Perodua Ativa (Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize) is here!

dakshinasd said:

I will do a comprehensive review once I reach 1000KM and do the first service. All my experience is in-relative to my old KEI car. So take it with a grain of salt.

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johnferna678 said:

මුගේ ගැනිටත් දිග වාහනයක් ඕනේ කිව්වද දන්නේ නෑ මගේ යාලුවට වගේ සිරාවට හැබැයි සමහර වලව්කාර family වල උන් වාහන කියලා සලකන්නේ sedan කාර් විතරයි අනිත් ඔක්කොම වාහන නෙමේ උන්ට.

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Sedan නම් Bezza Only, brand new එකම option එක ඒක. උඹේ requirement එකට ඉතින් hatchback Kei car recommend කරලා වැඩක් නෑ නේ. Durability quality වගේ දේවල් ලොකු ගානක් නැත්නම් AMT magnite එකක් ගනින්. හැබැයි ඉතින් ලොකුවට පෙනුණනට japan alto එකත් මීට වඩා හොඳයි. ගානක් එකතු කරගන්න පුළුවන් නම් Ativa ගනින් හොඳ වාහනයක්. Fronx එක ගැන නම් mix feelings තියෙන්නේ. Seat belt එකක් වගේ very basic feature එකක් හරියට relible වෙන්න හදන්න බෑ කියන්නේ ඇත්තටම ප්‍රශ්නයක්. අනිත් එක ADAS 0 එකේ. උබගේ requirement එකත් එක්ක Ativa තමයි best option. 19lakh වැඩි පුර දුන්නා කියලා කිසිම පාඩුවක් වෙන්නේ නෑ.
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dakshinasd said:

I will do a comprehensive review once I reach 1000KM and do the first service. All my experience is in-relative to my old KEI car. So take it with a grain of salt.

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Omega_Jay said:

update එකක් ඕනේ

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Acceleration / Pickup​

Fuel Economy​

• Normal traffic: 11–12 km/l
• Minimal traffic: 13–14 km/l

• Kandy → Matara (3 adults + 1 child + cargo): ~19 km/l
  Route: Kandy → Kurunegala → CEXP → Pasyala → Kadawatha → SEXP
  ACC set to 95 km/h
• Matara → Kataragama (4 adults): 21 km/l

Features & Comfort​

Suspension​

Driver Assistance​

• ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) – Excellent on expressways. I use it frequently.
  However, when the car adjusts speed automatically, it sometimes feels a bit harsh. Because of this I avoid using it in heavy traffic areas like Kadawatha → Panadura.
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) – Very useful.
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) – Also helpful when reversing.
• HHA (HIll Hold Assist)

Lighting​

• Auto lights
• Auto headlights
• Turning lights

Air Conditioning​

1. Start with high fan + low temperature
2. Once the cabin cools, reduce fan speed

Seats​

• Leather seats
• Front seats are semi-bucket type
• Provide excellent back support, especially on longer drives.

Space​

Service Experience​

• Oil change
• Inspection
• Body wash

Pain Points​

• Lower fuel economy in heavy traffic (though considering the engine size and vehicle weight, it’s somewhat understandable).
• Poor head unit – No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
• Car unlocking - You have to tap 2 times to unlock all 4 doors. Otherwise single tap only unlocks the drover side

What I Like the Most​

• Engine power – Coming from a 660cc Kei car, this feels incredibly fun to drive.
• Ground clearance – 200mm, which is 15mm higher than its siblings Raize / Rocky.
• Comfortable seats – Even on longer drives, they remain very comfortable.

dakshinasd said:

Ask me any questions/missing areas any
Hope you guys gets an idea. But please test drive and see if it suits you before purchasing

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hrm said:

Thanks for the review. What's the engine oil Unimo is using? Is it 0W20?

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raaajit said:

Oni magulak veyan kiyala 500K gevala booking eka danma , aye vahana hoyanne na , epa vela hitiye , Fronx ekata gevanna htye , Fronx enakota April vat veyi , meyala November deliver karanava kiwwa

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dakshinasd said:

Right guys, here’s a comprehensive update after driving close to 3,000 km.
(Formatted with ChatGPT for grammar and spelling mistakes)

Acceleration / Pickup​

The 1000cc turbo engine performs really well. It’s genuinely fun to drive and especially useful when overtaking within short distances.

