W 1 A is coming!!!! PUTRAJAYA: The new vehicle registration plates for Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur will start with “W1A”. Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, who announced this yesterday, said the new series would start once the “WYY” series ends. “Presently, it is “WYK6xxx” and there are 13 more series before we reach the “WYY” . “We expect the last registration plate of ‘WYY9999’ would be taken up by July,” he said after a briefing by the ministry’s senior officials here yesterday. Also present were Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi and Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Ismail Ahmad. Hishammuddin said the “W1A” series would end with “W9999A”. “The following series will be “W1B” to W9999B” and to be followed by “W1C” to “W9999C” with the last series being “W1Y” to “W9999Y”. “Once this series taken up, the following series will be “WA1A” to “WA9999A”. It ends with “WY1Y” to “WY9999Y” and followed by “WAA1A” to “WAA9999A”. “The new series will end with “WYY1Y-WYY9999Y”, he said. On the Automated Enforcement System, Hishammuddin, who is also Defence Minister, said the matter was brought up in the briefing but he was not ready to comment further. “I just came in and have not yet been brought up to speed on everything. “There are other issues that need to be resolved with some requi­­- ring immediate focus, Cabinet decisions and discussions with third parties.”

New saga..perfect for my budget!!

Here's the New VIVA S Perodua launch the new S-series for Viva 1.0 auto basic. Perodua has enhanced the Viva basic model with extra value to make it a better version and the price is now more lower then the previous one and with 3 years FREE service. With the new Ozzy Orange Color added , this New Perodua Viva S is the favorite choice for the new car buyers of the younger generations.

Myvi 1.5 extreme arrived!

The new 2011 Perodua Myvi 1.3 was launched in June 16 with 3 variants: Standard, Premium and Elegance. To further boost the sales of Myvi model, Perodua now launched 2 new variants – the new Myvi SE and Myvi Extreme with 1.5-litre DOHC 16V DVVT engine to all its prospective customers. The new Myvi 1.5 is marketed with the catchphrase “Lagi Power, Lagi Best”.

Despite the fact that Perodua developed the new Myvi 1.5 at the same time as the current Myvi 1.3 model. However, we think that Perodua have done a great job in styling the car and well responded to their customer requirement and feedback in terms of performance.

The new Myvi SE and Myvi Extreme are priced between RM 50,900 and RM 61,700 depending on the specifications. Both variants offer the choice of 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

On-the-Road (OTR) price in Peninsular Malaysia

Perodua Myvi 1.5 SE
- Manual – RM50,900 – RM 51,400
- Automatic – RM 53,900 – RM 54,400 (with standard audio headunit)
- Automatic – RM 56,000 – RM 56,500 (with multimedia & navigation system)

Perodua Myvi 1.5 Extreme
- Manual – RM 58,200 – RM 58,700
- Automatic – RM 61,200 – RM 61,700

The performance of the new Myvi SE and Myvi Extreme have uprated and now fitted with 1.5-litre DOHC 16V DVVT (3SZ-VE) engine. The power plant delivers a maximum power of 76kW (102hp) @ 6,000rpm with a max torque of 136Nm @ 4,400rpm. Likewise, the previous generation of Myvi SE is fitted with the standard 1.3-litre engine.

The new Myvi 1.5 SE and Extreme in manual transmission can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 9.98 seconds, while the auto transmission takes 12.49 seconds. The Myvi 1.5 SE/Extreme manual is considered the fastest Perodua’s vehicle in production.

Based on Perodua Testing Data, the fuel consumption of the New Myvi 1.5-litre manual is tested to deliver 15.9km/litre. While the New Myvi 1.5-litre automatic is tested to deliver 12.9km/litre.

The entire suspension system for both variants have been slightly re-tuned to accommodate the bigger engine for better handling and ride comfort.

Weigh against the new Myvi 1.5 SE and Extreme, the Myvi 1.5 Extreme comes standard with a more aggressively styled body-kit, multimedia system with navigation (built-in GPS, DVD player, Bluetooth with hands-free function, USB port), semi-bucket seats with leather covers, and tinted windows. In the other hand, the Myvi 1.5 SE only comes with fabric semi-bucket seats, standard SE body-kit, and multimedia system with navigation (for Myvi 1.5 SE Auto only).

