KEMAMAN, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- A man who was released from prison about two months ago, was shot dead by police when he tried to mow down a policeman with a stolen car at the 135km Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kuantan last night.
The dead man's 22-year-old accomplice who was also in the car, sustained a gunshot wound in the shoulder and was warded in a stable condition at the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan.
Seized from the car were several parangs and knives, believed to have been used during break-ins at homes.
The police did not identify the dead man.
The incident occured near a lemang stall at Kampung Geliga in Kijal about 11.50pm.
State CID chief ACP Mohd Fuazi Abduri said on Monday that the ex-convict had seven criminal records, including house break-ins and car thefts, while the accomplice was linked to hold-ups.
Following a report that a Perodua MyVi which was reported stolen in Kuantan was spotted in Kampung Geliga, he said a police team arrived at the scene and saw two men seated inside the vehicle.
Despite repeated requests to alight from the car, the duo refused.
The ex-convict who was in the driver's seat, reversed the car, hitting a parked motorcycle before driving it forward, almost hitting one of the policemen.
Fuazi said, at that juncture, the police fired a shot in the direction of the car, killing the ex-convict on the spot and injuring his accomplice.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
1Malaysia F1 Team To Compete In Race Next Year, Says PM
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The 1Malaysia F1 Team, a joint venture between the government and private sectors in the country, will participate in the F1 race beginning next year, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced Tuesday.
The Prime Minister said the project involved the combined expertise of Proton and Lotus with the support of the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM), Naza Motor and Air Asia.
Najib, who is also the Finance Minister I, told reporters when making the announcement at the Finance Ministry that leading corporate figures such as Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and S.M Nasarudin S.M Nasimuddin were also involved in the initiative.
"This is the Malaysian team. The car was designed at the SIC, manufactured at the SIC, tested at the SIC and the car is Malaysian-made. Even the pit stop team consists of Malaysians," he said.
He said the 1Malaysia Team would identify a suitable Malaysian driver, adding that the project could lift the country's image in the international arena. Najib said the FIA had received Malaysia's application to participate in the World F1 Championship next year.
Asked on the budget and the total investment by the government, Najib said: "The Malaysian government's investment is through Proton".
Najib said the project was not a waste because it would provide a strong marketing element to the country when it competed in the F1 championship.
"If we want to export the Proton, we must ensure that the brand is strong. There is a strong element of marketing.
It is not merely a sporting activity because there is an element of marketing for Proton and Malaysia while at the same time, the Air Asia and Naza brand names can be popularised," he said.
According to a press release issued by a local public relations company for the 1Malaysia F1 Team, the national team will be based at SIC. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Universiti Petronas as well as Composite Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM), a leading local composite manufacturing expert, have already been engaged to participate in the project.
The statement said the national F1 team would integrate the Malaysian technical and pit crew totaling 200 people to be managed by one of Formula One's most respected technical director, Mike Gascoyne.
He had already recruited a core team of international experts with proven record in the various engineering, design and manufacturing disciplines needed to ensure that the 1Malaysia F1 team was of international standard, readiness and capable of competing with the world's greatest drivers.
Currently, six local and international drivers have been shortlisted for evaluation and the team is expected to announce its two drivers by end of next month.
The statement quoted Najib as saying that the country's participation in Formula One with the national team had far reaching objectives, mainly the advancement of the country's automotive industry development from the technological aspect including initiatives in green technology.
"By establishing our racing centre within the country, we hope to also attract more foreign investments and the best technical minds which, in turn, will spur the growth of our automotive industry where we hope to see more R&D into lighter, safer and more cost-effective cars," he said.
"We further anticipate higher commitment by organisations and attendance by individuals during the F1 Petronas Malaysian GP which will be coupled with increased tourism related returns," Najib said.
He said by creating a national F1 team, the country was taking its motor sports to its pinnacle, thus ensuring its place in this internationally embraced sports that had scaled the heights of entertainment.
The 1Malaysia F1 Team takes its name from the "1Malaysia - People First, Performance Now" policy mooted by Najib in June this year as the unifying foundation for all Malaysians to come together in celebrating its cooperation among it multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious society for the betterment of the nation.
Petronas, the national oil giant, has also made advancement in this arena via its sponsorship of the BMW-Sauber Team for the last four years.
The setting up of the national team is a natural progression to increase the country's returns from investment in Formula One.
-- BERNAMA
The Prime Minister said the project involved the combined expertise of Proton and Lotus with the support of the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM), Naza Motor and Air Asia.
