Monday, November 16, 2009

Facts you need to know about kereta Myvi

Here's my thoughts about kereta Myvi.

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 withToyota and Daihatsu. Based on the second generation Daihatsu Sirion/Boon, the MyVi is also similar in design as the Toyota Passo.

ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS
There are two DOHC EFI engines available, both of which are already in other Perodua models. The smaller one is the EJ-VE 989 cc which powers the Kelisa/Kenari and the larger one is the 1298 cc K3-VE used for the Kembara. In case you have forgotten the power outputs, the EJ-VE puts out 58.5 ps/42 kW and the K3-VE, which has Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT), produces 87 ps/64 kW. 5-speen manual and 4-speed electronic automatic transmissions are available.

HOW MANY VERSIONS?
Five, with only one (Myvi 1.0SR) having the 1.0-litre engine. The others have the 1.3-litre engines and two high-grade versions come with airbags, ABS and some extra accessories. Almost 80% (976 parts) of the car comes from Malaysian or Asean suppliers. All versions used 14-inch wheels except the Myvi 1.0SR which has steel wheels.

HOW GOOD IS THE QUALITY?
In order to assemble the Avanza for Toyota, Perodua’s factory had to be able to meet the quality standards of Japan’s No. 1 automaker and it has achieved a defect rate of 0.2 per car – that’s 2 defects per 10 cars. This rate has been achieved with the first production units and Perodua is confident that it can be maintained. It is certainly a big improvement from 10 years ago when the rate was between 2.0 and 2.5 PER CAR.

WHAT ARE THE COLOURS?
Ebony Black, Klasik Gold, Glittering Silver, Mocca Silver, Ozzy Orange, Mistik Red and Olive Green. Only the first three colours are available for the Myvi 1.0SR.

HOW MUCH?
Confirmed prices (including insurance) for Peninsula Malaysia are:
Myvi 1.0SR RM41,200
Myvi 1.3SX RM44,755/RM45,300
Myvi 1.3EZ RM47,781/RM48,300
Myvi 1.3SXi RM47,781/RM48,300
Myvi 1.3EZi RM50,781/RM51,300

Myvi SXi and EZi versions have dual airbags and ABS; Myvi EZ and EZi versions have 4-speed automatic transmission; Myvi SR is only with manual transmission.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR ONE?
In the past few months, many people have already placed advance orders and to date, there are some 5,000 Malaysians waiting for their Myvi and the first ones will be taking delivery before the end of the month. Perodua expects to sell 4,800 units a month and for 2005, the planned production is 35,400 units. So if you get into the queue right now, you may have to wait a month or more since the first month’s production is obviously sold.

WHAT IS IT LIKE BEHIND THE WHEEL?
A brief driving session provided to the media at the Sepang Circuit showed the Myvi to be a pretty nippy car, not surprising considering its size. Handling is good for this class of car with confidence-inspiring stability in corners. Noise, Vibration and Harshness, an issue which has often been high on the list of owners, has been well addressed and even the blower has a lower noise level.

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