Launch of Perodua Axia E 2023 manual – older bumper, new gray; cheapest car in Malaysia from RM22k
Perodua Axia E is back, like promised car manufacturer when it launched Second generation Axia in February of this year. Just to be clear, the Axia E introduced (or re-introduced depending on how you see it) today is a first-generation model, although there are a few updates that we’ll cover soon.
Affordable price has always been the main selling point of the Axia E, which is why it is popular with driving schools and car buyers who just want a basic car with four wheels and a trunk . However, the second-generation Axia doesn’t come with the E variant, with the G being the base option priced at RM38,600 on-road (OTR) with no insurance.
For comparison, the E variant of the previous Axia sold for 24,090, making it the cheapest car you can buy new in Malaysia. As such, Perodua sees fit to ensure the Axia E continues to fulfill its role as the most affordable car in Malaysia as well as ensure service delivery to schools. driving lessons.
The good news is Axia E is even cheaper than before, retail at RM22,000 OTR is uninsured (including a five-year warranty), or RM2,090 less than before. The pricing applies to both East and West Malaysia, a first for the Perodua model, and the company is aiming to sell up to 1,500 Axias monthly (including individual owners and fleet sales).
“While we do not define who our customers are, we believe that owning this model will be an option welcomed by the majority of Malaysians. Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President and CEO of Perodua said: “The Perodua Axia E has been tested and proven in the market for many years and we believe this variant will serve its current role. is to give motorcyclists the opportunity to own a new car.
“Based on our discussions with local financial institutions, we found that it only costs RM300 per month to pay the lease purchase cost of owning the Axia E. This is about the same cost as a single buyer. a brand new motorcycle. buy,” he added.
It should be noted the new The Axia E is very similar to the version released in 2019, but with the face of the 2017 model. This is clearly visible when observing the car from the front, as it has the front bumper of the 2017 model with less aggression. more about style.
The accent border on the grille of the Axia 2019 is also directed upwards at the edges, which is not the case on the 2017 Axia. As for the rear bumper, it is the same as on the Axia 2019 with large false recesses in the corners. We asked Zainal why he chose an older front bumper instead of just sticking with the 2019 version and were told that the tooling for this part has been fully depreciated so it would be more cost effective to use the 2017 front bumper. .
Another color-related modification is provided. The previous E variant of the 2019 and 2017 Axia was only available in Sparkling Silver and Ivory White – both making a comeback for the model. new one – but now there is also a Granite Gray option so you have three colors to choose from. With the 2017 Axia-based car, the E is still certified with ASEAN NCAP 4-star safety rating.
Inside, the previous Axia’s dashboard design we’re familiar with is carried over, and the E continues to come with only the bare essentials. You get halogen projector headlamps, manual black side mirrors, 14-inch steel wheels (with 175/65 tyres), fabric seats, a polyurethane steering wheel, power windows, manual air conditioning, and two airbags. , folding rear seats, ISOFIX child seat anchors, driver seat belt reminder and analog speedometer with small digital fuel gauge (no rev counter).
Like before, the E doesn’t have head gear, speakers, central locking, remote locking, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control, ABS or EBD. If you’re looking for accessories, Perodua will sell you a Utility Package that includes a door visor, rolled floor mats, and a luggage tray. There is also the option of upholstering the front and rear GearUp leather seats.
As for the mechanical parts, the Axia E uses the naturally aspirated 1.0-liter three-cylinder VVT-i engine with 67 hp and 91 Nm, which is also used in the second-generation Axia. The system is mated to a five-speed manual transmission that drives the front wheels, so the only way you’ll get an Axia with a manual transmission is the Axia E as all variants of the newer model are only available. D-CVT. Perodua lists fuel tank capacity as 33 liters and fuel consumption as 22.5 km/l (ECE mode).
For a bit of trivia, Perodua President Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin pointed out in his keynote that the RM22,000 Axia E is more affordable than the automaker’s first car, the Kancil, was sold back in 1994 for around RM25k. You’ve got it, the Axia E is back and it’s now cheaper than before so lower income people can own a car of their own, in line with Perodua’s original goal of providing quality portability and affordable prices.
