continue pushing for inefficient 3potter turbo?

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      • Dah Menang Semua on Aug 03, 2022 at 2:37 pm

        Ativa 1.0T claimed to be 19km/L
        In reality, just between 13-15km/L
        Always deduct 25% for inefficiency/traffic

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      • Dah Menang Semua on Aug 03, 2022 at 2:38 pm

        Average 13-15km/L surveyed
        https://paultan.org/2022/02/01/perodua-ativa-owner-review/

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    • roti planta on Aug 03, 2022 at 9:01 am

      in leasing, it is typically included in the monthly fee

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      • Right? on Aug 03, 2022 at 3:53 pm

        Included or not need to read T&C first before signing the docs…

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  • https://paultan.org/2019/07/22/renault-subscription-now-open-to-the-public-malaysia/

    A compact Renault Captur SUV –
    RM109k for
    RM1299/24months, 20,000km/year
    RM1499/24months, 30,000km/year
    Excess mileage is expensive @ RM0.50/km.

    This 1.2EV Raize DNGA Ativa Hybrid,
    With good 28km/L fc, ppl would travel alot easily,
    Enjoying the sporty and fun compact SUV.

    Meanwhile,
    Stellantis Europe low spec EV, non range extender, Subscription start as low as 145Euro 500km included, £0.07/km.

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  • Green on Aug 03, 2022 at 8:01 am

    WLTP 3.6L/100km
    Fuel tank 33L

    The WLTP 1.2EV range 916km
    Good spec of range extender EV.

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  • Sathiaselan A/L Ramalingam on Aug 03, 2022 at 8:19 am

    Want to try this.

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  • Wow, RM500 per month for 5 years with a deposit of RM2,150 is very cheap though, considering the price of petrol Ativa is RM73,400.

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    • Mikasa on Aug 03, 2022 at 10:59 am

      My SA just updated my Ativa already is list for production and out off sudden got SMS for these Hybrid. RM500 leasing for 5 yrs really a batgain that cant be rejected. Hopei am 1 of lucky 300

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  • Kalai on Aug 03, 2022 at 9:25 am

    How to get the ativa

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  • Wkaka on Aug 03, 2022 at 9:30 am

    Would love to try this tbh

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  • AppleTree on Aug 03, 2022 at 11:42 am

    Subscription based meaning roadtax, insurance, tyre and other maintenance is on Perodua?

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  • Bieight8 on Aug 03, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    Should make 30k unit….

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  • Marial on Aug 03, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    These companies and governments are encouraging and pushing people to loan or “subscribe” cars so you don’t own anything. You will own nothing and be happy – WEF

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  • Shiro on Aug 03, 2022 at 1:12 pm

    RM500/month & deposit of RM2150!!! You can’t get that with the lowest spec Ativa X, really such a good offer, although it is just leasing for 5 years, a lot of things can happen during that timeframe, if you enjoy the car, later can invest to buy it. If not, can choose a different car instead.

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  • Shiro on Aug 03, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    Man how i wish i could join the subscription program of this Ativa Hybrid

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  • The Saint on Aug 03, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    I want 1 too………

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  • Boleh la on Aug 03, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    Another wayang2. All these cheap cars will go to kronies family… targeted customers konon… pigi la.. masih ingat rakyat Malaysia bodoh cam lembubabi

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  • RyanT on Aug 03, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    So many p2 SA are promoting it here…haaa

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  • Sohai on Aug 03, 2022 at 9:45 pm

    Where to register my interest? I want to signup.

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    • Mmg ngam btol nama sohai tu. Next time read the whole damn article first.

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  • Yong Siew Har on Aug 04, 2022 at 2:43 pm

    I’m interested in the leasing plan for Ativa Hybrid, thks.

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  • Ngai pong chiy on Aug 04, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    White

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  • eng-chye Low on Aug 14, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    would be well informed participant, fair, objective and honest

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  • Leong on Apr 23, 2023 at 12:29 am

    Ativa rental @ 500 ringgit per month still available

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