Najib, who is also the Finance Minister I, told reporters when making the announcement at the Finance Ministry that leading corporate figures such as Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and S.M Nasarudin S.M Nasimuddin were also involved in the initiative.
"This is the Malaysian team. The car was designed at the SIC, manufactured at the SIC, tested at the SIC and the car is Malaysian-made. Even the pit stop team consists of Malaysians," he said.
He said the 1Malaysia Team would identify a suitable Malaysian driver, adding that the project could lift the country's image in the international arena. Najib said the FIA had received Malaysia's application to participate in the World F1 Championship next year.
Asked on the budget and the total investment by the government, Najib said: "The Malaysian government's investment is through Proton".
Najib said the project was not a waste because it would provide a strong marketing element to the country when it competed in the F1 championship.
"If we want to export the Proton, we must ensure that the brand is strong. There is a strong element of marketing.
It is not merely a sporting activity because there is an element of marketing for Proton and Malaysia while at the same time, the Air Asia and Naza brand names can be popularised," he said.
According to a press release issued by a local public relations company for the 1Malaysia F1 Team, the national team will be based at SIC. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Universiti Petronas as well as Composite Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM), a leading local composite manufacturing expert, have already been engaged to participate in the project.
The statement said the national F1 team would integrate the Malaysian technical and pit crew totaling 200 people to be managed by one of Formula One's most respected technical director, Mike Gascoyne.
He had already recruited a core team of international experts with proven record in the various engineering, design and manufacturing disciplines needed to ensure that the 1Malaysia F1 team was of international standard, readiness and capable of competing with the world's greatest drivers.
Currently, six local and international drivers have been shortlisted for evaluation and the team is expected to announce its two drivers by end of next month.
The statement quoted Najib as saying that the country's participation in Formula One with the national team had far reaching objectives, mainly the advancement of the country's automotive industry development from the technological aspect including initiatives in green technology.
"By establishing our racing centre within the country, we hope to also attract more foreign investments and the best technical minds which, in turn, will spur the growth of our automotive industry where we hope to see more R&D into lighter, safer and more cost-effective cars," he said.
"We further anticipate higher commitment by organisations and attendance by individuals during the F1 Petronas Malaysian GP which will be coupled with increased tourism related returns," Najib said.
He said by creating a national F1 team, the country was taking its motor sports to its pinnacle, thus ensuring its place in this internationally embraced sports that had scaled the heights of entertainment.
The 1Malaysia F1 Team takes its name from the "1Malaysia - People First, Performance Now" policy mooted by Najib in June this year as the unifying foundation for all Malaysians to come together in celebrating its cooperation among it multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious society for the betterment of the nation.
Petronas, the national oil giant, has also made advancement in this arena via its sponsorship of the BMW-Sauber Team for the last four years.
The setting up of the national team is a natural progression to increase the country's returns from investment in Formula One.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Perodua Offers Great Value With Slow Depreciation Figures
Parker's annual depreciation report proves that Perodua continues to provide great value cars as two of its three models appear in the top ten slowest depreciating cars .
The Perodua Myvi provides fantastic value for money without compromising on specification with air conditioning, central locking, four electric windows, electric mirrors, power steering, dual airbags and ABS/EBD all as standard. With a generous £1,000 cash back still on offer, the Perodua Myvi is available from as little as £6,599. Achieving as much as 58.8mpg on the extra urban cycle along with a low insurance group and vehicle excise duty, the Perodua Myvi provides all round great value for money.
The Perodua range also includes the Kenari mini-MPV available from only £5,499 with a continued £500 cash back offer.
With many people looking to down size vehicles and reduce their costs in the present economic climate, Perodua provides the ideal low cost solution for today's motorists.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Proton In Discussion On Strategic Partnership
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd today confirmed that it was in discussion on forming a strategic partnership but refused to name the other party.
"The discussion is ongoing; I don't want to comment with which party," managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said after breaking fast with journalists here.
According to a newsreport, Proton was in discussion with Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest carmaker.
On Tuesday, Volkswagen group was reported planning to make Malaysia as its sourcing hub for auto parts and CKD (completely-knocked down) assembly with a local automaker.
Yesterday, Proton advisor Tun Dr Mahathir said Proton needed a strategic partnership with an international automotive company to upgrade the standard of national car.
-- BERNAMA
"The discussion is ongoing; I don't want to comment with which party," managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said after breaking fast with journalists here.
According to a newsreport, Proton was in discussion with Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest carmaker.
