That’s an… interesting colour combo. This is the Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid ACTIVe, a styling exercise that the little-car specialist brought to the still-ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026.
No, it’s not for sale; this is for show and to inspire anyone thinking of dressing up their Rocky (or Perodua Ativa to us), although I personally think there are more harmonious hue pairings than ‘Blue Chameleon’ and ‘Glossy Lemon Yellow’.
These shocking shades can be found all over the exterior, including the roof, side mirrors and wheels. You’ll see ‘ADM Pako’ on those aero-covered wheels – they’re a collaboration between Astra Daihatsu Motor and Pako Wheels.
Inside, you’ll find the same blue and yellow along the centre console (reminds me of a snake’s scales for some reason), door grab handles, air vent surrounds and seats.
Launched in Indonesia almost exactly a year ago at this very show, the Rp 300 million (RM68k) Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid has a 106 PS/170 Nm electric motor, and a 82 PS/105 Nm 1.2 litre WA-VEX Atkinson-cycle non-turbo three-cylinder engine whose only job is to charge the hybrid battery. It’s CBU from Japan, unlike the Indonesian-assembled ICE car.
The Perodua Ativa Hybrid has been confirmed for Malaysia (in response to this?), four years after its 300-unit subscription-only trial programme – full story here.
Regular Rocky in Indonesia also got updated with the changes to the grill
Hybrid biasa but act like ev
similar to Nissan’s ePower system.
Some countries refer to them as range-extender EV.
2021 ativa launched,
2022 ativa hybrid rm500/months inclusive maintenance
Cheaper
Is it going to price cut like Axia for this Kei performance 98-106ps compact SUV? 4 years late is slower than Nissan Malaysia? They launched Nissan Kicks Hybrid, teringat…
Battery sold separately..
Thats like 4 years late
looks like the car went through a puddle of yellow paint.
only Malaysians can make Perodua Ativa look like expensive quality Mazda CX 30 hahahaha
When you are bot noticing PWD road paintings works while on the road.
WOW’s?? The current face of the Ativa is way better than this. At least give it a more handsome look la. The interior is also the same. Nothing wow’s about it. The same old USELESS and problematic so called Android player.
Something very interesting about the Ativa. Sometimes while waiting at the traffic lights, I count the number of cars passing by before an Ativa comes along and you know what? The longest I counted was after 16 cars and the shortest was 6 cars. So Ativa is extremely popular. Even on the expressways, you can see the Ativa trying its best to keep pace. I am quite impressed with its popularity!