Those looking for more value and safety in a small and affordable package, rejoice. Perodua has launched a new Axia, adding advanced safety features to Malaysia’s most affordable hatchback.
The Standard Axias
The E model remains the most affordable car you can buy new in Malaysia, but now is the only variant of the Axia equipped with a manual gearbox.
The G is priced at RM33,490 and adds a number of features that make it more liveable for the average consumer like ABS and a radio with speakers and USB input.
The GXtra variant is seen as the sweetspot as it adds the all-important Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control safety features. It also comes with nice-to-haves like reverse sensors and driver seat height adjustment and all for just RM34,990.
SE and Advanced
For those willing to spend a little extra for more features, the Axia SE gives you Solar & Security film, semi-bucket seats, front corner sensors, Smart Entry & Push to Start button, Bluetooth functionality, and more for RM38,890.
The Advance or AV model has a few added features but its main selling point is the Advanced Safety Assist 2.0 (ASA 2.0) kit which gives the Axia Pedestrian Detection up to 50km/h, Pre-Collision Warning (up to 100km/h), Pre-Collision Braking (up to 80km/h), Front Departure Alert and Pedal Misoperation Control at RM43,190.
Omit Features for Looks
There is also a Perodua Axia STYLE variant which builds on some of the GXtra’s features, but gives you crossover looks and a unique colour option instead of the additional functions found on the SE model for the same price.
Here’s another way to look at each variant:
Axia E (RM24,090)
- 22.5km/l fuel consumption
- Only available in Ivory White
- Only variant with 5-speed manual
- Dual SRS airbags
- ISOFIX mounting points
- Steel wheels
- Amber illumination on instrument cluster
Axia G (RM33,490)
- 21.6km/l fuel consumption
- Available in Ivory White, Glittering Silver and Midnight Blue
- ABS & EBD
- Audio System with USB input
- Tachometer added to instrument cluster
- Key with Remote integrated
- Multi-purpose container
- Seat back pockets
- Rear wiper with intermittent wiping function
- 14″ alloy rims in standard 8-spoke design
Axia GXtra (RM34,990)
- 21.6km/l fuel consumption
- Available in Lava Red, Ivory White, Glittering Silver and Midnight Blue
- Driver seat height adjuster
- Assist Grip
- Piano black and chrome garnish on steering and centre console
- Reverse sensors
- Retractable Side Mirrors
- Vehicle Stability Control & Traction Control
Axia SE (RM38,890)
- 21.6km/l fuel consumption
- Available in Lava Red, Ivory White, Glittering Silver and Midnight Blue
- White Illumination on instrument cluster
- Front Corner Sensors
- Retractable Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals
- Semi-bucket Seats in SE type Fabric
- 14″ alloy wheels in 7-spoke ‘turbine’ design
- Solar & Security Window Film
Axia STYLE (RM38,890)
- 20.8km/l fuel consumption
- Available in Sunrise Orange, Ivory White, Glittering Silver and Midnight Blue
- Crossover-inspired bodykit
- White illumination on instrument cluster
- Push Start/Stop Button
- Smart Entry with Smart Key
- Semi-bucket seats in Style type fabric
- 15″ dual tone alloy rims
- Spoiler
- Roof Mouldings
- Side Skirts
- Front bumper garnish
Axia AV (RM43,190)
- 21.6km/l fuel consumption
- Available in Lava Red, Ivory White, Glittering Silver and Midnight Blue
- Touchscreen with navigation & Smart Link for Android phones
- Advanced Safety Assist 2.0
- Reverse Camera
- 14″ dual tone alloy rims
Here’s the press release with more details.
PRESS RELEASE
The 2019 Perodua Axia’s six variants – E, G, GXtra, SE, AV and an exciting new STYLE variant – are priced between RM24,090 and RM43,190, on-the-road before insurance for Peninsular Malaysia.
“Since order-taking began on 22 August, we have amassedover 5,000 bookings for the 2019 Perodua Axia, even before its public reveal,” said Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
“For over a quarter of a century, Perodua has mobilised Malaysia with quality compact vehicles that offer practicality, dependability, ease to drive and low overall ownership costs. For these reasons and more, the Perodua Kancil and Viva were popular choices for an entire generation of Malaysians buying their first cars.
“The 2019 Perodua Axia carries on that spirit while offering Malaysians much more in an entry-level vehicle than ever thought possible. It offers major advances in safety and style never seen before in this segment and yet retains itsaffordability,” he added.
The range-topping AV variant of the 2019 Perodua Axiagets Advanced Safety Assist (ASA*) 2.0, comprising Pedestrian Detection (up to 50 km/h), Pre-Collision Warning (up to 100 km/h), Pre-Collision Braking (up to 80 km/h), Front Departure Alert and Pedal MisoperationControl functions to mitigate collisions.
Also, all variants from GXtra and above come with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control, and all variants except the base E have ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution as standard. ISOFIX is to be had across the range, while SE and AV variants get solar and security window film.
The new stand-out addition to the Axia family is the STYLE variant, which sports more rugged-looking front and rear bumpers with skid plate elements, all-round body cladding, clear-lens tail lamps, roof mouldings, a rear spoiler and striking 15-inch five-spoke alloys. A new variant-exclusive Sunrise Orange body colour completes the trendy crossover-inspired look.
“The new Perodua Axia STYLE embodies the desire to be different; to unleash the fun and active side that exists in all of us. It is upbeat and trendy, and at the same time retains all the hallmark Axia qualities of practicality, spaciousness, clever design and ease to drive,” Dato’ Zainal said.
With rated fuel efficiencies of 22.5 km/l for the manual, 21.6 km/l for the auto and 20.8 km/l for the new STYLE variant, Malaysia’s pioneer Energy-Efficient Vehicle (EEV) continues to be among the most fuel-efficient vehicles on sale today.
“We invite all Malaysians to meet and test drive the 2019 Perodua Axia at any of our sales outlets nationwide, where our friendly authorised sales advisors will be on hand to assist you and answer your queries,” Dato’ Zainal said.
