The Perodua Myvi is a supermini car produced by the Malaysian manufacturer Perodua since 2005. Based on the second generation Daihatsu Sirion and Toyota Passo, the Myvi is the result of Perodua's collaboration with both Toyota and Daihatsu. The Myvi was the best selling car for 5 consecutive years in Malaysia from 2006 to 2010.

First Generation (2005-2011)

2005 Perodua MyVi Premium 1.3 (A)

Manufacturer	Perodua
Production	2005 – 2011
Class	Supermini
Body style	5-door hatchback
Engine	1.0 L EJ-VE I3 (petrol) 1.3 L K3-VE I4 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed manual
Length	3,630 mm (142.9 in)
Width	1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Height	1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Curb weight	980 kg (2,161 lb)
Related	Daihatsu Sirion Subaru Justy Toyota Passo

Equipment levels

The Myvi was made available in five variations: 1.0SR (5 speed manual), 1.3SX (5 speed manual), 1.3EZ (4 speed auto), 1.3SXi (5 speed manual), and 1.3EZi "Premium" (4 speed auto). In addition, a Myvi "Special Edition" was made available, featuring a bodykit encompassing modified bumpers, sideskirts and a spoiler. The Myvi was also made available with dual airbags and ABS.
Colors available on the Myvi include Ebony Black, Olive Green, Glittering Silver, Ozzy Orange, Classic Gold, Mistique Red, Mocha Silver and Pearl White. The facelift features a new colour range which consist of Medallion Grey, Ivory White, Pearl White, Klasik Gold, Mistik Red, Ebony Black, Caribbean Blue and Glittering Silver. The Perodua Myvi SE is available in Ivory White, Ebony Black, Glittering Silver, Pearl White or a special Tangerine Orange exclusive only for the Myvi SE.

Performance and design

The Myvi boasts either one of two water-cooled, four-stroke engines derived from the first generation Daihatsu Sirion: A 1.0 litre EJ-VE engine with three in-line cylinders, or the Toyota Passo: 1.3 litre K3-VE engine with four in-line cylinders; both engines employ Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) systems and conventional electronic fuel injection (EFI).
In addition to raw performance, features previously uncommon on Perodua cars were inherited from the Sirion to the Myvi. Among them are 4-hole injectors, foamed urethane injected to the A-pillar, centre pillar and B-pillar for noise insulation, immobiliser systems and pedestrian injury reduction body construction. Other notable features include underbody air flow regulating items, resin intake manifolds and cylinder headcovers integrated with air cleaner cases (for 1.0 engines) and flexible flywheels for reduced vibration during running (for manual transmission).

Facelift

Engine specifications

1.0 L EJ-VE I3 Electronic fuel injection (EFI) system Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) system Total displacement: 989 cc Max output: 43 kW (58.5 PS; 57.7 hp) @ 6000 rpm Max torque: 88 N·m (65 lb·ft) @ 3200 rpm Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 US gal; 9 imp gal) 1.3 L K3-VE I4 Electronic fuel injection (EFI) system Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) system Total displacement: 1298 cc Max. output: 64 kW (87.0 PS; 85.8 hp) @ 6000 rpm Max torque: 116 N·m (86 lb·ft) @ 3200 rpm Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 US gal; 9 imp gal)

On August 22, 2008, an updated Perodua Myvi was launched. The new Myvi features a modified front grille, front bumper, front bonnet, rear bumper, alloy rims, dashboard color, instrument panel design, MP3/WMA player and seat fabric. Its 1.3 Premium model additionally features new UV protection glass, a seat height adjuster, as well as a new audio system with USB and Bluetooth capabilities.
A "Special Edition" of the new Perodua Myvi SE was also launched on October 10, 2008 with a new bumpers, clear taillights, smoked headlights, an amber instrument panel, leather seats, and a 2-DIN Compact Disc player with MP3, WMA, USB and Bluetooth support instead of an integrated unit. It is only available with a 1.3L engine with a manual or automatic transmission.

Reception

The launch of the Perodua Myvi was significant as it marked first time Perodua competed head-to-head with Proton, the first Malaysian national car maker, which would release a similarly classed Proton Savvy.
The Myvi 1.3 beat its rival, the Proton Savvy 1.2, as the "Car of the Year 2005/2006" by Autocar ASEAN, a magazine for car buyers in Malaysia.The Edge Daily, a local financial news media reported that Myvi sales have far surpassed its initial expectations and has been selling extremely well since its rollout in April.
Proton's Savvy, available to the market a few months after the launch of the Myvi, had not affected Myvi sales. Observing the strong demand for the Myvi, it boosted sales of vehicles in the country and Perodua's market share in 2006.

