The Perodua Ativa (or D55L) has been noticed fully undisguised forward of its official launch on March 3 because of RiderAth, who noticed a number of items of the compact B-segment SUV being transported on a trailer not too long ago.
These photos give us a superb take a look at the design of the Ativa (in contrast to earlier camouflaged items), which isn’t a direct copy of the Daihatsu Rocky it’s based mostly on. Whereas the general profile is just about equivalent, the Perodua SUV will get distinctive entrance and rear sections.
Beginning with the previous, the grille on the Ativa is stretched out to hyperlink the headlamps, with the Perodua emblem framed by chrome slats. There’s additionally a distinct bumper with triangular fog lamp enclosures which are accentuated by L-shaped trim items.
The rear additionally will get a distinct bumper to the Rocky, with fog lamp/reflector sections that path to the sides. Elsewhere, contrasting silver trim underlines the quantity plate holder, whereas the bridge that hyperlinks the taillights, which can also be the place the tailgate launch is situated, is completed in chrome. Bringing the Toyota Raize into the image, the variations are much more apparent on the entrance, no a lot on the rear.
No photographs of the inside for now, however from early impressions, the DNGA-based Ativa could have a cabin much like the Rocky, however with an air-conditioning management panel that’s particular to the Perodua mannequin, with a reminiscence operate like within the Myvi.
The opposite items of the Ativa puzzle are fairly well-known at this level, as all three variants – X, H and AV – can be powered by the Rocky’s 1KR-VET 1.0 litre turbo three-cylinder engine making 98 PS at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque from 2,400 to 4,000 rpm.
Drive can be despatched to the entrance wheels by a brand new D-CVT that guarantees elevated transmission effectivity and calmness over a standard CVT. The transmission will even function a brand new sequential shift mode with seven digital ratios, whereas a Energy button on the steering wheel remaps the engine and gearbox for faster response. In case you’re curious how this setup feels on the transfer, Danny Tan’s acquired you lined.
By way of security and driver help methods, the Ativa will break new floor by providing six airbags, stability management, autonomous emergency braking, lane protecting help and computerized excessive beam as normal throughout the vary. The range-topping AV provides just a few extra Perodua firsts, together with adaptive cruise management, lane centring help, blind spot monitoring, rear cross visitors alert and plus matrix LED headlights.
Estimated pricing for the Ativa begins at RM62,500 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, and goes all the best way as much as RM73,400. That locations it in shut proximity with the bigger Aruz that comes with seven seats, though the gear benefit does make it a compelling case.
Now that you already know in regards to the expertise that the Ativa will include, in addition to the way it appears because of this newest sighting, are you impressed? Have you ever already positioned a reserving? Share your ideas within the feedback beneath.
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