Perodua Viva is the 7th installation in the Perodua series of cars and was designed to originally replace the Perodua Kelisa and Kancil, but was changed to only replace Kelisa in 2007. This 5 door hatchback modeled after the Daihatsu Mira 6th generation was a success when it was first releases in May, 2007 and have been a success ever since for compact affordable cars. Though comments and critics reviews are mixed, the overall review on the car is above average, considering that it is a Malaysian made car. Small, compact and below the average price of any cars in it’s size range, most might be fooled into thinking that the Perodua Viva is just a normal, below average mini car that is meant for the monetary challenged groups that need four wheels to move around. Though most might be forgiven to make such a mistake, here are some pointers on Perodua Viva’s best selling points.
Fuel Efficiency
Perodua Viva is known to be one of Malaysia’s most fuel economic cars ever since the production of the Perodua Kancil and Kelisa. With a fuel usage range from 15.1km/l for the 1000cc auto version to the 18.7km/l for the 660cc basic model, the Perodua Viva is definitely a car that is a comfort to your pocket.
Driving comfort
Despite its lightweight appearance and drive style, the Perodua Viva is a comfort to drive, even when compared to the Perodua Kancil both for veteran and amateur drivers alike. With a built in ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) for safety and dual airbag for a full spec car, power steering for comfort and consumer convenience and a spacious seating in comparison to the previous Perodua models, the Perodua Viva is one car built for comfort and affordable luxury.
The Integration of Style and Practicality
An interesting point to ponder about the Perodua Viva would be its stylish design. Its sleek, aerodynamic design topped with some awesome custom parts available for upgrades makes the Perodua Viva both a normal family car and a mini sports car at the same time. This compact exterior also allows the car to maneuver in tight spots and parking spaces without much problem due to its small turning radius in comparison to cars of its class.
Finally, as goes for any cars in this world, the Perodua Viva is not without its limitation and setbacks. Though roomy for its class, most consumers finds that the car itself is only comfortable for 4 adults or 3 adults and 2 children though it is categorized as a 5 seater. Another setback besides the spacing would be the suspension system as some would complain of sounds and a weak suspension system if the car is packed at a maximum and the car will drone at speeds of over 130km/h. Nevertheless, at prices ranging from RM26k for a basic model and RM46k for a full set Perodua Viva Elite EZi, the Perodua Viva will always be a favourite amongst new drivers and small families alike.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Perodua viva elite - a new look for the viva
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Car driver killed, friend seriously hurt in head-on collision with truck
LUNDU: A car driver was killed while his friend was seriously hurt when the vehicle they were in collided head-on with a pickup truck here yesterday.
DEADLY CRASH: A towing agent prepares to remove the wrecked Viva from the scene of the accident.
DEADLY CRASH: A towing agent prepares to remove the wrecked Viva from the scene of the accident.
The victim was identified as Awang Muhadzer Awang Padil, 32, of Sematan.
The fatal crash occurred around 2pm at Km28 Lundu-Kuching road when the victim’s Perodua Viva collided with a Toyota Hilux which was travelling towards Lundu town.
Muhadzer died on the spot while his unidentified friend travelling in the same car, sustained serious injuries and was warded at Lundu hospital.
The driver of the pickup truck, a 29-year-old man from Kuching, was not hurt in the incident.
Traffic police officers were present at the scene to investigate the crash, along with firemen from Bau and Lundu, who were called to extricate the victims from the badly-wrecked Viva.
District police chief DSP Wong Chee Kiong confirmed the accident to the media and said that police have detained the Hilux driver to assist in investigations into the fatal accident.
DEADLY CRASH: A towing agent prepares to remove the wrecked Viva from the scene of the accident.
DEADLY CRASH: A towing agent prepares to remove the wrecked Viva from the scene of the accident.
The victim was identified as Awang Muhadzer Awang Padil, 32, of Sematan.
The fatal crash occurred around 2pm at Km28 Lundu-Kuching road when the victim’s Perodua Viva collided with a Toyota Hilux which was travelling towards Lundu town.
Muhadzer died on the spot while his unidentified friend travelling in the same car, sustained serious injuries and was warded at Lundu hospital.
The driver of the pickup truck, a 29-year-old man from Kuching, was not hurt in the incident.
