Daihatsu DN Trec, the original Perodua Ativa concept
With all the hype surrounding the Perodua Ativa and its official launch event tomorrow (March 3), perhaps it's worth taking a trip down memory lane to a time when motor shows were …
Proton X50 continues to lead B-segment SUV charts – 3,345 units delivered in Feb, 8,141 units since launch
Proton has announced that total deliveries of the X50 have now reached 8,141 units as of end-February 2021, which is a significant jump from the 4,796 units sold up to the end …
Proton sold 11,873 cars in February 2021 – Saga still top seller, market share now 27.1%, highest in 7 years
Proton has announced its sales performance for February 2021. The national carmaker delivered 11,873 units (domestic and export) last month, which was 5,909 units (or 99%) more than that managed in January, …
Proton working to fix aftersales parts delay issue
Over the past few months, there have been reports of Proton customers facing issues with aftersales parts, for both accident repairs and scheduled services. This has left some cars stuck waiting for …
SPIED: 2021 Proton Iriz facelift with LED headlights!
The facelifted Proton Iriz and Persona are continuing to make the rounds ahead of their launch, and this latest spyshot finally gives us a more detailed look at the front of the …
SPYSHOTS: Perodua Ativa sighted with GearUp kit
More photos of the upcoming Perodua Ativa (also known as the D55L) have surfaced, with this latest batch coming courtesy of paultan.org reader Sulaiman Hamid. While not the best kept secret thanks …
SPYSHOTS: Perodua Ativa spotted undisguised ahead of March 3 debut – different from the Daihatsu Rocky
The Perodua Ativa (or D55L) has been spotted completely undisguised ahead of its official launch on March 3 thanks to RiderAth, who spotted several units of the compact B-segment SUV being transported …
MBM Resources, a major Perodua shareholder, doubles its Q4 2020 profit to nearly RM100m
MBM Resources Berhad, (MBMR) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2020, and it sees the group’s revenue rise by RM70.6 million (+14.3% against Q4 2019) to close at …
Perodua Ativa D55L SUV – teaser shows more details
Slowly but surely, we're seeing more and more of Perodua's new D55L compact SUV, tipped to be called the Ativa and slated to be revealed in less than a week's time, on …
REVIEW: Perodua Ativa D55L SUV, first impressions
Peroduas aren't known for refinement. They may have improved beyond recognition in many areas, but refinement; well, it has been a weak point. But considering the fact that the folks from Rawang …
Perodua impacted by chip shortage – production of Myvi, Aruz and Alza affected; for Myvi, well into March
Over the past few months, a shortage of semiconductor chips has led to significant disruptions in global automotive production, with carmakers forced to halt or scale back vehicle assembly as a result …
Perodua Ativa D55L SUV – virtual launch on March 3!
We've been waiting a while for Perodua's forthcoming compact SUV – its codename, D55L, first surfaced back in 2019. Well, the wait will soon be over, as the national carmaker has confirmed …
Perodua Ativa – how D-CVT is different to other CVTs
Welcome to part three of our deep dive series into the Perodua Ativa (also known as the D55L), where the focus this time is on the transmission that will be used by …
Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform – what is it, and how is it different from TNGA?
What is DNGA, you ask? It's short for Daihatsu New Global Architecture, much like parent company Toyota's own TNGA. It's a brand new platform that entered the Japanese market as recently as …
Perodua Ativa SUV: 1KR-VET 1.0L 3cyl turbo deep dive
Perodua's long-awaited compact SUV, the Ativa, is the talk of the town. Based on the attractive Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize and utilising more of its Japanese partner's technology than ever before, the D55L …
Proton Preve 1.6 CFE Turbo with a five-speed manual!
Can you believe that it has been nearly nine years since the Proton Preve was introduced? At the time, its 1.6 litre turbocharged CFE (Charge Fuel Efficiency) engine was the talk of …
Perodua Ativa D55L – cheaper in Malaysia compared to the Daihatsu Rocky and Toyota Raize in Japan
Believe it or not, the Perodua Ativa D55L is priced cheaper here in Malaysia compared to its Japanese counterparts in their home market. Made official yesterday, Perodua's new compact SUV has an …
VIDEO: Perodua Ativa D55L SUV versus Proton X50
https://youtu.be/OZvYUG9Cm1k Now that we have the official name, pricing and key details of the upcoming Perodua Ativa D55L SUV, the internet has gone wild, really. There's plenty of discussions or rather, arguments …
2021 Perodua Ativa SUV leaflet and price list leaked – confirmed name, new details, first official pics of D55L
Click to enlarge Like a cue to let loose, Perodua's sales personnel are out in full force to win those bookings for the D55L SUV, which the order books were opened for …
FIRST LOOK: 2021 Perodua D55L SUV – 1.0L 3-cyl Turbo, CVT, ASA 3.0, AEB, ACC, priced from RM62k
https://youtu.be/fXsHvb4oYUU The biggest car launch of 2021 is upon us - the new Perodua D55L SUV! This has been an open secret for a while now, that Perodua will be launching a …
