Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Viva The Alza


IT sells some 7,000 units every month, is relatively cheap and has ample room for five passengers. It has a preppy engine and looks smart. It’s not expensive to maintain and retains its resale value. It’s not surprising therefore that the Perodua Myvi is the best-selling car in the country.

But what the Myvi lacks is decent rear boot space – which is particularly felt during the balik kampung ride during the festive season, or as the kids in the family grow bigger and bigger.

The Perodua Alza can take up to seven passengers without too much of a squeeze.

Would making a bigger Myvi be a step in the right direction?

Absolutely, say the people at Perodua, who feel they have a found winning formula in the Alza, a multi-purpose vehicle launched on Monday.

Looking much like a stretched, raised and pumped up Myvi, the new MPV has three rows of seats and can seat seven – its key attraction.

Alza, which is Spanish for “rise”, is also synonymous with “amplify, enhance and heighten”. The vehicle is slightly higher than the Myvi and has been stretched by 455mm, Its wheelbase is also longer by 310mm; in fact, it is close to the Toyota Camry – a good indication of its interior space.

Perodua managing director Datuk Syed Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar says the Alza, with its flexible seating configuration, can be turned into a car with a big boot when you don’t need the extra back seats for seven passengers.

“It’s like Superman. It becomes that when you need it,” Syed Hafiz said at a media preview of the MPV in Putrajaya earlier this month.

The introduction of the Alza is part of the second national carmaker’s dynamic move to offer vehicles that meet current motoring trends.

With the average size of most Malaysian families shrinking to four from six, Syed Hafiz says the majority of its potential customers don’t actually need a huge MPV.

“It just has to be a vehicle with the right amount of interior space. A size that is too large will also make the MPV clumsy and difficult to drive on narrow roads,” he says.

The Alza shares its underpinnings with the Daihatsu Boon Luminas and Toyota Passo Sette seven-seaters. Under the bonnet is a twin camshaft with dynamic variable valve timing (DVVT) 1.5-litre engine code named 3SZ-VE, similar to the type in the Toyota Avanza and Perodua Nautica.

The nifty utility box behind the steering wheel for storing
small items.

Tuned for fuel economy, the Azla’s power is rated at 104bhp at 6,000rpm or five horses short of the Avanza and Nautica’s 109bhp. However, its maximum torque of 136Nm is the same as that of theirs.

“As the Alza is not too heavy at 1.1 tonne, its power-to-weight ratio with a 1.5-litre engine is pretty good,” says Syed Hafiz.

Transmission options are the four-speed automatic and five-speed manual while trim levels are the Standard and Premium. Front and rear brake set-ups are discs and drums, respectively, on both grades.

Front suspension is the MacPherson type while the rear uses the torsion beam with stabiliser bar.

Inside, the Alza comes in grey and light grey, with a centrally located instrument cluster that features a trip computer with readouts of average fuel consumption and how far you can go before the tank empties.

The temperature gauge is missing but the fuel gauge, speedometer and tachometer are still there.

With its higher roofline, the Alza gets more headroom for an airier feel.

The gearshift for the automatic is console-mounted, while that for the manual is located on the floor between the driver and front passenger. This arrangement allows the automatic variant to come with bench-type front seats with a 60:40 split, a feature rarely found in locally available MPVs.

In essence, the front passenger can slide over to the driver’s seat without having to get out of the MPV – useful when taking over the wheel after dropping someone off.

In our opinion, the third row seats are more suitable for children although adults can squeeze in there.

Sleek, streamlined and downright trendy!

The second row seats are fitted on rails and can slide forward by 150mm to provide more legroom for third row passengers.

What’s more, the three rows of seats can be folded for a flat configuration.

Cup and bottle holders are scattered around the MPV, on the door pockets and armrests.

Although not equipped with air-conditioner vents for the second and third row seats, Perodua claims that the Alza has a more powerful cooling coil and blower fan than the Myvi.

“We have conducted tests and can say that third-row passengers will have enough cool air, even on hot days,” says Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd operation director Ahmad Suhaimi Mohd Anuar.

In addition, the Alza gets all-round ultraviolet protected glass that cuts down UV rays by 91%.

At the media preview, we get to try out both automatic and manual variants at Putrajaya. With four persons on board, performance on an uphill slope is still adequate but one has to remember that this is an MPV, and the engine needs to be revved a bit more.

Once speed has built up, however, little effort is needed to keep the vehicle on the move. The five-speed manual gives us a gutsier performance since the better spaced gear ratios allow for better use of the engine powerband.

The clutch pedal is not heavy and we reckon it won’t tire out our left foot when inching through a traffic jam.

According to Perodua, the Alza with automatic transmission promises a low fuel consumption of 12.7km per litre of petrol or roughly 14 sen per km on RON95 fuel. The manual variant is even more frugal – 15.5km per litre of fuel.

Available features across the Standard and Premium grades are headlights with projector elements, grille with chrome garnishing, LED tail lights and 185/55/R15 tyres.

The Premium variant has additional features like dual front air bags, anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, fog lights, tail spoiler, audio system with Bluetooth/USB support and leather steering wheel with audio controls.

The trunk comes with a luggage lamp, an item that is sorely lacking in Myvis.

Available colours are solid Ivory White and metallic Medallion Grey, Glittering Silver, Ebony Black and Pearl White. The Premium variant gets the additional metallic Classy Purple.

Prices on the road start at RM56,000 for the Standard manual to RM64,000 for the Premium automatic.

The Advanced variant – delivery of which starts in March – will cost RM6,000 over the Premium version and will feature additional goodies such as body kits, leather seats, tinted windows, a satellite navigation system and reverse camera.a

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

โปรตอน มี วัตถุประสงค์ เพื่อ ส่ง ออก 50 PCT Exora Model ToThailand portxn mī wạtt̄hupras̄ngkh̒ pheụ̄̀x s̄̀ng xxk 50 PCT Exora Model ToThailand Contrib

กรุงเทพฯ, ธ.ค. 1 (Bernama) - โปรตอน Holdings Bhd จะ ส่ง ออก ด้าน บน ของ-ขาย Exora ประเทศ ออสเตรเลีย และ ตะวันออกกลาง ปี หน้า และ เริ่ม ต้น รุ่น แรก ใน อินเดีย ใน 2,011 เป็น เป้าหมาย สำหรับ การ ส่ง ออก ร้อย ละ 50 ของ การ ผลิต ทั้งหมด ภายใน สามปี.

