Malaysia Best Car Myvi

MYVI

Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (PERODUA) held a media preview of its latest model, the Perodua Myvi The name ‘MYVI’ is an abbreviation for My Vehicle, My Vision or Malaysian Vision.

The project started in 2002, when a team of 80 engineers was sent to Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd, Perodua’s technology partner, in Japan, to work together, utilizing the Advance Simultaneous Engineering (ASE) programme to conceptualise and produce the new generation car. Perodua’s vendors were also involved from the inception stage, providing collaboration to design and develop component parts, the result of which is the Myvi having 80 percent of local content at the time of launch.

As Perodua readies for the launch of its new flagship, the Myvi, many details have already been made available to the media and unlike some other paranoid companies, journalists did not have to sign an sort of document which warned them of legal action should they break the embargo. This trusting and friendly approach makes it so much easier to agree to a simple request: withhold showing pictures of the actual car till the night of May 25th 2005 when the car will be launched.

So we are allowed to write about the car as much as we want but we’ll save the full story for next week when pictures can be shown as well. For now, here are some of the quick facts, many of which are already known but this is official confirmation.

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.


MYVI SE (Special Edition)

Perodua’s new Perodua Myvi SE was launched last Friday, and has been available in showrooms for the past week now. A short recap on the specifications: new front and rear bumper, sideskirts, rear spoiler, new sports rims, blue outlined Optitron meter panel, chromed muffler tip, leather seats, and silver trim for center console.

The Perodua Myvi SE’s new bodykit is reminiscent of the Toyota TRD bodykit for the Passo and Boon, however Perodua has made some modifications to the rear bumper, making it more complex with a diffuser-like design instead of the TRD’s smooth design. I’m thinking that area would look good painted black or dark gray. Waiting list won’t be too long as Perodua has stocked up 1,000 of the new special edition Myvi SE cars prior to the launch. Perodua targets 1,200 units a month for the Perodua Myvi SE.

Three sporty colours are available – Ebony Black, Mistik Red and Ivory White.

Poton Cars Supporter of Australian Miss Universe

Seven thousand beautiful young women of Australia entered the Miss Universe Australia pageant this year, double to that of last years. After a lengthy elimination process, it all came to a grand finally on Wednesday 22 April 2009, offering the finalist from each state and territory the opportunity to become the new crowning Miss Universe Australia 2009.

A buzz of anticipation circulated the room, quickly turning into a mouth opener as one by one thirty two beautiful young women of Australia walked proudly out, hopeful to capture everyone's heart, especially the judges.

Renowned judges on the night were Deborah Hutton, Jon Stevens, Camille Stone, Nigel Stanilaus, Charlie Brown, Joh Bailey, Jonathan Westbrook and the director of Miss Universe Australia Deborah Miller.

The event would not be possible without the support of sponsors. Proton Cars Australia was one of the preliminary sponsors to Miss Universe Australia and provided a brand new Proton Persona GX to the newly crowned Miss Universe Australia 2009, Rachael Finch.

On receiving her fantastic new Proton Persona, Rachael was overwhelmed. "I am so excited to be driving away in a brand new Proton." Rachael said.

Proton Cars Australia would like to congratulate Rachael Finch on her crowning of Miss Universe Australia 2009. "We will be working closely with Rachael over the coming year and look forward to having Rachael on board as an ambassador for Proton" said Billy Falconer General Manager Sales and Operations.

Rachael shall be competing with representatives from around the world in the Bahamas 23rd August 2009 for the crowning Miss Universe 2009. All the best Rachael, we know you will make Australia proud.

2 brothers held over break-ins

BATU PAHAT: Two brothers, one of them physically disabled, were arrested last week in connection with housebreaking and snatch thefts in the district.

District police chief Assistant Commissioner Ibrahim Mohd Aris said the elder of the two brothers, aged 27, was arrested on Aug 18, while the disabled brother, 23, was arrested on Sunday.

"The elder brother was arrested while driving a Perodua Myvi that the brothers had stolen after they broke into a house in Jalan Tanjung Labuh a few days earlier. They also stole a laptop, jewellery, handphones and bank passbooks.

"The other man was arrested following interrogation of the first suspect."

He said both men tested positive for drugs and had prior criminal records.