On the colour variations, the New Myvi 1.5 SE comes in 5 colours (Solid Majestic Yellow, Solid Ivory White, Metallic Mystical Purple, Metallic Ebony Black, and Metallic Glittering Silver). At the same time, the New Myvi 1.5 Extreme only comes in 3 colours (Solid Majestic Yellow, Solid Ivory White, and Metallic Ebony Black).

In the safety aspect, both variants are equipped with dual SRS airbags, ABS with EBD and BA system as standard. Moreover, Perodua claims that the new variants also come with a collision-resistant body to better withstand impact as well as have pedestrian protection to reduce the likelihood of serious injury to pedestrians.

All Perodua including the New Myvi 1.5 SE and Myvi 1.5 Extreme come standard with 3-year/100,000km warranty (and optional 2-year/50,000km extended warranty).

Recently, Perodua was awarded with 4-star Malaysian Vehicle Assessment Programme (MyVAP) rating by the Malaysian Insitute of Road Safety (MIROS) for the New Myvi including the 1.3 (Standard, Premium and Elegence) and 1.5 (SE and Extreme).

Myvi Elegance 2011 !

Finally, after many months of waiting, we would like to share some info on the new Perodua Myvi from Perodua.The new Perodua Myvi comes with 3 variants namely Standard, Premium and Elegance.

Eventhough, many said that the higher spec of 1.5l litre will be produced unfortunately this time around, only 1.3l were introduced. However based on the press report, Perodua might probably introduce the 1.5 variants soon based on the response given by customers.

The colour for Perodua Myvi Elegance only availabe in Mystical Purple, Ebony Black dan Ivory White only.

If you aspect major changes in the new Myvi compared to the old model, you are wrong. The different between the Myvi 2011 and its predecessor is basically on the visual. If you look at the spec sheet, the size is basically similar for example, they share the same track (front 1,455 mm, rear 1,465 mm) and wheelbase length (2,440 mm).

The new Perodua Myvi 2011 has 208 litres of boot size and it less 17 litres than the old Myvi. And if the rear seats are folded you will get a 595 litres of space, enough to carry a small washing machine in your new Myvi.

If you opt for the Elegance spec you will get a full colour 6-inch touch screen head unit with a GPS navigation. Perodua has pre-installed their service center location in the GPS unit, what a smart move by Perodua.

The Engine

Perodua retains the same engine K3-VE 1.3 litre DVVT twin-cam mill which delivers 90 hp at 6,000 rpm and 117 Nm at 4,400 rpm.

In Standard form, the car is available in SX five-speed manual and EZ four-speed auto guise, while Premium has the SXi manual and EZi auto, and the respective Elegance versions are the SXE and EZE.

The Price

The price for Standard unit starts at RM43,900 while the high spec Elegance is RM57,400.

How to book ?

Booking can be made at all Perodua dealers. Since 4th June, Perodua has collected 10,000 orders. It might take some time to reach you since, the production output is limited.

Perodua Myvi D54T EZ (Auto)

■Wheel Cap
■Reverse Sensor
■Carpet Mat
■Door Visor
■Safety Triangle
■Seat Under Tray
■License Plate Holder
■Tool Kit Bag
■Scuff Plate
■Luggage Tray
■Front Dual AirBag
Price
Solid: RM47,426
Metalic: RM47,926
S.Metalic: RM48,326

Perodua Myvi D54T HZ(Auto)

■Alloy Rim
■Reverse Sensor
■Carpet Mat
■Door Visor
■Safety Triangle
■Seat Under Tray
■License Plate Holder
■Tool Kit Bag
■Scuff Plate
■Luggage Tray
■Front Dual AirBag
■ABS
■Rear Spoiler
Price
Solid: RM50,226
Metalic: RM50,726
S.Metalic: RM51,126

Perodua Myvi Elegance

■Alloy Rim
■Reverse Sensor
■Carpet Mat
■Door Visor
■Safety Triangle
■Seat Under Tray
■License Plate Holder
■Tool Kit Bag
■Scuff Plate
■Luggage Tray
■Front Dual AirBag
■ABS
■Rear Spoiler
■Skirting
■GPS
Price
RM57,388

