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As a signal to let go, the Perodua sales staff is in full force to win those reservations for the D55L SUV, for which the order books were opened today. They are armed with this brochure, which appears to be a genuine flyer.
If so, the car’s name is out, and the SUV that we know all about by its D55L codename is Perodua Ativa. What do you think of the name? Like it or not, this also means that the name Kembara will not be revived. “Activate all destinations” is the motto, although I can’t understand it.
The name aside, the steering wheel has a couple of images that would be our first official look at the D55L. Sorry, I mean Ativa. There is a repeat of the aforementioned features, confirmation of some open secret details (such as the 1.0L engine’s capacity, which this morning’s press release intentionally left out), and some new details. In summary, the range has three variants, X, H and AV, with prices estimated between RM62,500 and RM73,400, on the highway without insurance, with exemption from sales tax.
The first standout feature is Ativa’s LED headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam. Like the Myvi, reflective LED headlights are standard across the board, but Adaptive Driving Beam is new to the brand and the segment.
Like Audi’s LED Matrix, the ADB is an intelligent automatic high beam that “cuts off” approaching vehicles from glare when the high beam is on, rather than submerging it entirely. This means that you will get full brightness even in oncoming traffic, but no one will be blinded by it. However, ADB is only for H and AV. Base X gets the normal automatic high beam, which is already the first P2.
The next feature is Ativa’s 17-inch alloys. They are two-tone items with a shiny part that forms a five-double-spoke look. This is marked standard from H onwards, which also means the base X is likely to have 16-inch wheels. There are also “bold design” LED combination taillights, which look a bit like the Myvi’s, but are slimmer and nicer. A molding covers the taillights, with the Perodua emblem in the middle.
Next, we have the 7.0 inch TFT multi-information display. We wonder why P2 didn’t use a “digital meter / instrument panel” instead because it’s exactly that, and not just a MID (fancy trip computer) as most people know it. It’s the first P2 to have non-analog dials, and the rev display is interesting. Again, this is for H and AV only.
To the left of the driver is a large screen that will not be missed, a floating 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment screen. Earlier, it was mentioned that the system has voice recognition. Again, this is available from H onwards.
We know that the Ativa is based on the Daihatsu Rocky, but we have yet to see Perodua’s revised styling on the front and rear ends, if any. These zoomed-in photos of the features show that there are some design elements unique to the P2, which means the Ativa isn’t 100% Rocky in appearance.
The headlight shot shows that the grille connects to the “eyes”, which are also slightly different from what we’ve seen on the Rocky / Raize (extra tail on the eyebrows). In the wheel picture, we can see that the rear reflector trim (false vent) is different from the Rocky, so we can say that the Ativa has unique front and rear bumpers. Also missing on the Daihatsu are the silver “skid plate” (rear diffuser) and the chrome strip on the trim that connects the taillights.
From what we can see from the interior, the layout of the digital instrument cluster is similar to the Rocky, as is the layout of the dash, as seen in the floating screen image. There may not be a unique board in Malaysia like the Aruz, but we doubt that anyone will complain.
The last of the six highlights is the fuel consumption of 18.9 km / l, which is very good. It comes from a 1.0-liter turbo engine paired with a CVT; the Ativa is the first Perodua to have a continuous automatic. In Japan, the Daihatsu Rocky and Toyota Raize twins are powered by a 996 cc 1KR-VET turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 98 hp at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque from 2,400 to 4,000 rpm.
If the engine code sounds familiar, it is essentially the turbo version of the 1KR-VE used in the Axia and Bezza. The DOHC VVT drive has an automatic start-stop, which P2 calls Eco Idle. The Ativa is also the first Perodua to be supported by the latest Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform.
Underneath all of that is a mini spec sheet that focuses on the Ativa safety kit, which is unprecedented at this price point. It appears that Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) will remain ASA and the new package is not called “ASA 3.0”. The ASA package, including Pre-Collision Warning (PCW), Pre-Collision Braking (PCB or AEB), Front Exit Alert (FDA) and Pedal Malfunction Control (PMC), is standard across the board .
