Perodua Traz sales exceed 4,000 units, meeting the carmaker’s target

Recently, Perodua announced that its all-new B-Segment SUV, the Perodua Traz, has achieved an impressive market performance since its launch, with cumulative sales successfully surpassing 4,000 units, smoothly meeting the original factory’s target.

As the absolute leader in Malaysia’s automotive market, Perodua has continuously expanded its product lineup in recent years. With its economical and durable product positioning and designs tailored to local consumer needs, the brand has sold over 300,000 units for three consecutive years. In 2025, it maintained the top market share with 359,904 units sold, further widening the gap with second-placed Proton.

The Perodua Traz, codenamed D66B, is a key model for the brand in the B-SUV segment. It is the fourth model built on the DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) platform after the Ativa, Alza and Axia. Developed through a deep collaboration between Daihatsu and Toyota, this dedicated modular platform enhances body rigidity, improves handling stability and enables more efficient power delivery, marking a significant upgrade in driving experience and safety performance compared to the brand’s previous models.

Malaysia’s overall automotive market remains strong, with 2025 vehicle sales surpassing Indonesia to top the five Southeast Asian countries. A relaxed loan financing environment and strong domestic demand are the core drivers of market growth. Meanwhile, the B-SUV segment in Malaysia has grown increasingly competitive, with not only refreshed models from local brands such as Proton but also new entrants like Chery and BYD bringing in new technologies, intensifying competition. Against this backdrop, the Perodua Traz’s ability to quickly break through sales bottlenecks and meet factory targets fully confirms its product strength and market acceptance.

In terms of design, the Perodua Traz caters precisely to the aesthetic preferences of young consumers and family users in Malaysia, adopting a youthful and sporty styling. The front features a large front grille paired with sharp LED headlamps for a dynamic look; the rear comes with smoked taillights, a sculpted bumper and muscular body lines, departing from Perodua’s traditional conservative styling and emphasizing a strong SUV presence. Higher trims add chrome accents, automatic headlamps and 17-inch alloy wheels, elevating visual appeal and premiumness to meet consumers’ higher styling expectations.

For interior and specifications, the Perodua Traz focuses on practicality and technology, accommodating users across different budgets. Key specifications are as follows:

Entry Variant (1.5 X):Standard 9-inch touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, 4-speaker audio system and automatic air-conditioning, fulfilling basic daily commuting and family usage needs.

High Variants (1.5 H and 1.5 H Two-Tone):Fully upgraded over the entry variant, equipped with leather steering wheel and gear lever, 6-speaker audio system, rear air vents and 360° panoramic view monitor. It also features a gesture-activated power tailgate, a competitive feature in its class to enhance user experience.

Under the hood, the entire Perodua Traz range is powered by a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine producing 106 PS and 138 Nm of torque, mated to a D-CVT automatic transmission.

Safety is a priority for the Perodua Traz, with comprehensive protection across the range:

Standard across all variants:Perodua Smart Drive Assist (PSDA) active safety system, including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning, providing all-round driving support. The Forward Collision Warning monitors distance and relative speed to the vehicle ahead, issuing timely alerts to reduce collision risk.

Additional for high variants:Extra driving assistance features, creating strong safety competitiveness in its class and meeting modern consumers’ high safety requirements.

In terms of pricing, the Perodua Traz retains the brand’s affordable strategy. It is offered in two main grades plus a two-tone option, with on-the-road prices (without insurance) in Peninsular Malaysia as follows:

Perodua Traz 1.5 X: RM 76,100

Perodua Traz 1.5 H: RM 81,100

Perodua Traz 1.5 H Two-Tone: RM 82,000

Industry analysts commented that the Perodua Traz’s rapid achievement of sales expectations is due to Perodua’s strong brand equity and extensive local network, as well as its precise product positioning and market-driven specifications. Amid Malaysia’s growing automotive market and rising new energy penetration, the Perodua Traz stands out as a fuel-powered B-SUV with high cost-performance, practicality and reliability. Surpassing 4,000 units is just the beginning. Going forward, with stronger market acceptance, this new model is expected to become another blockbuster success for Perodua after the Myvi and Alza, further strengthening the brand’s leading position in the local market.