Showing posts with label perodua car. Show all posts
Showing posts with label perodua car. Show all posts
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
New Perodua Myvi in 2011
Can We expect New Looks For Myvi?
Perodua’s new MD Aminar Rashid Salleh unveiled to Utusan Malaysia that we can expect a new Perodua Myvi somewhere around April 2011, with a Myvi SE to be launched a couple of months later around June 2011. He also revealed that a new 1.5 liter variant of the Myvi is in the works. This makes sense since they are already making the transverse-install front wheel drive 1.5 liter 3SZ-VE engine for the Alza, why not put it in the Myvi?
Apparently the new Myvi will have a new look. It’s actually about time for the Myvi to be refreshed, so Perodua is pretty much on schedule for a typical 5 year lifecycle with a facelift in the middle. The Myvi was launched in May 2005 and after 5 years, time for a replacement in the first half of 2011. If you remember, in mid-February we saw the Myvi’s Japanese cousin refreshed with a new look. Frankly, I don’t expect the Myvi to look 100% like that model as with each new rebadge product, Perodua has been moving away further and further from the JDM model’s exterior and interior.
I feel Toyota/Daihatsu has been slowly moving their JDM models to target specific niche markets with very tailor-made products. They have so many little cars based on the same platform over there in Japan, and from the marketing material of the new Passo/Boon, it’s quite obvious that the car is now targeted towards young ladies. In Malaysia, the Myvi is a unisex mass market car, so I’m expecting both exterior and interior styling to differ significantly in the details, while generally keeping the same shape
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Why Compact cars benefits Consumers?
For Some Reasons, compact cars are nowadays appealing to many consumers.
For many car owners with a family, who drive mainly in the city, compact cars can be the best choice. For drivers who mostly drive alone, a compact car is a great alternative to the unnecessary extra bulk and fuel consumption of larger cars while offering the versatility of a car that can seat more passengers when necessary. Compact cars provide value and savings to their owners because of their small size.
Compact cars are not as big as the mid-size automobile and are larger than the mini car, which is also known as the subcompact car. Compact cars can be found in two or four door versions with different sizes of trunk space. Compact cars or small family cars are available with with many features to suit different budgets. Since the car is smaller than other cars, the price for compact cars is much less than it is for larger vehicles
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The size of compact cars offer some advantages over heavier vehicles. A larger car requires more fuel to move its weight along. This means that compact cars are fuel efficient in comparison. The wheelbase for compact cars ranges from between 100 to 105 inches for North American vehicles. The cubic space of the pasenger and trunk space in a compact car is approximately between 100 and 109 cubic feet for US compact cars. Compact and subcompact cars will have a range of being to travel between 20 - 50 miles per gallon of gas, depending on the maker and model.
Many important car manufacturers are producing compact cars as a solution for consumers who want better efficiency from their automobiles. You can find compact cars manufactured by well known companies such as Chevrolet, Citroen, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Puegeot, Sabaru, Saturn, Scion, Saturn, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. The variety of styling of compact cars makes these cars attractive to many car buyers. Consumers can find compact cars that are in sporty, luxury, station wagon and sedan styles. There are compact cars that combine luxury features and finishing touches with compact sensibility for the most discriminating car owner. Compact cars can offer the same reliability as larger automobiles do.
For some consumers, the idea of a accident involving another vehicle with a compact car can deter them from buying a compact car. As a solution, there are safety features for consumers who want greater protection from their compact cars. The frame of a compact car can be designed to withstand impact and made from material that will maximize the strength of the car's frame.
In these days when gas prices are rising and the pollution caused from fuel consumption is worsening, it makes sense to drive a compact car. Not only is it possible to save money and gas, consumers can reduce their impact on the environment by driving a compact car. Compact cars can satisfy the personal taste and budget of drivers who need a vehicle with reliability, different features and more miles per gallon of gas.