Traffic police officers were present at the scene to investigate the crash, along with firemen from Bau and Lundu, who were called to extricate the victims from the badly-wrecked Viva.
District police chief DSP Wong Chee Kiong confirmed the accident to the media and said that police have detained the Hilux driver to assist in investigations into the fatal accident.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Perodua stated the local part budget
The country's largest car company by sales volume, Perodua will be spending nearly RM4 billion to buy local parts this year.
"Our purchase of local parts this year is expected to reach RM3.8 billion. In the past two years, we bought some RM3 billion per year of local parts and components," its managing director Aminar Rashid Salleh said yesterday.
The bigger budget was triggered by the higher localization of its models and projected sales of 176.000 units this year, up from 166.700 last year.
The higher spending is meant for its compact cars myvi and Viva as well as Alza multi-purpose vehicle.
Perodua chairman Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin said the increase in production and local content would benefit more than 130 vendors and suppliers.
The company has been promoting local vendors through its vendor development and improvement programs, he added.
It has invested RM97 million in facilities alone for its research and development (R&D) and more than RM1.5 billion in model development in the past 13 years.
Perodua is also considering increasing its exports of vehicles and parts like crankshafts and cylinder heads, particularly in Southeast Asia.
At present, it exports some 2.000 units a year to countries like the UK, Singapore, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Fiji and Brunei.
The company exported RM27.3 million worth of parts to Japan, Indonesia and Pakistan last year. Total export value since 2003 is RM85 million.
Aminar Rashid also said that orders for the Alza had reached 23.000 units since its launch last November.
It has about 10.000 units delivered to date.
Perodua plans to increase production of the Alza to more than 5.000 units from this month to cut the waiting time to less than two months, from two to three months currently.
"Our purchase of local parts this year is expected to reach RM3.8 billion. In the past two years, we bought some RM3 billion per year of local parts and components," its managing director Aminar Rashid Salleh said yesterday.
The bigger budget was triggered by the higher localization of its models and projected sales of 176.000 units this year, up from 166.700 last year.
The higher spending is meant for its compact cars myvi and Viva as well as Alza multi-purpose vehicle.
Perodua chairman Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin said the increase in production and local content would benefit more than 130 vendors and suppliers.
The company has been promoting local vendors through its vendor development and improvement programs, he added.
It has invested RM97 million in facilities alone for its research and development (R&D) and more than RM1.5 billion in model development in the past 13 years.
Perodua is also considering increasing its exports of vehicles and parts like crankshafts and cylinder heads, particularly in Southeast Asia.
At present, it exports some 2.000 units a year to countries like the UK, Singapore, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Fiji and Brunei.
The company exported RM27.3 million worth of parts to Japan, Indonesia and Pakistan last year. Total export value since 2003 is RM85 million.
Aminar Rashid also said that orders for the Alza had reached 23.000 units since its launch last November.
It has about 10.000 units delivered to date.
Perodua plans to increase production of the Alza to more than 5.000 units from this month to cut the waiting time to less than two months, from two to three months currently.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
New Perodua Viva Elite
Here's my thought about new kereta Perodua Viva Elite
Perodua launched the new Perodua ViVA Elite today, aimed at offering the market a variant with a more stylish image compared to the original ViVA. It is an aesthetic modification in the style of the Myvi SE, and at the same time they’ve revamped the model line-up a little.
The ViVA was first introduced with 660cc, 850cc, 1,000cc and 1,000cc premium variants. Now it has restructured the model lineup, offering the 660 BX MT, 660 EX MT, 850 MT, 1.0 AT, 1.0 ELITE MT, 1.0 ELITE AT, and the 1.0 ELITE EZi. That’s three different variants for the new ViVA ELITE.
Externally, the ViVA Elite has its own front bumper with integrated foglamps, front grille and its own engine hood design. On the side you’ll see chrome door handles, side skirts, and 14 inch 12-spoke alloy wheels. On the back you’ll see a new rear bumper with a honeycomb grille design, and the 1.0 ELITE EZi model (note, this is different from the ELITE AT) gets an additional rear spoiler. The windows of the ViVA Elite also feature a UV protection coating that is said to reject 91% of UV rays.
