This article is about the subcompact crossover sold under the "Rocky" nameplate since 2019. For the ladder frame-based mini SUV sold from 1989 until 2002, seeDaihatsu Rocky (F300). For the export model of the Rugger, which is sold under the "Rocky" nameplate in some countries, seeDaihatsu Rugger.
Motor vehicle
Daihatsu Rocky
2021 Rocky 1.0 R TC ADS Package (A250RS, Indonesia)
Outside of Japan, the model is also manufactured in Indonesia and Malaysia. The Indonesian model of Rocky and Raize have been sold locally since April 2021 and also exported as the Raize to 50 countries.[4][15] The Malaysian model is sold under thePerodua brand as thePerodua Ativa since February 2021.[2]
Development of the vehicle started around 2017, headed by Daihatsu chief engineer Nobuhiko Ono.[3] Suggestions for making a larger vehicle were turned down by Ono, citing their expertise in developingkei cars.[16] It is built on Daihatsu'sDNGA platform and internally grouped as anA-segment vehicle, positioned below theYaris Cross.[9]
Rocky's design was previewed by the 2017 DN Trec concept.[17] TheRocky nameplate was previously used for two different (F300 andF70 series)ladder frame-based SUV models and was reused after a 17-year hiatus. The A200 series Rocky is only available in Japan, with models produced in Indonesia designated as A250 series. With its width under 1.7 metres (66.9 in), the Japanese-spec Rocky is compliant with the Japanese government'sdimension regulations regarding compact cars which reduce tax liability.
The A250 model is identified by the more pronounced rear bumper, a metal tailgate instead of plastic and slightly wider body than the A200 model. These modifications are also present on the Malaysian market Perodua Ativa.
Initially, the Rocky was offered in L, X, G and Premium grade levels in Japan, which were all powered by a1KR-VET engine withfour-wheel drive option available for every grade. In November 2021, the G grade was removed and the Premium grade was replaced by Premium G. The1KR-VET engine option forfront-wheel drive models was also replaced by theWA-VE unit used earlier in the Indonesian market Rocky.
The hybrid-electric variant, which is introduced in the same month, is available in X and Premium G grades. Four-wheel drive option is not offered for this variant. The exterior received minor makeover with a mesh grille, different alloy wheels with 5 lugs, blue accent on Daihatsu's badges and "e-Smart Hybrid" badge on the tailgate to distinguish it from the conventional petrol models.[18]
The Rocky was unveiled in Indonesia alongside the Raize on 28 April 2021 and went on sale on 30 April 2021. Daihatsu investedRp 1.7 trillion for the production tooling for theirKarawang assembly plant, achieving around 70 percent of locally produced parts.[19][20] In Indonesia, the Rocky is offered in the M, X and R grade levels with either a manual transmission or CVT. The M and X grades are powered by theWA-VE engine, while the R grade is powered by the1KR-VET unit. Astra Daihatsu Styling (ADS) package and Advanced Safety Assist (ASA)driver-assistance system are also available as an option.[21] The 1.2-litre model has been available since June 2021.[22]
The e-Smart Hybrid variant, imported from Japan, was made available in July 2025. It is only offered in the X grade level.[23] Minor facelift was released in September 2025 with a new mesh grille, full black interior and refreshed ADS package.[24]
2021 Rocky 1.2 TC R ADS Package (A250RS, Indonesia)
"Toyota Raize" redirects here; not to be confused withToyota Reiz.
The Toyota-badged model is sold and marketed as theToyota Raize in Japan and most international markets. It is mostly identical with the Rocky, differentiated by its front fascia which adopted Toyota's corporate look.[25] The international (A250) model, mainly sold foremerging markets, is manufactured in Indonesia byAstra Daihatsu Motor.[15]
The nameRaize is derived from a combination of the wordsrise andraise, which according to Toyota, signifies an "active car that energises everyday life".[1]
In Japan, the Raize replaces theJ200 series Rush. It is offered in X, X"S", G and Z grade levels, with each grade has a four-wheel drive option. In November 2021, similar to the Rocky, the1KR-VET engine option for regular front-wheel drive models was replaced by theWA-VE unit. The hybrid-electric variant was also introduced for G and Z grades as well.[26][27]
In Indonesia, the Raize is offered in G andGR Sport grade levels. The G grade is powered by either aWA-VE or1KR-VET engines mated to either a manual transmission or a CVT, while the GR Sport grade is only offered with the latter engine option mated to a CVT and also available with ASA (marketed asToyota Safety Sense) as an option.[28]
2021 Raize 1.0 Turbo GR Sport TSS (A250RA, Indonesia)
2021 Raize 1.0 Turbo GR Sport (A250RA, Indonesia), note the more pronounced rear bumper
The Raize is exported to various Asian markets, including Cambodia,[29] Brunei,[30] Vietnam,[31] the UAE,[32] Kuwait,[33] Oman.[34]
Since February 2022, it is also sold in the Philippines.[35]
The Toyota Raize was first introduced to the Cambodian market in September 2021 as a fully imported model.[36] It is offered in three grade levels—1.0 Turbo G CVT, 1.0 Turbo G CVT (Black Roof) and 1.0 Turbo GR Sport CVT—all powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mated to a seven-speed CVT driving the front wheels.[37]
Prices start at US$26,800 for the G CVT, US$27,200 for the Black Roof variant and US$28,000 for the GR Sport.[38] Standard equipment includes LED headlamps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, and front and rear parking sensors, while the GR Sport adds a sporty body kit and 17-inch alloy wheels.[38]
