Thanks to the use of the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA), the second-generation Perodua Axia is a larger car when compared to its predecessor. If you’re curious how the new Axia stacks up against national hatchbacks that are one segment up, we’re doing just that by bringing in the Perodua Myvi and Proton Iriz into this comparison.
First, a little recap. The new Axia measures 3,760 mm long, 1,665 mm wide and 1,505 mm tall, which makes it 115 mm longer and 45 mm wider than the model it replaces, with the height also down by some five mm.
This sees the boot space increase by five litres, with the added benefit of better interior packaging as we detailed in our first drive report. However, the larger body does see kerb weight go up, with the starting point of the newer model being at where the older car maxed out.
In terms of external dimensions, the Myvi is undoubtedly a larger car compared to the Axia. Measuring in at 3,895 mm long and 1,735 mm wide, the other Perodua hatchback is 135 mm longer and 70 mm wider than its sibling.
Even so, the Axia has an advantage when it comes to wheelbase with an extra 25 mm over the Myvi’s 2,500 mm – interior space was already a hallmark of the original Axia. The Myvi’s larger body means it offers 12 litres more boot space compared to the Axia at 277 litres, and with its higher-capacity engine options and other features, its starting weight is 120 kg higher.
As for the Iriz, it beats the Myvi in terms of overall length (3,945 mm), height (1,554 mm) and wheelbase (2,555 mm), but its slightly narrower at 1,722 mm. Despite the dimensions, the Iriz offers less boot space when compared to the Perodua hatchbacks. It should also be noted the Proton model’s starting kerb weight is 180 kg more than the Myvi.
Pricing-wise, the new Axia commands a higher asking price than its predecessor due to its larger size and increased list of standard features – the base 1.0 G variant is now more comparable to the previous 1.0 GXtra that had VSC as standard.
The Axia overlaps with the Myvi when you spring for the range-topping 1.0 AV variant (RM49,500), which is still RM1,000 more than the Myvi 1.3 G with Perodua Smart Drive Assist (PSDA) at RM48,500. Even so, the latter’s PSDA suite does not include a blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, front parking sensors and a reverse camera, all of which are included in the Axia AV – you do get a 1.3 litre engine instead of a 1.0 litre unit though.
Meanwhile, the Iriz range is between RM42,800 and RM57,300, making it more affordable than the Myvi. However, all variants of the Iriz are not offered with active safety systems like autonomous emergency braking, and the same is also true of the Perodua cars.
The Iriz does stay on par with the Myvi by having stability control as well as a minimum of four airbags on lower variants and a maximum of six on top variants. As for the Axia, you’ll only get six airbags and PSDA with the top-spec 1.0 AV, with all other variants only coming with two airbags and VSC.
Given this information, which Malaysian-brand hatchback would you go for if you had to put your money down?
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Axia all the way.
Smallest car now RM 50k. :-(
#KerajaanGagal2.0
Imagine being so low, you take the highest spec and lament about the price. LOL!
Kereta mahal & car AP. This all the fault of madey & his korap PN kronies.. Hell to them
Pala utakmu. Inflasi. Tu la, nda belajar kewangan
Murah lg le tu Amran. Tu lah, kecik2 xnak belajar, da bsr gaji kecik komplen sana sini.
Dasar perangai PPR B40s, menyusahkan je.
Lahir miskin bkn slh kita, mati miskin tu salah kita.
P/s : Jgn salahkan takdir.
Perodua car like so spacious, but once u test seat u will realise the seats were quite short that not reached your shoulder height or knee under hip. It’s exclusively made for lady or petite people.
i kind of agree. I compared myvi (my sis car) & iriz (my dotter car) side by side, found out myvi seat smaller. Iriz seat hug u properly. Maybe bcoz of tht, u feel myvi inside bigger?? Iriz better in handling and solidness but lost in initial pickup response and fuel consumption. It’s good to drive in highway. For agility in city drive, myvi better, lighter! i think iriz is a man car, myvi is for female.
actually not only perodua use that approach. others use this kind of approach to make the interior feel airy. for example 1st gen almera..even civic fc use slimmer seat.
Iriz is old dinosaur. Count it out.
If I have a budget of 46 grand,I’ll get the basic 1.3Myvi..bigger,more power and slightly bigger boot.
Axia is good for 4 persons.The fifth one will be sandwiched like sardines.Also leg room at the front is for midgets.
Top spec Axia is another 3 grand extra ,with some extra features.
This new Axia is larger than lagi best Myvi.
Iriz NCAP 5 stars. Brand new Axia NCAP 4 stars. Better buy old dinosaur because of safety.
Iriz need to be retest to the new Asean Ancap 2021-2025 protocol first,
Without the Blind Spot Side Mirror Monitoring, easily dropped to at least 4 star, so same like Axia lower spec.
Unlike P2, they were at least able to get 5 stars when the design was new.
Nampak sangat ilmu tak cukup.
Eventhough iriz is old, with no Adas, blind spot monitoring, but it is still good car. It was used in UK rally and won some stage, even featured in ps4 WRC9 game.World recognise it’s good handling and solidness of it. Mybi or Axiia can or not? Only self shiok king..! Dont bliv, go google urself, even paultan got mentioned it b4, try to search. Really hope Geely will come up a new iriz with all the latest features to impress again!
