PETALING JAYA: The long-awaited Perodua SUV has finally arrived with the virtual launch of the Ativa this evening.
Perodua's first turbocharged vehicle is available in three variants: X, H and AV. They are priced respectively from RM61,500, RM66,100 and RM71,200.
The final prices superseded the estimated RM62,500 to RM73,400 announced previously, and are valid until the government’s sales tax exemption expires on June 30.
The Ativa’s competitive pricing was possible because of its 95% localisation rate – the highest initial local content rate for any Perodua model, said Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
"Even the engine and transmission are locally made."
Perodua has so far received around 5,000 booking for the Ativa since order-taking began on Feb 19. It would start deliveries tomorrow and aims to deliver an average of 3,000 units a month.
The name Ativa is Portuguese for "active".
The Ativa is notable for a number of firsts. Aside from being Perodua’s first turbocharged vehicle, its first model to use a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and its first to satisfy Level 2 autonomous driving standards. The Ativa is also the most affordable vehicle in Malaysia to do so.
These technologies contribute to a class-leading rated fuel efficiency of 18.9 km/l, making it Perodua’s fifth Energy-Efficient Vehicle (EEV).
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine mated to a D-CVT (dual mode continuously variable transmission) makes 97hp and 140Nm of torque. As comparison, the new Nissan Almera sedan, which also uses a 1.0-litre turbo engine, makes 99hp and 152Nm of torque.
Debuting on the Ativa is Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) 3.0, which is standard across the range for the first time. ASA 3.0 works at higher speeds (up to 120kph for vehicles, up to 60kph for pedestrians) versus the current ASA 2.0, and can now detect two-wheeled vehicles as well as function at night.
Also on all variants are six airbags, automatic LED headlamps with Auto High Beam, plus Lane Departure Warning and Prevention. H and AV variants get Adaptive Driving Beam, a seven-inch TFT multi-info display and a nine-inch touch-screen infotainment system with voice recognition, while the top AV exclusively gets Lane Keep Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control.
The Ativa was officially unveiled by Perodua chairman Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin.
The Ativa is the result of the first smart partnership between Perodua and its technical and technology partner Daihatsu.
Zainal said the Ativa was developed on a global platform as Perodua and Daihatsu pooled resources to offer the most competitive model they could produce.
“This was all done without sacrificing our unique Malaysian design, features and tastes,” he added.
Perodua's involvement with the Ativa began from the drawing board – 54 of its designers and engineers had worked with Daihatsu on the model since 2018.
With the Ativa joining the Perodua line-up, the carmaker expects to buy a total of RM6.5 billion worth of components from Malaysian suppliers this year.
Those interested to test-drive or buy the Ativa can visit any Perodua dealerships nationwide.
It gave an assurance that all its outlets follow strict guidelines to ward against the Covid-19 virus.
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First drive of Perodua Ativa
Perodua Ativa brochure (variant comparison, specifications, colours, etc - external site)
Ativa X
