Perodua recallng for 74,000 customer to replace their car power steering

Perodua recalling 74,000 new Myvi cars

KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua is undertaking a preventive measure campaign to replace the electronic power steering column (EPS) in 74,000 new Myvi variants produced between March 2011 and March 2012.

The compact car maker said this was to ensure that owners of the New Myvi enjoy optimum performance from their vehicle.

Managing Director Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said the campaign was necessary as the car's performance might not be at its best and could partially compromise the driver's response time at low speeds.

"Based on studies conducted by Perodua, the problem could be detected when the EPS indicator is alight, after which, the driver could feel a slight heaviness at speeds of between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour.

"This can be temporarily fixed by switching off the engine and restarting the car but, for a permanent fix and to eliminate any possibility of risk to our customers, we kindly request them to make an appointment at any of our 170 service centres, nationwide, for the replacement of the EPS column," he said in a statement.

Aminar said the car company had already issued notification letters to the affected customers and Perodua would absorb all costs for the replacement of the EPS column.

The campaign time frame is open ended.

However, customers are encouraged to make an appointment as soon as it was convenient for them to ensure that the replacement can be done orderly and smoothly.

Perodua Viva newest car

PERODUA VIVA

The Perodua Viva is an A-segment car. What will make it a killer is it’s perceived Toyota DNA and the lack of any other viable choices in the A-segment. It seems most typical A-segment buyers have moved up to the B-segment, especially to the Perodua Myvi.

 Perodua’s A-segment offering is already more than a decade old and the standards of how big an A-segment car should be has pretty much changed. The Kancil has become too small for anyone other than the very poor.

Based on the previous generation Daihatsu Mira which has only just been replaced last year, it’s really no secret how the Viva looks like. It was shown at the KLIMS as the Perodua XX06 Concept fully undisguised for everyone to see, albeit having no doors. 

Inheriting Daihatsu’s K-car expertise, the Perodua Viva shares the Myvi’s space-efficient interior engineering. In terms of interior length, the Perodua Viva is actually longer than the Perodua Myvi, at 1845mm compared to the Perodua Myvi’s 1835mm. This interior length is class leading, with all competitors including it’s own Kancil and Kelisa models having interiors shorter than 1790mm.

As for interior width, it is 1300mm wide, compared to the Myvi’s 1400mm. It’s definitely wider than the Kelisa’s 1220mm and 1185mm. The Perodua Viva has a 149 litre boot capacity with the rear seats up, and this increases to 449 litres with the rear seats down.

It’s four doors open 90 degrees, an improvement over even the Perodua Myvi which has an 80 degree door opening angle, and a big improvement over the Kelisa’s 60 degree door opening angle. There are many storage compartments in the car, other than the usual glovebox, there is a tray located under the passenger seat.
Different Trim Levels


L-R: 660 and 850cc, 1000cc, 1000cc Premium

The Perodua Viva comes in four trim levels – 660cc, 850cc, 1000cc, and 1000cc premium. The Perodua Viva 660cc has trim level that is obviously for cost-saving reasons. Bumpers, door handles, and wing mirrors are material coloured – that usual grayish stuff that’s unpainted. Even the door trim has no fabric. The audio system is a radio and cassette player only, without an option for CD, and there are only front speakers. Wheels are 12 inch steel wheels. Seat covers are specified as “standard grade”, whatever that means. The side and front turn signals are amber lense units. There are no power windows.

The Perodua Viva 850cc takes it up one notch with the door handles and bumpers painted to the body colour, though the door is still without fabric. Wheels are still 12 inch steel wheels, but a full wheel cap is supplied. Power windows are available. Seat cover material is specified as “medium grade”. The audio system is equipped with a CD player and also 4-speakers. It also has powered windows, which means you can adjust it’s angle from within the car through button control, but it does not have a retracting feature. Both the 660cc and 850cc have no power steering!

The Perodua Viva 1000cc adds some nifty features like the under-seat tray, headlamp buzzer warning (in case you leave your car with your headlamp on), seat height adjuster, and most importantly the power steering. The wheels are still steel wheels with full wheel cap covers, but are 13 inch in size. Side and front turn signals are of the clear lens type. The premium version has the usual creature comforts such as electrically retractable side mirrors, a first for a Perodua car. Even the premium Myvi does not have this feature. Other premium feature are the height-adjustable driver’s seat and the vanity mirror on the sun visor.

Of course, the features that are a must for any premium line version of a local car are ABS and dual SRS airbags, available only on the 1000cc Premium trim of the Perodua Viva. The 1000cc Premium has what Perodua calls “High Grade” seats, while the 1000cc standard uses the same medium grade seats as the 850cc.

