Perodua has issued a statement concerning Daihatsu's recent announcement on the company's new additional procedural irregularities that has also affected the Axia, Alza, Aruz, Ativa, and Bezza. In summary, this new issue (seperate from what happened back in April and May) stems from a recent investigation by an independent third-party committee that revealed 174 new problems within 25 test categories. As such, the committee has saw the need to immediately suspend deliveries of Daihatsu-developed
Dec 20, 2023
Daihatsu is embroiled in another safety compliance issue, this time encompassing a total of 64 models (including currently produced, developed, or discontinued) across its Japan and international markets. Yes, this also involves Toyota and Perodua cars sold in Malaysia. To surmise, this issue is seperate from what happened back in April (door lining irregularity) and May (side collision test irregularity). A recent investigation by an independent third-party committee revealed 174 new problems w
Dec 20, 2023
The Perodua Aruz makes a valuable proposition for families who want an affordable 7-seater SUV. This month is also the right time if you’re interested in getting one as Perodua is offering attractive cash rebates. The Aruz has amazing practicality with its flexible 5-mode seating configuration as well as a higher ground clearance to aid in visibility. The 7-seater SUV is also affordable with the top-of-the-range AV variant priced from RM 77,900 which also comes with ASA 2.0. Perodua is giving up
Aug 29, 2023
With the Daihatsu Terios receiving a facelift more than a week ago in Indonesia, it might seem possible that the same design update would be given to the Perodua Aruz in Malaysia albeit not this year. However, the Toyota Rush might not be given a revamp and instead will soldier on in its current form which was introduced back in 2018. There were rumours that the Rush would be discontinued to make way for the DNGA-based Toyota Yaris Cross but those turned out untrue. According to Anton Jimmi Suwa
Jun 19, 2023
Perodua has 6 models in its line-up. The newer models are the new generation D27A Perodua Alza and D74A Perodua Axia, launched in July 2022 and February 2023 respectively. Of the remaining 4 models, the Perodua Aruz – launched in January 2019 – and the Perodua Bezza – first launched in July 2016 and facelifted in January 2020 – are due for either a mid-lifecycle update or a full model change. Perodua has previously said that it has the capacity to launch one full model change and two ‘minor chan
Jun 16, 2023
Toyota's Kinto One car subscription programme in Malaysia has now added (almost) the full range of Perodua models, meaning prospective owners can now opt to subscribe to an Aruz, Alza, Ativa, Bezza, and Myvi with prices starting from RM 608 monthly. Kinto One is an all-in-one susbcription plan that was first launched here in January 2021. Initially it was only extended to Toyota and Lexus models. The monthly packages are customisable. At its core you will get the car's roadtax, annual comprehens
Jun 13, 2023
First launched in 2019, the Perodua Aruz is due for a mid-lifecycle update. There was a very minor specs update in 2021, adding side steps, new Passion Red colour, and auto door lock, with no change in styling. This facelifted 2023 Daihatsu Terios that was launched in Indonesia today could provide some hints to our upcoming Perodua Aruz facelift. The Daihatsu Terios / Toyota Rush are sister cars to the Perodua Aruz. Typical for a mid-lifecycle update, there is no change to the powertrain. The 2N
Jun 8, 2023
It appears that the new Perodua Aruz will be based on a stretched version of the Toyota Raize / Daihatsu Rocky that’s also sold here as the Perodua Ativa. If scoop site Spyder7 is anything to go by, Daihatsu is currently developing a 3-row, 7-seater take on the Rocky that would eventually become the new Perodua Aruz. It states that stretched Raize will be dubbed the “Raize Space,” seeing that the name has already been patented back in 2022. Also Read: Review: 2021 Perodua Ativa AV – The new Mala
May 23, 2023
Speaking to media at the sidelines of Perodua's booth at the Malaysia Autoshow yesterday, the company's Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad said that the company are trying all alternatives to solve the recent leaking oil filter issue plaguing certain models as quickly as possible. To recap, certain models – the Aruz, and the current crop of DNGA-based cars namely the Ativa, Alza, and Axia – have been affected by leaky oil filters, as evident by plenty of owners' comments on socia
May 4, 2023
As we gear up for the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations, many Malaysians will be planning their balik kampung trip during one of the most joyful times of the year. Hari Raya is a time to return home, celebrate family, give thanks and let’s not forget - cruise in comfort for the long journey in a shiny new set of wheels. But what is the perfect car for a balik kampung trip? Of course, any car should be great to drive, safe, comfortable and accommodate everything from your family, luggage and all th
Apr 4, 2023
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