Since I drive mostly around the Kandy area, even with hillside driving you can keep the RPM below 2K most of the time with a light foot. The car doesn’t feel underpowered at all — even with 5 passengers onboard.

There is also a PWR button on the steering wheel, which keeps the RPM higher and redirects more power when you need that extra punch.

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Fuel Economy​

Fuel economy varies quite a bit depending on traffic conditions.

City driving (Kandy):

• Normal traffic: 11–12 km/l
• Minimal traffic: 13–14 km/l

Highway / long-distance:

• Kandy → Matara (3 adults + 1 child + cargo): ~19 km/l
  Route: Kandy → Kurunegala → CEXP → Pasyala → Kadawatha → SEXP
  ACC set to 95 km/h
• Matara → Kataragama (4 adults): 21 km/l

The Matara → Kandy return trip couldn’t be calculated accurately due to the fuel crisis at the time, but I estimate it would have been around 17–18 km/l.

The worst fuel consumption I’ve seen was 8.5 km/l, during extremely heavy traffic (vehicle-to-vehicle) when the ICC matches were happening in Pallekele.

Note: These figures are based on car indicators, not tank-to-tank calculations.

One downside:
The 36L fuel tank is a bit disappointing. A 40L+ tank would have been much better.

I drive around 200 km per week, mostly city traffic (school runs), and typically spend around LKR 10,000 – 12,000 per week on fuel.

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Features & Comfort​

Suspension​

Suspension feels good overall.
If you go slowly over a big bump or pothole, you may feel a bit of vehicle sway. Initially it felt noticeable, but once the suspension settled and I got used to it, it became less noticeable.

Driver Assistance​

• ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) – Excellent on expressways. I use it frequently.
  However, when the car adjusts speed automatically, it sometimes feels a bit harsh. Because of this I avoid using it in heavy traffic areas like Kadawatha → Panadura.
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) – Very useful.
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) – Also helpful when reversing.
• HHA (HIll Hold Assist)

Lighting​

• Auto lights
• Auto headlights
• Turning lights

All are nice additions and improve convenience.

Air Conditioning​

The AC works well, but the downside is the lack of climate control.

My workaround:

1. Start with high fan + low temperature
2. Once the cabin cools, reduce fan speed

Otherwise it takes a bit longer to cool the rear area.

Seats​

Both front and rear seats are very comfortable.

• Leather seats
• Front seats are semi-bucket type
• Provide excellent back support, especially on longer drives.

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Space​

Cabin space is quite good.
I’m 5'9", and both legroom and headroom are more than sufficient.

My only complaint is that my left knee sometimes touches the center console. A padded area there would have been a nice addition.
The boot floor has two adjustable positions, allowing you to increase storage space when needed.

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Service Experience​

I completed my 1,000 km service at Unimo Kandy.

Service included:

• Oil change
• Inspection
• Body wash

Cost: ~LKR 16,000 (without labor charges)
Their attention to detail was good, and overall I’m satisfied with the service experience so far.

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Pain Points​

• Lower fuel economy in heavy traffic (though considering the engine size and vehicle weight, it’s somewhat understandable).
• Poor head unit – No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
• Car unlocking - You have to tap 2 times to unlock all 4 doors. Otherwise single tap only unlocks the drover side

Unimo unfortunately does not support aftermarket upgrades easily.
A conversion requires a special socket, which is currently available only at places like Bara Stereo. Otherwise the wire harness must be cut, which voids the warranty.

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What I Like the Most​

• Engine power – Coming from a 660cc Kei car, this feels incredibly fun to drive.
• Ground clearance – 200mm, which is 15mm higher than its siblings Raize / Rocky.
• Comfortable seats – Even on longer drives, they remain very comfortable.

Ask me any questions/missing areas any
Hope you guys gets an idea. But please test drive and see if it suits you before purchasing

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dakshinasd said:

Right guys, here’s a comprehensive update after driving close to 3,000 km.
(Formatted with ChatGPT for grammar and spelling mistakes)

Acceleration / Pickup​

The 1000cc turbo engine performs really well. It’s genuinely fun to drive and especially useful when overtaking within short distances.

Since I drive mostly around the Kandy area, even with hillside driving you can keep the RPM below 2K most of the time with a light foot. The car doesn’t feel underpowered at all — even with 5 passengers onboard.

