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Executive Overview & Vehicle Identity
- Segment: A-Segment 5-Door Hatchback
- Platform Architecture: Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA-A)
- Internal Generation Code: D74A
- Assembly / Origin: Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia (CKD)
- Trim Lineup: 1.0 G, 1.0 X, 1.0 SE, 1.0 AV
1. Powertrain & Combustion Architecture
The second-generation Axia is powered by the naturally aspirated 1KR-VE 3-cylinder engine. Engineered with an under-square geometry, it is optimized for high thermal efficiency, low fuel consumption, and responsive low-end torque in urban stop-and-go driving.
- Engine Code: Toyota / Daihatsu 1KR-VE
- Cylinder Configuration: In-line 3-cylinder, transverse front-mounted
- Displacement: 998 cc (1.0 Litre)
- Bore x Stroke: 71.0 mm x 84.0 mm (Long-stroke / under-square geometry)
- Bore-to-Stroke Ratio: 0.85
- Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
- Valvetrain: Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder (12 valves total), timing chain driven with Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i) on the intake camshaft
- Fuel Delivery: Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
- Cylinder Block / Head: Die-cast aluminum alloy block / Aluminum alloy head
- Maximum Power Output: 50 kW (68 PS / 67 bhp) @ 6,000 RPM
- Maximum Torque Output: 91 Nm (67.1 lb-ft) @ 4,400 RPM
- Specific Power Output: 50.1 kW/L (68.1 PS/L)
- Specific Torque Output: 91.18 Nm/L
2. Transmission & Driveline Kinematics
All D74A variants use Daihatsu’s Dual-Mode Continuously Variable Transmission (D-CVT), replacing the conventional 4-speed automatic used in earlier generations.
- Transmission Type: Daihatsu D-CVT (Belt-driven CVT integrated with a planetary split-gear mechanism)
- Manufacturer: Akashi-Kikai / Daihatsu Motor Company
- Drivetrain Configuration: Front-Engine, Front-Wheel Drive (FF layout)
- Operating Logic:
- Belt Mode (Low-to-Mid Speeds): Traditional expanding/contracting steel belt and pulleys handle low-speed acceleration for seamless progression.
- Gear Mode (High-Speed Cruise): At sustained cruising speeds, a planetary gear set engages via a clutch pack to transfer drive mechanically, reducing high-RPM belt slip and mechanical friction losses.
- Drive Mode Selector: Steering-mounted
PWR(Power) mode switch on SE and AV trims (sharpens throttle response and holds higher virtual drive ratios).
3. Chassis, Suspension & Braking Dynamics
Built on the rigid DNGA-A platform, the Axia achieves significant reductions in body roll and structural vibration through higher tensile steel utilization and optimized suspension geometry.
| Subsystem | Engineering Specification |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson Strut with coil springs, lower wishbones, and integrated stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent Torsion Beam axle with trailing arms and separate coil springs/dampers |
| Front Brakes | 230 mm Ventilated discs with single-piston floating calipers |
| Rear Brakes | 180 mm Leading-trailing mechanical self-adjusting drums |
| Parking Brake | Manual cable-actuated mechanical handbrake on rear drums |
| Steering System | Column-mounted Electric Power Steering (C-EPS), rack-and-pinion |
| Turning Radius | 4.5 m (Minimum turning circle: 9.0 m curb-to-curb) |
| Wheel Fitment | 14-inch x 5.0J 8-spoke painted cast alloy wheels (Standard across all trims) |
| Factory Tire Spec | 175/65 R14 82H (Toyo Proxes CR1 low rolling resistance compound) |
| Spare Wheel | Full-size 14-inch steel spare wheel (175/65 R14) |
4. Dimensions, Weights & Packaging
- Overall Length: 3,760 mm (+115 mm vs Gen 1)
- Overall Width: 1,665 mm (+45 mm vs Gen 1)
- Overall Height: 1,505 mm (Unladen)
- Wheelbase: 2,525 mm (+70 mm vs Gen 1)
- Track Width (Front / Rear): 1,465 mm / 1,460 mm
- Ground Clearance: 150 mm
- Kerb Weight Range: 865 kg (1.0 G) to 890 kg (1.0 AV)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 36 Litres
- Cargo Volume (VDA Standard): 265 Litres (Rear seats up, loaded to parcel shelf)
- Tandem Seating Distance: 910 mm (Front H-point to Rear H-point)
5. In-Depth Variant Hierarchy & Differences
1.0 G (Base CVT) ──► 1.0 X ──────────────► 1.0 SE ──────────────► 1.0 AV (Flagship)
[Halogen Lamps] [Adds LED Headlights, [Adds Eco Idle (27.4km/L), [Adds 6 Airbags,
[Key Ignition] Keyless Smart Entry, PWR Mode, Bodykit, DRLs, ASA 3.0 Suite, 9"
[2 Airbags, VSC] Tilt Steering, Front Digital A/C, Semi-Bucket Touchscreen, 7" TFT
[Standard Audio] Parking Sensors] Sport Seats, Power Mirrors] MID, BSM/RCTA]
1. Perodua Axia 1.0 G (Base Automatic)
- Drivetrain & Efficiency: 1.0L 1KR-VE + D-CVT (25.3 km/L claimed MDC). Standard alternator without Eco Idle.
- Exterior: Halogen reflector headlights, body-coloured front grille, body-coloured electric adjustment side mirrors (manual folding), 14-inch alloy wheels.
- Cockpit: Analogue speedometer with segmented amber LCD multi-info display, fixed steering column, standard urethane steering wheel, standard fabric seats with integrated headrests, manual dial air-conditioning.
- Infotainment: Standard non-touchscreen audio head unit with Bluetooth, USB, and 2 speakers.