Oversize Disc Brake For Myvi

History Of Perodua Myvi

an Information For Those who are Looking For Myvi

To understand what’s so special about the Myvi, you must first understand how product development was undertaken when Perodua started. Back then, designs already completed by Daihatsu were provided and minor changes were made to give them a Perodua identity. In the industry, this is often called ‘badge engineering’, suggesting that the only ‘engineering’ done is to change the badge on the grille or bonnet. All else is the same as the original model apart from some specifications to meet local cost targets or consumer requirements.

The Kancil started off that way and Perodua was never shy to admit that it was a cosmetic job on a Daihatsu model known as the Mira. Its engineers were young and had much to learn from the Japanese and during the 1990s, they would be diligent students. Perodua had the intention to develop in-house capability but it was not overly-ambitious and took measured steps, each one bringing on more confidence and increased capability to do more.

By the late 1990s, Perodua’s R&D had enough confidence and skill to undertake a major facelift to the Kancil. Using the original design as a basis, it was given a fresh new appearance and a major change was in the dashboard which saw the relocation of the instrument panel to the middle section. The result was encouraging and boosted the confidence of the Malaysian engineers.

The restructuring of Perodua which saw Daihatsu taking a majority stake in the manufacturing operations saw the relationship changing to one where Perodua was given a more substantial role. For its next all-new model, scheduled for introduction in 2005, Perodua was invited to be an active participant in the development of the model from day one. This was a brand new model that was to be developed by Daihatsu and Toyota and Perodua would be part of the team. In the past, the two Japanese companies would have proceeded on their own and Perodua would only get the finished design with critical dimensions fixed and the only changes that could be made could be cosmetic.

This time, 80 engineers were sent to Japan to work on the new model and to provide their inputs right from the very start of the project which was in early 2002. What this meant was that the model (coded ‘D73A’) which would come to be known as the Daihatsu Boon/Toyota Passo actually has some Malaysian involvement in it as well – and that is something Malaysians should be proud of. In fact, former Perodua MD Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Omar once told the media that a concept model which Perodua had built itself in 2001 had impressed the Japanese a lot and when you look at that concept car now, you can see that there may have been some styling elements which were picked for the Myvi/Boon/Passo.

Of course, apart from working on the original design, the Malaysian team (who stayed in Japan for such a long period that they started to miss nasi lemak badly, according to a Perodua source!) also worked on customising certain areas for the Perodua version which would become the Myvi. Besides the R&D personnel, there were also Malaysian engineers from the manufacturing side who were sent to Japan to work simultaneously on the production issues related to the new model.

The collaboration between Perodua, Daihatsu and Toyota can be compared to that between Ford and Mazda when the two companies developed models such as the Laser/323, Telstar/626, Escape/Tribute and Ranger/Fighter. Such collaboration is necessary nowadays because the cost of developing an all-new model is incredibly expensive and being able to share the cost makes it possible to price the product more competitively. In the case of the Myvi, Perodua says that it spent around RM210 million, a fifth of what it would have cost if it had tried to develop the model alone.

This is just the start of a new section of the learning curve for Perodua and who knows, as its capabilities grow, it could be assigned more substantial responsibilities in new model development. It is not out of the question that sometime in the future, Perodua could even be given the task of developing models for the developing Asian markets while Daihatsu focuses on models for the more developed countries. But that’s a long way off and as some philosopher once said, every journey starts with the first step – and Perodua has taken that step.

The Passo/Boon were launched a year ago in Japan and the question that many may ask is if Perodua collaborated on the project, how come the Myvi could not be launched at that time? After all, if the argument is that it did not have to wait for the new model design to be completed before starting its own customisation, why such a big gap?

