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5 March 2021 6:56 pm / 52 comments Even those who aren’t into cars – like my curious neighbours – know that Perodua has just launched a new SUV. It’s only March, but the Perodua Ativa should easily be the biggest car launch of 2021 when we do our recap later. And from the initial figures, it won’t be long before the new model is everywhere around town. It’s one thing to launch a car, another thing to produce and deliver consistently. For instance, Honda reminded us yesterday tha...

2021 Perodua Ativa SUV – spec-by-spec comparison 4 March 2021 7:02 pm / 62 comments Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would’ve known about the biggest launch of the year, the Perodua Ativa. The compact SUV debuted yesterday to much (virtual) fanfare and sets new standards for the national carmaker in terms of technology and safety. Perodua has made it easier for customers to pick the car they want, with just three variants and one engine and gearbox option. Still, it’s imp...

3 March 2021 8:13 pm / 129 comments Finally, the Perodua Ativa has been officially launched in Malaysia. Instead of the customary big event, Perodua unveiled the D55L SUV via a virtual launch this evening, finally confirming the Ativa name in the process. If you’re wondering, Ativa is Portuguese for active, which makes sense for an SUV. Also announced were the official prices. The Ativa starts at RM61,500 for the base X variant, going up to RM66,100 for the mid H. The top AV is yours f...

19 February 2021 11:51 pm / 74 comments Click to enlarge Like a cue to let loose, Perodua’s sales personnel are out in full force to win those bookings for the D55L SUV, which the order books were opened for today. They are armed with this leaflet, which appears to be a genuine flyer. UPDATE 1: The same images have now appeared on Perodua’s website, but curiously without the Ativa name. Article updated with the new teaser images below. UPDATE 2: If so, the car’s name is out, and th...