- Safety: 2 SRS Airbags (Front driver & passenger), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC), ABS with EBD and Brake Assist (BA), Hill-Start Assist (HSA), dual rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child anchors.
2. Perodua Axia 1.0 X
- Upgrades over 1.0 G:
- Lighting: Multi-reflector LED headlamps with manual beam height levelling and LED positioning lamps.
- Access & Start: Keyless Smart Entry with Push Start/Stop engine button.
- Ergonomics: Tilt-adjustable steering column.
- Parking Sensors: Adds dual front corner clearance sensors (total 4 acoustic sensors: 2 front, 2 rear).
3. Perodua Axia 1.0 SE
- Upgrades over 1.0 X:
- Powertrain Efficiency: Adds Eco Idle automatic engine start-stop system (improves rated fuel economy to 27.4 km/L).
- Drive Dynamics: Adds steering-mounted
PWR(Power Mode) selector button. - Exterior Styling: Chrome strip front grille accent, front bumper dynamic lip extension, side skirtings, rear roof spoiler, and horizontal LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs).
- Exterior Convenience: Power-retractable side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals.
- Cabin Tech & Comfort: Digital air-conditioning control panel with 2 memory presets, semi-bucket front sport seats with separate detachable headrests, chrome interior door release handles.
4. Perodua Axia 1.0 AV (Flagship)
- Upgrades over 1.0 SE:
- Advanced Driver Assistance (PSDA / ASA 3.0): Windshield-mounted stereo optical camera supporting Pre-Collision Warning (PCW), Autonomous Pre-Collision Braking (AEB from 4–120 km/h), Pedal Misoperation Control (PMC), Front Departure Alert (FDA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP).
- Blind-Spot Network: Rear corner radar transceivers enabling Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
- Passive Safety: Upgraded to 6 SRS Airbags (Dual front, front-seat side thorax, full-length curtain airbags).
- Driver Cockpit:7.0-inch TFT digital instrument cluster with 4 customizable visual display themes.
- Infotainment & Audio: Floating 9.0-inch capacitive touchscreen head unit with Smart Link Android screen mirroring and HDMI input, upgraded to a 4-speaker sound system.
- Steering & Seating: Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio, MID, and ADAS control buttons; two-tone semi-leatherette upholstery with contrast piping.
- Parking Visibility: Integrated high-definition reverse camera with static parking guidelines.
- Lighting Assist: Auto High Beam (AHB) camera-controlled high-beam dipping.
6. Comprehensive Variant Spec Matrix
| Feature / Hardware Spec | 1.0 G | 1.0 X | 1.0 SE | 1.0 AV |
| Transmission | D-CVT | D-CVT | D-CVT | D-CVT |
| Eco Idle Start-Stop | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power (PWR) Mode | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Fuel Economy (MDC) | 25.3 km/L | 25.3 km/L | 27.4 km/L | 27.4 km/L |
| Headlamps / DRL | Halogen / No | LED / No | LED + LED DRL | LED + LED DRL + AHB |
| Aero Bodykit / Spoiler | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mirrors | Electric Adjust | Electric Adjust | Power Retractable | Power Retractable |
| Keyless Entry / Push Start | No (Key Turn) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | Fixed | Tilt | Tilt | Tilt (Leatherette) |
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue + LCD | Analogue + LCD | Analogue + LCD | 7.0″ Full TFT Digital |
| Infotainment Screen | Standard Radio | Standard Radio | Standard Radio | 9.0″ Touchscreen |
| Audio Speakers | 2 Speakers | 2 Speakers | 2 Speakers | 4 Speakers |
| Air-Conditioning Panel | Manual Dials | Manual Dials | Digital (Memory) | Digital (Memory) |
| Front Seat Design | Standard (Fixed) | Standard (Fixed) | Semi-Bucket | Semi-Leather Semi-Bucket |
| Parking Sensors / Cam | Rear Sensors | Front + Rear | Front + Rear | Front + Rear + Reverse Cam |
| Airbag Count | 2 Airbags | 2 Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Active Safety (ASA 3.0) | No | No | No | Full Suite (AEB/LDP/BSM/RCTA) |
| Kerb Weight | 865 kg | 870 kg | 885 kg | 890 kg |
7. Comparative Segment Matrix: A-Segment Entry Hatchbacks
| Engineering Parameter | Perodua Axia 1.0 AV (D74A) | Proton Saga 1.5 Standard A/T | Perodua Bezza 1.0 G AT |
| Engine Architecture | 1.0L 3-Cyl NA (1KR-VE) | 1.5L 4-Cyl NA (i-GT) | 1.0L 3-Cyl NA (1KR-VE) |
| Power Output | 68 PS @ 6,000 RPM | 120 PS @ 6,100 RPM | 68 PS @ 6,000 RPM |
| Torque Output | 91 Nm @ 4,400 RPM | 150 Nm @ 4,000–5,000 RPM | 91 Nm @ 4,400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Split-Gear D-CVT | 4-Speed Automatic (4AT) | 4-Speed Automatic (4AT) |
| Kerb Weight | 890 kg | 1,065 kg | 880 kg |
| Power-to-Weight | 76.4 PS / tonne | 112.7 PS / tonne | 77.2 PS / tonne |
| Boot Space | 265 Litres | 420 Litres | 508 Litres |
| Active Safety Suite | Stereo Camera + Radar (ASA 3.0) | Basic (ESC, TCS, HSA) | Basic (ABS, EBD) |
| Airbag Count | 6 Airbags | 2 Airbags | 2 Airbags |
| Rated Consumption | 27.4 km/L (3.65L/100km) | 19.6 km/L (5.1L/100km) | 21.3 km/L (4.7L/100km) |
