PERUSAHAAN Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua), the largest carmaker in the country, has launched the all-new Myvi.
It offers a total of five variants with a starting price of RM44,300, excluding insurance.
The five — 1.3 Standard G (manual transmission), 1.3 Standard G (automatic transmission), 1.3 Premium X, 1.5 High and 1.5 Advance — are either mated to a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission.
There are two engine options available and they are the 1.3-litre engine found in the Bezza 1.3L or the 1.5-litre engine found in Toyota Avanza or Toyota Vios.
The 1.3-litre mill produces 94hp at 6,000rpm and 121Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. As for the 1.5-litre engine, it delivers 104hp at 6,000rpm and 136Nm of torque at 4,200rpm.
Measuring at 3,895mm in length, 1,735mm in width and 1,515mm in height, the all-new Myvi is 205mm longer, 70mm wider and 55mm shorter, respectively, than its predecessor.
It also has 277 litres of boot space, which is 69 litres more than the previous model.
Perodua claims that the all-new Myvi recorded a fuel economy figure of 20.1 km per litre for the 1.5L auto.
All variants are equipped with LED headlamps with auto-off and “Follow Me Home” functions, keyless entry with push start, 60:40 split folding rear seats and reverse sensors.
The 1.3 Premium X is fitted with front chrome grille, chrome garnish fog lamps, retractable side mirrors, outer and inner chrome door handles, detachable headrest for the rear seats, Audio Plus with Bluetooth and microphone functions, USB port with side pocket, multifunction leather steering wheel, front corner sensors, hill start assist and Eco Idle function for more fuel economical drive during traffic jam.
The 1.5 High gets the 15-inch alloy wheels, front and side skirting, rear spoiler, two-tone rear bumper and an integrated Touch n Go card reader (functions like a Smart Tag device but without the physical device).
Finally, the top-of-the-range 1.5 Advance with Advance Safety Assist comes equipped with leather seats, multimedia system with navigation and smart link, reverse camera and security tinted film.
The 1.3L variants are equipped with four airbags, while the 1.5L variants come with six airbags. Anti-lock braking system, electronic brake distribution and vehicle stability control are the standard safety features available in all variants.
Meanwhile, the Advance Safety Assist is available only for the Myvi 1.5 Advance.
There are six colours to choose from: Lava Red, Mystical Purple, Glittering Silver, Ivory White, Granite Grey (which is available for the 1.5L only) and Peppermint Green (only for the 1.3L variants).
The Myvi 1.3 Standard G (MT) is priced at RM44,300, while the 1.3 Standard G (AT) is retailed at RM46,300. The 1.3 Premium X carries a price tag of RM48,300 and the 1.5 High is sold for RM51,800.
It cost RM55,300 for the 1.5 Advance with Advance Safety Assist.
All prices are excluding insurance.
Every purchase of the all-new Myvi comes with a five-year or 150,000km, which ever comes first, factory warranty. Gear Up accessories, as well as the newly-launched child seats are available as additional options. There’s a special introductory prices from now until February next year for the Gear Up accessories.
The compact car has so far received 5,000 bookings, with 78 per cent choosing the 1.5L variants. Perodua aims to sell an average of 6,000 units monthly and is able to produce 75,000 to 80,000 units of the new Myvi a year.
A SHORT DRIVE WITH THE ALL-NEW MYVI
The first-generation Perodua Myvi was introduced 12 years ago in 2005. To date, the carmaker has sold more than a million units of the iconic compact car since its introduction.
We had the opportunity to spend a short time with the all-new Myvi, driving around the carmaker’s test track a few weeks ago, and were impressed with its improvements.
The all-new Perodua Myvi we drove had a responsive acceleration, its gearbox switched gears smoothly. It had a quiet cabin, the engine and wind noise were well isolated within speed limits. However, tyre noise was noticeable.
The car’s suspension absorbed most bumps and rough road conditions smoothly, provided a comfortable ride for both driver and passengers. The all-new Myvi provides ample headroom and legroom for the driver and passengers. A large framed six-footer has no issues with the cabin space.
The range-topping 1.5 Advance features the Advance Safety Assist system. The system consists of a series of safety features, which are the Pre-Collision Warning (PCW), Pre-Collision Braking (PCB), Front Departure Alert (FDA) and Pedal Misoperation Control (PMC).
PCW alerts the driver when a collision is about to happen, while PCB is low-speed autonomous emergency braking. Meanwhile, FDA alerts the driver when the car in front has moved on and PMC is a system that will not allow the car to accelerate if it detects an obstruction in front.