The car is still okay while the engine is not up to date. They should implant the X50 engine range into it.
One side of me want iriz 1.5 turbo(x50engine), another side of me dont want bcoz scare later all this youngster race on the road, bring danger to others. sigh…maybe giv a new 1.5 na engine enufflah…and launch a gti version with turbo and sell around 75k?
People want cheaper cars, dulu Axia only cost RM 25k now Axia cost RM50k. PH Gomen dah gagal. Time to UBAH now!
You would think that your ability to type and operate a blog to comment would afford you the capability to know that your 25k and 50k comparison is a tad stupid. The basic bit*h versus the flagship.
If people want cheaper cars, go buy cheapers cars. Nobody has forced anything down your throat. Yep, I am sick and tired of your type.
His kind only know how to rempit je..
Ur kind know how to racing saje.
Aku org melayu la…. unless ur talking about those rempits or t20 racing in their sports cars then i agree….
My time is stil the best. Until that old madey and his PN monkeys came to destroy or nation,
WAKE UP!!!!
Axia is the smallest new car you can buy and it now cost RM 50K!!!!!
He is right!!! We ARE SICK & TIRED OF HIGH PRICE GOMEN!!!
#KerajaanGagal2.0
kerajaan BN 60 tahun gagal kau diam je apahal?
Previous 60 years gomen never said to limit car ownerships only for the rich.
Previous 60 years gomen never said RM 120k car is considered affordable.
Previous 60 years gomen never bash B40 & M40 for not affording an “affordable Rm 120k” EV.
Previous 60 years gomen never send trolls to whack others for highlighting the truth.
Simply put, previous 60 years gomen was never this farkup like today.
Gomen make P2 prices?
24k axia is still on the market,
if you poor buy la 24k one.
dah tahu sendiri b40, nak lagi beli top spec pastu complain mahal.
Amran ni mmg bodoh. Dulu tahun 2018-2019 pun budak ni dah merepek gile….
Who ask you to buy that RM50K car? You can buy Bezza at RM34K.
Kia Picanto is now the smallest new car.
Try a motorcycle is efficient.
Got many choices now, also in recon cars with comparable reliability
I think I rather purchase a similarly sized Daihatsu Boon if it was available in Malaysia.
AP car have… Go ask. Post pictures… I’d like to see you driving one . Else it’s just talking hot air
So next new myvi will be,
3,965 in lenght
1,750 in width
1,525 in height
2,650 wheelbase
995 – 1,095 in kerb weight
280l boot space
Gonna be slightly larger than iriz.
Not impressive by now bcuz Perodua has set new standards.
I prefer to get rid of my old Jazz 1.3L hybrid now, performance and comfort has gone aging.
Gotta trade in the old 2 airbags Jazz Hybrid for this for my house use,
Feels more comfortable, safe, and surprisingly doing better fuel saving
Up to u. Bcoz its your money.
People didn’t realize the DNGA cheap version Lego like platforms that you can assemble change according to specifications. Quality wise lower than TNGA used on global market.
And?
What the heck are u talking about? That’s what platforms are for. They are meant to have flexible architecture so that they can turn into several types of vehicles. TNGA is for Toyota. DNGA is for Daihatsu. What quality wise are u talking about?
For me, it all comes down to Build Quality, Performance, and Fuel Consumption …
Are you still waiting for Raja Formula (who is not Minister of Economy) to tell you that the price won’t go down but will go up and up and up? His 100days advice is, don’t buy if too expensive. Better if you can walk or ride a bike to save money before eggs and chickens roasting you.
After the euphoria dies down on the new overhyped Axia, one will find that MyVi 1.3 G is better than all the new Axia range has to offer. Waiting period is much shorter as well (and psstt future resale value will also hold better).
Unless you die die want all the extra feature from Axia 3-cyl 1.0 AV lah. Your money.
Ok I pilih 2nd hand 2019 Axia.
If rafizi can bring down sale n other tax, eventually car price will be lower.So it make affordable to many.also bring back the rebate for old car swap to new at 5k rebate…hahaha let see our minister said.
I am currently using a 2014 Axia Advance. Bought it for RM42K then. No plan to upgrade as the Advance variant got some of sensors that current 2023 models have. Probably, will use it couple of years more.
I am currently using a 2014 Axia Advance. Bought it for RM42K then. I love the small turning radius especially making U-Turn at traffic lights. No plan to upgrade to the 2023 model as the Advance variant got some of sensors that current 2023 models have. Probably, will use it couple of years more.
people blaming the present government for Axia pricing are damn stoopid. P2 is is private sector, blame them for their pricing strategy, idiot all of you.
Why the point of having a national car policy and still pay so much for an entry level car from a protected national car maker? All arguments of inflation, supply chain costs and knock on aside, it just doesn’t make sense in terms of public policy. Might as well do way with NAP and level the playing field. Would probably get a more decent offering from a foreign manufacturer at the same price points.
Iriz all the way thanks to world’s most powerful engine, Proton’s VVT engine.