Perodua has released another teaser for its upcoming model after an earlier one last week, which is likely to be its B-segment crossover codenamed D66B, to be named Nexis, or Traz. The latest teaser image shows more of the Nexis/Traz in another angle, though its shape has been seen elsewhere courtesy of the Toyota Yaris Cross, which has been launched in Indonesia and Thailand in 2023.
Compared to the Yaris Cross, the Perodua version of the B-segment crossover appears to wear some detail changes. An earlier teaser image revealed that that national brand’s version will have a front grille that features L-shaped patterns instead of the U-shaped pattern design on the Yaris Cross.
Here we get another look at the vehicle’s front with some brightening of the image, and this reveals front bumper corner inserts which differ from those of the Yaris Cross, namely a design that is more elaborate than the triangular items on the equivalent Toyota. On the Yaris Cross, the second, smaller unit above the lamp is a parking sensor.
Powertrain for the Perodua Nexis/Traz remains to be confirmed, though for reference the Yaris Cross in Indonesia a 2NR-VE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 106 PS and 138 Nm, paired with either a five-speed manual or CVT. Thailand meanwhile gets a hybrid powertrain pairing a 91 PS/121 Nm 2NR-VEX 1.5 litre NA four-cylinder with an 80 PS/141 Nm e-motor for a combined 111 PS.
Much is shared between the upcoming Perodua B-SUV and the Toyota Yaris Cross, and the latter has scored a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating in August this year. As for the Nexis and Traz names, these were filed as trademarks by the Malaysian automaker with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) more than three years ago.
Five more days, says the Instagram post by Perodua, which should mean that the debut for the Nexis/Traz is scheduled for next week. The B-segment crossover codenamed D66B is positioned above the Ativa, which starts at RM62,500 OTR without insurance, reaching up to RM73,100 or RM73,400 for the AV variant’s two-tone paint option. How much do you think this will be priced?
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