Indonesian automotive website AutonetMagz recently posted photos of what appears to be a Daihatsu Tanto on the streets of Indonesia. According to them, photos of the Daihatsu Tanto started to surface a couple of month ago, and some speculated that Daihatsu Indonesia could introduce the kei car there. In the past, Daihatsu Indonesia used to sell the Daihatsu Copen, but sales were short-lived as the Copen was priced too high for the average Indonesian buyer. However, Amelia Tjandra, the Marketing
Oct 14, 2019
Perodua Ativa (D55L) bakal dilancarkan dalam beberapa jam sahaja lagi. SUV segmen B ini mendatangkan pelbagai ciri yang pertama buat Perodua. Antaranya seperti platform DNGA dan transmisi CVT. Selain itu, Perodua Ativa (D55L) juga adalah model Perodua pertama yang datang dengan enjin turbo. Teknologi sebegini sudah pasti menimbulkan rasa teruja di kalangan rakyat Malaysia. Walaupun enjin 1.0L 1KR-VET yang didatangkan hanya menghasilkan 98 PS dan 140 Nm tork sahaja, pecutan 0-100 km/j (spec AWD d
Mar 3, 2021
Umum mengetahui bahawa Perodua D55L adalah model SUV yang dibangunkan berasaskan Toyota Raize dan Daihatsu Rocky. Ura-ura turut mengatakan bahawa Daihatsu Rocky akan dilancarkan di Indonesia selain pelancaran Perodua D55L untuk Malaysia tahun 2021 ini. Toyota Raize dan Daihatsu Rocky menggunakan transmisi CVT secara keseluruhan. Hal ini juga bermakna, berkemungkinan besar Perodua D55L juga akan menggunakan transmisi CVT. Justeru, Perodua D55L mungkin akan menjadi satu-satunya model Perodua sekar
Jan 29, 2021
The Perodua D55L’s official launch date is fast approaching and the SUV will feature many firsts for the brand. This includes the first model to be built on the DNGA platform and the first to get a CVT gearbox. Apart from those, the D55L will also be the first Perodua model to be powered by a turbocharged engine. Read also: Quick review: 2021 Perodua D55L – The best Perodua to date? Granted, it won’t be the next quick thing but a turbocharged Perodua is still pretty exciting nevertheless. The 1.
Feb 27, 2021
Set to be introduced soon, the upcoming 2021 Perodua D55L has been rendered as a entry-level, or "kosong spec" model. With a little Photoshop, we've given the D55L steel wheels, unpainted bumpers, and a bee-sting antenna. If you haven't already known, the upcoming Perodua D55L is based on the Japan-market Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky. "D55L" is merely a code name, and we still don't know what its final name will be upon launch. Over in Japan, the D55L's cousin, the Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky, is
Feb 12, 2021
It is official – the upcoming all-new 2020 Nissan Almera for Malaysia will be getting a turbocharged engine, replacing the outgoing model’s naturally-aspirated unit. On the surface, it appears that Edaran Tan Chong Motor, the official distributor of Nissan vehicles, has wisen up and decided to give Malaysians a better powertrain than before. But is that really the case? Well, the actual reason is due to the fact that ETCM does not have any other engine option to offer in the all-new Almera. Let
Sep 4, 2020
It’s no secret that Daihatsu Indonesia is working to introduce the Daihatsu Rocky in Indonesia. The model has been spied on Indonesia streets since late last year. Also Read: Spied: Perodua D55L base car spotted in Indonesia - Malaysia introduction soon? Various details regarding the model have surfaced since then, including potential powertrains and prices. More recently, another piece of information has surfaced, as Indonesian media has reported that the Indonesian-spec Rocky will receive the
Mar 1, 2021
Cars are expensive. We usually take 5, 7, or even 9 years just to pay them off. Some of us may take the Dave Ramsey route of avoiding loans, but that’s not a popular thing to do. With the tight-budgeted consumer in mind, auto manufacturers have provided us with base spec or “kosong” spec cars. As basic as they are, they serve the purpose of taking you from one place to another. A “kosong” spec car may have been your first car, the company car, or the car you learned to drive in. These cars remin
Sep 27, 2020
Honda engineers have actually published their research on the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that made its way into the 2020 Honda City in Thailand. With such insights, we thought we'd share our view on it. The 1.0-litre VTEC Turbo engine was first introduced in the European Honda Civic hatchback. Mechanically, the powertrain is identical to the one in the turbocharged Honda City. With that established, let’s crack on. There were 3 goals during the development of this engine: Superior
Jul 29, 2020
A facelift for the Malaysian Toyota Fortuner is due soon. Judging by the Thai-spec Toyota Fortuner, the 2021 facelift is bound to bring some significant changes (if the Legender variants were to make it to our shores). Since the Toyota Hilux has received a facelift very recently, it is reasonable to expect the Toyota Fortuner to follow suit. The first-generation Toyota Fortuner (2004) was developed by Thai and Japanese engineers in Thailand. The first-gen received two facelifts (2008 & 2011), an
Nov 18, 2020