Other than the different engines, other technical specs you should take note of is the suspension system. All Perodua Viva cars use McPherson struts are the front and a torsion beam setup at the rear, but the 1000cc models have an additional stabilizer bar in front.
Perodua Viva Engines

Powering the Perodua Viva is a range of three engines, which all come with DVVT Variable Valve Timing. Yes, DVVT even for the 660cc and 850cc models. The 660cc EF-VE engine is a high revver, with peak power of 47 horsepower coming in at a high 7,200rpm. The engine readline is an astronomical 8,000rpm (look at the photo of the meter panel below), numbers usually associated with performance cars, but is actually quite typical of small displacement K-car engines. Peak torque of 58Nm arrives at 4,400rpm. 

850cc engine option is the EV-ED, making power slightly higher than 660cc in 52 horses, but it is at least a 6000 rpm. The maximum torque is also higher and arrives earlier in the rev range - 76Nm at 4,000 rpm. The largest displacement engine is the EJ-VE which we all know from the Myvi 1.0 liter - power 60 at 6,000 rpm and 90Nm of torque achieved at a low speed 3600. All cars are equipped with a gearbox 5-speed manual, but the 1000cc models have 4-speed automatic transmissions.












Here is a table with the claimed fuel consumption figures of the Perodua Viva compared to it’s competitors:









While the whole Malaysia is talking about the newly launched Proton Inspira, Perodua had quietly launched its new edition of Viva – Viva Exclusive. Previously I heard rumours about Perodua is developing a Toyota Alphard-like Viva, and I guess it’s (partially) true!

The changes are subtle from the outside compared to Viva Elite. The differences are coloured alloy rims and Viva Exclusive grade mark, and the changes stop there. But there are new colour for Viva Exclusive like Classy Purple, Ivory White and Midnight Blue.

I would prefer if Perodua added chrome to at least the bottom of the side window and tinted the B-Pillar and rear window slightly darker, just to add more of the ‘exclusive’ feel to the car. In the interior, the changes are the colour of the centre console, leather wrapped steering wheel, new meter combination design, leather seats and chrome finishing on the door and other places.

To me the interior is not that ‘exclusive’ because the steering wheel is lack of chrome finishing. Finishing and material of the steering wheel is quite important since it’s the contact and control point between the driver and the car. But Perodua had done it right by using leather to wrap the steering wheel.

The price for Viva Exclusive is RM42,000 OTR inclusive of insurance for Peninsular Malaysia. It’s cheaper than the Viva Elite EZi by RM2900, but Viva Exclusive does not come with airbags like Viva Elite EZi does.

Finally, what everyone’s been waiting for. How much does the Perodua Viva cost?
Perodua Viva Prices

Perodua Viva 660cc MT Solid: RM28,400
Perodua Viva 660cc MT Metallic: RM28,800
Perodua Viva 850cc MT Solid: RM32,500
Perodua Viva 850cc MT Metallic: RM32,900
Perodua Viva 1000cc MT Solid: RM36,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc MT Metallic: RM37,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc AT Solid: RM39,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc AT Metallic: RM40,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium MT Solid: RM40,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium MT Metallic: RM41,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium AT Solid: RM43,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium AT Metallic: RM44,200

The baseline Viva is about 6k more expensive than the cheapest Perodua Kancil 660EX Manual with solid colour. However perhaps this price is justified considering you get alot more interior space as well as a much more modern engine – the Kancil only has a carburetted engine making 31 horsepower.

 Besides, Perodua has decided to keep the Kancil in production, which means the Viva is technically a Kelisa Replacement Model. If you’re on an ultra-low budget, the Kancil is still the car for you I suppose. The Perodua Viva comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty. 

Good way to save on oil is use Perodua Myvi

Auto Or Manual is the best for saving an gasoline 

Besides the beauty of the physical form of a car, the most important factor which is often the best choice before you buy a factor of automotive fuel economy.

Rising gasoline prices over the years have made models of cars with fuel efficient engines as the preferred choice compared to a less friendly automotive fuel consumption.

Perodua Myvi has often been said, the pride of every owner. Than gasoline-efficient cars, regardless of the version of the manual or automatic Perodua Myvi is really an economy car, or is it just a myth? Logically, when many homeowners Myvi issue such a statement means that there is truth in what Perodua Myvi is a car that saves on fuel.

Most owners never Myvi another car before, so they make an assessment of the Perodua Myvi with other car models. Maybe assessment of cars produced as Proton Wira, Proton Waja, Proton Gen2 or a car from Japanese automaker, Korea and Europe.