The Raize is available in some Latin America markets, as Mexico,[39] where it is only available in a single grade, XLE with a1KR-VET engine, mated to either a 5-speed manual or a CVT. Other markets include Costa Rica,[40] Nicaragua, Chile and Uruguay.[41]
The Subaru-badged model is sold and marketed exclusively in Japan as theSubaru Rex since 11 November 2022. Sharing the identical styling (except emblems) with the Rocky, it is offered in G and Z grade levels with aWA-VE engine mated to a CVT. Four-wheel drive option (typical for Subaru vehicles) is not offered for the Rex. The production is capped at 150 units per month.[42]
As of 12 June 2025, Subaru Rex is available in WA-VEX hybrid engine option.[43]
ThePerodua Ativa was opened for booking on 19 February 2021 and launched in Malaysia on 3 March 2021.[44] The nameAtiva is derived from the Portuguese wordativo, meaningactive orto get active. It is the first Perodua model to be built on the DNGA platform, the first Perodua with a turbocharged engine and the first one to use a CVT. It is only available with a1KR-VET engine, and offered in X, H and AV grade levels.[45] It is identified by the A270 model code.[46]
It is longer by 70 mm (2.8 in), wider by 20 mm (0.8 in) and taller by 15 mm (0.6 in) than the Japanese-spec Rocky and Raize. This is due to the distinct design of the bumpers and a different suspension setup specific to the Ativa which rode higher and firmer.[47] The Ativa also uses a metal tailgate like the A250 Rocky and Raize.[48]
According to the company, the Ativa is built with 95 percent of locally produced parts, which is the highest ever of any Perodua model. Its engine is made by Perodua Engine Manufacturing inRawang, Selangor, while its CVT is produced at Akashi Kikai inSendayan, Negeri Sembilan.[49]
In September 2022, the Japan-built Ativa Hybrid was launched as part of the subscription program for an "electric vehicle study" and "long-term mobility as a service market study". 300 units of the vehicle, which itself is an hybrid-electric Rocky with Perodua badges, were imported. The cars were not intended for retail sales.[50]
The Rocky is available in three different powertrain options: aturbocharged 1.0-litre (996 cc)1KR-VETthree-cylinder engine that produces 72 kW (97 hp; 98 PS) and 140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) of torque, anaturally-aspirated 1.2-litre (1,198 cc)WA-VE three-cylinder engine that produces 64–65 kW (86–87 hp; 87–88 PS) and 113 N⋅m (83 lb⋅ft), and ahybrid-electric 1.2-litre (1,198 cc)WA-VEX three-cylinder engine that produces 60 kW (80 hp; 82 PS) and 105 N⋅m (77 lb⋅ft). The first two engines is mated to either a 5-speedmanual transmission or a "Dual-ModeCVT" (D-CVT). The hybrid-electric variant uses aseries hybrid drivetrain, marketed as "e-Smart Hybrid" for Daihatsu and "Hybrid Synergy Drive" for Toyota.
In D-CVT, unlike traditional units, the transmission does not rely solely on belt drive, but also combining it with split gears. From low to medium speeds, the D-CVT functions like other CVT systems, while at higher speeds, the D-CVT shifts into its split mode, engaging the gear drive to achieve less energy loss. Daihatsu claimed the D-CVT was the world's first split-gear CVT system and would achieve improved fuel efficiency, acceleration feel and quietness.[51]
For the hybrid-electric variant, theWA-VEX engine acts as a generator for theE1Aelectric motor that is mechanically connected to the driving wheels, which produces 78 kW (105 hp; 106 PS) and 170 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) of torque.
In January 2022, Daihatsu issued a recall notice on 3,421 units of the Japanese market Rocky e-Smart Hybrid produced from 1 November to 3 December 2021, which involved an anomaly in the control unit for the hybrid powertrain. The company stated that the affected units may have had a faulty ECU that may see "improper power generation", in which the internal combustion engine could stop while the vehicle is being driven. The problem would be solved by reprogramming the ECU itself.[56]
In March 2022, another recall was issued for the Indonesian market Rocky and Raize, which both models receivedimproper welding on the front fender aprons. These could cause abnormal sounds when the car passes through a damaged or bumpy road and under certain conditions, the aprons could possibly detach from the car. A total of 9,378 Rockys (produced from 28 April until 7 October 2021) and 14,777 Raizes (produced from November 2020 until October 2021) were affected.[57][58][59][60][61]
In June 2023, another recall was issued for the Indonesian-made Rocky and Raize. One of the airbagECU capacitors may malfunction, which may cause the airbag not to operate properly. Units that are affected were produced between December 2022 and January 2023.[62][63]
In January 2024, another recall was issued for the Philippine-market Raize, along with theAvanza andVeloz. Due to an assembly fault at thebrake caliper assembly line, the assembly tools interfered with the slide pin boots during assembly. This can cause damage to the pin boot. If the water enters in the slide pin boots, it can cause rust which may lead to the early wear of thebrake pads. 4,345 units of the Raize made between September 12 and December 7, 2022 are affected.[64][65]
In February 2025, another recall was issued for the Philippine-market Raize. In certain driving conditions, such as frequent braking in high altitudes, there is a possibility that the suction pressure in the brake booster could not be maintained as desired, thus making the brake pedal harder to press. This is due to improper programming of the engineECU in some models. 28,828 units of the Raize (produced from 1 December 2021 until 15 July 2024) were affected by the recall.[66][67][68]
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