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Maximum capacity - Daihatsu Sirion 1.5 SX

AS THOSE with a limited number of cliches to fall back on like to keep reminding us, the world is getting smaller. And it’s a phenomenon that’s giving more precedence to the global car.

Different markets have different requirements, but it’s the affordable small cars that appear to have the most cross-border appeal.

Different markets also have different marketing departments, which is why a small car can crop up in different markets under different guises.

Depending on where you look to buy one, this particular compact city car may be known as Daihatsu Storia, Toyota Duet, Toyota Passo, Perodua MyVi, Subaru Justy or, my particular favourite, the Daihatsu Boon.

In the UK, we're lucky enough to get three versions; the Subaru Justy, Perodua Myvi and Dahatsu Sirion, but only the latter is offered with three engine choices, including the most recent 1.5-litre petrol unit.

With a more powerful, larger capacity engine the Sirion immediately offers greater potential. A smart package regardless of engine size, the 1.0-litre three-cylinder and 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol units remain better suited to life around town. Both need to be pushed fairly hard for any kind of motorway use.

The 1.5-litre unit, essentially the 1.3-litre with a longer piston stroke providing more torque, feels much more at home on the motorway. Its 100mph-plus top speed means it comfortable cruising at motorway pace while a 0-62mph acceleration time of a shade over ten seconds is perfectly respectable. Even better is the considerably greater refinement at speed.

Yet everything’s relative and, although the 1.5-litre unit offers larger capacity benefits when compared with its smaller counterparts, it’s still a relatively small capacity engine. Given the potential for smaller engines to produce some very impressive fuel consumption figures, the Sirion 1.5 could be considered to be slightly under achieving in this department. CO2 emissions and combined fuel consumption figures are less impressive than those of the similarly powerful 1.33-litre Toyota Yaris, for example.

However, the running costs for the Sirion 1.5 are not to be scoffed at, and it’s certainly worth considering the lower purchase price of the model, a feature that remains a staple of the Daihatsu range.

The SX trim level, uppermost but one, comes with some useful extras on top of an already surprisingly generous specification. All Sirions feature air-con, full electric windows, remote central locking and electric power steering while, on the safety side, boasting electronic brake-force distribution and driver passenger and side airbags.

The SX also gets the electric mirrors, rev counter and stability control system missing from some of the lower specification models alongside its chunky bumpers, side-skirts, rear lip spoiler and alloy wheels.

As a package, it doesn’t appear to be missing anything obvious. Build quality is good, with a visibly well put together body and an interior that doesn’t squeal or rattle even though some of the materials are less than top quality. Perhaps it’s the improved refinement and performance of the 1.5-litre engine that raises expectations; but there’s less inclination to be forgiving of the dashboard assembly in the 1.5 SX model.

Although extremely functional with masses of storage and a clear and concise instrument arrangement some of the buttons are awkwardly positioned, the switchgear feel agricultural in places and the central ventilation arrangement is ungainly.

Fortunately the driving experience is considerably more impressive. With a wide stance and a wheel at each corner the Sirion offers a responsive ride. The electric power steering is light but still offers some feedback and the ride quality is good.

It can easily be appreciated by four adults, too. The Sirion’s spacious body, particularly in terms of headroom, makes it feel like a much larger car than its footprint suggests. The boot is not the largest, narrowing at the top due to the sloping rear seat angle, but its depth means carrying a reasonable amount of luggage is not out of the question. Fold the rear seats flat and the boxy body offers small van-like potential.

It’s not without its flaws, but the 1.5-litre Daihatsu Sirion offers a level of equipment and space far in excess of its humble price tag. As a cost effective alternative, it’s definitely worth consideration.

FACTS AT A GLANCE Model: Daihatsu Sirion 1.5 SX, £10,280 on the road.

Engine: 1.5-litre petrol unit developing 102bhp and 97lb/ft of torque.

Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels.

Performance: Maximum speed 109ph, 0-62mph 10.5 seconds.

Mazda MX-5 2.0i Sport Tech

here’s a farm shop near where I live. Actually, it isn’t really a farm shop at all because the floor is made from oak rather than fertiliser bags and all of the staff look like supermodels instead of burst walnut trees.

