Rumours of a new Perodua SUV have been around for
some time now, and a report by Kenanga Research may have confirmed that such a
model exists. The unnamed SUV (codename D38L) is said to make its launch debut
this year as part of efforts to ensure Perodua meets its sales target of
209,000 units for 2018.
The company had already stated it is seriously
considering the introduction of a compact SUV in the past in light of current
market trends, but has remain tight-lipped on the details. It has been
suggested that the Daihatsu DN Trec Concept, a preview for a B-segment SUV,
could be the model Perodua has in mind to re-enter the SUV market.
A budget rival to B-segment SUVs such as the Honda
HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Toyota C-HR will certainly be something that might pique
the interest of car buyers. In an earlier report, Perodua president and CEO
Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said the psychological price point for Perodua cars
is RM 60,000.