กรรมการ ผู้จัดการ, Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir มัน กล่าว ว่า โปรตอน ส่ง ออก ประมาณ ร้อย ละ 24 หรือ 26,000 คัน ใน ปี การเงิน 2009/2010 และ หวัง ขาย กว่า 40,000 ปี ถัด ไป.

"เศรษฐกิจ มี สัญญาณ การ กู้ คืน และ จะ มี การ ที่ เรา จะ เข้าถึง หุ้น ร้อย ละ 50 ของ การ ส่ง ออก และ ร้อย ละ 50 ของ ตลาด ใน ประเทศ ภายใน สาม ปี" เขา บอก สื่อ มาเลเซีย หลังจาก ที่ เปิด ตัว Exora ที่ Thailand International Motor Expo ที่ นี่ ใน วัน อังคาร.

ใน ปี การเงิน 2008-2009, carmaker ชาติ ขาย 108,405 รถยนต์ โปรตอน ใน ประเทศ และ ส่ง ออก เพียง 18,426 หน่วย.

เขา กล่าว ว่า Exora, โปรตอน ของ หลาย สาว-รถ วัตถุประสงค์ (MPV) ได้ รับ 25,000 จอง ตั้งแต่ เปิด ตัว ใน ประเทศ มาเลเซีย ก่อน เมษายน และ 1,500 ใน อินโดนีเซีย ขณะ ที่ ยอด ขาย รวม ใน ประเทศไทย ได้ คาด ว่า จะ ประมาณ 150 หน่วย ต่อ เดือน.

ถาม ว่า เขา มั่นใจ ใน ความ สำเร็จ Exora ใน ประเทศไทย เป็น ตลาด MPV เพียง รอบ สอง ร้อย ละ, Syed Zainal กล่าว ว่า สถานการณ์ เหมือน เดิม ใน มาเลเซีย สี่ ปี ที่ ผ่าน มา แต่ แนวโน้ม มี การ เปลี่ยนแปลง และ คน ถูก ย้าย ไป ยัง กลุ่ม ดัง กล่าว ได้ รับ ค่าเงิน และ การ ดำเนิน ชีวิต เปลี่ยนแปลง.

ตั้งแต่ การ ทำ รายการ ใน ตลาด สูง ผู้ ผลิต competive และ ญี่ปุ่น dominated นี่ โปรตอน และ จำหน่าย ไทย มัน ขาย พระนคร Auto, มี ขาย มากกว่า 7,000 คัน โดย มี รุ่น ด้าน บน เป็น ความ เข้าใจ.

Syed Zainal กล่าว ว่า ปี หน้า โปรตอน ตั้งใจ จะ เปิด Exora ใน ออสเตรเลีย, อียิปต์, ซีเรีย, โอมาน, กา ตา ร์ และ ซาอุดีอาระเบีย หลังจาก ที่ ส่ง ออก ไป อินโดนีเซีย, บรูไน และ สิงคโปร์ ก่อน.

"การ จัดการ กับ คาด ว่า จะ เพิ่ม ขึ้น ใน ความ ต้องการ ของ เรา วางแผน จะ มี สอง shifts ให้ คู่ ของ เรา ผลิต จาก ปัจจุบัน 2,800 หน่วย ต่อ เดือน" เขา กล่าว.

ใน อินเดีย ที่ เขา ถือว่า เป็น ตลาด ยุทธศาสตร์ และ ที่ สำคัญ Syed Zainal กล่าว โปรตอน ถูก คาด ว่า จะ ประกาศ เป็น พันธมิตร ท้องถิ่น ใน ปี หน้า เร็ว และ รถ ก่อน จะ แผ่ ออก ภายใน ปี.

เพื่อ ให้ การ แข่งขัน Syed Zainal กล่าว ว่า โปรตอน จะ รีเฟรช กับ รถยนต์ รุ่น ใหม่ มาก ขึ้น ภายใน ระยะ เวลา สั้น ๆ เวลา ที่ วงจร ชีวิต ของ รุ่น ปัจจุบัน โดย ผู้ ผลิต ด้าน บน เป็น สี่ ปี แตก ต่าง 10-12 ปี ก่อน.

"One รุ่น 10 ปี ไม่ ทำงาน อีก ต่อ ไป. เรา จะ ทำงาน ใน รูป แบบ เช่น Perdana และ Waja ... ทำงาน อยู่ ภาย ใต้ วิธี การ และ เรา หวัง ว่า จะ finalise พวก เขา เร็ว" เขา กล่าว.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

2010 Myvi Latest Model



Perodua Myvi SE



Perodua Myvi SE has been launched in the Malaysian market, so let’s have a look through what’s new with this Special Edition model compared to the recently unveiled Perodua Myvi facelift. The Perodua Myvi SE is essentially an easy way to accessorize your Perodua Myvi with all the costs of making it look different from the run of the mill Myvi factored into the hire purchase loan for you and installed straight from the factory.
What you get is a new bodykit featuring a different front bumper and a different rear bumper, a spoiler, and different 14″ alloy wheels. The new rear bumper features a diffuser-like design which looks so much better than the pre-facelift Myvi SE’s rear bumper. The taillamps are also now of a clear design and keep the LED lighting
units inside while the headlamps are of a blacked out design.
On the interior you get leather upholstery on the seats as well as the steering wheel. The head unit is no longer integrated but of a 2-DIN type and comes standard with CD, MP3 and WMA capability. It can also load your music files from a USB drive, and it has Bluetooth capabilities. The instrument panel follows the facelifted Myvi’s three-gauge design but instead of being blue and white, it lights up in amber.
Interestingly the cute yellow Myvi that we saw in the spyshots is missing from the line-up of both the standard facelifted Myvi and this new Myvi SE. You do get one new colour – Tangerine Orange. Other colour options for the SE include Ivory White, Ebony Black, Glittering Siver or Pearl White. Pearl White is designated a “special metallic” colour that costs more than your normal metallic.
Basically that’s it – the enhancements are all aesthetics. The engine is still the same 1.3 liter unit producing 86 horsepower at 6,000rpm and 116Nm of torque at 3,200rpm, and the brakes are still discs at the front and drums at the rear.