Inside you can buy jumpers made from exotic goats, bread that would make a Frenchman faint and apples so shiny, they could double up as disco balls. It’s called Daylesford and it’s the subject of much mockery, principally because everything is so bleeding expensive. As a friend of mine said recently: “I went to Daylesford to get some cheese this morning. But I only had £162 on me.”

The thing is, though, it is excellent value for money. When I go there on a Saturday morning, I always meet someone who invites me round for dinner that night. This means I don’t have to buy supper, or cook it.

What’s more, without Daylesford I’d have to go to London to buy my groceries, which would cost £50 in petrol, £8 for the congestion charge and £100 to get my car back from the pound. So, all of a sudden, 25 quid seems the bargain of the century. Especially when you consider that Daylesford has started to affect house prices. People will pay considerably more to live near it, which means that every time someone buys a loaf of bread, I’m earning about £500,000.

And on top of all this, without Daylesford I’d have to go to a local supermarket to buy my ham. Yes, the ham there is only 4p, but it’s Barbie pink and about as nutritional as the plastic bag it’s sold in.

We see the same sort of thing with cars. I recently drove something called a Perodua Myvi, which sells for £7,600. That’s cheap when you consider it has the same number of wheels and glove boxes as a Rolls-Royce Phantom. But it is extremely expensive when you work out how miserable and dreary it makes you feel. It’s a car built utterly without joy. Buying one of these would be like buying a nylon dog simply because it’s cheaper to keep.

There are lots of cheap cars on the market but only a very small number offer truly excellent value for money. The Fiat 500 is one, for sure, because just seeing it makes you happy. And the Skoda Roomster is another, provided you avoid the three-cylinder diesel version. Yes, you will save money when you buy it, but the savings will be offset by the cost of the funeral you’ll need shortly after you first try to build up enough speed to join a motorway.

The Jaguar X-type is perhaps the best example of cost having nothing to do with value. Yes, it was very cheap for a Jaguar. But since it was nothing more than a Mondeo in a rented suit, it was extremely poor value for money. That’s why it never sold well. And that’s why 300 poor souls at the Halewood plant are now facing the dole queue.

And then there’s the new Vauxhall Insignia VXR. On the face of it, this looks excellent value. The Insignia is a good-looking car and the hot version is even better. What’s more, it has a long list of standard kit, a 321bhp twin-turbo engine and four-wheel drive, and since prices start at a whisker over £30,000 it is way less than its rivals from Audi and BMW.

Yes, but the money you save in no way compensates for the fact that you must spend the next year or so telling your friends that you have a Vauxhall. Which is a bit like saying you have genital warts. People will raise their eyebrows and edge away.

Buying a Vauxhall to save money is like going on holiday to Northampton to save money. You will, for sure, but you will not be as happy as if you went to France.

And all of this brings me naturally to the Mazda MX-5, which I think represents better value for money than any other car on sale in Britain today. A 1.8-litre soft-top version, as opposed to the one that comes with a folding metal roof, is £16,345, and for that you get almost exactly the same amount of fun you would get from a Ferrari 430 Spider.
This is the thing with convertibles. When the roof is down, the buffeting and the racket mean that any speed above about 80 is unpleasant. So you really don’t need a million horsepower or a gearbox that can swap cogs in a billionth of a blink.

With the Mazda you get the engine at the front, rear-wheel drive and skinny tyres. This, then, is a car designed to thrill and excite and put a massive smile on your face at the sort of speed that won’t mess up your girlfriend’s hair.

My old mate Tiff Needell, from commercial television, is perfectly capable of power-sliding a space shuttle but argues to this day that the most fun he’s ever had is in a Morris Minor, because it can be provoked into some tail-out action at about 2mph. So it goes with the Mazda. In short, you don’t need to be an astronaut with titanium hair follicles to get the best out of it.

Put simply, an MX-5 feels more alive at 30mph than most other cars feel at 100.

So, every time Mazda changes something on its little sports car, I’m worried the end result will be a bit more serious, a bit more “driver-oriented”, a bit more anal. And that the original recipe will have been ruined.

I realise, of course, that an original can be improved, no matter how good it may have been. You have only to listen to the Hothouse Flowers’ version of I Can See Clearly Now to understand this. But, for every original that’s improved, there are a thousand that are ruined.

That’s why I approached the recently facelifted version of the MX-5 with a heavy heart and a sense of foreboding.