On the inside you get a new 1-DIN head unit with MP3 and WMA support, an underside tray under the passenger seat, seat backpockets, a new seat fabric design, and fabric trim on the door panels. All ViVA ELITE models will get seat height adjusters for the driver’s seat, and electrically adjustable side mirrors. On the ELITE EZi, these side mirrors are also electrically retractable and have integrated turn signals.
Only the ViVA 1.0 ELITE EZi gets a full load of safety features including dual SRS airbags for the front, ABS brakes, EBD and Brake Assist. Power steering is also only available on the ELITE models. The other non-Elite models are left with just basic features such as reverse sensors on the 850 and 1.0 model, and a CD player on the 660 EX, 850 and 1.0 model. The following are the prices for the new Perodua ViVA range including the non-Elite models:
Perodua ViVA Elite M/T – RM37,900
Perodua ViVA Elite A/T – RM40,900
Perodua ViVA Elite EZi – RM44,900
Perodua ViVA 1.0 AT – RM36,900
Perodua ViVA 850 MT – RM32,900
Perodua ViVA 660 EX MT – RM28,900
Perodua ViVA 660 BX MT – RM25,300
Monday, April 12, 2010
Proton lost to its rival
According to a report by The Edge, talks between car maker Proton Holding Bhd and Europe's largest car maker, Volkswagen AG - and maker of renowned Volkswagen Van parts --- that have began last year have not been pushing through according to what the Malaysian government is hoping for.
The weekly newspaper has reported that officials from Proton and Volkswagen had several times but with no concrete agreement has been developed. The newspaper also added that the talks have not been going well and that it seems like the auto maker Germanwings has somewhat "cooled off" and appeared less eager lately.
The newspaper has also quoted a source familiar with the situation saying as, "This delay could reveal some doubts." The Malaysian government is also under pressure to announce details of loss-making partnership for Proton, which has lost its status as the country's biggest-selling car maker rival Perodua. The government believes that news of Proton's partnership with Volkswagen can help it to recover.
Last week, Proton announced its third consecutive quarter of losses which it blames on increased competition and sluggish sales. The company obtained a net loss of 281.45 mln rgt for the third quarter ended December compared to the net profit it has made a year earlier to 86.51 mln rgt amount.
The second Minister of Finance Nor Mohamad Yakcop said that the government would release an announcement on the Proton's strategic partner this month. Nobody knows Whether it would still be Volkswagen or some other company. But according to The Edge newspaper, "If this schedule is adhered to strictly, sources say General Motors, the world's largest automaker, could well become the partner of choice for Proton."
The main objective of Proton having partnered with a foreign automaker is foreseen to prevent another decline in its market share as competition heats up. It should be noted that when news of a possible partnership with Volkswagen have leaked out the shares of Proton has increased but after the news of the partnership was not confirmed whether the Proton shares plunged.
Aside from Volkswagen, Proton has also been in talks with GM and PSA Peugeot Citroen of France plus some three Malaysian automotive firms that have expressed interest in purchasing the stakes in the company. It should be noted that the Malaysian government owns 59 percent of Proton including a stake of 43% held by Khazanah Nasional, the investment arm of the government.
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The weekly newspaper has reported that officials from Proton and Volkswagen had several times but with no concrete agreement has been developed. The newspaper also added that the talks have not been going well and that it seems like the auto maker Germanwings has somewhat "cooled off" and appeared less eager lately.
The newspaper has also quoted a source familiar with the situation saying as, "This delay could reveal some doubts." The Malaysian government is also under pressure to announce details of loss-making partnership for Proton, which has lost its status as the country's biggest-selling car maker rival Perodua. The government believes that news of Proton's partnership with Volkswagen can help it to recover.
Last week, Proton announced its third consecutive quarter of losses which it blames on increased competition and sluggish sales. The company obtained a net loss of 281.45 mln rgt for the third quarter ended December compared to the net profit it has made a year earlier to 86.51 mln rgt amount.
The second Minister of Finance Nor Mohamad Yakcop said that the government would release an announcement on the Proton's strategic partner this month. Nobody knows Whether it would still be Volkswagen or some other company. But according to The Edge newspaper, "If this schedule is adhered to strictly, sources say General Motors, the world's largest automaker, could well become the partner of choice for Proton."