The following are the prices for the new Perodua Myvi SE:

Perodua Myvi SE Facelift 1.3 M/T (Solid) RM49,900.00
Perodua Myvi SE Facelift 1.3 M/T (Metallic) RM50,400.00
Perodua Myvi SE Facelift 1.3 M/T (Special Metallic) RM50,800.00
Perodua Myvi SE Facelift 1.3 A/T (Solid) RM52,900.00
Perodua Myvi SE Facelift 1.3 A/T (Metallic) RM53,400.00
Perodua Myvi SE Facelift 1.3 A/T (Special Metallic) RM53,800.00

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Perodua Alza:Latest Model From Perodua


How much is the new Perodua Alza?

So anyway, here we are finally, the Perodua Alza. The smaller MPV also comes with a smaller price tag, though Proton has worked to introduce the Exora Basic as well. Perodua says the Alza project first started off as the D46T about 3 years ago. The Japanese version was unveiled on Christmas day last year.

It’s cheaper than the Exora though technically it isn’t the cheapest in the market. Changan-Berjaya sells their Chana Era CM8 “van” at prices starting from under RM40k.

Datuk Syed Hafiz revealed that a sportier version with a bodykit, GPS navigation and a reverse camera will be introduced in March 2010, though I think showrooms are already taking bookings for this version now. This model will be premium and auto-only, and will go for RM69,990 which is RM6k on top of the Metallic Premium automatic.

The prices range between RM56,000 to RM64,000 per unit for the standard model and between RM67,000 and RM70,000 for the advanced version.

Alza, which means “to rise” in Spanish, rose to the occasion when it was launched with the tagline “Versatile As You” at a ceremony that saw about 900 industry players, Perodua staff, local and foreign journalists and car enthusiasts.

How big is the Perodua Alza?

Above you will find a comparison of various MPVs available in the Malaysian market. The Alza’s power output and weight is actually quite similiar to the Avanza’s, which means performance should be comparable. The Alza and Avanza actually use the same 3SZ-VE engine though the Alza’s is transverse and the Avanza’s is longitudinal for rear wheel drive installation. There is a discrepancy with the power figures quoted above for the Alza and Avanza engine, but I think it’s because Perodua gave DIN numbers while the Toyota numbers are a different kind of measurement.

Is there enough power?

When we drove the Alza under a load of 4 to 5 people it was quite possible to drive in a relaxed manner, though pace was rather hampered. Driving it in a “youthful” manner with hurried progress called for the engine to be revved into the upper boundaries of the rev range most of the time. What made it worse is the fact that the engines did not seem to be run in properly, and most of us in the same car agreed.

Veteran journo Leeps (who went ahead and bought one after the media preview drive) described it as being kinda ‘tight’, while to me the sensation was of an inconsistent torque curve (also reflected in RPM needle progress) that kept dipping randomly. It’s really quite a bummer as when things like this happens it does not reflect the car’s actual performance (just like the Mazda 3 review unit earlier this year), leaving a big blank question mark in my review expectations. So watch out for another review later, as this is pretty much just a preview drive in a circle around the Shangrila Putrajaya, though there was some very nice curves and uphills and downhills.

With regards to the revviness, you really can’t run away from this kind of engine behaviour if you try to drive it like a sports car under heavy loads. The engine has no problems taking the car around gently. I really wouldn’t consider it a significant improvement over the Exora but I found throttle response to be zipper compared to the Campro CPS. Thankfully the sound insulation for the Alza preview drive units (and the Exora) are sufficient to supress any excessive vibrations. The Alza’s engine remained sounding refined up to the redline, despite the inconsistent power delivery issues



How does the Perodua Alza handle?

The Alza behaves surprisingly decently around the bends on our test route. It’s definitely better than the Myvi. All four of us in the Alza 1.5 Premium A/T were all pleasantly surprised by this. I also had no complaints about the weighting of the power steering system – a decent weight makes it easier to point instead of being overassisted where it turns too easily and makes it hard for the driver to hold it in the position he or she wants through a bend.

When I asked the engineers, they said the Alza had improved suspension settings and it was likely that the biggest contributor to the Alza’s decent behaviour around corners is the addition of a rear stabilizer bar. The Myvi does not have this.

The rest of the suspension layout is similiar to the Myvi’s – MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion bar at the rear. The wheels are 15 inchers across the range and the tyres are 185/55R15.

The manual gearshift while in a good position to be reached of course does not offer Civic Type R kind of shift feel. It feels very rubbery and for some reason the feel of putting it into first gear is just somehow tak sedap, like it only goes in half way or something, without much feedback to you that the gear is in position. The rest of the gear positions feel ordinary.



Malaysia is a hot country – how is the air conditioning?

I think this is one of the most important features in an MPV. Stuffing many annoyed people in a hot vehicle is surely a recipe for family arguments! There is only one blower in the Perodua Alza and dashboard-level air conditioning vents are only available at the front.

Perodua says the interior of the Alza’s low roof helps with the air circulation. You can click the image above to test out some test results on air conditioning performance that they’ve released. The tests were performed with a starting cabin temperature of 55 degrees Celcius and test results were obtained after 11 minutes of driving with the air cond at maximum performance.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Perodua Alza Launched: Car One Moment, MPV The Next




Perodua.. a word that is so familiar among us..

What would be the first thing to cross your mind if you see the word “Perodua” in front of you? Made in Malaysia? Not really.. Cheap and funky? very doubtful.. what then..

the perfect word.. SMALL ..

Since it’s founding in 1993, Perodua has produced small cars for almost 15 years such as the Kelisa, Myvi, recently re-launched Viva (Elite version) and of course.. the popular Kancil.. 15 years of small car is just the tip of the iceberg considering that Kancil alone has the total production units of 722,223. Not forgetting that the Myvi is the best selling car for 3 consecutive years since 2006 in Malaysia.

But recently, Perodua just got bigger and bigger. After the Nautica SUV, here it is.. the first MPV from Perodua, the Alza..

So anyway, here we are finally, the Perodua Alza. The smaller MPV also comes with a smaller price tag, though Proton has worked to introduce the Exora Basic as well. Perodua says the Alza project first started off as the D46T about 3 years ago. The Japanese version was unveiled on Christmas day last year.

As for the name Alza, it actually means ‘to rise’ in Spanish. Probably symbolizes Perodua rising up the product segments once again – its cars are getting bigger and bigger.

