Perodua D66B/Nexis render by Theophilus Chin.
Ah, sure, right here we go once more, with one other “replace” about when the Perodua D66B will arrive on the scene. In October final 12 months, Kenanga Analysis wrote in a sector replace report that the B-segment SUV, which is able to sit above the Ativa within the firm’s product line-up, can be making its approach into the market early this 12 months.
Almost two months in, and there hasn’t been a squeak, till now. A brand new analysis word – once more from Kenanga Analysis – suggests a brand new timeframe for the mannequin’s debut, and it’s quickly sufficient. In a word dated February 9, the analysis arm of Kenanga Funding Financial institution talked about that the D66B (or Nexis) in addition to the Toyota Yaris Cross are anticipated to be launched by April.
The Yaris Cross point out places some weight to the suggestion, as that primarily previews the Perodua and gives glimpse of what to anticipate with the D66B from a packaging viewpoint, however there’s no indication that the Perodua will come about on the scene on the identical time. Will the automaker’s anticipated new mannequin for the 12 months come about by April? We’ll see.
Though nothing continues to be identified concerning the D66B, the powertrains obtainable for the Yaris Cross – which sits on the Daihatsu New International Structure (DNGA) platform that additionally underpins the Ativa, Axia and Vios – in Indonesia and Thailand provide a view of what’s coming our approach.
In Indonesia, the automobile is obtainable with a 2NR-VE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 106 PS (105 hp or 78 kW) and 138 Nm of torque, with the mill paired with both a five-speed guide or CVT, driving the entrance wheels.
A hybrid model can be obtainable for that market, with the hybrid system for it consisting of a 2NR-VEX 1.5 litre NA four-cylinder with 91 PS (90 hp or 67 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 121 Nm from 4,000 to 4,800 rpm and an electrical traction motor that’s rated at 80 PS (79 hp or 59 kW) and 141 Nm, the latter juiced by a 4.3 Ah lithium-ion battery. Thailand solely will get the hybrid powertrain, obtainable throughout three variants for that market.
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