The main objective of Proton having partnered with a foreign automaker is foreseen to prevent another decline in its market share as competition heats up. It should be noted that when news of a possible partnership with Volkswagen have leaked out the shares of Proton has increased but after the news of the partnership was not confirmed whether the Proton shares plunged.
Aside from Volkswagen, Proton has also been in talks with GM and PSA Peugeot Citroen of France plus some three Malaysian automotive firms that have expressed interest in purchasing the stakes in the company. It should be noted that the Malaysian government owns 59 percent of Proton including a stake of 43% held by Khazanah Nasional, the investment arm of the government.
For more about your Volkswagen parts needs like Volkswagen Van parts, visit your trusted online source.
Growing up with three brothers, Natalie Anderson became exposed early to the world of automobiles. This 29-year-old account manager now dreams of having her very own top-of-the-line vintage car.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Viva VS Myvi (Part 2)
4. Equipment levels
One thing I am concerned about is the lack of an integrated CD player head unit in the Perodua Viva, which means Viva owners will have to be careful about where they park their cars lest their mirrors get smashed and their head units stolen. However, this means the CD player can be easily swapped. The equipment level of the Perodua Viva 1.0 liter standard is disappointing to be honest, not even proper alloy wheels are supplied, instead you are given steel wheels. This means a difference of roughly RM4k on average gets you airbags, ABS, proper alloy wheels, wing mirrors with signal lamps, roof spoiler, and etc. I’m really not sure if it’s worth it or not – I’ll leave it up to you. The Perodua Myvi on the other hand has just about everything you need in the baseline 1.3 liter model. It also feels more premium because of an interior design that looks abit more higher grade, as well as Optitron-style meters which are self illuminating, unlike the backlit meter clusters of the Perodua Viva.
5. Safety
Both the Viva Premium and Myvi Premium have dual airbags, antilock brakes – the usual stuff. The Perodua Myvi’s Japanese cousin the 2005 Daihatsu Sirion scored a 4 star score in the Euro NCAP crash test for adult protection, while crash test results of the previous gen Daihatsu Mira that the Perodua Viva is based managed a 3 star rating.
6. Price
Perodua Viva 1000cc MT Solid: RM36,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc MT Metallic: RM37,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc AT Solid: RM39,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc AT Metallic: RM40,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium MT Solid: RM40,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium MT Metallic: RM41,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium AT Solid: RM43,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium AT Metallic: RM44,200
Perodua Myvi 1300cc MT Solid: RM43,007.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc MT Metallic: RM43,530.80
Perodua Myvi 1300cc AT Solid: RM45,912.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc AT Metallic: RM46,435.80
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium MT Solid: RM45,912.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium MT Metallic: RM46,435.80
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium AT Solid: RM48,792.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium AT Metallic: RM49,315.80
The differences between the non-Premium and Premium versions of the Perodua Viva is roughly about RM4,000, while in the Myvi it is only about RM2,900 or so. So yeah, Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium Auto Metallic at RM44,200 or the Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium AT Metallic at RM49,315.80? That’s a difference of about RM5,000 there for a bigger engine, slightly more performance, a minor decrease in fuel consumption frugalness, a wider interior space, and a bigger boot. The boot space doesn’t matter to me – both boots are too small for serious usage unless you put the rear bench seats down. Is that extra RM5,000 to go from A-segment to B-segment worth it, or would you rather save the money?
One thing I am concerned about is the lack of an integrated CD player head unit in the Perodua Viva, which means Viva owners will have to be careful about where they park their cars lest their mirrors get smashed and their head units stolen. However, this means the CD player can be easily swapped. The equipment level of the Perodua Viva 1.0 liter standard is disappointing to be honest, not even proper alloy wheels are supplied, instead you are given steel wheels. This means a difference of roughly RM4k on average gets you airbags, ABS, proper alloy wheels, wing mirrors with signal lamps, roof spoiler, and etc. I’m really not sure if it’s worth it or not – I’ll leave it up to you. The Perodua Myvi on the other hand has just about everything you need in the baseline 1.3 liter model. It also feels more premium because of an interior design that looks abit more higher grade, as well as Optitron-style meters which are self illuminating, unlike the backlit meter clusters of the Perodua Viva.