First, let’s take a look inside this MPV. The first thing that caught my attention in the automatic version is the shift lever that positioned at the dashboard resulting in more spaces between the driver and the front passenger seat. The space filled up by the driver seat which extends leftwards. However, the extended part of the driver seat is relatively pointless if you ever want to use it as a seat because of the dashboard design. The foldable armrest is just nice and comfy. This automatic version also features a footbrake as the handbrake. Although the wheelbase of the Alza is greater than the Exora had, the Proton’s still felt bigger and more comfortable. This issue is supported by the fact that a 180+ cm person’s knee had to be pushed hard against the second row seat when he’s seating at the third row.

The Alza had improved suspension settings and it was likely that the biggest contributor to the Alza’s decent behaviour around corners is the addition of a rear stabilizer bar.The Alza’s power output and weight is actually quite similiar to the Avanza’s, which means performance should be comparable. The Alza and Avanza actually use the same 3SZ-VE engine though the Alza’s is transverse and the Avanza’s is longitudinal for rear wheel drive installation.

The luggage space depth is about 30cm but the third row kinda slants rearwards so you have more of a triangular wedge kind of boot space. WIth the third row folded, the luggage space grows up to 89.5cm in length. It’s a Myvi with a good sized boot.

Perodua Alza 1.5L Standard M/T
Solid – RM55,490
Metallic – RM55,990

S. Metallic – RM56,190 Perodua Alza 1.5L Standard A/T
Solid – RM58,490
Metallic – RM58,990
S. Metallic – RM59,190

Perodua Alza 1.5L Premium M/T
Solid – RM60,490
Metallic – RM60,990
S. Metallic – RM61,190

Perodua Alza 1.5L Premium A/T
Solid – RM63,490
Metallic – RM63,990
S. Metallic – RM64,190

Perodua Alza: The Name



What a hideous name for a car. ALZA! Of all the car names, be it Kancil, Kelisa, Kenari, Viva, Myvi, Nautica… I personally felt Alza was a total turn off. I knew about the name a few days before, but I didn’t want to say anything, because I thought that they might eventually have a change in mind, and rename the MPV to something nicer..

Yes, I know, Rusa sounds equally bad, but I would argue that Rusa at least has Malaysia written all over it.

Sure, I know that this 1.5cc MPV’s name means ‘To rise‘ in Spanish, but when ever I hear the name ‘ALZA’, I have this complete negative vibe. I really thought that Perodua was starting to name cars the right way, especially with the Myvi , Nautica and Viva which sounds ultimately modern and complex. Naahhhh.. I don’t care Jeremy Clark calling the MyVi a MeeVeee…

Yup, I know, I sound so bitter about the name ‘Alza’, but a consolation for the Alza.. It does look nice, and it is cheap for MPVs in the same class, and I do expect people to disregard the name, and buy the MPV anyway. Interestingly, Motor sport blogger, Paul Tan says that the Perodua Alza isn’t in the same league as the Proton Exora, but rather almost halfway towards competing with Waja and Persona. Either way, Malaysia Boleh! Photo from The Star & Paul Tan.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Perodua MyVi




Perodua MyVi
The Perodua Myvi is a supermini/ subcompact car launched in 2005 by Malaysian car maker Perodua. The Myvi was the result of Perodua's collaboration with Toyota and Daihatsu. Based on the second generation Daihatsu Sirion/Boon, the MyVi is also similar in design as the Toyota Passo.


The 1 liter Myvi which is the Perodua Myvi 1.0SR will be using the EJ-VE 1 liter 3 cylinder DOHC engine, an upgraded version of the EJ-DE 1 liter 3 cylinder DOHC found in the Kenari/Kelisa.
http://www.perodua.com.my
Posted by Mefranz at 11:37 PM
Labels: Perodua, Perodua myvi

Perodua Alza finally launched: a car or an MPV?

perodua-alza-1

Here it is – the new Perodua Alza! We’ve been following the development of this MPV ever since we first got news of its existence back in early 2008, where it was reported that Toyota and Daihatsu were going to build a new MPV and produce it in Indonesia. When the Daihatsu Luxio MPV came out we all got a shock – that more of a van so we waited patiently until Christmas last year when the Toyota Passo Sette was finally unveiled in Japan. Nearly a year later, the Perodua-badged model with a new front, rear and interior is here. Read the full details after the jump.

perodua-alza-2

Alot of people that are casually (not urgent) in the market for an MPV will have probably been waiting for the D46T project to be launched for a long time now. After all, the majority of the country can only afford either a Proton or a Perodua, and you really have to wonder why it took them so long to serve this market niche when all of its competitors have been priced out of affordability.

The national MPVs should have come sooner so that consumers who have big families would not have needed to stuff their 5-seaters to the brim whenever they needed to balik kampung.

I have to say that with the Myvi, the Japanese Passo looked better, but with the Alza I feel our own Malaysian design team has trumped the Japanese guys. The Passo Sette had this slightly bulgy-eyed look while the Alza looks far more sleeker. I don’t see any reason why anyone would want to ‘convert’ their Alza back to a Passo Sette but then again design is a subjective personal thing.

As for the name Alza, it actually means ‘to rise’ in Spanish. Probably symbolises Perodua rising up the product segments once again – its cars are getting bigger and bigger.

alza-projector-lamp

The Perodua Alza’s headlamps also come with projector lenses for the main beam across the entire line-up. I’m not saying you should be doing this but for those that want to retrofit HID bulbs to the Alza, the projector lenses will result in a relatively cleaner and nicer looking light beam.

On the rear you get LED tail lamps and for the Premium version you also get a spoiler. There is a bee sting antenna located towards the rear of the roof but towards the left rear instead of being positioned smack in the middle. Perodua says this is so that the owner will be able to flip the antenna down when required easily as compared to if it was in the middle. There are a few colours to choose from but personally I’m digging the Classy Purple, which is a new colour.

How much is the new Perodua Alza?

So anyway, here we are finally, the Perodua Alza. The smaller MPV also comes with a smaller price tag, though Proton has worked to introduce the Exora Basic as well. Perodua says the Alza project first started off as the D46T about 3 years ago. The Japanese version was unveiled on Christmas day last year.

perodua-alza-3

It’s cheaper than the Exora though technically it isn’t the cheapest in the market. Changan-Berjaya sells their Chana Era CM8 “van” at prices starting from under RM40k.
Perodua Alza 1.5L Standard M/T
Solid – RM55,490
Metallic – RM55,990
S. Metallic – RM56,190 Perodua Alza 1.5L Standard A/T
Solid – RM58,490
Metallic – RM58,990
S. Metallic – RM59,190
Perodua Alza 1.5L Premium M/T
Solid – RM60,490
Metallic – RM60,990
S. Metallic – RM61,190 Perodua Alza 1.5L Premium A/T
Solid – RM63,490
Metallic – RM63,990
S. Metallic – RM64,190

*S. Metallic – Pearl White

Datuk Syed Hafiz revealed that a sportier version with a bodykit, GPS navigation and a reverse camera will be introduced in March 2010, though I think showrooms are already taking bookings for this version now. This model will be premium and auto-only, and will go for RM69,990 which is RM6k on top of the Metallic Premium automatic.

