The place did 2023 go? Perodua kicked off final 12 months with the launch of the D74A Axia. It felt latest, however was manner again in February (they made us work exhausting on Valentine’s Day). The all-new DNGA Axia begins at the next worth level, leaving a niche for the Axia E – basically a kosong previous-gen Axia – to fill. The ‘Axia Rahmah’ popped eyes with a RM22,000 sticker worth in June.

One new mannequin, one facelift. That’s what Perodua does in a 12 months, and the repurposed outdated Axia accomplished the transient for the market chief in 2023. How about this 12 months? Right here, we check out what is perhaps beneath Rawang’s sleeves for 2024.

Perodua’s present vary of six fashions (excluding the Axia E), it’s the Aruz that’s most in want of an replace. The high-riding seven-seater was launched again in January 2019, which signifies that it has been 5 years and not using a facelift. The Aruz was given a delicate replace in mid-2021, but it surely was extra of an tools/color job than a facelift.

Whereas the Aruz isn’t Perodua’s high precedence as they’ve the hot-selling Alza seven-seater within the household, the previous’s above-average floor clearance stands in distinction with the intentionally lowered Alza, and that is perhaps a draw for sure consumers. If P2 intends to stick with the Aruz, a facelift could possibly be within the works. In Indonesia, the Daihatsu Terios was facelifted in June 2023.

The Bezza additionally feels prefer it has been round for a really very long time. Certainly, the homegrown sedan first surfaced again in mid-2016, which signifies that the Bezza will quickly have fun its eighth birthday. At the moment’s facelifted model will likely be 4 years outdated subsequent week. Whereas P2 has confirmed that it’s engaged on the next-generation Bezza, which will likely be an ASEAN automobile, it’s nonetheless a number of years away. In any case, the Bezza isn’t simply removed from broke, it most likely ended 2023 as Malaysia’s best-selling automobile.

How in regards to the Myvi? The present third-generation hatchback is now getting into its seventh 12 months. Each the first- (2005-2011) and second-generation (2011-2017) Myvis have been changed in six years so can we count on a brand new one quickly? We could possibly be one other replace earlier than a DNGA-based next-generation, but it surely most likely gained’t be in 2024 – at present’s facelift is simply barely over two years outdated. Transferring ahead, would the ‘King’ be canvas for P2’s first EV?

With all of the facelift candidates out of the best way, right here’s the large one – what will likely be Perodua’s new mannequin for 2024? The much-anticipated D66B B-segment SUV may effectively be it. Consider a correct B-segment SUV that sits above the Ativa in measurement and worth, giving like-for-like competitors to the Honda HR-V and Proton X50. In Indonesia and Thailand, this HR-V rival is named the Toyota Yaris Cross.

The Yaris Cross made its ASEAN debut in Indonesia in June 2023 with 1.5L NA and 1.5L hybrid powertrain choices, whereas in Thailand, the B-SUV debut in October as a pure hybrid. Talking of hybrids, Perodua plan has at all times been electrification earlier than electrical automobiles, which signifies that we’ll get hybrids first earlier than EVs, and 2024 has been talked about earlier than as the beginning level. We’ve dived into this matter earlier than – full story right here.

In contrast to its nationwide counterpart, Perodua’s method in relation to new merchandise is to maintain its playing cards near chest, solely revealing its hand when it’s time to play. As such, one of the best that we will do is don a tuxedo, strap on the Omega, order a shaken drink and wager on an all-new B-SUV and probably an Aruz facelift in 2024.

GALLERY: Toyota Yaris Cross at GIIAS 2023

GALLERY: Daihatsu Terios facelift at GIIAS 2023

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