Menjelang pelancaran model Perodua D55L di Malaysia, negara jiran Indonesia nempaknya turut sibuk dengan perancangan yang sama bagi model kembar Daihatsu Rocky / Toyota Raize. Laporan daripada laman Autofun.id mengatakan bahawa kedua-dua model tersebut telahpun didaftarkan secara rasmi di dokumen rasmi Permendagri No. 1 Tahun 2021. Berikut adalah pendaftaran kedua-dua model berkenaan yang turut memperlihatkan maklumat lain. Berdasarkan dokumen Permendagri tersebut, kedua-dua model bakal ditawark
Feb 15, 2021
While the 2021 Perodua D55L steadily gains hype in Malaysia, our neighbours have a better idea of things to come - information about the Indonesian-spec Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky have come about online. In a way or the other, it gives us a peek of things to come - remember that the D55L (actual name is uncomfirmed) is based on the Toyota/Daihatsu twins. Powertrain details Although their names are not spelt outright, our colleagues at Autofun Indonesia understand that the 'A250' and 'A251'
Feb 15, 2021
As we have mentioned before, the Perodua D55L will be sold in Indonesia as the Daihatsu Rocky and it might be one of the most anticipated model there too. According to Otodriver, the Daihatsu SUV will be launched in the island archipelago in May. That’s two months after the scheduled Malaysian debut. However, that is not the only significant month revealed by the Indonesian automotive site. Sources revealed that the Rocky could be exported to other markets in August. Does this mean that the Indo
Jan 8, 2021
Selain Malaysia, Daihatsu Indonesia sedang giat berusaha untuk memperkenalkan Daihatsu Rocky di Indonesia. Model ini telah berapa kali dilihat di jalan raya Indonesia sejak tahun lepas. Juga baca: Daihatsu Rocky / Toyota Raize spesifikasi Indonesia - enjin 1.2 liter NA, 6 varian & kit badan GR! Pelbagai maklumat tentang model tersebut timbul di internet, termasuklah penggunaan trenkuasa dan juga harga. Baru-baru ini terdapat maklumat baru yang dilaporkan oleh media Indonesia, iaitu Rocky untuk p
Mar 1, 2021
Perodua dijangka akan melancarkan model SUV pertama pada bulan Mac 2021. Perodua D55L masih lagi sebuah rahsia sulit Perodua namun apa yang telah diketahui setakat ini mungkin mampu mengujakan pembeli dan peminat jenama nombor 1 Malaysia ini. Sinonim dengan kenderaan kos rendah, Perodua juga terkenal dengan tawaran model paling asas. Tiada tambahan aksesori yang berlebihan, hanya komponen yang terbukti berfungsi dan tahan lama. Oleh yang demikian, pengilustrasi Wapcar.my iaitu Arif Chan telah me
Feb 12, 2021
Surprising as it may sound, selected variants of the Daihatsu Rocky are actually more expensive than the Toyota Raize in Japan. Prices start from JPY 1.705 million for the entry-level Daihatsu Rocky 1.0 L variant, JPY 26,000 more than the equivalent (entry-level) Raize 1.0 X variant, which is priced from JPY 1.679 million. The key difference between the entry-level Rocky and Raize is the fitment of Daihatsu’s Smart Assist ADAS suite on the Rocky – something that the entry-level Raize lacks. The
Jul 2, 2020
Ever since we shared spyshots of a camouflaged Daihatsu Rocky in Indonesia, it’s safe to say that our neighbour will be receiving the Perodua D55L twin. While it still remains uncertain whether the Indo-spec Rocky will be assembled in Malaysia or Indonesia, there is one feature that could appear in the Indo Rocky. According to an article by our Indonesian sister site, Autofun ID, the Indo-spec Daihatsu Rocky is expected to be launched in the island archipelago in 2021 and will feature Daihatsu C
Jan 8, 2021
Base model cars with steel wheels and unpainted bumpers are pretty much a thing of the past in Malaysia. In its lowest trim, the Proton X50 is still well-equipped and starts at RM 72,900* (1.5T Standard). But what if there was a cheaper variant? Well, Theophilus Chin has had enough free time to render this Proton X50 “Kosong Spec” in white, complete with steelies and to be honest, it doesn't look too bad. Base spec or “kosong spec” cars have always been great for those who needed nothing more th
Jan 24, 2021
As anticipation grows over the 2021 Perodua Ativa, lots have been said about Perodua's newest upstart - especially in terms of its powertrain. In case you didn't already know, the turbocharged engine and CVT combo will be Perodua's first, but it's seen reliable use powering other models. What other cars share this engine? Codenamed 1KR-VET, the 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder mill found in the Ativa was first introduced in 2016, and is currently shared by a couple of very toughly-named car
Feb 23, 2021
The Geely Binyue Pro has just gone on sale in China and besides the minor cosmetic changes, the Chinese carmaker also threw in a major surprise – a new 1.4-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. There are now 2 petrol engine options of the Binyue Pro – the 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder and a new 1.4-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder. The 3-cylinder unit is something we’re quite familiar with, it’s a unit co-developed with Volvo and it packs 177 PS and
Apr 16, 2020