How big is the Perodua Alza?
Alza Exora Livina 1.6 Avanza 1.5 Rondo Innova
Kerb Weight 1,150kg 1,422kg 1,245kg 1,120kg 1,563kg 1,575kg
Length 4,205 4,592 4,420 4,150 4,545 4,580
Width 1,695 1,809 1,690 1,630 1,800 1,770
Height 1,620 1,691 1,590 1,695 1,650 1,755
Wheelbase 2,750 2,730 2,600 2,655 2,700 2,750
Track (F) 1,475 1,542 1,470 1,415 1,573 1,510
Track (R) 1,465 1,530 1,475 1,425 1,569 1,510
Fuel Tank 42L 55L 52L 45L 55L 55L
Power (hp) 104hp 125hp 104hp 108hp 142hp 134hp
Torque (Nm) 136Nm 150Nm 150Nm 141Nm 189Nm 182Nm
kg/Nm 8.45 9.48 8.3 7.94 8.27 8.65

Above you will find a comparison of various MPVs available in the Malaysian market. The Alza’s power output and weight is actually quite similiar to the Avanza’s, which means performance should be comparable. The Alza and Avanza actually use the same 3SZ-VE engine though the Alza’s is transverse and the Avanza’s is longitudinal for rear wheel drive installation. There is a discrepancy with the power figures quoted above for the Alza and Avanza engine, but I think it’s because Perodua gave DIN numbers while the Toyota numbers are a different kind of measurement.

Perodua Confident Of Capturing 33 Per Cent Share Of Local Car Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) says it expects to capture 33.3 per cent share of the local car market next year, citing better sales for its models, an improving market and better purchasing power of consumers as factors.

For the first 10 months this year, its market share was 31.1 per cent, said its group managing director, Datuk Syed Abdul Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar.

He said besides the Myvi and Viva models, the local car manufacturer was also banking on its Alza model to rake in more sales.

Syed Abdul Hafiz said Perodua had also revised its sales projection upwards five times this year despite the challenging economic conditions.

Based on the company's forecast to sell 176,000 units of cars next year, Perodua is confident of achieving its market share projection next year, Syed Abdul Hafiz told reporters during the launch of Perodua's new multipurpose vehicle (MPV), ALZA, here Monday.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin officiated the launch of the MPV.

The new MPV, for which booking was opened 10 days ago, has also received 3,500 bookings up to 2pm today.

For the first 10 months of this year, Perodua recorded a total sales of 138,000 units. This was a decline of three per cent from the 142,000 units sold during the same period last year.

For the whole of this year, the company expects to hit a sales of 164,000 units compared with 167,000 units last year.

On the total industry volume (TIV), he said the company was projecting a volume of 520,000 units compared with the Malaysian Automotive Association's projection of 480,000 units.

He said the company's projection was based on the overwhelming response for the government's programme to scrap cars 10-years of age and above.

So far, the programme, which involves Proton and Perodua, has already seen 40,000 cars moved under the programme.

"This reflects the success of the programme under the second stimulus package. This has helped a lot," he said.

He said the market for MPV was also expected to grow from 10 per cent of TIV currently to 30 per cent next year. This will certainly boost the market, he added.

Meanwhile, the ALZA, which comes in six colours, offers two standard variants, automatic and manual transmission.

Prices range from RM56,000 to RM70,000 for the MPV depending on whether it is a standard, premium or advanced model. The advanced version will be available in the market March next year.

-- BERNAMA

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Perodua Myvi

Perodua Myvi
a supermini car was unveiled in Nov 2009. Perodua Myvi comes with 5 separate variations or models in wide range of colors.Perodua, a Malaysian Automobile Company was established in the year 1993. The company has several share holders and partners. The first and the most popular vehicle launched in 1994 by the company was Perodua Kancil. By 2004 Perodua had sold 803,126 units of vehicles of different models in average.

* 1.0SR (manual)
* 1.3SX (manual)
* 1.3EZ (auto)
* 1.3SXi (manual)
* 1.3EZi (auto)

Price
Perodua Myvi
price range which varies according to the models and colors.

* Peninsular-------38,924.10 (RM)-------39,447.30 (RM)
* Miri-------40,929.20 (RM)-------41,413.00 (RM)
* Sandakan-------40,876.50 (RM)-------41,394.90 (RM)



New Perodua Myvi
It was published on 23rd September 2009 to the UK market.The Myvi is the new model with five door and if you see the Perodua Myvi Photo you can see that it seems to be the exclusive blend of style and sophistication.
Capacity

Length – Width – Height (overall) 3720 mm – 1665 mm – 1550 mm Seating capacity – 5



Features
Engine model & type

* EJ-VE (Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 3-cylinder)
* K3-VE (Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 4-cylinder)

Fuel Consumption

* Fuel System – EFI
* Fuel Capacity – 40 litres Control & Safety Features
o Tilt Power Steering (Rack-and-pinion)
o Front Brake - Disc Brake with Booster
o Rear Brake – Drums (leading & trailing)
o Tyres – 175/65 R14
o Dual SRS airbags (driver/ co-driver)
Special Features
o Anti theft device
o Air-conditioner
o Radio & CD player
o Alarm Central Locking

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Perodua Myvi

The Perodua Myvi is a supermini/subcompact hatchback manufactured by Malaysian car maker Perodua since 2005. Based on the second generation Daihatsu Sirion/Boon and Toyota Passo, the Myvi is the result of Perodua's collaboration with both Toyota and Daihatsu. The Myvi is the best selling car for 2006, 2007 and 2008 in Malaysia[citation needed].
Contents
[hide]

* 1 Specifications
o 1.1 Equipment levels
o 1.2 Performance and design
* 2 2008 facelift
* 3 Reception
o 3.1 Review
* 4 Export to Indonesia
* 5 Gallery
* 6 References
* 7 External links

[edit] Specifications
[edit] Equipment levels

The Myvi was made available in five variations: 1.0SR (5 speed manual), 1.3SX (5 speed manual), 1.3EZ (4 speed auto), 1.3SXi (5 speed manual), and 1.3EZi "Premium" (4 speed auto). A Myvi "Special Edition" was also made available, featuring a bodykit encompassing modified bumpers, sideskirts and a spoiler. The Myvi was also made available with dual airbags and ABS.