One reason given is that last year, Perodua had secured the contract to assemble the Toyota Avanza and it was felt that to also introduce a brand new model – especially one of such significance – would stretch resources too much. The other reason is that Perodua wanted to reach a new and much higher level of quality than before and by delaying its own launch, it could find out which areas of the Passo/Boon had minor issues or needed refinement and sort them out. In other words, just as the first version of a new software is often known to have bugs and wise consumers will wait till later versions when the bugs have been ironed out, the same can be said of the Myvi being a later version with less ‘bugs’,

Another thing was the aim was to have high local content (80% of parts or 976 items come from 147 suppliers in Malaysia or Asean countries) for the car so as to keep costs down. Localisation of parts needs a bit of extra time as additional testing has to be done to ensure that the parts meet the required standards – consistently. This high local content from start is also an achievement because it took almost 9 years to reach that sort of level with the Kancil.

Again, the determination to offer a Perodua product of much higher quality than ever before meant that extra time was needed; Perodua does not believe in making its customers ‘test’ components (and having to pay for the ‘privilege ‘too!) and wants to get everything as perfect as possible before the units go to the showrooms.

The result is that the Myvi is claimed to have a level of quality which is 10 times better than the first model Perodua produced. With its first model, the defect rate was 2.0 – 2.5 defects per car but with the Myvi, it is 0.2 defects per car – that’s 2 defects in every 10 cars. It’s not the best that can be achieved because in Japan, the factory doing Lexus models is down to 0.05 defects per car – 5 defects in every 100 cars! The maintenance of these levels is taken very seriously and constantly monitored. And they are said to have been achieved on units which will be delivered to customers too, not just on factory test runs.

According to Perodua MD, Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar, many strategies were used to ensure these quality targets were met. One approach taken was to recruit operators early so that they could receive more training time and get more familiar. They were constantly tested and only those who achieved certain scores would be entrusted to work on the Myvi line. Thus, by the time mass production began a couple of months ago, these operators already had quite a lot of experience and did not compromise quality by having to become familiar with making the new model.

POWERPLANTS
While it’s not unusual for a model to have a few different engine sizes, what is rather special for the Myvi is that its two engines come from entirely different families. The smaller engine is a 3-cylinder unit whereas the bigger one is a 4-cylinder unit, meaning mounting points are different. However, a Perodua engineer said that this was planned right from the start and such a variation is properly engineered for.

The smaller engine is the 989 cc EJ-VE engine which is a variant of the one found in the Kelisa/Kenari (EJ-DE). However, as the EJ-VE, it has the Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) mechanism which allows for constant alteration of the intake valve timing to suit driving conditions and demands, extending the powerband, improving low-end torque, increasing fuel economy and also lowering toxic exhausts emissions. This engine has actually been used in the Kelisa exported to UK to meet the tougher emission control standards there and now it is being offered in the Myvi because Perodua expects Malaysian emission control standards to be upgraded in the near future. Therefore rather than wait till that time to upgrade the engine, they might as well start now – and do the environment a good deed too.

Power output from the twincam EFI 12-valve engine is 43 kW/58.4 bhp at 6000 rpm with 88 Nm of torque at 3600 rpm. It sounds like a modest output but given the body weight of 900 kgs, it should be sufficient to provide brisk performance. This engine option is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission and part of the reason for this limitation is to provide a really low-priced version of the Myvi.

The 1298 cc K3-VE engine is also no stranger to Perodua owners: it powers the Kembara DVVT and Toyota also uses the same engine in the Avanza. However, it would not be right to say that the engine is identical in all three models as the tuning has been customised to suit the different characters of each model (MPV, SUV and hatchback). This engine also has DVVT and can produce 64 kW/87 bhp of power at 6000 rpm with 116 Nm of torque at 3200 rpm. In order to enhance durability, the engine uses a chain drive which has been designed for low noise.

For the 1.3-litre engine, both manual and automatic transmissions are available, the automatic being an electronically controlled type with shift programming to give smoother transitions between gears, even when the accelerator pedal is floored.

Factory test figures show that both engines offer pretty good performance. For 0 – 100 km/h times, even the Myvi 1.0 is quicker than some rivals with bigger engines. And as for fuel consumption, figures achieved have been 15.2 kms/litre for the Myvi 1.0 which is better than the Kelisa and Kenari. The better power-to-weight ratio of the Myvi 1.3 manual achieves 17.1 kms/litre but the automatic does 13.5 kms/litre. Of course, these figures are in factory conditions and would vary depending on how you drive, where you drive and even the condition of the engine.