Daihatsu and Toyota have always shared models with each other for years. Malaysians would even recognise this seeing how many first-gen Perodua Myvis being rebadged as a Toyota Passo or a Daihatsu Boon. But did you know Daihatsu also sells a rebadged Toyota Camry in Japan? In spite of sharing the name with the Toyota Corolla Altis, the Daihatsu Altis has been used on the Toyota Camry since 2000. Following the launch of the updated Camry in the land of the rising sun, Daihatsu also offered an upd
Feb 5, 2021
As you might have already know, the latest fifth generation Honda City has just gone on sale in Thailand earlier this year. Honda's B-segment sedan will now one-up its chief rival the Toyota Vios with an all-new 1.0-litre turbocharged engine. The latest Honda City is not expected to be launched in Malaysia until 2021. Thailand remains the only market in the world to sell it, to be followed by India in the second half of 2020, and the rest of world starting 2021. This means that we can't give you
May 26, 2020
Perodua will be introducing turbocharged engines to the Malaysian market in their future models, as highlighted by Perodua President & CEO, Dato' Zainal Abidin Ahmad at the company’s annual business review today. This decision is in line with global market trends of introducing small capacity engines with turbochargers that not only offers better fuel efficiency, lower emissions but also better engine performance compared to a naturally aspirated engine. Perodua referenced Audi (1.2 TFSI), Ford
Jan 21, 2020
We all know the Toyota Avanza. The strangely proportioned 7-seater MPV that has the ground clearance of an SUV. While opinions are split between the car’s look, there was no denying that it was a helpful workhorse whether you’re ferrying workers or family around. Those on the elderly side also love the height clearance as it means easier ingress and egress! If you’re a very observant person, you would notice that according to the Avanza’s VIN plate, the car is made in Indonesia by PT. Astra Daih
Dec 18, 2019
Malaysians and Indonesians could be expecting the arrival of the Perodua D55L and Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize respectively in 2021. However, apart from getting Daihatsu Connect, the Indo-spec Rocky/Raize might also gain a manual transmission. According to Otodriver, the Indo-spec Rocky/Raize would be offered with two transmissions, a 6-speed manual transmission and a CVT automatic. Recall that the Japanese Rocky/Raize only comes with a CVT automatic, so Indonesia could be the very first market t
Jan 29, 2021
Remember the unnamed Daihatsu compact SUV that we saw at the recent 2019 Tokyo Motor Show? Well it has now gone on sale in Japan as the Daihatsu Rocky and Toyota Raize. The model is produced by Daihatsu at its Shiga plant, which also builds the same car for its parent company Toyota, which will then sell it as the Toyota Raize. For now, the Raize/Rocky is only for Japan but we are pretty certain that the same model will eventually find its way to our region. If it doesn’t appear as here a Perodu
Nov 5, 2019
Perodua Axia Kereta adalah antara pembelian termahal kita. Biasanya masa selama 5, 7, atau bahkan 9 tahun diambil hanya untuk membayarnya. Sebilangan daripada kita mungkin mengambil jalan yang kurang popular dengan mengelakkan pinjaman. Apabila pengeluar kenderaan mempertimbangkan bajet pengguna yang ketat, pengeluar kenderaan telah menawarkan sebuah kenderaan spesifikasi asas atau kereta spec "kosong". Secara asasnya, kereta bertujuan untuk membawa anda dari satu tempat ke suatu tempat lain. Ke
Sep 30, 2020
After a couple of weeks of teaser after teaser, Honda Malaysia has finally dropped the bomb - the all-new 2020 Honda City RS is open for booking! Yes, you read that right - it’ll have a best-in-class 253 Nm! Malaysians are also the first to get this all-new model as this is the world premiere of the hybrid City in this spec! The B-segment sedan will be fitted with the new i-MMD powertrain (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) that replaces the old i-DCD (Intelligent Dual-Clutch Drive). Power output is
Aug 14, 2020
Seperti yang pernah kami laporkan, Perodua D55L akan dijual di Indonesia sebagai Daihatsu Rocky. Menariknya, ia juga antara model yang paling dinantikan di sana. Menurut Otodriver, SUV Daihatsu ini akan dilancarkan sekitar bulan Mei – 2 bulan selepas pelancaran yang dirancang di Malaysia. Di samping itu, dikhabarkan juga bahawa Rocky akan dieksport ke pasaran lain bermula Ogos ini. Maka itu, adakah Daihatsu Rocky akan dieksport ke luar negara sebagai Toyota? Berdasarkan barisan model Daihatsu di
Jan 11, 2021
Sewaktu di Tokyo Motor Show 2017, Daihatsu mempamerkan konsep DN Trec yang merupakan sebuah konsep SUV yang menerapkan nilai “riang, tegap, dan aktif”. Selepas itu, konsep ini bertukar kepada sebuah produksi melalui Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky. Pada bahagian eksterior, Daihatsu telah perhaluskan elemen pada rekaan DN Trec untuk memberikan bentuk yang lebih tegap dan lasak. Pada suatu ketika, ramai membuat spekulasi bahawa konsep DN Trec dihasilkan untuk membangunkan Perodua Kembara/Daihatsu Teri
Nov 25, 2020
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