So how large is it? That’s some of the standard questions concerning the new Perodua Ativa, and one which we additionally had earlier than seeing the brand new SUV within the steel. Generally, the bald figures can solely inform a lot, and a brand new automobile must be in contrast visually in opposition to the psychological markers we have already got.
With that, we deliver you a gallery of the Ativa with two different vehicles. One is the Myvi, Perodua’s perennial greatest vendor and a dimension reference that everybody will get. The opposite automobile is the Proton X50.
As with most nationwide model new merchandise, the market routinely pitches a rival from the opposite camp – this isn’t at all times a like-for-like comparability. Keep in mind the Proton Savvy and the first-gen Myvi? Whereas each had been five-door hatchbacks, they had been very completely different in dimension and drive. It’s the identical case right here. Each are B-segment SUVs, however the X50 is larger, extra subtle and naturally, costlier than the Ativa. Extra on these two later.
The Ativa is 4,065 mm lengthy, 1,710 mm huge and 1,635 mm tall. That makes it bigger than the JDM Daihatsu Rocky in all instructions – 70 mm longer, 15 mm wider and 15 mm taller. The bigger footprint, particularly the size, is as a result of extra streamlined design of Perodua’s bumpers, versus the sharp minimize of the Rocky. The Ativa’s traces look extra pure consequently.
The Perodua’s top benefit is from the Malaysia-specific suspension, which in addition to being firmer than Daihatsu’s comfort-focused setup, additionally raises the bottom clearance to 200 mm. Wheelbase is 2,525 mm.
Let’s begin with Ativa vs Myvi. Whereas some say it’s an “Axia SUV” (by the best way, they’re utterly not associated, all the way down to the platform), the Ativa is 170 mm longer than the sub-4m Myvi, by no means thoughts little brother Axia. Additionally it is 120 mm taller than the Myvi, and the additional top is kind of obvious when each are put side-by-side.
Maybe much more apparent is how the Myvi appears a good bit wider than the Ativa, though the figures present only a 25 mm benefit for the hatchback. Take a look at the windscreens of each vehicles. This visible impact is all the way down to design and proportions – the Ativa is of the extra upright and squarish SUV selection, which inserts each Daihatsu’s pattern and the Rocky identify. A C-HR it isn’t.
The facet profile shot additionally reveals the Ativa’s straight bonnet vs Myvi’s raked entrance. By the best way, the Ativa’s 2,525 mm wheelbase is 25 mm longer than the Myvi’s. On a facet be aware, we didn’t have the highest Myvi AV readily available, therefore this 1.3G for pics, however the dimensions are related.
The Ativa’s top benefit coupled with its upright profile offers it a definite SUV look – versus a raised common hatchback type like Subaru XV – which we suppose is nice factor, as “SUV” is a promoting level while you’re making an attempt to tempt non-national B-segment sedan consumers. There’s a premium hooked up to SUVs available in the market, which is why everyone seems to be getting on the bandwagon.
Perodua president and CEO Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad described the Ativa’s dimension as “A-segment to small B-segment SUV” and that sounds about proper while you put it subsequent to the Proton X50, which inserts into the standard B-SUV dimension template together with vehicles just like the Honda HR-V. At 4,330 mm lengthy and 1,800 mm huge, the X50 is 265 mm longer and 90 mm wider than the Ativa, and its 2,600 mm wheelbase is 75 mm longer.
All these numbers look fairly large, and it’s additionally noticeable within the steel. Nevertheless, the Ativa is 26 mm taller and its floor clearance is the most important of the trio right here (196 mm for X50). The latter is apparent within the rear shot you see above. The excessive GC goes properly with the extra conventional SUV look of the Ativa, and that must be what many would need in an SUV, possible their first.