5. Safety
Both the Viva Premium and Myvi Premium have dual airbags, antilock brakes – the usual stuff. The Perodua Myvi’s Japanese cousin the 2005 Daihatsu Sirion scored a 4 star score in the Euro NCAP crash test for adult protection, while crash test results of the previous gen Daihatsu Mira that the Perodua Viva is based managed a 3 star rating.
6. Price
Perodua Viva 1000cc MT Solid: RM36,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc MT Metallic: RM37,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc AT Solid: RM39,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc AT Metallic: RM40,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium MT Solid: RM40,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium MT Metallic: RM41,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium AT Solid: RM43,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium AT Metallic: RM44,200
Perodua Myvi 1300cc MT Solid: RM43,007.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc MT Metallic: RM43,530.80
Perodua Myvi 1300cc AT Solid: RM45,912.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc AT Metallic: RM46,435.80
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium MT Solid: RM45,912.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium MT Metallic: RM46,435.80
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium AT Solid: RM48,792.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium AT Metallic: RM49,315.80
The differences between the non-Premium and Premium versions of the Perodua Viva is roughly about RM4,000, while in the Myvi it is only about RM2,900 or so. So yeah, Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium Auto Metallic at RM44,200 or the Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium AT Metallic at RM49,315.80? That’s a difference of about RM5,000 there for a bigger engine, slightly more performance, a minor decrease in fuel consumption frugalness, a wider interior space, and a bigger boot. The boot space doesn’t matter to me – both boots are too small for serious usage unless you put the rear bench seats down. Is that extra RM5,000 to go from A-segment to B-segment worth it, or would you rather save the money?
Viva VS Myvi (Part 1)
I know some of you who are thinking of buying the Perodua Myvi are now considering buying the top of the range Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium instead. So I’m going to do a little comparison here. If you have anything to add, please feel free to comment and contribute to the discussion.
1. Power
Interestingly, it seems that the same 1.0 liter DVVT EJ-VE engine in the Perodua Viva makes more torque than the Perodua Myvi’s 1.0 liter DVVT EJ-VE engine. The Viva claims to make 90Nm of torque at 3,600rpm, while the Myvi 1.0 liter only makes 88Nm at 3,600rpm – that’s a minor difference of only 2Nm though. Since the Perodua Viva 1.0 liter would clearly beat the Myvi 1.0 in terms of power to weight ratio, so let’s compare the Myvi 1.3 to the Viva 1.0 Premium instead. The Myvi 1.3 weighs 955kg and puts out 86 horsepower. That’s a power to weight ratio of 0.09 horsepower per kg. As for the Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium, it weighs 800kg and puts out 60 horsepower – that gives it a power to weight ratio of 0.075 horsepower per kg. So we can conclude that in a drag race, the Viva won’t be able to smoke it’s larger sibling in stock form. That doesn’t mean the Viva is terribly slow – in a previous supermini shootout done together with folks at NST Life & Times, I found that the Myvi effortlessly smoked other superminis with larger 1.5 liter engines. Another thing to point out is the Perodua Myvi 1.3 liter uses a 4-cylinder engine, and 4-cylinder engines are alot smoother than 3-cylinder engines like the one found in the Perodua Viva. 3-cylinders have more vibration, which might end up being felt by you in the steering wheel and other points in the chassis.
2. Fuel Economy
According to Perodua’s own charts, the Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium can travel 17.5km per liter of petrol on a combined cycle which I suspect involves alot of light footed driving and highway cruising. This is for the manual transmission. The Myvi 1.3 manual is rated at 17.1km per liter of petrol. Very similar fuel consumption, however the people on the streets who actually own the Myvi 1.3 manual reports actual mileage of about 13 to 14 km per liter if driven frugally. As for the auto transmission, Perodua says the Myvi 1.3 Auto can get 13.5 km per liter, however the average man on the street usually gets about 10 to 11 km per liter. Comparing it to the Viva 1.0 liter automatic, Perodua says it can get 15.1km per liter, so expect about 12km per liter in reality. Thus we can assume the Viva automatic should be a little more frugal than the Perodua Myvi automatic, but for the manual transmission models actual fuel economy should prove to be about the same.