Let me give you an example. Mazda has fitted the engine with a forged crankshaft, floating pistons and new valve gear. It all sounds like the wet dream of a diehard, adenoidal car bore. But don’t worry. Despite all the work, the amount of power the engine produces remains exactly as it was before. And it’s the same story with the torque. The only real change is that you can now rev to 7500rpm before you need to change gear. And it all sounds a bit more sporty.

The company has changed the front suspension too, and that worried me as well. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the setup in the old car, so why fiddle? Plainly it was simply to keep the engineers out of Hiroshima’s love hotels, because it is just as sparkling and brilliant as it was before. Maybe it’s a bit more focused, a bit sharper. But only if you concentrate, and that’s the thing about the MX-5. You don’t concentrate: you’re way too busy having a nice time.

Inside, you now get Recaro seats and higher-quality switches, but I didn’t notice these either.

I said recently that the BMW Z4 is the best of the open sports cars, but after a couple of days with the Mazda I realise I was talking nonsense. The BMW is excellent but the MX-5 demonstrates that its extra speed, extra grip and extra size is all a bit wasteful. In the little Japanese car you get exactly what you need, and exactly the space you need, and nothing more.

I realise that the hairy-chested among you will be scoffing and tutting and heading straight for this column on the internet so you can speak your mind. You will say “girl’s car” and “gay” and all sorts of other things.
Well, that’s fine. You waste your money on a Mustang or a Ferrari. The fact is that if you want a sports car, the MX-5 is perfect. Nothing on the road will give you better value. Nothing will give you so much fun. The only reason I’m giving it five stars is because I can’t give it 14.

The Clarksometer

Mazda MX-5 2.0i Sport Tech

Engine 1999cc, four cylinders

Power 158bhp @ 7000rpm

Torque 139lbft @ 5000rpm

Transmission Six-speed manual

Fuel 37.2mpg (combined)

CO2 181g/km

Acceleration 0-62mph: 7.6sec

Top speed 132mph

Price £19,695

Perodua Myvi

Citibank Perodua Myvi 10X Rewards Points Easy Pay Campaign

If you plan to book a Perodua Myvi. Please on hold! Now with latest Citibank credit card deals, Perodua Myvi 10X rewards points Easy Pay Campaign, you can make a down payment using your Citibank credit card and enjoy 0% interest on your down payment and 10X rewards point.

This Perodua Myvi 10X rewards points Easy Pay Campaign valid till 30 September 2009 at all Perodua outlets. This campaign is only open to Citibank core credit card members ( Platinum, Gold, Classic, Choice, Clear, AirAsia, Celcom and CitiBusiness, including supplementary cardmembers ). 10x Rewards points not valid for Shell, Giant and Cash Back cards. 0% Citibank Easy Pay is only valid for Myvi variants with a minimum transaction of RM1,000 and a maximum of RM5,000.

Make a down payment using your Citibank credit card and enjoy:
* 0% interest with a minimum transaction of RM1000 or a maximum of RM5000
* 10X Rewards Points

10X Rewards Points
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he/she will be entitled to a total of 50,000 Rewards points.

*The normal 1x Rewards point will be awarded on a monthly basis based on the monthly Citibank Easy Pay plan amount.

*The extra 9x Rewards points will be awarded to the Participants based on the amount paid for the down payment and will be credited into the Participant’s transacted credit card between 8 to 10 weeks after the Campaign Period.

Hurry to a Perodua showroom because this Perodua Myvi 10X rewards points Easy Pay Campaign is only valid till 30 September 2009. Perodua Hotline : 1 800 886 600

Perodua Myvi

MyVi sports a fresh face
THE Perodua MyVi has proven to be a runaway success since it was introduced two years ago. More than 120,000 MyVis are now on the roads that the second national carmaker has introduced a Special Edition, which leverages on this success. It now features new fog lamps, newly-positioned forward registration plate, sportier front and rear bumpers, spoilers, exhaust tip, alloy wheels, skirting, optitron meters and leather seats.
Safety features like ABS, dual SRS airbags and immobiliser come standard. Three colours - solid white, solid red and metallic ebony black - are available

My Perodua Myvi

My Perodua Myvi Introduction Perodua Myvi a supermini car was unveiled in May 2005. Perodua Myvi comes with 5 separate variations or models in wide range of colors.Perodua, a Malaysian Automobile Company was established in the year 1993. The company has several share holders and partners. The first and the most popular vehicle launched in 1994 by the company was Perodua Kancil. By 2004 Perodua had sold 803,126 units of vehicles of different models in average. 1.0SR (manual) 1.3SX (manual) 1.3EZ (auto) 1.3SXi (manual) 1.3EZi (auto) Price Perodua Myvi price range which varies according to the models and colors.