Colors available on the Myvi include Ebony Black, Olive Green, Glittering Silver, Ozzy Orange, Classic Gold, Mistique Red, Mocha Silver and Pearl White. The facelift features a new colour range which consist of Medallion Grey, Ivory White, Pearl White, Klasik Gold, Mistik Red, Ebony Black, Caribbean Blue and Glittering Silver.[1] The Perodua Myvi SE is available in Ivory White, Ebony Black, Glittering Siver, Pearl White or a special Tangerine Orange exclusive only for the Myvi SE.[2]
[edit] Performance and design

Engine specifications

1.0 L EJ-VE I3

* Electronic fuel injection (EFI) system
* Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) system
* Total displacement: 989 cc
* Max output: 43 kW (58.5 PS; 57.7 hp) @ 6000 rpm
* Max torque: 88 N·m (65 lb·ft) @ 3200 rpm
* Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 US gal; 9 imp gal)


1.3 L K3-VE I4

* Electronic fuel injection (EFI) system
* Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) system
* Total displacement: 1298 cc
* Max. output: 64 kW (87.0 PS; 85.8 hp) @ 6000 rpm
* Max torque: 116 N·m (86 lb·ft) @ 3200 rpm
* Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 US gal; 9 imp gal)

The Myvi boasts either one of two water-cooled, four-stroke engines derived from the first generation Daihatsu Sirion: A 1.0 litre EJ-VE engine with three in-line cylinders, or the Toyota Passo: 1.3 litre K3-VE engine with four in-line cylinders; both engines employ Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) systems and conventional electronic fuel injection (EFI).

In addition to raw performance, features previously uncommon on Perodua cars were inherited from the Sirion to the Myvi. Among them are 4-hole injectors, foamed urethane injected to the A-pillar, centre pillar and B-pillar for noised insulation, immobiliser systems and pedestrian injury reduction body construction. Other notable features include underbody air flow regulating items, resin intake manifolds and cylinder headcovers integrated with air cleaner cases (for 1.0 engines) and flexible flywheels for reduced vibration during running (for manual transmission).
[edit] 2008 facelift

On August 22, 2008, an updated Perodua Myvi was launched. The new Myvi features a modified front grille, front bumper, front bonnet, rear bumper, alloy rims, dashboard color, instrument panel design, MP3/WMA player and seat fabric. Its 1.3 Premium model additionally features new UV protection glass, a seat height adjuster, as well as a new audio system with USB and Bluetooth capabilities.[1]

A "Special Edition" of the new Perodua Myvi SE was also launched on October 10, 2008 with a new bumpers, clear taillights, smoked headlights, an amber instrument panel, leather seats, and a 2-DIN Compact Disc player with MP3, WMA, USB and Bluetooth support instead of an integrated unit. It is only available with a 1.3L engine with a manual or automatic transmission.[2

Perodua Myvi Price

Myvi 1.0L SR
Perodua Myvi SR -1000cc Manual
Colour
Area Solid Metallic
Peninsular RM RM
Peninsular 38,924.10 39,447.30
Langkawi 33,277.70 33,677.70
Sarawak RM RM
Kuching 40,721.80 41,240.20
Miri 40,929.20 41,413.00
Bintulu 40,929.20 41,413.00
Sibu 40,837.00 41,355.40
Sabah RM RM
Tawau 40,993.60 41,491.90
Lahad Datu 40,993.60 41,491.90
Kota Kinabalu 40,827.50 41,345.90
Labuan 35,246.55 35,666.55
Sandakan 40,876.50 41,394.90
Keningau 40,827.50 41,345.90

Friday, November 20, 2009




Premium Spec (Dual SRS Airbag, ABS with EBD & BA)
Bought in July 2006.
Color - Mocha Silver
First owner (Careful owner)
Accident Free
Tip-top condition (Never had a problem before)
Tinted
Used semi-synthetic engine oil since first day

Extras:
New set of tyres
New wipers (Original Perodua)
Free Smart Tag (New Battery)
Just sent for service Perodua SC on 19/11/2009
Attached Thumbnails
Perodua Myvi 1.3 SXi (M) Premium-car021.jpg Perodua Myvi 1.3 SXi (M) Premium-car061.jpg Perodua Myvi 1.3 SXi (M) Premium-car091.jpg Perodua Myvi 1.3 SXi (M) Premium-interior031.jpg

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Myvi Tops Initial Quality For New Compact Car

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Perodua Myvi has for the third time ranked highest for its initial quality in terms of new-vehicle ownership, in the compact car segment, according to J.D. Power Asia Pacific.

In the same segment, Myvi was followed closely by Proton Savvy, with the Perodua Viva in tow, the marketing information services provider said of its 2009 Malaysia Initial Quality Index study.

The study examines the quality of new vehicles during the first two to six months, and measures more than 200 problem symptoms covering eight vehicle components, it said in a statement here.

Meanwhile, the re-designed Honda City ranked highest in the entry midsize car segment, followed by the Toyota Vios and the Proton Saga.

As for the midsize car segment, the Toyota Corolla Altis was top, with the Honda Civic coming in second and the Nissan Sylphy in the third place.

The Toyota Innova ranked highest in the MPV/van segment for a second consecutive year, followed by the Nissan Grand Livina and the Toyota Avanza.

In the pick-up segment, the Isuzu D-max received top spot, with the Toyota Hilux as runner up and the Mitsubishi Triton in the third place.

J.D. Power conducts customer satisfaction research and provides performance analytics services in the automotive, information technology and finance industries.

The Malaysia Initial Quality Index is one of three consumer-based studies and was based on responses from 2,874 new-vehicle owners who purchased their vehicles between September and May 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

New Perodua Myvi

Introduction
Perodua Myvi
a supermini car was unveiled in May 2005. Perodua Myvi comes with 5 separate variations or models in wide range of colors.Perodua, a Malaysian Automobile Company was established in the year 1993. The company has several share holders and partners. The first and the most popular vehicle launched in 1994 by the company was Perodua Kancil. By 2004 Perodua had sold 803,126 units of vehicles of different models in average.