2. Space
The Perodua Viva is actually longer in the interior than the Perodua Myvi at 1845mm compared to the Perodua Myvis 1835mm, but a great margin narrower. Having a long interior is important, it ensures the rear passenger legroom is at comfortable levels, just like the Perodua Myvi’s. However, being narrower the downside is you can’t really fit 3 people in the rear bench comfortably, making the Perodua Viva more of a 4-seater than a 5-seater. The Viva’s boot is only 149 liters with the rear bench upright compared to the Myvi’s 255 liters, significantly smaller, however you can extend this size by dropping the rear passenger bench to create a 449 liter space.
3. Ride and Handling
Nothing much can be said about the Perodua Myvi’s handling abilities other than the fact that it’ll probably get you to work and back safely. From what I’ve heard from some journalists who’ve driven the car, I think I shouldn’t expect much of the Viva’s either. Which is a shame as the Kelisa was a somewhat fun drive. Many will miss the Kelisa’s zippy DNA which is reportedly missing in the new Viva. If you want a driver’s small car, go get the Proton Savvy.
1. Power
Interestingly, it seems that the same 1.0 liter DVVT EJ-VE engine in the Perodua Viva makes more torque than the Perodua Myvi’s 1.0 liter DVVT EJ-VE engine. The Viva claims to make 90Nm of torque at 3,600rpm, while the Myvi 1.0 liter only makes 88Nm at 3,600rpm – that’s a minor difference of only 2Nm though. Since the Perodua Viva 1.0 liter would clearly beat the Myvi 1.0 in terms of power to weight ratio, so let’s compare the Myvi 1.3 to the Viva 1.0 Premium instead. The Myvi 1.3 weighs 955kg and puts out 86 horsepower. That’s a power to weight ratio of 0.09 horsepower per kg. As for the Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium, it weighs 800kg and puts out 60 horsepower – that gives it a power to weight ratio of 0.075 horsepower per kg. So we can conclude that in a drag race, the Viva won’t be able to smoke it’s larger sibling in stock form. That doesn’t mean the Viva is terribly slow – in a previous supermini shootout done together with folks at NST Life & Times, I found that the Myvi effortlessly smoked other superminis with larger 1.5 liter engines. Another thing to point out is the Perodua Myvi 1.3 liter uses a 4-cylinder engine, and 4-cylinder engines are alot smoother than 3-cylinder engines like the one found in the Perodua Viva. 3-cylinders have more vibration, which might end up being felt by you in the steering wheel and other points in the chassis.
2. Fuel Economy
According to Perodua’s own charts, the Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium can travel 17.5km per liter of petrol on a combined cycle which I suspect involves alot of light footed driving and highway cruising. This is for the manual transmission. The Myvi 1.3 manual is rated at 17.1km per liter of petrol. Very similar fuel consumption, however the people on the streets who actually own the Myvi 1.3 manual reports actual mileage of about 13 to 14 km per liter if driven frugally. As for the auto transmission, Perodua says the Myvi 1.3 Auto can get 13.5 km per liter, however the average man on the street usually gets about 10 to 11 km per liter. Comparing it to the Viva 1.0 liter automatic, Perodua says it can get 15.1km per liter, so expect about 12km per liter in reality. Thus we can assume the Viva automatic should be a little more frugal than the Perodua Myvi automatic, but for the manual transmission models actual fuel economy should prove to be about the same.
2. Space
The Perodua Viva is actually longer in the interior than the Perodua Myvi at 1845mm compared to the Perodua Myvis 1835mm, but a great margin narrower. Having a long interior is important, it ensures the rear passenger legroom is at comfortable levels, just like the Perodua Myvi’s. However, being narrower the downside is you can’t really fit 3 people in the rear bench comfortably, making the Perodua Viva more of a 4-seater than a 5-seater. The Viva’s boot is only 149 liters with the rear bench upright compared to the Myvi’s 255 liters, significantly smaller, however you can extend this size by dropping the rear passenger bench to create a 449 liter space.
3. Ride and Handling
Nothing much can be said about the Perodua Myvi’s handling abilities other than the fact that it’ll probably get you to work and back safely. From what I’ve heard from some journalists who’ve driven the car, I think I shouldn’t expect much of the Viva’s either. Which is a shame as the Kelisa was a somewhat fun drive. Many will miss the Kelisa’s zippy DNA which is reportedly missing in the new Viva. If you want a driver’s small car, go get the Proton Savvy.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Perodua Viva's debut
PERODUA, the second national car, appears to have the knack for building cars that Malaysians want. Sensing that the Kancil was getting too long in the tooth, it has just launched a bolder entry- level compact car with three engine options under the one-litre capacity and has given it a rousingly-apt name; the Viva. It chose Viva because in the original Latin, it is used as an exclamation to indicate salutation and applause.
