Nissan NV200 vs Perodua Traz
Verdict
The Nissan NV200 and Perodua Traz answer very different briefs despite close pricing: the NV200 costs RM79,800, only RM3,700 above the RM76,100 Traz. The Nissan is the work tool, with two seats, a manual gearbox, a taller 1,855 mm body and a 4,200-litre load area. The Traz is the family choice, with five seats, a CVT, six airbags, AEB and a longer five-year warranty. Power is nearly level at 108 hp versus 105 hp, so usage matters more than pace here.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if your priority is moving cargo, because its 4,200-litre load area and 55-litre tank matter more than rear seats.
Pick the Perodua Traz if you need a five-seat family SUV with a CVT automatic, six airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- Seats: Nissan NV200 2; Perodua Traz 5
- Cargo space: Nissan NV200 4,200 litres; Perodua Traz 471 litres
- Transmission: Nissan NV200 manual; Perodua Traz CVT automatic
- Safety kit: Nissan NV200 2 airbags and no AEB; Perodua Traz 6 airbags and AEB
- Size: Nissan NV200 4,400/1,695/1,855 mm; Perodua Traz 4,310/1,770/1,655 mm
- Warranty: Nissan NV200 3 years; Perodua Traz 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 79,800 | RM 76,100✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 108 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 152 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,855 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 4,200 L✓ | 471 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
NV200
- Huge 4,200-litre load area
- Slightly stronger 108 hp and 152 Nm output
- Bigger 55-litre fuel tank
- Only two seats
- Two airbags and no AEB
- Manual transmission only
Traz
- Five seats in a B-segment SUV body
- Six airbags and AEB
- CVT automatic and five-year warranty
- Far smaller 471-litre boot
- Lower 105 hp and 138 Nm output
- Smaller 42-litre fuel tank
NV200 vs Traz FAQ
Is the Nissan NV200 or Perodua Traz better?
For family use, the Perodua Traz is better: five seats, CVT, six airbags and AEB suit daily duties. The Nissan NV200 is better if cargo volume is the priority, because its 4,200-litre load area dwarfs the Traz’s 471 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan NV200 is RM3,700 more expensive, at RM79,800 versus RM76,100 for the Perodua Traz. Road tax is the same at RM120 a year.
Which has more cargo space?
The Nissan NV200 has far more cargo space, with 4,200 litres versus 471 litres in the Perodua Traz. The trade-off is seating: the Nissan has two seats, while the Traz has five.