Seen when the specification Myvi 1.3 liter, DOHC 16-valve EFI DVVT and type of engine as Toyota manufacturer has been recognized by a fuel efficient engine. 
With the weight of a Perodua Myvi with an ideal ratio of the power dissipated by the motor, it is logically Perodua Myvi be a gasoline car with high performance. 

According to the laws of physics, energy ratio and ideal weight of a vehicle with modern technology in a gasoline engine handset is able to save to the maximum level.

In my own experience of owning a Perodua Myvi 1.3 car, the fuel consumption of the car is at a level that is satisfactory. Perodua Myvi is filled with petrol worth Rs 10.00 (RON 95 petrol price RM 1.80 sen) as far as 80 miles will be run, sometimes up to 90 miles away.It seems more economical than petrol manual Myvi car model.

Perodua Myvi a Budget Car like it or not??

Reason of buying Perodua MYVi

With a 50K budget, we will surveyed the market and concluded the best buy would be a Myvi right??

Despite its petite look, Myvi actually has spacious headroom and legroom. This translate into a comfortable seating with ample space between your head and the roof, and sufficient room for you to stretch your legs.

Luggage volume is small, but should be suffice for normal day-to-day family's chores. Myvi is a joint development between Perodua and Toyota (strikingly resembles Toyota Passo), so build quality should not be an issue.

Myvi is a tall car in its category (1 foot taller than Proton Wira), the headlights are big in proportion to its size. The overall design is simple yet stylish, which makes a right choice for a minimalist like me.

Interior

Intuitive buttons, knobs and dials placement, all within easy reach of your hands. Unfortunately, my little Myvi comes with a faulty CD player, after inserting a disc, it will try reading it for about 5 seconds before displaying "ERROR" on the LCD panel and eject the CD. Upon reaching the 1st service mileage of 1000km, I sent my Myvi to an authorized service center, they extracted the CD and sent to Perodua for a free replacement.

Engine Performance

Myvi is powered by a 1300cc engine, But it's quite responsive. With just a gentle push on the fuel pedal, the engine will react promptly and deliver good acceleration at low gears. My Myvi comes with auto transmission, the gear change is very smooth and quiet, under normal condition, the car will be running with top gear when reaching 50/60 Kmh.

Fuel Efficiency

It cost to you about RM60 (RM1.8 per liter) to fill up an empty tank. And for that amount of petrol, you can travel up to 560 KM to make the tank empty again.

Having said that, Myvi is really a fuel efficient car.

However, fuel efficiency is a very subjective thing, people with different driving habits will yield different result. The common advice is : be gentle to the fuel pedal :)

The above test results based on 80:20 highway/town driving ratio. Average speed between 90 - 100 KMh on the highway

For a more realistic 50:50 highway/town ratio, I used to get around 450KMh.

Road Handling

Normally, a tall car has a taller Center of Gravity, which makes road gripping a tall order, especially when doing cornering or riding at high speed.

When cruising beyond 100kmh, compare to wira, Wira low-body architecture still keeping it rather stable. When driving Myvi up to the same speed. But surprisingly, Myvi's stability is on par with Wira, you can clearly feel that the vehicle is gripping firmly to the road.

On the other hand, Myvi handles cornering at ease. you will have no problem keeping the vehicle well above 60kmh (and still feeling safe and comfortable) when riding on most of the flyovers along major highways. you've to slow down only at some very steep bend.

One thing worth mentioning, Myvi owners have experienced it sometimes. When heavy vehicle like buses or 16 wheels trucks brush past Myvi at high speed, the car tend to sway left and right, like a coconut trees swaying in strong wind.

Dislike

Front Signal Lights are located at the inner side of the headlights. Cramped luggage volume, although it satisfy small family's requirements most of the times. Still, there are always some special occasions when we desperately need that extra bits of space, like festival season, when we "balik kampung", we tend to carry a lot of luggage and other stuff.

Generation to Generation Perodua Myvi From 2005-2011

First generation (2005-2011)Perodua Myvi

Manufacturer Perodua

Production 2005-2011

Class supermini / small cars

Body style 5-door

Engine 1.0 L EJ-VE I3

1.3L K3-VE I4

Related Daihatsu Sirion / Boon

Daihatsu Sirion

Subaru Justy

 Trim levels

The Myvi is available in five versions: 1.0SR (5-speed manual), 1.3SX (5-speed manual), 1.3EZ (4 speed automatic), 1.3SXi (5-speed manual transmission) and 1.3EZi "Premium" (4 speed auto). In addition, a Myvi "Special Edition" was made available, with a body kit includes modified bumpers, side skirts and a rear spoiler. The Myvi was also with dual airbags and ABS.