Indeed, there's much to applaud Perodua. Not only it daringly discontinued the Kelisa line for this entrant, but it also priced it above the Kancil. This ensures that the Kancil remains affordably priced, while remaining the mainstay of the entry-level segment.
Indeed, the Viva's specifications make it more expensive than the Kancil and just a little cheaper than the MyVi. This top-of-the- range one-litre manual transmission variant - the Viva SXi - has been specified with features one would rightly expect in sedans twice more expensive.
An interesting feature announced during its launch was that this Viva has 90% local content. Now that would raise the heckles of a few skeptics but consider this; manufacturing in this age of globalisation means sourcing for parts from all corners of the globe, putting it together in the cheapest-wage location and sticking a label on it to show its hybrid origin. Going by that measure, we can proudly say the Perodua Viva is put together in the Perodua plant in the town of Ulu Choh in the district of Rawang in the state of Selangor and is made, therefore, in Malaysia!
Styling * Sandwiched between the MyVi and the Kancil, one can immediately trace the outline of the Viva to fathom its progeny. It has enough visible `hand-me-down' traits from the MyVi and the Avanza that it's been dubbed the `Baby Avanza'.
Then again, it has plenty of `pass-me- up' cues from the Kancil that it has also earned the sobriquet of `Kancil's Big Brother'. Perodua has also picked up from the parts bin of the Kenari (the tall vertical tail lights) and the Avanza (the rear fold- up door), which are tried-and-tested features that enhance the Viva's posterior. And as if the pearl white test- drive unit wasn't visible enough, Perodua went overboard with the windshield decals and Viva motifs stuck in the most prominent of places.
MB rating: ****
Interior * The cockpit area is very much a step up from the Kancil. Thoughtful touches like cupholders that can actually keep a coffee cup in place, coin slots and a utility box offer convenient storage spaces that make stashing away little knick-knacks away from prying eyes a doddle. You can adjust the wing mirrors remotely from inside and the power wind-up applies to all four windows. Perodua's generosity extends to the electrically-operated, retractable wing mirrors, which even the top-of- the-range Avanza does not have! A buzzer alarm sounds if the front lights are switched on when the key is removed from the ignition.
MB rating: ****
Engine & performance * The engine for all three variants (660cc, 850cc and 1,000cc) incorporates Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) and Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), which results in improved performance with economic fuel consumption. The manual version uses a five-speed transmission, which is quite handy when there is a need to shift down smartly in overtaking maneuvers or when power is needed. This manual transmission XSi is best for those wanting spirited performance. On the highway, it can comfortably be pushed to 145kmph.
MB rating: ****
Ride & handling * The Viva may still have some way to go in terms of cushioning and pampering but what it has is indeed several steps up from the Kancil or the Kelisa. There are MacPherson struts in the front with stabilizer. In the rear, it has torsion beams with trailing arms which appear to be the preferred combination being employed widely now. Combined, it does well to handle all, save for the most bone-jarring ruts, that our roads can contrive to offer.
Noise intrusion is a little better than the Kancil but the familiar `Daihatsu roar' is audible when you engage too low a gear for some spirited overtaking. Fully loaded, the Viva stays snug on the road with much of the bodyroll cut out.
MB rating: *** 1/2
Safety * This Viva scores highly in the safety department. Begin with the two airbags up front. It then goes on to offer anti-lock braking as well as electronic brake distribution. All passengers - front and rear - get seatbelts; of course it is left for them; especially the rear-seaters, to actually make it to be of any use! The steering wheel is designed to collapse on frontal impact. There are impact-absorbing honeycomb pads lining the upper corner of the roof for protection from a collapsing A- pillar - which saves nasty injuries to the head.
MB rating: ****
Value for money * The Viva, of course, has to stand up to scrutiny against the likes of the Naza Sutera or the Hyundai Atos. Its pricing puts it neatly in between the two with the question of parts pricing firmly in its favour. In the fuel consumption stakes, the DVVT feature gives it the edge over its rivals. A full tank will set you back just under RM70. Having filled it for just under RM55 (just under 29 litres) recently, the XSi did more than 400km on a combination of highway and village roads.
