Sold outside of Indonesia and Malaysia as the Toyota Wigo, the next destination for the twin to the second generation Perodua Axia/Toyota Agya/Daihatsu Ayla after Vietnam is not the Philippines but Cambodia. Launched alongside the Toyota Yaris Cross, the Cambodian-spec Toyota Wigo is only available with a single variant that is powered by the same naturally-aspirated 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine from the Perodua Axia. The 68 PS/91 Nm engine is paired with a D-CVT automatic slushbox that drives th

As of January 2023, Perodua said it still has around 220,000 outstanding bookings carried over from 2022. A fair number of these bookings are for the outgoing generation Perodua Axia. However with the launch of the latest D74A generation 2023 Perodua Axia around the corner and production of the outgoing generation Axia coming to an end, clearly some adjustments had to be made. Perodua has now confirmed that almost all outstanding bookings for the Axia have been converted into the new one. “Our s

Next-gen Agya/Ayla may receive updated 1.2-litre WA-VE engine To be launched in Malaysia first as the next-gen Axia as early as 2023 1.2-litre unit is already offered on outgoing Agya/Ayla in Indonesia The Perodua Axia is the most affordable brand-new car on sale in Malaysia and is one of Perodua’s best-sellers. Even though it has been on sale for 8 years, sales have been strong due to the lack of competition. However, it is due for a brand-new update and as reported before, Malaysia’s No.1 auto

Al-Haj Automotive Pvt. Ltd. – distributor and now manufacturer of Proton cars in Pakistan – have commenced local assembly (CKD) of the 2021 Proton Saga there, according to Mr. Aris Anuar, the company's Chief Manufacturing Officer. Officiating the event was the President of Pakistan, Mr. Arif Alvi. Also in attendance were Mr. Hilal Afridi, the Chief Executive Officer of Proton Pakistan, and the Consul-General of Malaysia in Karachi, Mr. Khairul Nazran. Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief Executive Office

The Perodua Axia is the embodiment of a car in its most essential form. It's got five alloy wheels, an engine to make just enough power, and 5 seats. Being the most affordable car in the market, one would not expect too much from this adorable A-segment hatchback. Perodua has spiced things up on this entry-level car with the Perodua Axia 1.0 AV. Dressed up with some body kits and equipped with Perodua's A.S.A 2.0 autonomous emergency braking safety feature. Often associated with its three-cylind

The Proton Saga received a facelift in 2019 with a host of updates. On top of that, prices were reduced, starting from RM 32,800 (RM 32,400 without SST) for the Standard MT and RM 39,800 (RM 39,300 without SST) for the Premium AT. One of the most significant changes in the facelift exercise is the new 4-speed automatic transmission, replacing the CVT. Pros and cons Having lived with both the Saga FLX and Saga 2019, the 4-speed automatic is a far better daily companion. The transmission works smo