* 1.0SR (manual)
* 1.3SX (manual)
* 1.3EZ (auto)
* 1.3SXi (manual)
* 1.3EZi (auto)

Price
Perodua Myvi
price range which varies according to the models and colors.

* Peninsular-------38,924.10 (RM)-------39,447.30 (RM)
* Miri-------40,929.20 (RM)-------41,413.00 (RM)
* Sandakan-------40,876.50 (RM)-------41,394.90 (RM)



New Perodua Myvi
It was published on 23rd september 2006 to the UK market.The Myvi is the new model with five door and if you see the Perodua Myvi Photo you can see that it seems to be the exclusive blend of style and sophistication.
Capacity

Length – Width – Height (overall) 3720 mm – 1665 mm – 1550 mm Seating capacity – 5



Features
Engine model & type

* EJ-VE (Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 3-cylinder)
* K3-VE (Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 4-cylinder)

Fuel Consumption

* Fuel System – EFI
* Fuel Capacity – 40 litres Control & Safety Features
o Tilt Power Steering (Rack-and-pinion)
o Front Brake - Disc Brake with Booster
o Rear Brake – Drums (leading & trailing)
o Tyres – 175/65 R14
o Dual SRS airbags (driver/ co-driver)
Special Features
o Anti theft device
o Air-conditioner
o Radio & CD player

New Price Perodua Car

Overview » Price » Specifications »

Other variant
Myvi 1.0L SR » Myvi 1.3L SX » Myvi 1.3L EZ » Myvi 1.3L SXi » Myvi 1.3L EZi » Myvi SE GHS » Myvi SE ZHS »

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Myvi 1.0L SR
Perodua Myvi SR -1000cc Manual

Colour
Area Solid Metallic
Peninsular RM RM
Peninsular 38,924.10 39,447.30
Langkawi 33,277.70 33,677.70
Sarawak RM RM
Kuching 40,721.80 41,240.20
Miri 40,929.20 41,413.00
Bintulu 40,929.20 41,413.00
Sibu 40,837.00 41,355.40
Sabah RM RM
Tawau 40,993.60 41,491.90
Lahad Datu 40,993.60 41,491.90
Kota Kinabalu 40,827.50 41,345.90
Labuan 35,246.55 35,666.55
Sandakan 40,876.50 41,394.90
Keningau 41,077.50 41,616.20


Effective Date : 22 Aug 2008

OTR Price, inclusive of insurance




For further details, visit your nearest Perodua Showroom.


i) Prices are with accessories.
ii) Optional insurance coverage

a) Windscreen insurance - coverage RM1050.00 - premium RM157.50
iii) Kelab Automotif Perodua Malaysia (KAPMA)

First year membership and joining fees is RM 60.00
iv) Prices are subject to change without prior notification. The effective date will prevail at the time of delivery and not when placing or signing booking.
v) The 5% service tax on insurance premium is imposed on all vehicles registered under company‘s name for private use : registration fee RM500.00.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Since being launched in May 2005, Perodua has sold 251,795 units of the Myvi and it remains the most popular car this year where it has been selling at a rate of about 8,800 units a month. This is quite an achievement really when you consider that Malaysia is more of a sedan market.

Though it is leading comfortably and a household name, competition is very so intense in the car market and new models are launched all the time (seven have been launched just this week alone!) and customers are easily distracted. For this reason, Perodua, like other carmakers, has refreshed its best-seller visually as well as enhanced convenience and comfort.

The new Myvi, launched in KL this afternoon, will be recognizable with is new front end which is more than just a new grille. The bonnet is an entirely new stamping which is smoother and the new logo has been repositioned in the middle of the grille instead of on the leading edge of the bonnet. The bumper also has a more ‘muscular’ look with a large airscoop in the middle (and a revised foglight design). In some ways, it looks a wee bit like the nose of the Suzuki Swift.

The old (left) and the new (right)
At the rear, the bumper is also new and sportier looking with the reflectors strips on either corner having a revised shape. As before, the rear light clusters installed vertically have LED bulbs which are bright and long-lasting. LEDs also light up faster than conventional bulbs, a valuable feature for brake lights.

Two new body colours have been added – Medallion Grey and Caribbean Blue (a light shade).

On the inside, the spacious cabin is laid out as before but there’s new fabric upholstery, new trim for the centre console panel on the dashboard and a new Optitron instrument panel which has a 3-meter layout and blue or amber accents.

New Optitron meter panel (blue for more expensive versions, amber for others). Pictures below show the comparison between the old (left) and new
The integrated audio system has been upgraded with new features. It can now play CDs with the MP3/WMA format and for the premium version, there’s a USB port so you can plug in your thumbdrive with your very own selection of music. There’s also Bluetooth capability which means your handphone calls can be routed through the audio system (a feature usually found in luxury sedans) and it can also do a wireless hook-up to devices that have Bluetooth.


For convenience, there’s now a teh tarik hook at the back of the front passenger’s backrest. Strangely, this inexpensive item is only offered in the Premium version, which also gets a seat height adjuster for the driver’s seat. The new Myvi 1.3 also has glass which is treated to prevent transmission of harmful ultraviolet rays (up to 91% cut) in sunshine, which will help in keeping the condition of interior parts in better shape over a longer period.

There are no mechanical changes to the new Myvi and the same 1.3-litre and 1.0-litre DOHC DVVT engines live under the bonnet. Click here to read our original article which describes the mechanical aspects of the Myvi in detail.

Customers get a 3-year/100,000 km (whichever comes first) factory warranty and the option of Extended Warranty coverage for another 3 years/75,000 kms. What will be greatly appreciated is that Perodua has now extended service intervals to 10,000 kms or every 6 months, saving customers money at a time when reducing motorist expenses is on everyone’s mind.

The prices are slightly higher than before though probably not reflecting the higher cost of materials which the auto industry faces. It’s a fact that steel prices have risen substantially this year and whatever cost-cutting efforts have been done before to avoid price increases, it is probably impossible for/r them to absorb 100% of rising costs so some of it has to be borne by customers. A summary of the Peninsular Malaysia on-the-road prices (inclusive of insurance and roadtax) for each version is shown below:

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Perodua Myvi 1.3 Exclusive Edition

As we reported earlier this week, Perodua has added one more variant to the Perodua Myvi range called the Perodua Myvi 1.3 Exclusive Edition. The Myvi Exclusive Edition is limited to a production run of 5,000 units and it is now open for booking.

