Perodua Myvi

Overview

Perodua is one of the most familiar names in the Malaysian automobile market, especially, when it comes to mini and supermini vehicles. And, Perodua Myvi has been a top seller for the manufacturer for a number of years now.

First launched in the year 2005, the Perodua Myvi is currently in its third generation. Unlike the previous generations that were based on Daihatsu Boon, this has been locally made from the scratch. Perodua is marketing it as an EEV (Energy Efficient Vehicle) with a youthful and aerodynamic design. With this version, the company has claimed to introduced a new ‘Eco Idle’ system that increases the mileage significantly.

The main competitor for the Perodua throughout these years has been another homegrown manufacturer, Proton. Carrying on the rivalry between the two manufacturers, the Proton Iriz has been one of the closest competitors to Perodua Myvi.   

Interior & Features

When it comes to the interiors, Perodua has never disappointed us and it’s actually one of the brand’s main USPs. Except for the base variant, the instrument cluster on the dashboards looks well systemised. It also comes with different meter options like amber or turquoise. Chrome handles are featured in the inside door handles as well but only in the top variants. All the variants come equipped with power windows, tilt steering, wireless door lock, electric side mirrors, central locking, meter illumination control along with reverse sensors. Adding to the convenience factor are the six cup holders (four at the front, two at rear).

The 1.5-litre variants come with sports semi-bucket seats which are very comfortable. These variants are also blessed with features like seat height adjuster for the driver along with seat stabilisation bar. You might be misguided if you think that the Myvi is compact from the inside as well. With an interior length of 1,850 mm and 1,380 mm of seating area end-to-end, the Myvi is very spacious and offers comfortable leg room and headroom. You can also increase the boot space by folding the rear seats (60:40 split flat fold).

Exterior

Perodua has always given a lot of thought in the exterior designing of its vehicles. All the variants of the Myvi come with projector type headlamps. It also gets front fog lamps integrated with retractable side turn signals. The door handles project chrome finishing. One can notice LED headlamps at the front and combination lamps with light guides at the rear of the vehicle.

The Perodua Myvi is available in a number of colour options - Metallic Purple, Silver and Solid White are common colour variations to all the variants. You get a number of other colour options too, which varies based on different variants. The base variant, however, comes short on a number of design features and does not get side door molding or skirtings (side, front and rear).

The Perodua Myvi measures 3,690mm in length, 1,665mm in breadth and 1,570mm in height while offering an impressive wheelbase of 2,440 mm.

Engine & Fuel Consumption

The Perodua Myvi comes equipped with two petrol engine options. The smaller one, a 1.3-litre quad-cylinder 16-valve engine, delivers a maximum power output of 91 hp at 6,000 rpm along with a peak torque of 117 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The 1.5-litre engine, on the other hand, churns out a maximum power of 103 hp at 6,000 rpm along with the highest torque of 136 Nm at 4,400 rpm. Both the engine variants are mated either to a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission system.

The manual transmission variants can clock a maximum speed of 170 kmph, while for the automatic transmission variant, the top speed slightly goes down to 165 kmph. Perodua Myvi, even though it is a family vehicle, has an impressive pickup. The 1.3-litre engine variant can tonk up to the 100 kmph mark in just 13 seconds when mated to the automated transmission and in 11.3 seconds when mated to the manual one.

The Perodua Myvi comes with the new ‘Eco Idle’ system that stops the engine when the car is idle and restarts when the brake is released in order to increase the fuel efficiency. Using this technology, the 1.3-litre variant can deliver a mileage of up to 21.1 kmpl, whereas, 1.5-litre variant can deliver up to 20.1 kmpl. Keeping in mind the traffic on some of the city roads, one should really not be complaining.

Braking Safety

To ensure a safe drive, Perodua has stuffed this B-segment vehicle with a number of basic as well advanced safety features. It gets dual SRS airbags along with ELR seat belts. The car also features Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) along with EBD and MA. It also gets anti-theft features like Inbuilt alarms and immobiliser.

The front disc brakes are available with boosters while the rear wheels get drum brakes. Special parking brakes are also present in the rear wheels. On the front is a MacPherson strut type suspension along with a coil spring, while, a torsion beam suspension is provided on the rear. 14-inch alloy wheels are offered throughout all the variants. Perodua has certainly ensured a comfortable and safe handling with all these features.

All the variants of the Perodua Myvi come with four speakers. The 1.5-litre variants get a multimedia system that has features like navigation and steering-mounted audio controls. Whereas, the junior variants get a CD player that is compatible with radio options, mp3, Bluetooth, and USB connections.