Daihatsu Sirion Turbo VS Myvi

 

Daihatsu sirion Turbo

While in most regions Daihatsu does not have a sporty image -due of course its low profile models, that doesn’t seem to be the case in Japan as Toyota’s subsidiary continues to evolve mini-“bombs” like the Charade Tubo GTi...

Daihatsu Sirion

Daihatsu sirion & Perodua Myvi

Does it looks like Your myvi?

2nd Generation Passo in Japan!

 

Toyota has launched the 2nd generation Toyota Passo in Japan, and it now comes in two ‘body styles’ called the regular Passo and the Passo + Hana which is supposed to be the more stylish and upmarket model with features such as projector headlamps. They seem to be taking an “Alphard and Vellfire” or “Noah and Voxy” two styling for one model approach to alot of their JDM models now.

The car has alot more curves to it now, compared to the first generation Passo which was cute but had alot of straight lines in its design language such as in the headlamps and the way the front hood met the bumper. But most of us were just never familiar with that as Perodua had softened those lines in the Myvi, for example the Myvi’s headlamps are more rounded and the front hood became more shapely.

In Japan, the new Passo will be available with either a 1.0 liter or a 1.3 liter engine. The 4-speed auto has been phased out – now all models including 4WD versions come with a CVT transmission. The 1.0 liter uses the 1KR-FE that produces 69 PS (51kW) at 6,000rpm and 92Nm of torque at 3,600rpm.

The 1.3 liter engine is the new 1NR-FE which replaces the K3-VE in the previous generation car. The 1NR-FE now has dual variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust valves. Power output is 95 PS (70kW) at 6,000rpm and 121Nm of torque at 4,000rpm, which is up from the K3-VE’s 86hp (64kW) and 116Nm.

As with the previous Passo, it is a shared model with Daihatsu. A wheelbase of 2,440mm which is the same as the current Passo/Boon/Myvi models hints that most of the platform has been carried over, probably with some refinements here and there.

Will we see this new Passo coming to Malaysia as a new Myvi? The other question is how much of the Japanese model will get transferred over in the process – will we get the new Dual VVT-i engine, the CVT transmission and the column-mounted shifter?

In any case, look after the jump for a full gallery showing you front, rear, side and interior views of the new car.

Will Myvi had a facelift too?

Myvi 3 Doors

Here’s piece of work by Theophilus Chin, this time a Perodua Myvi has had it’s rear doors chopped off for a 3-door tall hatchback look, lok like the Getz 3-door.

Here’s what he did to the Myvi:

1. Lowered roof
2. Reshape side window
3. Wider front door
4. Reposition rear lights
5. Black piece between front and rear wheels
6. Black B-pillar
7. Reshape rear hatch (less upright)
8. Bigger and wider wheels

Nice work!

New Proton Saga BLM SE

Here's the spec of the new Proton Saga BLM SE...


Proton BLM full specification:

Engine= CAMPRO 1.3 + Intake Air Fuel Module (IAFM)
Engine output= 70KW(94BHP)/6000rpm
Rev=120/4000rpm
L x W x H= 4257mm X 1680mm X 1502mm
Cabin size= 413L
Petrol tank= 40L
Colors = 5 metallic， 2 solid .
Metallic = Genetic Silver, Mountain Blue, Zircon Green, Tranquility Black, Grey.
Solid= Red , White
Warranty= 3 year or 150000 KM
Petrol Consumption= Manual: 5.5L/100KM ，Auto: 6.0L/100KM

Price range:

N-Line
-Manual
-Solid White (bumper & side mirror no painting)
-13″ wheel (175/70R13) *no sport rim / wheelcap
-2 speaker
Price: Rm33000 ++

Base Line
-Auto / Manual
-Metallic / Solid (Full body colour)
-14″ Wheel with cap (180/60R14)
-4 Speaker
Price: RM34000 - RM37000

M-Line
-Auto / Manual
-Metallic / Solid (Full body colour)
-14″ Sport rim (185/60R14)
-1 x air bag & Pre-tensioner seatbelt
-4 Speaker
Price:Rm37000 - RM39000

what i like more about this car maybe its low fuel consumption, just as savvy,perodua Viva and also Viva. Just dont like the look too much though. Looks like a compressed compact waja. This new model are using new campro engine, with Intake Air Fuel Module (IAFM) which maybe solve the problem of low torque faced by Campro before.

