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)