Perodua Axia

The new Axia has a horizontal-style dashboard with a floating screen design and elevated gear area. Its overall layout is angled towards the driver, and the dash gives a good impression of width and looks very contemporary.

Coming in all-black, the outlook is complemented by silver trimmings around the steering wheel and the air-conditioning vents. Only the AV variant comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, whereas the G, X, and SE get Urethane.

Seats are standard with fabric (G, X), semi-bucket with fabric (SE), and semi-bucket with semi-leather and stitching (AV).

They are manual adjustable with driver side height adjustments for all variants. The rear seats are foldable, and come with integrated pillow headrests (G, X) and detachable pillow headrests (SE, AV).  

It has a very sculpted front design, with angular contours and sharp creases making up the overall layout. 

The front end is now also totally flat, unlike the older version that has a bulbous or slope-like nose.

Both the SE and AV variants add on a front lip, and a chrome strip on the blacked-out grille that neatly connects the head lamps.

Just like the front, the rear end’s design matches. It is simplistic with edgy contours that aids to its stance. 

The rear is also slightly bigger, and features an angle at the rear screen, compared to the older version that has a smaller and flat outlook.

Both the SE and AV variants add on a very minimalistic roof edge spoiler, completing the overall layout.

The headlamps are angularly shaped and have a very focused design. Donating a totally new look, compared to the older version.

For the G variant, it gets a set of halogen bulb headlamps with auto off function, the X, SE and AV get full LED units with Follow-Me Home and Leaving Home functions.

Plus, the X, SE, and AV variants also add on an auto headlamp function with manual levelling, and the AV with an Auto High Beam (AHB) function. 

Only the SE and AV variants get LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), which are bumper mounted.

A new design, the tail lamps are now more angular and wrapped around in shape, complementing the front harmoniously. 

It looks more appropriate now, compared to the older version that is placed horizontally and shaped awkwardly slim.

The SE and AV variants feature two drive modes, the passive Eco Idle with auto start/stop, and the selectable Power.

The G, X, and SE variants come with a standard non-touchscreen audio unit that supports MP3, USB and Bluetooth. 

Meanwhile, the AV variant upgrades it to a nine-inch digital touchscreen infotainment unit that supports USB, HDMI, ‘Smart Link’ and Bluetooth.

The G variant features two front speakers, while the X, SE, and AV feature two front and two rear speakers.

The new Axia harbours a 1.0L, 1KR-VE, DOHC 12-V, Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) with VVT-i petrol engine, producing 67 HP/50-KW at 6,000 RPM and 91 NM at 4,400 RPM. 

It gets a D-CVT automatic transmission.

The new Axia has Smart Entry with Electrostatic Touch Sensor and Push Start/Stop Engine button (X, SE, AV), a multi-function steering wheel, steering with tilt adjustment (X, SE, AV), digital air-conditioning with two-way memory function (SE, AV), height adjustable driver seat function, front and rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, auto headlamps, seatback hooks for hanging items and anti-snatch handbag hook.

It has acceptable sound insulation, covering all the NVH aspects as best as its build could.

The new 2023 Perodua Axia has enough tricks and treats up its sleeves for what it’s being offered for. 

Notably, with the new design comes the enlarged space in the cabin, and the slightly lower height and lower ground clearance that add to its well-balanced drive.

Then, its exterior is modern and well designed, with the edgy proportions and powerful contours giving a more athletic appeal, compared to its predecessor.

Overall, the new Axia is a good buy for people on a budget. As it provides a little bit of everything, exterior-, interior-, performance-, safety-, connectivity-, and comfort-wise.