Which segment does the Perodua Ativa(D55L) belong to?
In short, we’d consider the Perodua Ativa(D55L) to be a B-segment SUV.It's only slightly bigger than a tax-deducted 'kei' minicar like the Daihatsu Taft, but smaller than mainstream B-segment SUVs like the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3.
The Perodua Ativa's prices are as below (excluding SST, until 30-Jun 2021):
Ativa 1.0 X - 61,500 Ativa 1.0 H - 66,100 Ativa 1.0 H Special Metallic - 66,600 Ativa 1.0 AV - 71,200 Ativa 1.0 AV Special Metallic - 71,700 Ativa 1.0 AV 2-Tone - 72,000
The D55L is Perodua's B-segment SUV that's based on the Toyota Raize & Daihatsu Rocky. In Japan, it is powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine making 98 PS and 140 Nm. More than adequate for a sub 4-meter compact SUV.
The D55L doesn't compete Cross-shopping with the Proton X50 will be inevitable - even as they are in different segments. Both cars are SUVs, but the D55L (actual name isn't confirmed yet) will almost certainly be cheaper.
According to the information we received, pre-production of the D55L will commence in mid-September. Mass production of the Perodua Ativa(D55L) will start in December 2020, meaning that the model’s debut will likely take place a month later, likely in the first few months of 2021.