Colors 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 color range which consist of Medallion Grey, Ivory White, Pearl White, Classical Gold, Mistik Red, Ebony Black, Caribbean Blue and glittering silver. [3] The Perodua Myvi SE is. 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 offers from either one of two water-cooled four-stroke engines of the first generation Daihatsu Sirion: A 1.0 liter EJ-VE engine with three in-line cylinders, or the Toyota Passo: 1.3 liter K3-VE engine with four cylinders in line, both engines employ Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) systems and conventional electronic fuel injection (EFI).

In addition to raw performance, features that were previously rare on Perodua cars inherited from the Sirion to the Myvi. Among them are 4-hole nozzle, foamed urethane to the A-pillar, B-pillar and B-pillar for noise insulation, immobilisers and injected pedestrian injury reduction body. Other notable features include underbody air flow regulating items, resin intake manifolds and cylinder headcovers integrated with air cleaner cases (1.0 engines) and flexible flywheels for reduced vibration during running (for manual transmission).

2008 Facelift

Engine Specifications

1.0 L EJ-VE I3

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system

Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) system

Displacement: 989 cc

Maximum power: 43 kW (58.5 hp, 57.7 hp) at 6000 rpm

Max torque: 88 N · m (65 lb · ft) @ 3200 rpm

Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 U.S. gal; 9 imp gal)

1.3L K3-VE I4

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system

Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) system

Displacement: 1298 cc

Max output: 64 kW (87.0 hp, 85.8 hp) at 6000 rpm

Max torque: 116 N · m (86 lb · ft) @ 3200 rpm

Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 U.S. gal; 9 imp gal)

On 22 August 2008, launched an updated Perodua Myvi. The new Myvi features a modified front grille, front bumper, hood, rear bumper, alloy rims, dashboard color, instrument panel design, MP3/WMA player and seat covers. Its 1.3 Premium model additionally features new UV protection glass, a seat height adjustment, and a new audio system with USB and Bluetooth functions.

A "Special Edition" of the new Perodua Myvi SE was also on 10 Started in October 2008 with a new bumpers, clear taillights, smoked headlights, a yellow dashboard, leather seats and a 2-DIN Compact Disc player with MP3, WMA, USB and Bluetooth support instead of an integrated unit. It is only with a 1.3 liter engine with a manual or automatic transmission is available.

 Reception

The introduction of the Perodua Myvi was significant because it marked the first time Perodua competed head-to-head with Proton, the first Malaysian national carmaker, would release a similarly classed Proton Savvy.

The Myvi 1.3 beat its rival, the Proton Savvy 1.2 as "Car of the Year 2005/2006" by Autocar ASEAN, a magazine for car buyers in Malaysia. The Edge Daily reported, a local financial news media that Myvi sales have far exceeded initial expectations and has been selling very well since its launch in April.

Proton Savvy, available on the market a few months after the launch of the Myvi, had not affected Myvi sales. Observation of strong demand for the Myvi, it increased sales of vehicles in the country and Perodua market share in 2006.

 Review

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

"No kidding, this is a good looking car but if it sounds familiar, that's because this is a Daihatsu Sirion in all but name you see it costs billions to develop a new car - .. Make it build on computers then many of them to crash into walls. This Perodua let someone else do it and you put money on it, a new plaque.

But they held back a bit to spend on styling. Which is why, even though it plays with the Sirion shares Myvi looking better ...

... So at seven large for a good looking car in a factory with Toyota, the Yaris is treated as jointly built does nearly 50mpg with a three-year warranty -. Yes please "

Jeremy Clarkson does not like the brakes are claiming the ride, the seats and the interior of "junk". He has also suggested humorously that "this is a car you drive with a long face."

A 2009 study by JD Power & Associates saw the Myvi ranked highest for its initial quality in terms of new-vehicle ownership in the small car segment.

 Second generation (2011-Present)

Perodua Myvi 2011

Manufacturer Perodua

Production 2011-present

Class supermini / small cars

Body style 5-door

Engine

1.3L K3-VE I4

1.5 liter 3SZ-VE I4

1.5 liter 3SZ-VE

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system

With dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), 16V with Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)

Displacement: 1495 cc

Max output: 76 kW (103.3 hp, 101.9 hp) at 6000 rpm

Max torque: 136 N · m (100 lb · ft) @ 4400 rpm

Fuel tank capacity: 40 L (11 U.S. gal; 9 imp gal)

Related Daihatsu Sirion / Boon

Toyota Passo

The 2011 Perodua Myvi was of 16 June 2011 with a slogan of Lagi Best (contextual, Lagi means more in Malay) for version 1.3 and later started for version 1.5 with best slogan Lagi Power, Lagi.