On all other Perodua models, only the best variants get ASA, so this is great news. The system has also been improved: P2 says the AEB works at higher speeds than the current 2.0 version (first introduced on the Aruz in 2019) and is now capable of detecting two-wheelers (pedestrians were added in 2.0) .
Instead of bundling the new features together and calling it ASA 3.0, there is a new safety poster called Perodua Smart Drive Assist, and below that is ASA, Driving Assist, Parking Assist, and Headlamp Assist. In the driver assistance department, lane departure warning and prevention (LDW and LDP) is standard across the board.
To be fully autonomous Level 2, one has to opt for the higher AV, which adds Lane Keeping Control (LKC), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and Control Adaptive Cruise (ACC). A Perodua who “drives himself” (remember, hands on the wheel, the driver must be alert at all times): they have come a long way.
In the Park Assist department, the X has reversing sensors, the H adds front sensors and a reversing camera, while the AV includes RCTA to warn you of oncoming vehicles when exiting a parking space. parking lot. In the headlamp assist area, the base model gets automatic high beams, while the H and AV get the ADB mentioned above.
With such a long list of active safety and driver assistance features, passive safety features are surely a given for the Ativa. Correct. Six airbags (front, side, curtain), ABS, EBD, BA, VSC, emergency stop signal, grade hold assist and Isofix child seat anchors are standard across the board. This is better than the Proton X50, which starts with four airbags and reserves all ADAS features for the flagship RM103k variant. We look forward to the full five stars from ASEAN NCAP.
In terms of colors, the X and H variants are available in brilliant silver, granite gray and cobalt blue, and the medium specification H is also available in pearl diamond white and delima pearl red.
Meanwhile, AV buyers have a choice of bright silver, granite gray, diamond pearl white, and delima pearl red, plus two-tone options (black roof and A-pillars) for the two pearl colors (red and white). The two pearl tones and cobalt blue are new colors at Perodua. There is a small premium for the pearl colors and another refill is required for the black roof. A five-year / 150,000 km warranty is part of the package.
Everyone seems to want to know how the Ativa fits next to the Proton X50. As mentioned above, it is not really an apple to apple contest. The Perodua is a smaller SUV (335mm shorter, 105mm narrower, 75mm shorter wheelbase), has a smaller engine (1.0L vs 1.5L, both are triple turbo), and is more affordable than the X50, which is priced from 79,200 to RM103,300. At around RM6k more, the entry-level X50 Standard has engine capacity and body size on its side, but is otherwise beaten by the D55L AV in safety and equipment. We’ve done a separate spec comparison piece here.
There you have it, the initial specs (all the important parts are out, actually) and the name of Perodua’s long-awaited SUV, the Ativa. What do you think of the package?
2021 Perodua D55L X – estimated RM62,500
Standard kit
- Advanced Security Assistance (ASA) “3.0”
- Pre-Collision Warning (PCW, now with two-wheeler detection)
- Pre-collision braking (PCB or AEB, now with two-wheeler detection)
- Front exit alert (FDA)
- Pedal Malfunction Control (PMC)
- Lane Departure Warning and Prevention (LDW and LDP)
- LED headlights with automatic high beam
- Combination rear LED lamps
- 16 inch alloys
- Reversing sensors
- Six airbags
- ABS, EBD, BA, VSC
- Emergency stop sign
- Slope retention assistant
- Isofix child seat supports
- Bright Silver, Granite Gray, and Cobalt Blue Color Options
2021 Perodua D55L H – estimated between RM62,500 and RM73,400
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- Adaptive Driving Beam (automatic high beam that ‘cuts’ off approaching vehicles)
- 7.0 inch multi-information display (digital meter panel)
- 9.0-inch “floating” touchscreen infotainment system with voice recognition
- 17-inch two-tone alloys
- Front parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Pearl Diamond White and Pearl Delima Red color options
2021 Perodua D55L AV – est RM73,400
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- Lane Keeping Control (LKC)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Two-tone option (black roof) for Pearl Diamond White and Pearl Delima Red
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