Maybe suited for us who will/just graduated and considering to own a smaller model car with good fuel consumption.

Tips To Choose Your Car Wheels

Here's some Tips To Share With




Most of us like to change car rim without any right informations.
There are many other practical reasons why you should really pay careful attention when you are considering to purchase car rims.

Having the right car rims on your car can greatly improve the control and performance of your car on the roads. This translates directly into a more comfortable drive for you and your passengers as well as greater road safety while traveling in your car.


Some of them choose the wrong rim for their car. It is dangerous for safety. Let’s share this tips :-

1. For racing performance, light alloy wheels are the best type to use. Steel rims are no good, they will only slow your automobile down. Heavy wheels add unnecessary weight to your car, which in return lower the driving performance.

2. For driving in traffic area, then alloy wheels are a great choice. Alloy rims actually offer cool air flow over your car’s brake system which will prevent overheating. Alloy aluminum wheels are lighter than chrome or steel wheels you can also improve your gas mileage slightly.

3. Big rims may be the coolest, but the rims, tires, and wheels you choose all depend on what you use your car for.. Whenever you choose a set of custom rims and wheels, you have to consider both the radius and the width of the wheel:

• Wheel radius refers to the total distance from the center point of the wheel to the edge of the wheel. Double the value of the radius and you get the wheel diameter. Most daily driving cars have 17 to 20 inch wheels, which are perfect for all-around control and the longevity of your car parts.

• Wheel width. The wheelbase and the width of your tires determine the width of your rims and wheels. A larger wheel width results in more stability, but makes the car more difficult to turn without the aid of power steering. A narrow wheel width allows your car to turn faster, but is more likely to turn over on high speeds.


There are many types of rim design. Here are some rim designs you may want to consider:

• Spoke wheels. If you have expensive, high-performance brakes, you may want to try spoke wheels. Spoke wheels are quite stable, and are perfect for showing off the inner workings of your vehicle.
• Wire rims. For vintage cars, classic sports cars, and muscle cars, a set of rims built with wire spokes give you that clean, vintage body-shop look most classics have.
• Chrome spinners. If you want to add that extra bit of bling to your vehicle, a set of chrome spinners will definitely make your vehicle a looker on the road. The spinner rim is loosely attached to the actual rim of the vehicle, and moves independently of the actual rim through an electrical system or a gear mechanism. Some chrome spinner rims also have neon or LED lighting in between the spinner rim and the actual rim.





Hope this information can help you to choose the best rim for your car.

Happy hunting!

Myvi Exclusive Edition!

Hot In Town!



The Myvi car get new styling. Perodua has launched the Myvi Exclusive Edition, which has been refined from interior to exterior. The Exclusive Edition is priced at RM 51,500, which is slightly cheaper than the Special Edition.

Here's the comparisons for your convenience.

Perodua Myvi 1.3 Price Comparison:
RM 46,900 - Perodua Myvi 1.3 EZ
RM 49,700 - Perodua Myvi 1.3 EZi (Premium)
RM 51,500 - Perodua Myvi 1.3 ZHL (Exclusive Edition)
RM 53,400 - Perodua Myvi 1.3 SE ZHS (Special Edition)

Myvi's Interior :


Leather-trimmed steering wheel


Leather seat


Chrome inner door handles


2-DIN audion system with CD Player (MP3/WMA), USB and Bluetooth

Myvi's exterior


14-inch sport rims


Chrome Number plate holder


Chrome door handles


Side skirt

Colors available for Myvi Exclusive edition are :


Ebony Black


Ivory White


Medallion Grey

For those who are considering on the Myvi Exclusive Edition, please get hurry because only 5000 units will be produced in the market..

That's why they called it EXCLUSIVE!