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

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].
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* 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