The next generation Perodua Axia has been launched and as always, they have already started deliveries. This time with the first 2,900 customers getting the full model change Axia city compact car. It is larger in size inside and out, which should be quite a blessing to those that opted to switch to the new model from the 44,000 existing Axia orders still undelivered.
The Axia now looks much like the larger B segment Myvi. It gets Perodua's latest styling cues and sits on Daihatsu's New Global Architecture but has Perodua's styling and upper body design touches to suit its market wants and needs. The interior also looks modern with a floating infotainment screen in the middle and take after the the current crop of newest Perodua releases like the Alza.
Anyway, still a 1.0liter city hatchback. It now boasts more space, more refinement and it still comes in at the same price (or thereabouts). This is what happens when a brand has enough volume to have economics of scale and actually does think about their customers.
More details are in the press release below. What I think about this all-new Axia is that it actually offers more value for money even when you compare it with the larger B segment Perodua Myvi. I'd actually buy this as firstly, it is almost closer in size to the current generation Myvi so do you really need to pay more?
Base Axia X variant
Secondly, which is a more personal opinion of mine is that the current Myvi has seats pulled from the previous generation Axia and most likely this Axia too. So the front seats have shorter squabs and a low backrest. If you are paying for seats like that, just get the Axia.
Of course, some people may think that they need that extra 1.3 or 1.5liter engine so that they can drive a Myvi like how you see Myvi's being driven throughout Malaysia so there is an excuse not to buy an Axia. But for me, I'd actually save my money and buy this car as it is spacious for what its worth.
And on the same note, it will be quite sure that the next generation Myvi will be a larger car now that the Axia is larger. Also stated by some people on the grapevine. The A segment Axia now is more spacious, more refined, has a nice dashboard with a floating type infotainment screen, 4 Star ASEAN NCAP and comes close in size to the Myvi. And you save money.
I actually like this compact hatch a lot. The only thing I see missing from the new lineup is the lack of the quasi-SUV styled Axia Style variant. Maybe this isn't as popular as Perodua thought it may have been and has decided not to launch it this time around. Or they are waiting for when this new Axia is facelifted. Whatever the case, no more SUV styling for the Axia at the moment.
Kuala Lumpur, 14 Feb: Perodua launched its latest full model change, the All-New Perodua Axia with an estimated 2,900 customers receiving their brand new Axias soon.
“With the All New Perodua Axia launched, our focus (for this new model) are twofold, the first is maximising deliveries to our customers and to convert previous generation Axia bookings to the All-New Axia,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad said.
He said that of the 44,000 existing orders, Perodua was able to convince 13,600 of its customers to convert to the latest model and coupled with over new 6,500 bookings (since 31 January 2023)– the compact car company has a combine orders of 20,100 units.
“We are thankful and encouraged by the support our valued customers have shown us – for this new model as well as for all our products and services,” Dato’ Sri Zainal said.
“Our 314,000 registration and 330,000 production targets for the year (2023) reflect our commitment to ensure that your bookings and trust will be delivered in the best possible time without compromising on quality,” he said.
Dato’ Sri Zainal added that the All New Perodua Axia a sales target of 5,700 units a month, and to meet this sales target, the compact car company has set the model’s annual production target to over 82,000 units.
The 1.0 litre D-CVT (Dual-Mode CVT) All-New Perodua Axia comes in 4 variants G, X, SE, and AV. With this powertrain (engine and transmission) fuel consumption can potentially reach up to 27.4 km/l with the Eco Idle auto start-stop system. This performance is based in the Malaysian Driving Cycle (MDC), which follows local road conditions and driving patterns.
Priced at between RM38,600 for the G entry level variant and RM49,500 the top range AV variant. The All-New Axia offers a variety of choices for Malaysians to choose from.
Official price (West Malaysia and without insurance)
1 All-New Perodua Axia G RM 38,600
2 All-New Perodua Axia X RM 40,000
3 All-New Perodua Axia SE RM 44,000
4 All-New Perodua Axia AV RM 49,500
The All-New Perodua Axia comes in five colours – Granite Grey, Lava Red, Glittering Silver, Ivory
White (solid) and Coral Blue (new).
“The value-added features (when compared with the previous generation Axia model) are worlds apart as the All-New model refines all aspects of comfort, space, safety, size and aesthetics,” Dato’ Sri Zainal said.
In terms of safety, the All-New Perodua Axia a four-star rating from the New Car AssessmentProgramme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP).
“We encourage Malaysians to visit our 192 authorised sales outlets to see and test drive the All- New Perodua Axia beginning today,” he added.
2023 PERODUA AXIA AV
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