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The Myvi Exclusive Edition runs the same 1.3 liter DVVT engine as the rest of the Myvi range, save for the 1.0 liter model of course. The 1.3 liter engine is the K3-VE inline-4 DOHC with variable valve timing producing 86 horsepower at 6,000rpm and 116Nm of torque at 3,200rpm. No 1.5 liter Myvi in sight yet, and it looks like if you want that you’ll have to just opt for the D46T and get a larger boot or a third row of seats in the process. What the Myvi Exclusive Edition does have is some uprated equipment.

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It has 14 inch alloy wheels, side skirts, and chrome door handles on the outside. On the inside, the chrome treatment continues on the inner door handles. The seats, door trims and steering wheel are wrapped with leather. The audio system is a 2-DIN system (not the Myvi’s standard integrated audio) supports CD, MP3 and WMA, USB support and a Bluetooth handsfree feature. Basically it’s the same 2-DIN system that the Myvi SE gets.

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Only three colours are available – Ebony Black, Ivory White and Medallion Grey. It’s priced at RM51,000 for solid colours and RM51,500 for metallic colours. It’s basically a regular non-SE Myvi but with side skirts, Myvi SE alloys and the upgraded specs mentioned above. This is for those who want abit more than a standard Myvi but don’t like the styling of the Myvi SE or the SE’s higher price. In accordance with its specs, its price is also somewhere in between a normal Myvi and a Myvi SE.

On another Myvi-related note, have you noticed that Caribbean Blue is no longer available as a colour choice? I liked that colour.

Look after the jump for a hi-res gallery of the Myvi Exclusive Edition.

Related Posts:
New Perodua Myvi facelift launched in Malaysia
2008 Perodua Myvi SE – full details and prices

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Myvi Symbol Of Successful Malaysia-Japan Automotive Cooperation

By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18- The Perodua Myvi is a symbol of the successful Malaysia-Japan Automotive Industry Cooperation (MAJAICO), the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, Masahiko Horie said.

He said the Perodua Myvi was launched on May 25, 2005 and within just two years, had become the Malaysian Car of The Year.

"What is interesting about the Myvi is that,it is the perfect joint-venture cooperation between Malaysia and Japan," he told Bernama in an interview.

Horie disclosed how in order to realise the Myvi project, 500 Malaysian experts were sent to Japan, to learn to make a better and innovative car.

The experts, he said, spent two and a half years to produce the design for the Perodua Myvi.

"It was entirely a product of Japanese and Malaysian experts working together to create the Myvi design," Horie said.

He added that the prototype for the Perodua Myvi was the Daihatsu Boon.

He said that 80 percent of the spare parts for the Myvi was locally made.

"The Perodua Myvi is a very good example of what joint cooperation between Japan and Malaysia can achieve.

"This MAJAICO project has also been appreciated by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry or MITI, who are very grateful for the assistance of the Japanese experts.

"I hope the cooperation between Japan and Malaysian in the automotive sector can be further expanded so that more, better selling and quality cars can be produced in future," Horie said.

He said a Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) was signed between Malaysia and Japan three years ago and 10 different committees were established to improve and enhance the business environment in both countries.

According to Horie, one of the important committees was MAJAICO, which is composed of many different components.

He explained that in order to promote the Malaysian automotive industry and make it more competitive while producing better quality products, he said Japan had sent over 15 experts.

"They were sent despatched to the different automotive companies.They were also assigned to manufacturers producing spare parts for Perodua, Proton and other car makers like Toyota and Mitsubishi.

"We did this in cooperation with the Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC), MITI and other Malaysian authorities," he added.
With every fifth new car sold in 2006 being a Perodua Myvi, it’s not surprising that some people just don’t want to buy one. They may like it and appreciate its many good features but their sister or a relative probably has one and in their neighbourhood, a few other people have a Myvi. And of course, on the daily drive to work, you see lots of Myvis! Indeed, within just 18 months of launch, Perodua sold 100,000 units and to date after less than two years, the figure has passed 127,000 units already.
For this reason, Perodua’s marketing people decided that it was time to come out with something a bit different for those who are tired of seeing a Myvi. This is where the constant customer surveys helped them and the feedback was that many customers desired something sporty. While many may want extra power, that approach is trickier to do since increasing engine power – for a manufacturer – is not just a matter of bolting on a turbocharger or enlarging the displacement. Such things take time and R&D money and are serious matters because reliability is important. While an individual owner may not think too much about modifying an engine since he will probably just keep his car for a few years, a company like Perodua has to think of the durability and reliability factor for the car for a longer period.

Thus in many cases, cosmetic changes are favoured as they are quick and easy to develop and do not necessitate extensive and costly engineering work. This is why you often see companies doing it as a way to provide variety to customers and to also keep the product ‘fresh’.
So we now have the Myvi Special Edition (SE) which comes with no technical changes but a number of cosmetic changes which should appeal to the younger segment of buyers (or those who are ‘young at heart’). With prices ranging from RM48,932 (including insurance) to RM52,346, the Myvi SE is about RM3,000 more than the premium version. Obviously, unlike buying this whole package of accessories from a shop, you can pay for it over an extended period of time as the extra cost is included in the H-P loan.

The extras you get for the money are different and more aggressive-looking bumpers front and rear, 'aggressive' rear roof spoiler, a new design for the 14-inch alloy wheels, a neater muffler endpiece, side skirts and different foglamps. Inside, the upholstery is black leather with a new metallic finish for the centre console and meter cluster, and there’s also a new style for the bright 'Optitron' instrument panel appearance which is ‘cool’. 'Optitron' technology was originally used in Lexus cars and slowly found their way into Toyota and Daihatsu models, and Perodua also gets to use it.The Myvi SE, which is available with manual and automatic transmission and only the 1.3-litre DVVT engine, is exclusive to Malaysia and is expected to sell at a rate of 1,200 units a month. At launch time, Perodua has already completed 1,000 units so you probably don’t have to wait long for one, unlike when the Myvi was first launched.
PRICES, Non-Metallic/Metallic (inclusive of insurance):
Myvi 1.3 SE Manual: RM48,932.00/RM49,455.00
Myvi 1.3 SE Automatic: RM51,812.00/RM52,346.00

Note: ABS and dual front airbags are standard items for the Myvi SE.

Colours available: Mistik Red (non-metallic), Ivory White (non-metallic) and Ivory Black (Metallic)
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