For many car owners with a family, who drive mainly in the city, compact cars can be the best choice. For drivers who mostly drive alone, a compact car is a great alternative to the unnecessary extra bulk and fuel consumption of larger cars while offering the versatility of a car that can seat more passengers when necessary. Compact cars provide value and savings to their owners because of their small size.
Compact cars are not as big as the mid-size automobile and are larger than the mini car, which is also known as the subcompact car. Compact cars can be found in two or four door versions with different sizes of trunk space. Compact cars or small family cars are available with with many features to suit different budgets. Since the car is smaller than other cars, the price for compact cars is much less than it is for larger vehicles
.
The size of compact cars offer some advantages over heavier vehicles. A larger car requires more fuel to move its weight along. This means that compact cars are fuel efficient in comparison. The wheelbase for compact cars ranges from between 100 to 105 inches for North American vehicles. The cubic space of the pasenger and trunk space in a compact car is approximately between 100 and 109 cubic feet for US compact cars. Compact and subcompact cars will have a range of being to travel between 20 - 50 miles per gallon of gas, depending on the maker and model.
Many important car manufacturers are producing compact cars as a solution for consumers who want better efficiency from their automobiles. You can find compact cars manufactured by well known companies such as Chevrolet, Citroen, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Puegeot, Sabaru, Saturn, Scion, Saturn, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. The variety of styling of compact cars makes these cars attractive to many car buyers. Consumers can find compact cars that are in sporty, luxury, station wagon and sedan styles. There are compact cars that combine luxury features and finishing touches with compact sensibility for the most discriminating car owner. Compact cars can offer the same reliability as larger automobiles do.
For some consumers, the idea of a accident involving another vehicle with a compact car can deter them from buying a compact car. As a solution, there are safety features for consumers who want greater protection from their compact cars. The frame of a compact car can be designed to withstand impact and made from material that will maximize the strength of the car's frame.
In these days when gas prices are rising and the pollution caused from fuel consumption is worsening, it makes sense to drive a compact car. Not only is it possible to save money and gas, consumers can reduce their impact on the environment by driving a compact car. Compact cars can satisfy the personal taste and budget of drivers who need a vehicle with reliability, different features and more miles per gallon of gas.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Lowering Your Viva
Here the bottomline on lowering your car.
Many think that the keys to good handling are super-low profile tires, stiff springs, rock-hard shocks, wrist-thick "sway" bars, and slammed-to-the-ground suspensions. "Many" are mistaken. Done haphazardly, these "improvements" can make a car SLOWER around a racetrack and punishing on the street.
Radical Lowering
Let's start with radical lowering. It's easy to take the suspension out of its optimal operating range, which means the tires aren't level with the road during braking and cornering. Do we need to say that this hurts grip? Also, an over-lowered suspension will likely toe in or out as the wheels move over bumps and during cornering. This is called bump-steer. If bump-steer happens in the rear, it feels like you're driving a hook-and-ladder fire truck with an uncooperative trailer driver. In the front, it feels as if the steering has a mind of its own.
Even worse is when the over-lowered suspension hits the limit of its travel during a hard corner. The suspension literally bangs into its bump stop. The spring rate at that corner goes toward infinity and the grip goes toward zero. If this happens to the rear suspension in a hard corner, the car will snap sideways. If the front hits its bump stop, the car will take off on a tangent as if you were swinging a rock on a string and suddenly let go. Either way, it's totally unpredictable for the driver. One of the worst things for a driver is a suspension that just barely taps the bump-stops every now and then—the car acts like it's demonically possessed and the poor driver can't figure out why.
Show or Go?
Racers lower their cars to reduce the center of gravity, which can improve cornering. But then they raise suspension-mounting points and install completely redesigned components, so the suspension remains in its designed operating range. For the street, slammed suspensions are strictly for show, not go.
Total Package
If you're determined to lower your suspension, buy a complete kit from an established tuner. Talk to someone who's installed the package. Stiffening suspension springs or anti-roll bars (often incorrectly called sway bars) REDUCE grip on that end of the car. The correct technique is to use as soft a spring/bar package as will do the job.
