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Next-gen D74A 2023 Perodua Axia: Feb debut with DNGA platform, 6 airbags, D-CVT

Eric · Nov 25, 2022 02:00 PM

Next-gen D74A 2023 Perodua Axia: Feb debut with DNGA platform, 6 airbags, D-CVT 01

The current Perodua Axia is currently 8 years old and is nearing the end of its lifecycle. Its replacement model could be coming sooner than expected and its specifications could be better than its Indonesian counterparts.

Next-gen D74A 2023 Perodua Axia: Feb debut with DNGA platform, 6 airbags, D-CVT 02

According to our friends over at Funtasticko, the next-generation Perodua Axia, codenamed D74A, has entered its second trial production run. Funtasticko also added that there’s one more trial production run to go before mass production is started.

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Next-gen D74A 2023 Perodua Axia: Feb debut with DNGA platform, 6 airbags, D-CVT 01

Current-generation, pre-facelift Axia shown

If all goes as planned, the D74A Perodua Axia could debut as soon as February 2023.

Next-gen D74A 2023 Perodua Axia: Feb debut with DNGA platform, 6 airbags, D-CVT 02

Ativa is the first Perodua model to feature the DNGA platform

As for the new hatchback itself, the D74A Axia, like other recently-launched Perodua models such as the Ativa and Alza, will be underpinned by the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA).

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Next-gen D74A 2023 Perodua Axia: Feb debut with DNGA platform, 6 airbags, D-CVT 03

It is expected to carry over the same naturally-aspirated 1.0-litre 1KR-VE 3-cylinder petrol engine, albeit with the newer Dual-mode CVT (D-CVT).

Next-gen D74A 2023 Perodua Axia: Feb debut with DNGA platform, 6 airbags, D-CVT 04

Elsewhere, in terms of equipment, the next-gen Axia is touted to receive LED headlights, bulb-type tail lights with smoke finishing, fully-digital instrument cluster, and a floating-style infotainment system. The latter two are said to be exclusive to the upper variants of the next-gen Axia.

Next-gen D74A 2023 Perodua Axia: Feb debut with DNGA platform, 6 airbags, D-CVT 05

Interestingly, the same source also claimed that the top-spec Axia will get 6 airbags, on top of the ASA 3.0 ADAS suite, encompassing features like Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be offered on the next-gen Axia.

Also Read: Indonesia could debut D74A Perodua Axia turbo in 2023, but Malaysians don't too excited just yet

Eric

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Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.

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