What you see here is not the next generation fully electric Perodua Myvi, but a working prototype showing the first iteration (emo-1) of Perodua’s upcoming battery electric vehicle (BEV). There will be at least three more iterations (culminating with emo-4), each better than the last, building up to an eventual series production model that will be launched by the end of 2025. Like the current generation Perodua Myvi, this Perodua emo-1 concept is developed independently by Perodua and is not bas
Hans
21.05.2024
Contrary to earlier speculations, Perodua is skipping the development of hybrids to go fully electric, and this Perodua Myvi-based emo-1 concept is a preview of what’s to come in the sub-RM 100k battery electric vehicles (BEVs) segment. Like the current generation Myvi (and Bezza), the emo-1 concept is an effort by Perodua, not its technical partner Daihatsu. It is not based on any existing project by Daihatsu, which doesn’t have any BEV model that’s not a kei minivehicle. Instead, the Perodua e
Hans
21.05.2024
Perodua is gearing up to showcase its first electrified (xEV) powertrain technology at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2024, as teased by a promotional image. This aligns with the report by RHB Investment Bank back in late 2022, which anticipated Perodua's debut of its first hybrid (HEV) in 2024. While Perodua previously introduced the Ativa Hybrid, available on a trial basis, this upcoming display promises something more substantial. Perodua mentioned that its first-ever hybrid offering will coi
Shaun
13.05.2024
Perodua's expansion of its export business now includes Bangladesh, with the Malaysian carmaker inking a partnership with ex-Proton partners PHP Motors. For now, the range includes four models: the Aruz, Axia, Bezza, and Myvi. Managing Director of PHP Motors, Mohammed Akhter Pravez, added that the company will be assembling the models in their Chattogram factory, while working on bringing the full range of Perodua models to Bangladesh. The named models will begin sales there by the end of this m
Sanjay
10.05.2024
Perodua is set to increase its exports by 79% in 2024, with Brunei marking its initial expansion into foreign markets this year. From 1, 094 units in 2023, the company aims to export 1,960 units in 2024, reflecting its ambition to diversify its global presence. On 3-May 2024, Perodua introduced the Alza along with the Axia to Brunei, targeting sales of 120 and 40 units respectively. Additionally, the Bezza 1.0L G will be exported to Brunei with a sales goal of 300 units, bringing the total expec
Sanjay
06.05.2024
One of the few markets where Perodua is being exported is Brunei and its distributor has recently teased the imminent arrivals of the Perodua Axia and Perodua Alza on social media. Perodua is distributed in the small oil-rich kingdom by GHK Motors which also distributes Mitsubishi, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, MG, and Maxus. In Brunei, only the Perodua Bezza is being offered with the single 1.0 G Auto variant priced at BND 19,000 (~RM 67k). It is still unknown which variant will be offered in Brunei but ba
CY Foong
09.04.2024