Many think that the keys to good handling are super-low profile tires, stiff springs, rock-hard shocks, wrist-thick "sway" bars, and slammed-to-the-ground suspensions. "Many" are mistaken. Done haphazardly, these "improvements" can make a car SLOWER around a racetrack and punishing on the street.
Radical Lowering
Let's start with radical lowering. It's easy to take the suspension out of its optimal operating range, which means the tires aren't level with the road during braking and cornering. Do we need to say that this hurts grip? Also, an over-lowered suspension will likely toe in or out as the wheels move over bumps and during cornering. This is called bump-steer. If bump-steer happens in the rear, it feels like you're driving a hook-and-ladder fire truck with an uncooperative trailer driver. In the front, it feels as if the steering has a mind of its own.
Even worse is when the over-lowered suspension hits the limit of its travel during a hard corner. The suspension literally bangs into its bump stop. The spring rate at that corner goes toward infinity and the grip goes toward zero. If this happens to the rear suspension in a hard corner, the car will snap sideways. If the front hits its bump stop, the car will take off on a tangent as if you were swinging a rock on a string and suddenly let go. Either way, it's totally unpredictable for the driver. One of the worst things for a driver is a suspension that just barely taps the bump-stops every now and then—the car acts like it's demonically possessed and the poor driver can't figure out why.
Show or Go?
Racers lower their cars to reduce the center of gravity, which can improve cornering. But then they raise suspension-mounting points and install completely redesigned components, so the suspension remains in its designed operating range. For the street, slammed suspensions are strictly for show, not go.
Total Package
If you're determined to lower your suspension, buy a complete kit from an established tuner. Talk to someone who's installed the package. Stiffening suspension springs or anti-roll bars (often incorrectly called sway bars) REDUCE grip on that end of the car. The correct technique is to use as soft a spring/bar package as will do the job.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Perodua Viva Airbags
This is the newly launched car by Perodua.
Pros:The interior of the car looks very space efficient for a small car of 660 c.c. It has DVVT variable valve timing and FEVE engine. Pretty impressive for a car with maket price of only RM 28 400. The fuel consumption is 18.7 km per litre which is indeed very economical for town ride. All the four doors can be opened much wider than other Perodua car. There is even a tray for storage under the passenger seat since theft of valuables in car are so rampant now and the designer do take this point into account. For audio there is radio and cassette player which is more than enough for my listening pleasure during driving. There is a lot of le room and headroom for a tall person like me.
Cons: The only thing I can think of is: Why there is no air bag in this model while the 850c.c. and 1000c.c. all have airbags. Are lower income group of people's life cheaper?
Pros:The interior of the car looks very space efficient for a small car of 660 c.c. It has DVVT variable valve timing and FEVE engine. Pretty impressive for a car with maket price of only RM 28 400. The fuel consumption is 18.7 km per litre which is indeed very economical for town ride. All the four doors can be opened much wider than other Perodua car. There is even a tray for storage under the passenger seat since theft of valuables in car are so rampant now and the designer do take this point into account. For audio there is radio and cassette player which is more than enough for my listening pleasure during driving. There is a lot of le room and headroom for a tall person like me.
Cons: The only thing I can think of is: Why there is no air bag in this model while the 850c.c. and 1000c.c. all have airbags. Are lower income group of people's life cheaper?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Perodua Viva - 2010 Review
No other car epitomize this better than Perodua Viva Elite. It is by no means bargain-basement cheap, considering that Perodua is considered a national car maker and is afforded tariff exemption, special tax incentives et al.
Not paying much attention to this Perodua model initially, I was surprised at how decent this rebadged Daihatsu Charade (of previous generation) can be. Things that matter like ABS, twin SRS airbags are there. Even the wing mirrors are electrically foldfable. Hear this UMW Toyota: (well, they are of the same core business group anyway), where's the electric folding mirror action for the RM175k Toyota Prius?
Then there's also adjustable seatbelt anchorage points on the B-Pillars. Similar items in Toyota Avanza and even Nissan Grand Livina? No.