So, we will conclude that the Ativa has a smaller physique than a typical B-SUV, and the design/proportions is extra upright and conventional SUV. Nevertheless, that doesn’t imply that the cabin is small. Whereas rear legroom is behind the Myvi and X50 right here (the Proton’s seats are extra comfortably formed as properly, even when headroom isn’t beneficiant), the P2 SUV’s boot house of 369 litres beats the bigger X50’s 330L, and Perodua achieves it with a full dimension spare tyre with matching wheel (house saver for X50). From first impressions, the Ativa’s aircon feels stronger, however the X50 has rear vents.
The Ativa’s boot ground has two ranges – the “decrease floor ground” (my very own time period) offers most top and capability, whereas floor ground offers you 303 litres. The latter permits for an virtually flat loading bay when the 60:40 rear seats are folded. The Myvi’s boot is 277 litres, by the best way. With a full sized spare and huge boot, the Ativa is balik kampung prepared.
If the Ativa’s dimension is in between the Myvi (RM41,292 to RM52,697) and the Proton X50 (RM79,200 to RM103,300) so is its value vary of between RM61,500 to RM72,000. All costs are on-the-road excluding insurance coverage, with gross sales tax exemption (till June 30).
As beforehand identified, the Ativa AV’s spec benefit over the bottom X50 Commonplace – which is over RM7k costlier than the P2 – is very large. The Proton has physique and engine dimension (1.5T vs 1.0T) on its facet, nevertheless it comes with solely 4 airbags, by no means thoughts ADAS driver help options, that are reserved for the RM103k Flagship.
In the meantime, the Ativa has six airbags, ASA 3.0 with AEB, and Lane Departure Warning/Prevention as customary throughout the board. The Ativa AV has the total Stage 2 semi-autonomous bundle with Adaptive Cruise Management, Lane Preserve Management, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Visitors Alert added. The bottom X will get Auto Excessive Beam for its LED headlamps, whereas X and AV variants obtain Adaptive Driving Beam with sequential flip alerts and cornering lamps.
Appears to be like are subjective, however for us, the X50 is forward of the Ativa within the type stakes, and the Proton’s inside is extra premium in each design and supplies. The Flagship’s purple dashboard, chrome edged display screen and excessive centre console stuffed with buttons all mix to make this cabin as particular as one may be for RM100k. However it higher be, seeing that the highest X50 is over RM30k costlier than the Ativa AV – you should purchase an Axia with the distinction.
On the opposite finish of the size, is the Ativa well worth the premium over the Myvi? That could be a query one would ask if he/she noticed the Myvi AV alongside the bottom Ativa X, which is RM9k costlier. Positive you get an SUV physique, however the X appears reasonably primary exterior (thick tyres) and particularly inside, the place it’s shorn of the AV’s twin screens, steering buttons and silver/purple accent trim.
Nevertheless, package apart, the Ativa is a greater automobile beneath, with a extra superior DNGA platform, turbo engine and CVT gearbox. There’s additionally the improved ASA 3.0, LDW and AHB, so there’s loads of substance for the RM9k premium, even when the X provides not a lot proof, style-wise. As for the RM20k distinction between the Myvi AV and Ativa AV, the SUV provides much more package, however for not insignificant cash both, so purchase what you’ll be able to afford.
In any case, Perodua says that the Ativa is anticipated to solely have an effect on 5% of Myvi gross sales, and the goal marketplace for each fashions are completely different – armed with an SUV physique and unprecedented ranges of package/security at this value level, the Ativa is supposed to attract punters away from non-national fashions. Assume B-segment gamers Honda Metropolis (RM74,191 to RM86,561), Toyota Vios (RM74,623 to RM95,294) and Nissan Almera (RM79,906 to RM91,310), all of which have been not too long ago refreshed.
So there you go, the scale and value variations of the brand new Perodua Ativa subsequent to the Myvi and Proton X50. There was a niche between the Myvi and the X50 for Perodua to take advantage of (Aruz is a distinct kettle of fish, for a selected sort of person), and the market chief has swooped into the RM60k-RM70k market with the Ativa. These three fashions you see right here illustrate “you get what you pay for” properly, and as shoppers, we must be proud of extra choices. Your cash, so what’s your selection?
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