![]() It seems that Perodua has nailed it with the CVT on their first try. The car barely struggled and overtaking manoeuvres were not difficult. With the Ativa, power delivery is excellent. With the 4-speed automatic, Perodua cars always felt like they were hunting for gears, despite only having 4 to choose from. I didn’t expect much from the Ativa since the Perodua cars I have driven never felt smooth or good with the power delivery. The large digital speedometer is very easy on the eyes and the customizable tachometer is entertaining.Ĭup holder reminiscent of the older Myvi. One thing worthy of praise in the Ativa is the digital meter cluster – something rare for a car of its price. Yes, there is a rear-view camera, but that’s pretty standard for a budget car of this era. There are no built-in maps too, so there’s not much functionality going on. The lack of Android Auto/Apple CarPlay makes you feel like you're being short-changed, but a mirror link function is available nonetheless.Īlso Read: Why your next car should come with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay It changes your perception on how diminutive the car was when you first look at it from the outside.īuild quality of the interior is good, but the red styling elements at the aircon vents and seats feel a little bit too tacky. Seating position is high and gives you a good view of your surroundings. There's also no built-in Smart Tag reader here. What's missing on the inside are the "handbag hooks" that other Peroduas have. The Ativa’s dashboard feels more angular and complex despite being just a big piece of hard plastic. Even so, the Ativa manages to feel like a step up from other Perodua cars that we have been accustomed to. Unlike the Proton X50, the Perodua Ativa's cabin is not decorated with soft plastics. ![]() But after getting on the inside, you might just change your mind. Upon first impression, the Ativa feels tiny. It isn’t the most good-looking car out there, but being Perodua’s new baby, the Ativa was greeted with a lot of smiles and curious looks throughout the whole test drive. Size-wise, it is only slightly bigger than the Perodua Myvi with a taller ride height. Several internet comments even say it looks like a MINI, but hey, we are all entitled to our own opinions. There is a sense of cheerful youthfulness to the car and a sense of adventure. The Perodua Ativa strikes a good balance between adorable and aggressive. (function() ) Exterior - An adorable thing ![]()
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