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Perodua Myvi was first introduced in May 2005 based on Daihatsu Boon/Sirion thru partnership with Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. The outgoing model of Perodua Myvi is Malaysia number 1 selling model for 5 years running with more than 484,000 units sold between May 2005 and April 2011.
“The New Perodua Myvi is a refined compact car that bears the Myvi’s main concept of convenience and style but with marked improvements both in looks and functionality.” Perodua Managing Directory, Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said at the media test drive.
Our journalists have test-drove the new Myvi during the media test drive session. In short, this compact car has shrink in appearance but roomier and spacious inside, cabin noise is relatively improve, more leg room on the rear, slightly improve engine performance and fuel efficiency.
The new slopes and curves on the new Myvi enhance the aerodynamics of the car with reducing drag.
Perodua MD Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh added that the standard manual transmission for the new Perodua Myvi has a longer range of 17.5km/litre compared to the previous model at 17.1km/litre. While the automatic transmission of the new Perodua Myvi has a range of 14.6km/litre compared to 13.5km/litre for the outgoing model.
The new model in automated transmission variant will be have gear shift level on the dashboard panel similar to the Perodua Alza. Still, it is better now with shift lock on new Myvi.
The new Perodua Myvi 1.3 comes in 3 variants: Standard, Premium and Elegance in both automatic and manual transmission. The price of the new Perodua Myvi (D54T) as below: –
1.3 Standard SX (MT)
Solid: RM 43,900
Metallic: RM 44,400
Special Metallic: RM 44,800
1.3 Standard EZ (AT)
Solid: RM 46,900
Metallic: RM 47,400
Special Metallic: RM 47,800
1.3 Premium SXi (MT)
Solid: RM 46,900
Metallic: RM 47,400
Special Metallic: RM 47,800
1.3 Premium EZi (AT)
Solid: RM 49,900
Metallic: RM 50,400
RM 50,800
1.3 Elegance SXE (MT)
Solid: RM 53,900
Metallic: RM 54,400
Special Metallic: RM 54,800
1.3 Elegance EZE (AT)
Solid: RM 56,900
Metallic: RM 57,400
Special Metallic: RM 57,800
New colour Mystical Purple will be added and available in all variants. Other colour remained like Ebony Black, Metallic Grey, Glittering Silver, Pearl White and Ivory White.
The new Myvi is marketed with its slogan of lagi best. In English, it means even better. In reality, how true it is? Check it out your nearest Perodua showroom and discover the all-new Myvi personally. While some of the Petrol Head Myvi fans hopes for a 1.5L engine Myvi, Perodua decide to remain the Myvi at 1.3L engine for now. Will there be a 1.5L engine for Myvi ? That will depend on the market. Feedback below, perhaps we can show Perodua’s Director some demand for 1.5L engine.
Photo Gallery: 2012 Perodua Myvi 1.3 D54T
