Perodua Traz launched in Malaysia, new DNGA SUV from RM76k, 2 variants, 1.5 N/A,D-CVT

KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua has officially pulled the wraps off its long-rumoured D66B SUV, and it now has a proper name, the Perodua Traz. It lands with a simple two-variant line-up and very direct pricing, the Traz X is RM76,100, and the Traz H is RM82,000 (On the road price, without insurance).

From what was shown during the preview last weekend, the Traz is very much pitched as a practical, city-friendly SUV with “proper car” space, not a gadget flex.

Perodua also clearly benchmarked it against two familiar names in the segment, Model X, which Perodua used to represent the latest Proton X50, and Model T, which Perodua used to represent the Chery Tiggo Cross.

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DNGA underpinnings, lightweight message, and a familiar 1.5 NA setup

The Traz rides on Perodua’s DNGA platform, which the company positions as its “Malaysia’s Best-Fit” base for “stable and comfort performance”. The talking points were typical, improved collision safety, a lighter but stronger body, better noise and vibration performance, plus “adaptability” for future technology and platform sharing to roll out more models more often.

Power comes from a 1.5L 2NR-VE DVVT-i engine, with 106 PS at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Perodua is also leaning heavily on its efficiency claim here, quoting 21.3 km/L (MDC, Malaysia Driving Cycle). In one of the slides, it even framed it in ringgit terms, saying less than RM45 for KL to Kota Bharu, around 450 km, based on RM1.99 per litre fuel.

D-CVT explained, and a service interval that will get attention

Transmission is D-CVT, which Perodua spells out as a dual-mode CVT, a belt system at lower speeds, then a planetary gear set when you’re up to medium and higher speeds. The promise is the usual list, smoother low-speed response, quieter high-speed running, better efficiency, and a more compact, lighter setup.

One detail that will matter to owners, Perodua’s slide states transmission oil change every 100,000 km. There’s also a +/- manual mode function shown for drivers who want some control without overthinking it.

Size, ground clearance, and the “easy to live with” numbers

On dimensions, Perodua quoted the Traz at:

• 4,310 mm long
  
  
• 1,770 mm wide
  
  
• 1,655 mm tall
  
  
• 2,620 mm wheelbase
  
  
• 210 mm ground clearance

Size-wise, the Perodua Traz sits slightly smaller on footprint than both benchmarks Perodua used in its slides at the preview, the latest Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo Cross. At 4,310 mm long and 1,770 mm wide, it’s shorter than the X50 (4,380 mm) and just a touch shorter than the Tiggo Cross (4,318 mm), while also being noticeably narrower than both, especially the Tiggo Cross at 1,830 mm wide. 

Where the Traz claws back space is in the fundamentals, it has the longest wheelbase of the three at 2,620 mm, and it also sits the tallest off the ground with 210 mm of ground clearance, ahead of the X50’s 196 mm and the Tiggo Cross’ 207 mm, suggesting Perodua is chasing interior packaging and everyday road usability rather than outright width and presence.

Kerb weight was shown as 1,145 kg for the X, and 1,150 kg for the H, and Perodua’s angle here is simple, it is significantly lighter than the two benchmark rivals it showed, which it links directly to fuel efficiency.

There are two other practicality flexes Perodua kept repeating:

Turning radius

• 5.2 m for the Traz
  For context, Perodua showed 5.3 m for the X50 and 5.6 m for the Tiggo Cross, pitching the Traz as the easier car for U-turns and tight city manoeuvres.

Boot space

• 471 litres for the Traz
  Again, Perodua stacked it against its benchmarks, showing 330 litres for the X50, and 380 litres for the Tiggo Cross. The slide also went into lifestyle examples, luggage, stroller, bicycle, outdoor gear, basically saying this is a boot that’s meant to be used, not just quoted.

Perodua also highlighted some interior packaging measurements, including a 930 mm rear seat tandem distance and 955 mm luggage compartment length, plus a callout for 17-inch tyres.

Variants, what you get on X, what H adds

The line-up is two variants, X and H.

Traz X, RM76,100
This is positioned as the value core, but it’s not barebones. Highlights shown in the deck include:

• 9-inch display audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  
  
• 4.2-inch TFT meter
  
  
• 4-speaker audio
• Drive modes (Normal, Eco, Sport) with sequential shift function shown
• Rear A/C vents
  
  
• LED lighting items and keyless style convenience items shown in the variant slide
• Reverse camera, plus front and rear parking sensors
  
  
• EPB (electric parking brake)

Traz H, RM82,000
The H is where Perodua loads up the comfort and convenience, and the slides make it clear what the upsell items are:

• Power back door with kick sensor, called out as a “new” feature
• 360 panoramic view camera
  
  
• Auto air conditioning
  
  
• 6 speakers, including tweeters
• Leather steering wheel with switch controls
  
  
• Smart entry / keyfree system, shown as using door handle sensors
• LED front fog lamps and welcome lamp at the side mirrors

Safety, Perodua Smart Drive Assist focus

Safety is branded under Perodua Smart Drive Assist, and the slide structure frames it across driving assist, parking assist, headlamp assist, and passive safety.

Features shown as available include:

• Pre-collision warning and pre-collision braking
  
  
• Lane departure warning and lane departure prevention
  
  
• Blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert
  
  
• Front departure alert
  
  
• Pedal mis-operation control
  
  
• Plus the basics such as 6 airbags, ABS, stability control, hill hold assist, ISOFIX, and the usual supporting basic kit.

At RM76,100 to RM82,000, the Perodua Traz comes in swinging with the kind of numbers that matter to normal Malaysian buyers, boot space, turning circle, kerb weight, fuel consumption claim, and a spec walk that doesn’t force you into one expensive “only” variant just to get the essentials.

If Perodua can back up the real-world drive feel, refinement, and the typical Perodua ownership story, the Traz looks set up to be one of those cars people buy because it makes sense, not because it’s trying to win a spec-sheet war.

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