There is also a PWR button on the steering wheel, which keeps the RPM higher and redirects more power when you need that extra punch.

---

Fuel Economy​

Fuel economy varies quite a bit depending on traffic conditions.

City driving (Kandy):

• Normal traffic: 11–12 km/l
• Minimal traffic: 13–14 km/l

Highway / long-distance:

• Kandy → Matara (3 adults + 1 child + cargo): ~19 km/l
  Route: Kandy → Kurunegala → CEXP → Pasyala → Kadawatha → SEXP
  ACC set to 95 km/h
• Matara → Kataragama (4 adults): 21 km/l

The Matara → Kandy return trip couldn’t be calculated accurately due to the fuel crisis at the time, but I estimate it would have been around 17–18 km/l.

The worst fuel consumption I’ve seen was 8.5 km/l, during extremely heavy traffic (vehicle-to-vehicle) when the ICC matches were happening in Pallekele.

Note: These figures are based on car indicators, not tank-to-tank calculations.

One downside:
The 36L fuel tank is a bit disappointing. A 40L+ tank would have been much better.

I drive around 200 km per week, mostly city traffic (school runs), and typically spend around LKR 10,000 – 12,000 per week on fuel.

---

Features & Comfort​

Suspension​

Suspension feels good overall.
If you go slowly over a big bump or pothole, you may feel a bit of vehicle sway. Initially it felt noticeable, but once the suspension settled and I got used to it, it became less noticeable.

Driver Assistance​

• ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) – Excellent on expressways. I use it frequently.
  However, when the car adjusts speed automatically, it sometimes feels a bit harsh. Because of this I avoid using it in heavy traffic areas like Kadawatha → Panadura.
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) – Very useful.
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) – Also helpful when reversing.
• HHA (HIll Hold Assist)

Lighting​

• Auto lights
• Auto headlights
• Turning lights

All are nice additions and improve convenience.

Air Conditioning​

The AC works well, but the downside is the lack of climate control.

My workaround:

1. Start with high fan + low temperature
2. Once the cabin cools, reduce fan speed

Otherwise it takes a bit longer to cool the rear area.

Seats​

Both front and rear seats are very comfortable.

• Leather seats
• Front seats are semi-bucket type
• Provide excellent back support, especially on longer drives.

---

Space​

Cabin space is quite good.
I’m 5'9", and both legroom and headroom are more than sufficient.

My only complaint is that my left knee sometimes touches the center console. A padded area there would have been a nice addition.
The boot floor has two adjustable positions, allowing you to increase storage space when needed.

---

Service Experience​

I completed my 1,000 km service at Unimo Kandy.

Service included:

• Oil change
• Inspection
• Body wash

Cost: ~LKR 16,000 (without labor charges)
Their attention to detail was good, and overall I’m satisfied with the service experience so far.

---

Pain Points​

• Lower fuel economy in heavy traffic (though considering the engine size and vehicle weight, it’s somewhat understandable).
• Poor head unit – No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
• Car unlocking - You have to tap 2 times to unlock all 4 doors. Otherwise single tap only unlocks the drover side

Unimo unfortunately does not support aftermarket upgrades easily.
A conversion requires a special socket, which is currently available only at places like Bara Stereo. Otherwise the wire harness must be cut, which voids the warranty.

---

What I Like the Most​

• Engine power – Coming from a 660cc Kei car, this feels incredibly fun to drive.
• Ground clearance – 200mm, which is 15mm higher than its siblings Raize / Rocky.
• Comfortable seats – Even on longer drives, they remain very comfortable.

Ask me any questions/missing areas any
Hope you guys gets an idea. But please test drive and see if it suits you before purchasing

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CorD SaC said:

උබ ගත්තද, හම්බුනාද වාහනෙ, කොහොමද experience එක

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95 gahanna oni neda bn, dan price ekka case nadda
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CorD SaC said:

උබ ගත්තද, හම්බුනාද වාහනෙ, කොහොමද experience එක

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95 gahanna oni neda bn, dan price ekka case nadda
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dakshinasd said:

95 gahanna one. 92 shape once in a while. karanna deyak na ithin.

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CorD SaC said:

Hmmm. Wahane order එක දාල ගොඩ දවසක් ගියාද ලැබෙන්න

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dakshinasd said:

Right guys, here’s a comprehensive update after driving close to 3,000 km.
(Formatted with ChatGPT for grammar and spelling mistakes)

Acceleration / Pickup​

The 1000cc turbo engine performs really well. It’s genuinely fun to drive and especially useful when overtaking within short distances.