Indeed, there's much to applaud Perodua. Not only it daringly discontinued the Kelisa line for this entrant, but it also priced it above the Kancil. This ensures that the Kancil remains affordably priced, while remaining the mainstay of the entry-level segment.
Indeed, the Viva's specifications make it more expensive than the Kancil and just a little cheaper than the MyVi. This top-of-the- range one-litre manual transmission variant - the Viva SXi - has been specified with features one would rightly expect in sedans twice more expensive.
An interesting feature announced during its launch was that this Viva has 90% local content. Now that would raise the heckles of a few skeptics but consider this; manufacturing in this age of globalisation means sourcing for parts from all corners of the globe, putting it together in the cheapest-wage location and sticking a label on it to show its hybrid origin. Going by that measure, we can proudly say the Perodua Viva is put together in the Perodua plant in the town of Ulu Choh in the district of Rawang in the state of Selangor and is made, therefore, in Malaysia!
Styling * Sandwiched between the MyVi and the Kancil, one can immediately trace the outline of the Viva to fathom its progeny. It has enough visible `hand-me-down' traits from the MyVi and the Avanza that it's been dubbed the `Baby Avanza'.
Then again, it has plenty of `pass-me- up' cues from the Kancil that it has also earned the sobriquet of `Kancil's Big Brother'. Perodua has also picked up from the parts bin of the Kenari (the tall vertical tail lights) and the Avanza (the rear fold- up door), which are tried-and-tested features that enhance the Viva's posterior. And as if the pearl white test- drive unit wasn't visible enough, Perodua went overboard with the windshield decals and Viva motifs stuck in the most prominent of places.
MB rating: ****
Interior * The cockpit area is very much a step up from the Kancil. Thoughtful touches like cupholders that can actually keep a coffee cup in place, coin slots and a utility box offer convenient storage spaces that make stashing away little knick-knacks away from prying eyes a doddle. You can adjust the wing mirrors remotely from inside and the power wind-up applies to all four windows. Perodua's generosity extends to the electrically-operated, retractable wing mirrors, which even the top-of- the-range Avanza does not have! A buzzer alarm sounds if the front lights are switched on when the key is removed from the ignition.
MB rating: ****
Engine & performance * The engine for all three variants (660cc, 850cc and 1,000cc) incorporates Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) and Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), which results in improved performance with economic fuel consumption. The manual version uses a five-speed transmission, which is quite handy when there is a need to shift down smartly in overtaking maneuvers or when power is needed. This manual transmission XSi is best for those wanting spirited performance. On the highway, it can comfortably be pushed to 145kmph.
MB rating: ****
Ride & handling * The Viva may still have some way to go in terms of cushioning and pampering but what it has is indeed several steps up from the Kancil or the Kelisa. There are MacPherson struts in the front with stabilizer. In the rear, it has torsion beams with trailing arms which appear to be the preferred combination being employed widely now. Combined, it does well to handle all, save for the most bone-jarring ruts, that our roads can contrive to offer.
Noise intrusion is a little better than the Kancil but the familiar `Daihatsu roar' is audible when you engage too low a gear for some spirited overtaking. Fully loaded, the Viva stays snug on the road with much of the bodyroll cut out.
MB rating: *** 1/2
Safety * This Viva scores highly in the safety department. Begin with the two airbags up front. It then goes on to offer anti-lock braking as well as electronic brake distribution. All passengers - front and rear - get seatbelts; of course it is left for them; especially the rear-seaters, to actually make it to be of any use! The steering wheel is designed to collapse on frontal impact. There are impact-absorbing honeycomb pads lining the upper corner of the roof for protection from a collapsing A- pillar - which saves nasty injuries to the head.
MB rating: ****
Value for money * The Viva, of course, has to stand up to scrutiny against the likes of the Naza Sutera or the Hyundai Atos. Its pricing puts it neatly in between the two with the question of parts pricing firmly in its favour. In the fuel consumption stakes, the DVVT feature gives it the edge over its rivals. A full tank will set you back just under RM70. Having filled it for just under RM55 (just under 29 litres) recently, the XSi did more than 400km on a combination of highway and village roads.
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