• Peninsular--------38,924.10 (RM)-------39,447.30 (RM)
• Miri--------------40,929.20 (RM)-------41,413.00 (RM)
• Sandakan--------40,876.50 (RM)-------41,394.90 (RM)

New Perodua Myvi

It was published on 23rd september 2006 to the UK market.The Myvi is the new model with five door and if you see the Perodua Myvi Photo you can see that it seems to be the exclusive blend of style and sophistication.
Capacity

Length – Width – Height (overall) 3720 mm – 1665 mm – 1550 mm Seating capacity – 5

Features
Engine model & type

• EJ-VE (Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 3-cylinder)
• K3-VE (Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 4-cylinder)

Fuel Consumption

• Fuel System – EFI
• Fuel Capacity – 40 litres Control & Safety Features
  • Tilt Power Steering (Rack-and-pinion)
  • Front Brake - Disc Brake with Booster
  • Rear Brake – Drums (leading & trailing)
  • Tyres – 175/65 R14
  • Dual SRS airbags (driver/ co-driver)
  Special Features
  • Anti theft device
  • Air-conditioner
  • Radio & CD player
  • Alarm Central Locking

A lively 1.3 litre, 4 cylinder DOHC DVVT engine, along with responsive steering and smooth controls, makes the Myvi not only fun to drive in urban environments but means it can certainly hold its own on the motorway. With the latest electronic ABS/EBD braking system fitted as standard, the Myvi is fully equipped to help you stop quickly and safely with confidence.

Despite Myvi’s modest price tag, no expense has been spared in kitting out this modern 5-door supermini to the highest specification, both inside and out. Myvi is well stocked with the usual features you would expect to find on a latest generation model, such as power assisted steering, driver and passenger airbags, and an advanced engine immobiliser. However, finding numerous additional benefits also on the standard Myvi specification sheet, such as air conditioning, tilt adjustable steering, remote central locking, front and rear electric windows and integrated 4-speaker RDS Radio/CD, should come as a rather pleasant surprise to the discerning Perodua customer.


Also rather surprising for such a reasonably-priced car is the Myvi’s sleek and sporty exterior styling, which is certainly always worth a second look. Low budget doesn’t have to mean boxy and the new Myvi swirls and curves in all the right places; with aerodynamic body-contoured headlamps accentuating the smooth nose, a sweeping side profile tracing to the rear and elegantly rounded body-coloured bumpers completing the look in dynamic style. Myvi’s alluring body shape is further enhanced by its gleaming paintwork, thanks to superior paint technology which ensures a glossy, glass-like shine in a range of seven glamourous colours (including metallic paint at no extra cost).

Whilst Myvi’s stylish looks will undoubtedly capture the attention, you definitely won’t want to ignore all the practical, versatile features this funky small car has to offer. Myvi seats 5 passengers quite comfortably with plenty of legroom, and provides convenient cup and bottle holders in all the right places for quick refreshment on long journeys. However, if you’ve got more luggage than passengers and can’t fit all your suitcases in the spacious boot, the Myvi’s unique 60:40 split/fold-flat design for the back seats allows you to more than double the rear load space in just a couple of simple moves.

Safety is of the highest priority in the design of all Perodua models and the Myvi is no exception to this rule. Having achieved the top safety level in its class during stringent crash tests, the Myvi’s front crumple zones and newly developed body structure absorb more effectively the impact of any collision from all angles. Driver and passenger airbags, seat belt pretensioners and head impact protection devices combine to ensure occupant safety in the event of even just a minor shunt; a comforting thought if the kids are in the back on the way to school.

In fact, whatever your driving habits or requirements, Myvi is well-equipped to suit your motoring needs. Packed with the latest safety innovations, performance technology, great looks and effortless handling, the Perodua Myvi is a well-equipped, versatile supermini, ideally suited to cope with driving on our roads today.

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