On Tuesday, Volkswagen group was reported planning to make Malaysia as its sourcing hub for auto parts and CKD (completely-knocked down) assembly with a local automaker.
Yesterday, Proton advisor Tun Dr Mahathir said Proton needed a strategic partnership with an international automotive company to upgrade the standard of national car.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Perodua to see better sales in Q3
The coming festive season is likely to see increased sales in the third quarter of this year for Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd, the sales and distribution arm of Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd.
Perodua sold 77,000 cars in the first six months of this year, and expects better sales in the second half of 2009.
It is also understood that the upcoming launch of its multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will also propel further the company's vehicle sales.
"The MPV will be launched in November and bookings will start in October," said Perodua Sales Director Ahmad Suhaimi Mohd Anuar in Kuala Lumpur today.
Perodua ViVA is the second most saleable car in Malaysia, after Perodua Myvi, with 68,000 units sold in 2008.
Since its launch in 2007, Perodua sold 157,000 units of the ViVA.
-- Bernama
Friday, September 11, 2009
Perodua To See Better Sales In Third Quarter
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The coming festive season is likely to see increased sales in the third quarter of this year for Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd, the sales and distribution arm of Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd.
Perodua sold 77,000 cars in the first six months of this year, and expects better sales in the second half of 2009.
It is also understood that the upcoming launch of its multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will also propel further the company's vehicle sales.
"The MPV will be launched in November and bookings will start in October," said Perodua Sales Director Ahmad Suhaimi Mohd Anuar here Thursday.
He was speaking to reporters after presenting the grand prize of a 1,100cc Perodua ViVA to university student Azizi Abdul Aziz who emerged winner in the "Jelajah 11 Era Bersama Perodua" competition organised jointly by Perodua and Airtime Management & Programming Sdn Bhd.
Perodua ViVA is the second most saleable car in Malaysia, after Perodua Myvi, with 68,000 units sold in 2008.
Since its launch in 2007, Perodua sold 157,000 units of the ViVA.
-- BERNAMA
Perodua sold 77,000 cars in the first six months of this year, and expects better sales in the second half of 2009.
It is also understood that the upcoming launch of its multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will also propel further the company's vehicle sales.
"The MPV will be launched in November and bookings will start in October," said Perodua Sales Director Ahmad Suhaimi Mohd Anuar here Thursday.
He was speaking to reporters after presenting the grand prize of a 1,100cc Perodua ViVA to university student Azizi Abdul Aziz who emerged winner in the "Jelajah 11 Era Bersama Perodua" competition organised jointly by Perodua and Airtime Management & Programming Sdn Bhd.
Perodua ViVA is the second most saleable car in Malaysia, after Perodua Myvi, with 68,000 units sold in 2008.
Since its launch in 2007, Perodua sold 157,000 units of the ViVA.
-- BERNAMA
Tun Mahathir Returns To Proton After Four And A Half Years
SHAH ALAM, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Proton founder and adviser Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday made a return to the country's first car manufacturing plant after four and a half years.
The former Prime Minister said he was happy to be back as the plant brought him nostalgia at a time when Proton was just starting out.
"I am happy to be back at the plant which manufactured the country's first Proton car in 1985. It has been 27 years since then, not many businesses can remain that long," he said at a break of fast with Proton staff here Thursday.
Tun Mahathir said the government established Proton as it had confidence in the country's ability although certain quarters were sceptical while some made fun of it.
"I can still recall a comic sketch of the Proton car with a bullock cart roof. However, when the first car was unveiled and I drove it, many people gave it the thumbs up."
He said Proton's pre-tax profit of RM64 million for first quarter of 2009 showed that it was capable of competing in the local and international markets.