Though the seats are not the last word in comfort - its flanks support and backrest are a little thin/stingy but the thigh supports are surprisingly adequate (at least for my short stature) i.e. ant-posterior length-wise up to the mark. Once again, even the ever popular (D-segment!) Toyota Camry is a little shortchanged here. Serious.
Drive wise, there is nothing much to complain about. It's sprightly enough, light footed and willing on the move. There's even 4 -speed auto now, versus the Kancil 850 EZ which my better half owned 8 years ago. Idling vibrations is still noticeable, even though idling engine speed is pretty high at 1000rpm. The instruments panel are simple, clean and easily legible. something that the other 'major' national carmaker needs to learn for its Neo model or even its new Evora...er, I meant Exora.
The chassis gets a tad floaty as you breach our national highway speed limit but I guess flogging it to, say 130 km/h is much akin to wearing your office leather shoes to do a marathon.
Funnily, the alloy wheels managed to look like wheel caps, which is something rather 'bizarre' considering that some good wheel caps can mimic otherwise these days!
In contention for a NST-Maybank COTY award 2009, whether the Viva Elite will present better value than the Hyundai i10 remains with the end-user. While the little Hyundai does handle better and has a better interior, the Viva's trump cards are its features.
At the end of the day, most motorists at this entry-level budget segment will likely emphasise on Viva's resale value in the future as a key consideration factor in their purchase.
Or perhaps another choice may be the newly relaunched, facelifted and renamed Naza (Kia) Picanto?
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Myvi - The "Lil Hot - Hatch"
Got a Perodua Myvi? You got fire-hot looks. Even hotter if you have lips, skirtings and nice sports rims slapped on. Now you got to give the car a motor worthy of it’s fire-hot looks!
The premium model Perodua Myvi comes with a 1.3 DVVT DOHC engine designated the K3-VE. This same engine is used in most 1.3 Daihatsus like the Daihatsu YRV, and of course the Toyota Avanza and the Perodua Kembara DVVT
To make the Daihatsu YRV go even faster, Daihatsu added a turbocharger with an intercooler to it’s already powerful K3-VE engine. This makes the engine have one of the highest output and torque for an engine of it’s class. The turbocharger kicks in from low-boost RPMs to provide excellent driveability. The DVVT mechanism continuously adjusts the valve timing according to engine speed.
This makes the K3-VET a formidable performance engine. You can enjoy thrilling power at high-end RPMs and hard weight-pulling torque at low RPM
A K3-VET in a Perodua Myvi will be FAST! The Myvi is only 953kg, and the K3-VET puts out 140ps. That’s some crazy power-to-weight ratio. The downside is YRV half-cuts only come in 4-speed automatic. Manual fanboys will have to find some other alternative.
Engine Specifications
Displacement in cc 1298
Engine Model K3-VET
Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 140 ps (102.97 kw) / 6400 rpm
Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 18.0 kg*m (176.52 N*m) / 3200 rpm
Engine type In-line 4 cylinder DOHC 16-valve Intercooled Turbo
Cooling System Water-cooled
Valve Mechanism Horizontal Ranging DVVT
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Turbocharger Turbocharger with Intercooler
Fuel Type Unleaded Regular Gasoline
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Bore, mm 72
Stroke, mm 79.7
K3-VET
1,298-cc, water-cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-cycle, 16-valve, DOHC, DVVT, turbocharged petrol engine
Adding a turbocharger with intercooler to Daihatsu's powerful 1,300-cc K3-VE engine helped to achieve the highest output and torque of any engine in this displacement class. The turbocharger kicks in from low rpms. The DVVT (Dynamic Variable Valve Timing) system continuously adjusts the valve timing according to driving conditions. These technologies team up to give the K3-VET engine thrilling power at high rpms and hard-working torque at low and mid rpms. The result is a satisfying drive and an easy-to-handle engine at all speeds.
