Perodua MyVi

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Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyVi.
Manufacturer Perodua
Production 2005–present
Class Supermini
Body style(s) 5-door hatchback
Engine(s) 1.0 L EJ-VE I3
1.3 L K3-VE I4
Related Daihatsu Sirion/Boon
Toyota Passo

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.

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[edit] Sales performance and competition with the Proton Savvy

The launch of the Perodua Myvi was significant as it marked first time Perodua competed head-to-head with Proton, the first Malaysian national car maker, which would release a similarly classed Proton Savvy.

Early reports[citation needed] indicated the Myvi led in both sales and popularity against the Savvy. The Myvi 1.3 beat the Savvy 1.2 as the "Car of the Year 2005/2006", held by Autocar Malaysia, a magazine for car buyers in Malaysia. The Edge Daily, a local financial news media reported that Myvi sales have far surpassed its initial expectations and has been selling extremely well since its rollout in April.

Proton's Savvy, available to the market a few months after the launch of the MyVi, had not affected Myvi sales. Observing the strong demand for the Myvi, it boosted sales of vehicles in the country and Perodua's market share in 2006. The MyVi is the best selling car for 2006 and 2007 in Malaysia.

[edit] Specifications

The car was made available in five variations: 1.0SR (manual), 1.3SX (manual), 1.3EZ (auto), 1.3SXi (manual), and 1.3EZi (auto). Perodua also launched a limited edition of MyVi, branded as a "Sport Edition", which sports a full bodykit. The MyVi was also made available with dual airbags, ABS, and DVVT engine.

Colors available on the MyVi include Ebony Black, Olive Green, Glittering Silver, Ozzy Orange, Classic Gold, Mistique Red, Mocha Silver and Pearl White.

[edit] Techical specifications

  • Engine: EJ-VE (1.0 - Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 3-cylinder), and K3-VE (1.3 - Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 4-cylinder); DVVT
  • Total displacement: 989 cc, and 1298 cc.
  • Max. output (DIN): 43 kW (58 hp) / 6000 rpm, 64 kW (86 hp) / 6000 rpm
  • Max. torque (DIN): 88 N·m (65 ft·lbf) / 3600 rpm, 116 N·m (86 ft·lbf) / 3200 rpm
  • Fuel system: EFI
  • Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 US gal/9 imp gal)

[edit] Technical Features

  • Dynamic variable valve timing(DVVT)system has been employed.
  • Resin intake manifold
  • Formed urethane is injected to the A-pillar,centre pillar and B-pillar for noised insulation.( a first for PERODUA)
  • Immobilizer system.
  • Pedestrian injury reduction body construction.
  • A new 4-hole injector is applied.
  • Underbody air flow regulating item.
  • Resin made cylinder headcover integrated with air cleaner case.(EJ-VE)
  • Flexible flywheel for reduced vibration during running.(Manual Transmission)

[edit] Review

Richard Hammond, a presenter on BBC's Top Gear, took the Perodua Myvi out for a spin, and he seems to be impressed:

"No jokes, this is a good-looking car. But if it looks familiar, that's because this is a Daihatsu Sirion in all but name. You see it costs billions to develop a new car - you design them on computers then build lots of them to crash into walls. So Perodua let someone else do it and spent their money sticking a new badge on it.

But they kept a bit back to spend on styling. Which is why, even though it shares bits and pieces with the Sirion, the Myvi is better looking...

...So under seven grand for a good-looking car, built in a factory shared with Toyota, which handles as well as a Yaris, does nearly 50mpg with a three-year warranty - yes please."

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