Proton would also contribute towards making Malaysia achieve developed nation status by 2020.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Perodua Myvi
Dimensions & Weight 1.3 GHS
Transmission = 5MT
Overall length / width / height (mm) = 3760 / 1665 / 1550
Interior length / width / height (mm) = 1835 / 1400 / 1270
Wheelbase (mm) = 2440
Track front / rear (mm) = 1455 / 1465
Minimum road clearance (mm) = 160
Kerb weight (kg) = 945
Seating capacity = 5
Min. turning radius (m) = 4.7
Engine 1.3 GHS
Engine model = K3-VE
Engine type = Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 4-cylinder
Valve mechanism = DVVT DOHC
Total displacement (cc) = 1298
Bore x stroke (mm) = 72 x 79.7
Compression ratio = 10
Max. output (DIN) (kW/rpm) = 64 / 6000
Max. torque (DIN) (Nm/rpm) = 116 / 3200
Fuel System = EFI
Fuel tank capacity (litres) = 40.0
Chassis 1.3 GHS
Steering type = Rack & pinion
Main brakes (Booster equipped)
Front = Disc Brake with Booster (ventilated)
Rear = Drums (leading & trailing)
Parking brake = Mechanically operating on rear wheels
Suspension
Front = MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear = Torsion beam with coil spring
Tyres = 175 / 65 R14
Spare tyres = T115 / 70 D14
Exterior 1.3 GHS
Headlamp = Black painted finishing
Front bumper = Integrated with fog lamps
UV protected glass = yes
Side mirrors = With side turn signal
Rear Bumper = With rear reflector
Door visor = yes
Rear combination lamp = Smoke clear with LED type stop lamp
Rear spoiler = yes
Disc wheels = 14" Alloy rim with new surface treatment
Side Skirting = yes
Interior 1.3 GHS
Optitron meter combination = Red coloured
Seat fabric = Leather with red stitching
Steering wheel = 3-spoke leather-wrapped
Gear shift bezel = no
Gear knob = Leather knob & cover shifting hole with red stitching
Electric side mirrors = yes
Center cluster = Silver painted
Sun visor = With card holder (driver`s side) and vanity mirror (passenger`s side)
Seat back pocket = Driver & passenger `s seats
Under seat tray = yes
Comfort 1.3 GHS
Audio = 2-DIN radio CD-player with MP3/WMA, USB & Bluetooth
Speakers = 4 Speakers
Integrated seat height adjuster = yes
Reverse sensor = yes
Assist grip = yes
Tilt steering = yes
Power door lock (Central locking) = yes
Power window (4 points) = yes
Adjustable seat belt anchor = yes
Shooping hook = yes
Safety & Security 1.3 GHS
Dual SRS airbags = Driver & passenger
ABS with EBD & BA = yes
Anti-theft device (Immobiliser) = yes
Accessories 1.3 GHS
Luggage tray = yes
Carpet mat = High grade coil mat (red & black colour)
Tool kit bag = yes
Scuff plate = yes
Safety triangle = yes
License plate holder = yes
Transmission = 5MT
Overall length / width / height (mm) = 3760 / 1665 / 1550
Interior length / width / height (mm) = 1835 / 1400 / 1270
Wheelbase (mm) = 2440
Track front / rear (mm) = 1455 / 1465
Minimum road clearance (mm) = 160
Kerb weight (kg) = 945
Seating capacity = 5
Min. turning radius (m) = 4.7
Engine 1.3 GHS
Engine model = K3-VE
Engine type = Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 4-cylinder
Valve mechanism = DVVT DOHC
Total displacement (cc) = 1298
Bore x stroke (mm) = 72 x 79.7
Compression ratio = 10
Max. output (DIN) (kW/rpm) = 64 / 6000
Max. torque (DIN) (Nm/rpm) = 116 / 3200
Fuel System = EFI
Fuel tank capacity (litres) = 40.0
Chassis 1.3 GHS
Steering type = Rack & pinion
Main brakes (Booster equipped)
Front = Disc Brake with Booster (ventilated)
Rear = Drums (leading & trailing)
Parking brake = Mechanically operating on rear wheels
Suspension
Front = MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear = Torsion beam with coil spring
Tyres = 175 / 65 R14
Spare tyres = T115 / 70 D14
Exterior 1.3 GHS
Headlamp = Black painted finishing
Front bumper = Integrated with fog lamps
UV protected glass = yes
Side mirrors = With side turn signal
Rear Bumper = With rear reflector
Door visor = yes
Rear combination lamp = Smoke clear with LED type stop lamp
Rear spoiler = yes
Disc wheels = 14" Alloy rim with new surface treatment
Side Skirting = yes
Interior 1.3 GHS
Optitron meter combination = Red coloured
Seat fabric = Leather with red stitching
Steering wheel = 3-spoke leather-wrapped
Gear shift bezel = no
Gear knob = Leather knob & cover shifting hole with red stitching
Electric side mirrors = yes
Center cluster = Silver painted
Sun visor = With card holder (driver`s side) and vanity mirror (passenger`s side)
Seat back pocket = Driver & passenger `s seats
Under seat tray = yes
Comfort 1.3 GHS
Audio = 2-DIN radio CD-player with MP3/WMA, USB & Bluetooth
Speakers = 4 Speakers
Integrated seat height adjuster = yes
Reverse sensor = yes
Assist grip = yes
Tilt steering = yes
Power door lock (Central locking) = yes
Power window (4 points) = yes
Adjustable seat belt anchor = yes
Shooping hook = yes
Safety & Security 1.3 GHS
Dual SRS airbags = Driver & passenger
ABS with EBD & BA = yes
Anti-theft device (Immobiliser) = yes
Accessories 1.3 GHS
Luggage tray = yes
Carpet mat = High grade coil mat (red & black colour)
Tool kit bag = yes
Scuff plate = yes
Safety triangle = yes
License plate holder = yes
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Perodua MPV D46T
Finally! Perodua has confirmed the release of all New Perodua MPV in November this year.
