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, 2008 and 2009 in Malaysia.
Specifications
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.
[2] The Perodua Myvi SE is available in Ivory White, Ebony Black, G
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.
[2]
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.
[3]
[edit] Reception
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.
The Myvi 1.3 beat its rival, the Proton Savvy 1.2, as the "Car of the Year 2005/2006" by
Autocar ASEAN, 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.
[edit] Review
Richard Hammond, a presenter on
BBC's
Top Gear,
took the Perodua Myvi out for a spin,
[4] 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."
Jeremy Clarkson doesn't like it claiming the brakes, the ride, the seats and the interior are "rubbish". He also humorously suggested that "this is a car you drive with a long face".
A 2009 study by
J.D. Power & Associates saw the MyVi ranked highest for its initial quality in terms of new-vehicle ownership in the compact car segment.
[5][6]
[edit] Export to Indonesia
The Perodua Myvi is exported to Indonesia and badged as the Daihatsu Sirion since April 2007.
[7] The Sirion in Indonesia does not use the global Sirion styling by Daihatsu, but uses Perodua's styling including the interiors, bumpers and lamps. It is only available in 1.3L version with two types of variants. Type-D offers basic spec while Type-M offers
Aerokits and leather seats
littering Siver, Pearl White or a special Tangerine Orange exclusive only for the Myvi SE
