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Perodua cars are the best-selling cars in Malaysia, built since 1994 with help from Daihatsu and Toyota. In this guide you’ll find the 2026 lineup, from the Axia to the QV-E electric SUV, as well as Perodua’s history, its owners and its sales records.
Perodua cars at a Glance
Founded 1993 Malaysia’s second national carmaker
Headquarters Sungai Choh, Rawang Selangor, Malaysia
Largest owner UMW Holdings 38%, with Daihatsu as a partner
Sales, 2025 359,904 A record, about 43.9% of Malaysia
Leadership Zainal Abidin Ahmad President and CEO since 2019
Production, 2025 370,370 A record year
Perodua cars Model Lineup
Perodua cars are cheap to buy and run, so the 2026 lineup is all about small engines and practical bodies. Most models share parts with Daihatsu and Toyota cars. In addition, Perodua sells the Ativa small SUV, a twin of the Daihatsu Rocky, and the Traz, a twin of the Toyota Yaris Cross that launched in December 2025.
Hatchbacks and sedans (3)
City hatchback
Axia
Gas From RM38,600
The second-generation Axia launched on February 14, 2023, on the Daihatsu DNGA platform. It uses a 1.0-liter engine with a CVT, so it’s Malaysia’s cheapest way into a new car. As a result, Perodua sold 84,291 Axias in 2025.
Small sedan
Bezza
Gas 100,000+ a year
The Bezza arrived on July 21, 2016, as Perodua’s first sedan, and it shares its platform with the Axia. Meanwhile, you get a 1.0-liter or 1.3-liter engine. In fact, it was Perodua’s best-seller in 2025, with 100,488 sold.
Compact hatchback
Myvi
Gas 1.6 million+ sold
The third-generation Myvi launched in November 2017, and Perodua designed it in-house. Then a 2021 facelift added a CVT to the 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter engines. Above all, it’s the most popular Perodua of all time, with 1,603,630 registered.
MPVs and SUVs (2)
Seven-seat MPV
Alza
Gas Toyota Veloz twin
The second-generation Alza arrived on July 20, 2022, as a twin of the Toyota Avanza and Veloz. In general, it uses a 1.5-liter engine with a CVT. Since July 2026, it’s also exported to Sri Lanka.
Seven-seat SUV
Aruz
Gas Toyota Rush twin
The Aruz launched on January 15, 2019, as a twin of the Daihatsu Terios and Toyota Rush. It has seven seats and a 1.5-liter engine, so it’s a cheap family SUV rather than an off-roader.
Electric (1)
Electric SUV
QV-E
Electric 445 km range (NEDC)
The QV-E is the first electric Perodua, and it launched on December 1, 2025. In addition, it has a 52.5 kWh CATL battery and a 150 kW motor. However, it doesn’t use a Daihatsu base, since Perodua co-developed the platform with Magna Steyr.
What Is Perodua?
Perodua cars come from Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua, which was founded in 1993 as Malaysia’s second national carmaker. The first car, the Kancil, was unveiled on August 29, 1994, and it was a rebadged Daihatsu Mira.
Later, Perodua passed Proton as Malaysia’s top-selling brand in 2006, and it has led the market since then. As a result, it sold a record 359,904 cars in 2025, about 43.9% of the market.
Finally, the cars are built at Sungai Choh, Rawang, in Selangor. In addition, Daihatsu remains the main technology partner, while Toyota engines power many of the models.
Perodua cars History
Perodua cars have gone from a rebadged kei car to Malaysia’s best-selling brand, so these are the key steps.
- 1993 Perodua is founded as Malaysia’s second national carmaker.
- 1994 The Kancil is unveiled on August 29.
- 1996 The Rusa van arrives, based on the Daihatsu Zebra.
- 1998 Then the Kembara SUV launches, based on the Daihatsu Terios.
- 2000 The Kenari tall hatchback arrives, and the Kelisa follows in 2001.
- 2005 The Myvi launches on May 25.
- 2006 After that, Perodua passes Proton as Malaysia’s best-selling brand.
- 2007 The Viva replaces the Kelisa.
- 2009 The Alza MPV arrives, while the Kancil ends production.
- 2014 The Axia launches, and after that a new plant opens in Rawang.
- 2016 Then the Bezza arrives as Perodua’s first sedan.
- 2019 Later, the seven-seat Aruz launches in January.
- 2021 The Ativa arrives as the first Perodua on the DNGA platform.
- 2023 The second-generation Axia launches in February.
- 2025 Finally, record sales and production arrive, as well as the QV-E EV and the Traz.
Iconic Perodua Models
Perodua cars have put millions of Malaysians on the road, and these six models built the brand.
1994
Kancil
Daihatsu Mira basis 722,223 built
The Kancil was the first Perodua, and it stayed in production until 2009. In fact, 722,223 were built, and about 14,000 of them were exported.
1998
Kembara
Compact SUV Daihatsu Terios basis
The Kembara was Perodua’s first SUV, based on the Daihatsu Terios. In general, it was sold from 1998 to 2007.
2000
Kenari
Tall hatchback Daihatsu Move basis
The boxy Kenari was based on the Daihatsu Move, so it had lots of headroom for a tiny car. In fact, it was sold from 2000 to 2009.
2001
Kelisa
City car Daihatsu Mira basis
The Kelisa was meant to follow the Kancil, and it was based on the Daihatsu Mira. However, it only lasted until 2007, while the Kancil kept going.