Perodua we never failed in her new car as a marketable and value for money car Perodua myvi.
Car is selling at RM65k and has the new proto Exora hit really bad.
Perodua MPV is required to qualify with a 1.5 liter engine as the Toyota Vios and Toyota Avanza.
The new Perodua MPV will be based on Toyota Passo Sette and about 80% of their similarity Outlook.
Some pictures of the new Perodua MPV.
The color of the seats and dashboard is like the Vios G spec.
Creamy colored seats.
Armrests are available.
Panel meter is located in the center of the Toyota Vios removed. The steering wheel is a new design with multifunction buttons.
To DO radio with Bluetooth support. The composer is used exactly the same as Vios.
The gearshift is on the dashboard like a luxury minivan, the change of velocity is established.
Made me to make sure that the car?
A picture below tell everything.
Take a look behind the LCD screen."Akan tiba November ini"=Coming soon on November.
Perodua we never failed in her new car as a marketable and value for money car Perodua myvi.
Car is selling at RM65k and has the new proto Exora hit really bad.
Perodua MPV is required to qualify with a 1.5 liter engine as the Toyota Vios and Toyota Avanza.
The new Perodua MPV will be based on Toyota Passo Sette and about 80% of their similarity Outlook.
Some pictures of the new Perodua MPV.
The color of the seats and dashboard is like the Vios G spec.
Creamy colored seats.
Armrests are available.
Panel meter is located in the center of the Toyota Vios removed. The steering wheel is a new design with multifunction buttons.
To DO radio with Bluetooth support. The composer is used exactly the same as Vios.
The gearshift is on the dashboard like a luxury minivan, the change of velocity is established.Made me to make sure that the car?
A picture below tell everything.
Take a look behind the LCD screen."Akan tiba November ini"=Coming soon on November. Monday, September 7, 2009
Nice or not... may be cool
my friend Myvi 1.0 2005 converted to Toyota Passo Racy with YRV 1.3(K3VET) engine.Engine already complete endorse with JPJ..i will list down the item at the car below:
1- YRV engine
2-colum shift gear with triptonic
3- meter YRV
4-boost meter Apexi
5-turbo timer
6-shift light
7-WORK 16" INCH SPORT RIMS
8-body part passo racy
9- 4disk brake abs control
10-kulit pintu passo
11-karpet bumbung passo
12-carpet passo
13-seat FTO depan n seat belakang balut kusyen sama dgn seat depan
14-DVD player baru psg seminggu sebelum ambik ,JVC sun visor DVD player ,2 unit amp,subwoofer and 2 speaker
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Perodua Myvi
You may never have heard of the Perodua Myvi, but this Malaysian supermini is one of the great unsung heroes of the small-car scene. When it first appeared in September 2006 it cost a shade under £7,000 new, and today a 20,000-mile 1.3 SX will set you back just £4,000.
Cheap doesn’t mean miserly or miserable, however, for with any Myvi you get antilock braking with electronic brakeforce distribution, remote central locking, two front airbags, a CD player, four electric windows and air-conditioning as standard.
It’s not all Perodua’s own handiwork, though, as this hatchback is based on the Daihatsu Sirion, and nestling beneath its bonnet is a 1.3-litre petrol engine from the Toyota Yaris. It’s the only Myvi engine, and a good one at that. Producing 87bhp, this 16-valve unit is quite lively, with a 0-60mph time of 11sec, though the figure that really counts is the near-50mpg for overall fuel economy.
Drivers who prefer doing without a clutch pedal are catered for, incidentally, as the Myvi was offered with a four-speed automatic gearbox as well as the standard five-speed manual.