Review

Richard Hammond, a presenter on BBC's Top Gear, took the Perodua Myvi out for a spin, and he seems to be impressed:

"No jokes, this is a good-looking car. But if it looks familiar, that's because this is a Daihatsu Sirion in all but name. You see it costs billions to develop a new car - you design them on computers then build lots of them to crash into walls. So Perodua let someone else do it and spent their money sticking a new badge on it.
But they kept a bit back to spend on styling. Which is why, even though it shares bits and pieces with the Sirion, the Myvi is better looking...
...So under seven grand for a good-looking car, built in a factory shared with Toyota, which handles as well as a Yaris, does nearly 50mpg with a three-year warranty - yes please."

Jeremy Clarkson doesn't like it claiming the brakes, the ride, the seats and the interior are "rubbish". He also humorously suggested that "this is a car you drive with a long face".
A 2009 study by J.D. Power & Associates saw the MyVi ranked highest for its initial quality in terms of new-vehicle ownership in the compact car segment.

Second generation (2011–present)

2012 Perodua MyVi 1.5 SE

2012 Perodua MyVi 1.5 SE

Manufacturer	Perodua
Production	2011 – present
Class	Supermini
Body style	5-door hatchback
Engine	1.3 L K3-VE I4 1.5 L 3SZ-VE I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length	3,690 mm (145.3 in)
Width	1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Height	1,545 mm (60.8 in)
Curb weight	950 – 960 kg (2,094 – 2,116 lb)
Related	Daihatsu Sirion Toyota Passo

The 2011 Perodua Myvi was launched by the 16th of June 2011 with a tagline of Lagi Best (contextually, Lagi means more in Malay) for 1.3 version and later for 1.5 version with tagline Lagi Power, Lagi Best.

Equipment

The 2011 Perodua Myvi is available with two engine option of 1.3L and 1.5L, it was separated by different design of bumper and grill. Both available in a 4 speed automatic or 5 speed manual gearbox. There are three trims for 1.3L model - Standard (EZ & SX), Premium (EZI & SXI) and Elegance and two trims for 1.5L model - SE (Special Edition) and Extreme. Projector headlamp, Electronic Power Steering and dual airbags are standard across the range. The standard trim gets Steel rims with caps and other variants get Alloy rims and Foglamps. The Automatic transmission lever is now relocated to the dashboard area like Perodua Alza. An integrated 2-DIN 6-inch Touch Screen DVD Navigation system with Maps powered by Telekom Malaysia is available in the 1.3L Elegance and all 1.5L variant. The 1.3L Elegance and 1.5L Extreme variant also gets chrome door handles and different bodykit. Although the 2011 Myvi is a rebadged 2010 JDM Daihatsu Boon, it has different exterior and interior styling, equipment and engine. Also the CVT transmission is not available in contrast with the original model.

Performance and safety

Both the 1.3 litre K3-VE and 1.5 litre 3SZ-VE engine come with DVVT and EFI. Despite the 2011 1.3 litre Myvi using the same engine as the previous generation, Perodua reports an increased of 10HP in the 2011 Myvi all thanks to the electric power steering (EPS) which Perodua will now be able to channel the extra power for an increased horsepower. Dual SRS Airbags are standard across the range, the first of National cars in Malaysia. the center belt of the rear seat is now 3-point ELR instead of a lap-belt only. ISOFIX is standard across the range for standard installations of child seats. ABS and EBD is available in 1.3L Premium, Elegance and 1.5L variants.

S-Series

Engine specifications

1.3 L K3-VE I4 ·         Electronic fuel injection (EFI) system ·         Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) system ·         Total displacement: 1298 cc ·         Max. output: 64 kW (87.0 PS; 85.8 hp) @ 6000 rpm ·         Max torque: 116 N·m (86 lb·ft) @ 3200 rpm ·         Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 US gal; 9 imp gal) 1.5 L 3SZ-VE I4 ·         Electronic fuel injection (EFI) system ·         Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), 16V with Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) ·         Total displacement: 1495 cc ·         Max. output: 76 kW (103.3 PS; 101.9 hp) @ 6000 rpm ·         Max torque: 136 N·m (100 lb·ft) @ 4400 rpm ·         Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 US gal; 9 imp gal)

Exports to Indonesia

The first generation Perodua Myvi is exported to Indonesia and badged as the Daihatsu Sirion since April 2007. The Sirion in Indonesia does not use the global Sirion styling by Daihatsu, but uses Perodua's styling including the interiors, bumpers and lamps. It is only available in 1.3L version with two types of variants. Type-D offers basic spec while Type-M offers Aerokits and leather seats.
The second generation Perodua Myvi was also badged as Daihatsu Sirion and launch in 2011 Indonesia International Motor Show. However only the 1.3L engine were available and not fitted with airbag.

Gallery

Pre-facelift model, in Olive green

Pre-facelift model, in Gold color

Facelifted model, 2008–2011

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