2005
Myvi
Hatchback Malaysia’s top seller
The first Myvi took about 52,000 bookings by August 2005. As a result, it became Malaysia’s best-selling car every year from 2006 to 2014.
2007
Viva
City car Replaced by the Axia
Similarly, the Viva was based on the Daihatsu Mira and sold from 2007 to 2014. After that, the Axia took its place as Perodua’s entry car.
Who Owns Perodua cars?
Perodua cars are made by a company with Malaysian and Japanese owners. UMW Holdings is the largest shareholder with 38%, while Daihatsu, MBM Resources, PNB and Mitsui hold the rest. When AutoGathering has a page for a brand, its name below links to that page.
Largest owner UMW Holdings 38%
This page Perodua Sungai Choh, Rawang
Shareholder Daihatsu Partner and technology supplier
Shareholder MBM Resources Malaysian investor
Shareholder PNB Malaysian state fund
Shareholder Mitsui Japanese trading house
Partner brands
Perodua builds cars that share designs and engines with these brands.
- Toyota
- Daihatsu
For example, the Alza is a twin of the Toyota Veloz, while the Traz is a twin of the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Earlier history
- Kancil (1994–2009) The first Perodua was a rebadged Daihatsu Mira.
- Daihatsu safety tests (2023) Several Perodua models were named in the Daihatsu test scandal. However, Malaysia’s road transport department found in May 2024 that they met UN safety rules, so no recall was needed.
- Exports Perodua has pulled out of the UK, Nepal and Malta, but it still exports to Brunei, Sri Lanka and other markets.
Perodua cars Accomplishments
The record of Perodua cars is about volume: the brand has topped the Malaysian market for two decades.
No. 1
In Malaysia since 2006
Perodua passed Proton in 2006 and has been Malaysia’s best-selling brand since then.
359,904
Sales, 2025
Above all, Perodua sold a record 359,904 cars in 2025, beating the 2024 record of 358,102.
370,370
Production, 2025
Similarly, production hit a record 370,370 cars in 2025.
43.9%
Market share, 2025
In fact, Perodua had about 43.9% of the Malaysian market in 2025.
1.6 million
Myvi registrations
Meanwhile, the Myvi is the most popular Perodua of all time, with 1,603,630 registered.
100,000+
Bezza, 2024 and 2025
The Bezza sold more than 100,000 cars in both 2024 and 2025.
5.4 million
Cars registered
In addition, more than 5.4 million Perodua cars have been registered in Malaysia since 2000.
RM11 billion
Local parts, 2025
In addition, Perodua bought RM11 billion worth of parts from local suppliers in 2025.
Talk Perodua With Other Owners
When you own a Perodua, you’ll have plenty to share, whether it’s fuel tips for an Axia, mods for a Myvi or a family trip in an Alza. Soon, AutoGathering will connect this page to a Perodua community space where you can compare models, swap advice and plan meetups.
- Axia and Bezza
- Myvi
- Alza and Aruz
- Ativa and Traz
- QV-E electric SUV
- Kancil and Kelisa
- Kembara and Kenari
- Buying used
Perodua cars FAQ
Who owns Perodua?
Perodua has Malaysian and Japanese owners. UMW Holdings is the largest with 38%, while Daihatsu, MBM Resources, PNB and Mitsui hold the rest.
Is Perodua a Daihatsu?
No. Perodua is a Malaysian company, although most of its cars are based on Daihatsu and Toyota designs, and Daihatsu is a shareholder.
What is the best-selling Perodua?
The Bezza was the best-seller in 2025, with 100,488 sold. However, the Myvi is the all-time leader, with more than 1.6 million registered.
How many Perodua cars were sold in 2025?
Perodua sold a record 359,904 cars in 2025, about 43.9% of the Malaysian market.
Does Perodua make an electric car?
Yes. The QV-E electric SUV launched on December 1, 2025, and you can buy it outright or with a battery lease.
Where are Perodua cars made?
In general, Perodua cars are made at Sungai Choh, Rawang, in Selangor, Malaysia.
Were Perodua cars affected by the Daihatsu safety scandal?
Several models were named in 2023, when Daihatsu admitted the test problems. However, Malaysia’s road transport department said in May 2024 that they met UN safety standards, so no recall was needed.
Is Perodua bigger than Proton?
Yes. For example, Perodua sold 359,904 cars in 2025, while Proton sold 157,976.
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Photo credits
- Header image: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, cropped and resized.
- White 2024 Perodua Axia 1.0 X hatchback,…: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Perodua Bezza Advance sedan on display: PAULTAN.ORG, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- 2022 Perodua Myvi X hatchback in Penang,…: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- White second-generation Perodua Alza 1.5 AV MPV: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, cropped and resized.
- White Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV SUV on…: Hdbdp4, CC BY 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Gray Perodua QV-E electric SUV in a…: Hdbdp4, CC BY 4.0, cropped and resized.
- White first-generation Perodua Kancil in Kuala Lumpur: User:Two hundred percent., CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped and resized.
- Gold Perodua Kembara CT Elegance compact SUV…: Bindydad123, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Silver 2003 Perodua Kenari EZ, front view: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Silver 2005 Perodua Kelisa EX, front view: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- White Perodua Viva hatchback in Malacca: Ilya Plekhanov, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped and resized.
- Silver first-generation Perodua Myvi SE in Serdang: User:Two hundred percent., CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped and resized.