Category Perodua

Perodua eMO-II concept – full-size show car previews first EV, 0-100 km/h 6-7 secs, up to 410 km range

Welcome to what has got to be the biggest unveiling at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). This is the new Perodua eMO-II concept, billed as “the next evolution of its prototype battery electric vehicle,” ahead of the production version’s launch sometime before the end of next year.
Unlike last year’s eMO scale model, this is a full-size show car – albeit one still made out of fibreglass (Bufori assisted with the finishing and painting) – that shows the clear advancement the national carmaker has made with its EV.
As previewed in Monday’s teaser, the eMO-II is, in some ways, even sportier-looking than the original eMO. The dramatic X-shaped front bumper with its sharp corners has been retained but has now been joined by a full-width light bar underlining an illuminated Perodua logo. There’s also a deep chin spoiler with ‘eMO-II’ embossed on it.

Moving to the side, one can see the dynamic design afforded by the wraparound windscreen design, heavily-raked rear windscreen and thick C-pillars. Side-view cameras replace the usual mirrors (sadly not destined for production), while lower down, you’ll find gloss black wheel arch flares highlighting the flared fenders. Curiously, there are vents low down in the rear doors.
The rear of the car is probably the sportiest angle, with a scalloped tailgate, a sizeable roof spoiler and a massive rear diffuser with a central fog light. A major theme of the design is a chequered songket p..

Perodua Ativa Fuze debuts at KLIMS 2024 – futuristic design and lighting on the outside, PS5 on the inside

This is the Perodua Ativa Fuze, a concept vehicle that has made its debut at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). With a name that stands for ‘Futuristic Urban Zen Experience’, the Fuze is presumably meant to provide occupants with a place where they can detach from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Looking noticeably different (and futuristic) when compared to a standard Ativa, the Fuze’s modifications include a new front end featuring a honeycomb grille that a light bar that runs through an illuminated Perodua logo. The round fog lamps have also been replaced with lighting elements sporting an ‘X’ motif, while an additional light strip highlights the base of the front bumper.

You’ll also notice a specific pattern applied to the area just above the lower intake which is replicated on the C-pillars. As for the sides, pronounced wheel arch surrounds in a two-tone scheme accompany the disc-style wheels, joined by a large ‘Fuze’ script and even more lighting near the rocker panels.
Moving to the rear, the tinted taillight lens covers have been replaced with clear ones, and there are now light bars on either side of the Perodua tailgate logo. A more expressive rear bumper, also with the pattern seen on the front and C-pillars, get the same light strip treatment as we’ve seen along the bottom portion of the vehicle. Note the roof-mounted light bar as well.
There are more surprises on the inside, as Perodua has ..

Perodua EMO-II concept to debut at KLIMS – sporty hatch previews production EV, launch next year?

There’s an extra incentive to visit the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) next week – Perodua is unveiling its new EMO-II concept at the show. The third of the company’s Electric Mobility Online vehicles will be the clearest preview yet of the national carmaker’s first electric vehicle, set to be launched by the end of next year.
Essentially, the EMO-II is a more fleshed-out version of last year’s EMO scale model but is, in some ways, even sportier-looking, as teased by the video below. The front end retains the dramatic X-shaped front bumper and sharp corners, now joined by a full-width light bar underlining an illuminated Perodua logo. There’s also a deep chin spoiler with “EMO-II” embossed on it.
Moving to the side, one can see the heavily raked rear windscreen, giving the car a sleeker look compared to past Peroduas. But it’s at the back where the EMO-II looks arguably the most aggressive, with a slim letterbox rear windscreen, a sizeable rear spoiler, a scalloped tailgate, flared wheel arches and what appears to be an enormous diffuser with a triangular centre fog light. A running theme is a pixelated pattern that’s evident in the head- and taillights, flanks and rear windscreen.

As yet, it’s unclear whether the EMO-II will again be shown as a scale model or as a full-sized concept, but given the intricacy of the design, we’re putting our money on the latter. If so, it will likely carry the powertrain previewed by the EMO-I p..

Perodua Aruz in new Elegant Black colour, full gallery – RM4,000 discount till Dec 31, 7-seater below RM70k

You’d think that black is a popular car colour, but Perodua – which sells four out of 10 new cars in Malaysia – did not offer black in its range before this Aruz (Granite Grey is the darkest shade). Over at Proton, black is reserved for range-topping models and special editions, which is why you don’t see many black Protons on the road. A minor mystery.
Anyway, this is the Perodua Aruz in the new Elegant Black exterior colour. Announced last month, black joins Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Granite Grey, Electric Blue and Passion Red on the palette. The latter was introduced in 2021 as part of a minor update, replacing the Amazon Green launch colour. Black is available for both X and AV variants. We noticed that the pillars are now in gloss black (body colour, basically) without the matte black stickers for the other colours.
Some might not be aware of the 2021 update, which aside from the red colour option, brought on features such as side steps. The black items integrate well with the SUV-style body cladding, and there’s an Aruz badge on its rear section. Also new was auto door-locking, which kicks in above 20 km/h and auto unlocks in the event of an accident.

Other than that, the Aruz has remained unchanged since its launch in January 2019. The tall seven-seater is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine with 102 PS and 133 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. The Dual VVT-i 2NR-VE sends drive to the rear wheels via a four-speed auto..