 Equipment

The 2011 Perodua Myvi comes with two engine options-1.3L and 1.5L, it was separated by different design of the bumper and grill. In both a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. There are three covers for 1.3L model - standard (SR & SX), Premium (DCI & SXI) and Elegance and two gates for 1.5L model - SE (Special Edition) and Extreme. Projector headlights, electronic power steering and dual airbags are standard in the range. The standard equipment is replaced steel rims with caps and other variants get alloy wheels and fog lamps. The automatic transmission lever is now shifted to the dashboard area as Perodua Alza. An integrated 2-DIN 6-inch touch-screen DVD navigation system with maps of Telekom Malaysia is driven in all 1.5L and 1.3L Elegance variant. The 1.3L and 1.5L Extreme Elegance variant also gets chrome door handles and different bodykit. Although the 2011 Myvi is a rebadged 2010 JDM Daihatsu Boon, it has several exterior and interior styling, equipment and motor. Also, the CVT transmission is not in contrast to the original model. 

Performance and Security

Both the 1.3-liter K3-VE and 1.5 liter 3SZ-VE engine with EFI and DVVT come. Despite the 2011 1.3 liter Myvi with the same engine as the previous generation, reported one of the Perodua Myvi 10HP in the 2011 all increased thanks to the electric power steering (EPS), the Perodua power now in a position for the added cost of increased to channel. Dual SRS airbags are standard in this area, the first national park cars in Malaysia. the center of the rear seat belt is now instead of a 3-point ELR lap band only. ISOFIX is standard across the range for standard installation of child seats. ABS and EBD is in 1.3L Premium, Elegance and 1.5L variants.

Perodua Myvi Newest Launch In May 2005

History models ever produced by the second automotive Sdn. Limited. (Toyota), Myvi is indeed gripping extraordinary success.

Inspired each model Toyota Passo or Daihatsu Boon in his native country, Japan is a compact unit which has seen almost everything.

Myvi spacious cabin space, fuel consumption, and a design that does not compromise on comfort and convenience of not aspects.

It is therefore not surprising that he made the heart more than a quarter of a million (250,000) local car buyers a vehicle used as a daily or capture.

Since its launch in May 2005, 50 percent of total sales Perodua Myvi. In fact, by mid-2008 a total of 52,724 time units Myvi have already been registered.

You want the best products as a thank offering brand loyal fans, Perodua Myvi begin receiving various forms of new changes.

Perodua Myvi by the new CEO Datuk Syed Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar Abdull introduced at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

He received a fresh touch by using external grille, emblem of "P" is larger and rounder.

Front bumper looks even wider, completely fog with a new pair. The appearance of the front line with the new cover design masculine.

In short, it is very difficult to see the changes in the back of the Myvi. In fact, the front bumper has been modified, as well as a thin reflector. Like its predecessor, while maintaining Myvi size 14-inch alloy wheels, but this time, his designs have been changed.

Other important changes in the cabin. Design of the center console, audio system and the button of the cooling air can accommodate simplified.

The main color space in the cockpit is replaced by a darker shade. It covers the side panels of the dashboard and seat covers. Drivers are also delighted to be featured Optitron meters deep sleek purple lights.

Equipped for the first time, Proton introduce audio device with several new features. Even though it still uses the design of the entire audio unit with large buttons, it is now able to play music from MP3 and WMA.

Still not enough? You can buy your favorite songs stored on USB hear, but use a Bluetooth mobile phone or music player.

Praktikalitinya Myvi quite famous. Therefore, this model is provided with a seat height can be adjusted according to the convenience. Opening the door to more than 80 degrees, making it easier for passengers and rest.

To ensure that the cab is kept more space and provide comfort to the passengers, it is resistant to UV percent Myvi up windows 91.

Drive motor used is the same that the bersesaran liter engine 1.0 or 1.3 liter, depending on the option you choose. This engine is the DVVT application (Dynamic Variable Valve Timing) that offer savings in fuel consumption.

I do not want to endanger the safety, Myvi equipped with dual airbags, ABS, EBD and BA model in the Premium version.

According to Hafiz Syed Abdull, although costs have increased by 30 percent, the government could not put the burden on consumers through higher volume purchases.

Myvi comes with eight colors, including white, black, blue, red and silver. A tag starting price of RM39, RM51 000-000 euros per unit, will be worth more than the Myvi model seen.