Perodua Axia
| Perodua Axia | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Perodua |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Assembly | Rawang, Malaysia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related |
Daihatsu Ayla/Toyota Agya/Wigo Perodua Bezza |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 L 1KR-DE2 l3 1.0 L 1KR-VE I3 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
| Length | 3,640 mm (143.3 in) |
| Width | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Height | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) |
| Kerb weight | 820–850 kg (1,810–1,870 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Perodua Viva |
The Perodua Axia is a five-door hatchback produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer, Perodua. It was launched on 15 September 2014 as the successor to the Viva. The car takes over the title of being the most affordable car in Malaysia from the Viva. The Axia is the first model to début from Perodua's all-new second factory in Rawang, Selangor.
The name ‘Axia’, which is pronounced ‘a-zee-a’ or ‘A-xia’, is derived from the word Asia. The letter ‘x’ in ‘Axia’ also represents the number ten, as the Axia is Perodua's tenth model.
The Axia was developed as the successor to the Viva. Perodua chose to license the Daihatsu Ayla/Toyota Agya platform for their Viva Replacement Model (VRM). The Ayla and Agya duo have been on sale in neighbouring Indonesia and Philippines since 2013, but not in Malaysia. Although the Viva replacement model will be based on the Ayla/Agya platform, Perodua has iterated that the upper body and external elements will be indigenously designed, and the car will not be just a rebadged model.
On 26 August 2013, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak announced that the replacement model to the Viva will launch in 2014 as the cheapest new car on the market. The new model will be built at Perodua's all-new RM1.3 billion, 65,000 sq ft second manufacturing plant, located adjacent to the company's original factory in Rawang, Selangor. Perodua's new factory will mirror Daihatsu Kyushu's factory in terms of work ethics, technology and efficiency. Perodua has since announced the construction of a new engine manufacturing factory in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan at cost of RM600 million.
Perodua showcased the Global Model A Segment Space (GMA) concept at the 2013 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show in November. The GMA previewed the interior design of the Viva Replacement Model (VRM). Perodua also showcased a new engine, the 1.0 litre Daihatsu 1KR-DE as a possible candidate for the VRM.
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