Since I drive mostly around the Kandy area, even with hillside driving you can keep the RPM below 2K most of the time with a light foot. The car doesn’t feel underpowered at all — even with 5 passengers onboard.

There is also a PWR button on the steering wheel, which keeps the RPM higher and redirects more power when you need that extra punch.

---

Fuel Economy​

Fuel economy varies quite a bit depending on traffic conditions.

City driving (Kandy):

• Normal traffic: 11–12 km/l
• Minimal traffic: 13–14 km/l

Highway / long-distance:

• Kandy → Matara (3 adults + 1 child + cargo): ~19 km/l
  Route: Kandy → Kurunegala → CEXP → Pasyala → Kadawatha → SEXP
  ACC set to 95 km/h
• Matara → Kataragama (4 adults): 21 km/l

The Matara → Kandy return trip couldn’t be calculated accurately due to the fuel crisis at the time, but I estimate it would have been around 17–18 km/l.

The worst fuel consumption I’ve seen was 8.5 km/l, during extremely heavy traffic (vehicle-to-vehicle) when the ICC matches were happening in Pallekele.

Note: These figures are based on car indicators, not tank-to-tank calculations.

One downside:
The 36L fuel tank is a bit disappointing. A 40L+ tank would have been much better.

I drive around 200 km per week, mostly city traffic (school runs), and typically spend around LKR 10,000 – 12,000 per week on fuel.

---

Features & Comfort​

Suspension​

Suspension feels good overall.
If you go slowly over a big bump or pothole, you may feel a bit of vehicle sway. Initially it felt noticeable, but once the suspension settled and I got used to it, it became less noticeable.

Driver Assistance​

• ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) – Excellent on expressways. I use it frequently.
  However, when the car adjusts speed automatically, it sometimes feels a bit harsh. Because of this I avoid using it in heavy traffic areas like Kadawatha → Panadura.
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) – Very useful.
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) – Also helpful when reversing.
• HHA (HIll Hold Assist)

Lighting​

• Auto lights
• Auto headlights
• Turning lights

All are nice additions and improve convenience.

Air Conditioning​

The AC works well, but the downside is the lack of climate control.

My workaround:

1. Start with high fan + low temperature
2. Once the cabin cools, reduce fan speed

Otherwise it takes a bit longer to cool the rear area.

Seats​

Both front and rear seats are very comfortable.

• Leather seats
• Front seats are semi-bucket type
• Provide excellent back support, especially on longer drives.

---

Space​

Cabin space is quite good.
I’m 5'9", and both legroom and headroom are more than sufficient.

My only complaint is that my left knee sometimes touches the center console. A padded area there would have been a nice addition.
The boot floor has two adjustable positions, allowing you to increase storage space when needed.

---

Service Experience​

I completed my 1,000 km service at Unimo Kandy.

Service included:

• Oil change
• Inspection
• Body wash

Cost: ~LKR 16,000 (without labor charges)
Their attention to detail was good, and overall I’m satisfied with the service experience so far.

---

Pain Points​

• Lower fuel economy in heavy traffic (though considering the engine size and vehicle weight, it’s somewhat understandable).
• Poor head unit – No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
• Car unlocking - You have to tap 2 times to unlock all 4 doors. Otherwise single tap only unlocks the drover side

Unimo unfortunately does not support aftermarket upgrades easily.
A conversion requires a special socket, which is currently available only at places like Bara Stereo. Otherwise the wire harness must be cut, which voids the warranty.

---

What I Like the Most​

• Engine power – Coming from a 660cc Kei car, this feels incredibly fun to drive.
• Ground clearance – 200mm, which is 15mm higher than its siblings Raize / Rocky.
• Comfortable seats – Even on longer drives, they remain very comfortable.

Ask me any questions/missing areas any
Hope you guys gets an idea. But please test drive and see if it suits you before purchasing

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Hyaenidae said:

Owners manual eke mokada kiyanne? 91 kiyala ne?

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CorD SaC said:

උබ ගත්තද, හම්බුනාද වාහනෙ, කොහොමද experience එක

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95 gahanna oni neda bn, dan price ekka case nadda
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