While some buyers may be disappointed by the lack of alloy wheels, the standard wheel trims are smart, and the Myvi includes upmarket features such as LED brake lights and external mirrors with built-in indicators .
On the road the Myvi’s softly sprung suspension gives a smooth, comfortable ride, and providing you don’t mind a fair amount of body roll and laughably low grip, you can make a case for the car being “amusing” to drive in a spirited fashion. The engine is sweet, only getting noisy when pushed hard, but wind noise can be tiring at speed.
The smart grey-and-silver dashboard feels decidedly more upmarket than the car’s price tag suggests, and the standard stereo unit has large, clear buttons and provides pretty reasonable sound quality. In terms of practicality, there are two useful cupholders and two bottle holders, boot volume is a reasonable 255 litres, and the uneven-split rear seat folds to make a flat 630-litre load area.
The Myvi, which comes with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty and requires servicing every year or 10,000 miles, manages to embarrass more mainstream competition, not just by being such excellent value, but because it’s good to drive and cheap to own too.
Could this be the best-value used supermini you can buy? Well, it certainly presents a strong case for itself.
NEED TO KNOW
Air-Conditioning
Standard on all models, but check its operation, because if it doesn’t blow icy-cold, it may well need recharging
Bumpers
The body-coloured bumpers scuff a little bit too readily
Dealers
As there are only 70 Perodua dealers in the UK, you might have to travel some distance for a service, which is required every 12 months or every 10,000 miles, whichever occurs first
Reversing sensors
Standard on automatic versions, these were a £95 option on manual cars
Seats
Cloth upholstery trim in light colours is all too easily stained
Steering Wheel
The lack of adjustment for either reach or rake is quite an omission
VITAL STATISTICS
Model Perodua Myvi 1.3SXi
Engine 1298cc, four cylinders
Power 87bhp
Transmission Five-speed manual
Fuel 48.7mpg (combined)
Acceleration 0-62mph: 11.3sec
Top Speed 106mph
CO2 137g/km
Road tax BAND E (£120 a year)
THE ONE TO BUY
A 2007 57 Perodua Myvi 1.3SXi with 20,000 miles on the clock. Pay £4,825 at a dealer or £4,300 privately
OR FOR SIMILAR MONEY
2003 03 Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVTi CDX 2005 05 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Design
2005 55 Peugeot 107 1.0 Urban
2006 55 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 SE
2006 55 Renault Clio 1.4 Expression
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Road Test - Perodua Myvi 1.3 EZ (A)
The Perodua Myvi was and is an important development for Perodua. No, not because it's something radically new. And it doesn't take a genius to tell you that it's a re-badged Toyota Passo and Daihatsu Sirion.
|  | |||
| ||||
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Myvi symbol of successful Malaysia-Japan ties
The Perodua Myvi is a symbol of the successful cooperation between Malaysia and Japan in the automotive industry, Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia Masahiko Horie said.
He said the Myvi was launched on May 25, 2005 and within just two years had become the Malaysian Car of The Year.
"What is interesting about the Myvi is that it is the perfect joint-venture cooperation between Malaysia and Japan," he said in an interview.
Horie disclosed how in order to realise the Myvi project, 500 Malaysian experts were sent to Japan to learn to make a better and innovative car.
The experts, he said, spent 2½ years to produce the design for the Myvi.
"It was entirely a product of Japanese and Malaysian experts working together to create the Myvi design," Horie said.
He added that the prototype for the Myvi was the Dahaitsu Boon.
He said that 80 per cent of the spare parts for the Myvi were locally made.
"The Perodua Myvi is a very good example of what cooperation between Japan and Malaysia can achieve.
"This MAJAICO (Malaysia-Japan Automotive Industry Cooperation) project has also been appreciated by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry or MITI, which is very grateful for the assistance of the Japanese experts.
"I hope the cooperation between Japan and Malaysian in the automotive sector can be further expanded so that more, better selling and quality cars can be produced in future," Horie said.
He said an economic partnership agreement (EPA) was signed between Malaysia and Japan three years ago and 10 different committees were established to improve and enhance the business environment in both countries.
According to Horie, one of the important committees was MAJAICO, which is composed of many different components.
To promote the Malaysian automotive industry and make it more competitive while producing better quality products, he said Japan had sent over 15 experts.
"They were despatched to the different automotive companies. They were also assigned to manufacturers producing spare parts for Perodua, Proton and other car makers like Toyota and Mitsubishi.
"We did this in cooperation with the Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC), MITI and other Malaysian authorities," he added. — Bernama
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
AddThis