95 kW/6400 rpm
170 Nm/2800 rpm (YRV Turbo)
K3-VE
1,298-cc, water-cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-cycle, 16-valve, DOHC, DVVT petrol engine
This new-generation 1,300-cc engine is the fruit of Daihatsu's efforts to develop ultra-lightweight engines that offer ultra-low fuel consumption and ultra-low emissions. The DVVT (Dynamic Variable Valve Timing) system, which continuously adjusts the valve timing according to driving conditions, helps the K3-VE achieve outstanding intake efficiency and exhaust performance. The result is an engine that combines high output and torque with exceptionally low fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
75 kW/7000 rpm
120 Nm/4400 rpm (Sirion)
EJ-VE
989-cc, water-cooled, 3-cylinder, 4-cycle, 12-valve, DOHC, DVVT petrol engine
Daihatsu fit the DVVT system to a 1,000-cc 3-cylinder engine distinguished by high torque, low fuel consumption and low emissions. The result is the EJ-VE οΎ‘ a spirited engine offering even higher torque in the most commonly used rpm range plus lower fuel consumption and cleaner exhaust gas.
43 kW/6000 rpm
91.0 Nm/4000 rpm (Cuore)
Eventful year as Proton, Perodua unveil their first MPVs
The key events for 2009 for the automotive sector revolved around the stimulus measures announced with the scrapping policy due to end this year and the unexpected increase in hire purchase rates for nonnational cars.
The research firm speculated that there will be a lack of new hot selling models for launch next year other than Proton?s new Waja (a rebadged Lancer Fortis). Tan Chong would be looking at launching its CKD version of the Teana, a D-segment sedan sometime in the first half of 2010, along with the release of the Myvi replacement by first half of 2011 as its five year lifespan expires.
At the end of 2011/early 2012, Tan Chong might also explore the possibility of bringing in a CKD model to introduce its new line-up in the A and B segments. Similarly over the same horizon, Proton will also be looking at launching a new global sedan, designed by an Italian design house which is credited with many motoring beauties.
It welcomed the new measures proposed in the NAP to transform the local automotive industry into a regional hub over the longer term with giveaways such as corporate tax holidays and tax exemption on exported goods to lure global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
While the incentives will benefit the industry overall, it foresaw Proton as the clear winner given that the ample capacity at its Shah Alam plant can potentially be taken up by global OEMs. For this, the immediate beneficiaries would be the Tier-1 autopart suppliers across the industry supply chain should global OEMs establish their export hubs here for the Asean region.
Noting that Thailand is an automotive hub for American and Japanese car makers, the research firm saw the potential of Malaysia trying to attract the European car makers, noting the recent relaxation on equity conditions for manufacturers in the luxury passenger car segment.
This fortified its view that a partnership between Proton and Volkswagen is bound to materialise any time soon.
Despite the late initiatives in luring global OEMs to set up manufacturing hubs in Malaysia, it opined that opportunities still abounded in attracting other global OEMs to set up a hybrid manufacturing hub here. There was also possibilities of OEMs manufacturing hybrid/electric vehicle related parts or components to leverage on their existing CKD assembly lines.
Proton?s recent collaboration with Detroit Electric could also see the former diversifying its line-up by offering electric-charged vehicles locally based on the Gen2 and Persona platforms once the right infrastructure is in place, it said.
The research firm reiterated that 2010 was an exciting year as it expected to see more developments in the industry. While this may not have any immediate impact in boosting TIV, it continued to maintain its TIV growth projection of 3.7 per cent growth for 2010 (of 518,360 units from 500,000 projected in 2009). It highlighted that the key risks were the lack of new models to lift TIV and higher financing cost due to potential OPR hike in 2010.
Nevertheless, the research firm was optimistic on the longer term prospects of the industry going forward. Its top pick for the sector was Proton for being a prime beneficiary of the NAP in addition of its upcoming announcement of a strategic partnership.
OSK Research also recommended exposure to autoparts suppliers which stand to gain with the entry of global OEMs.
The ban on imports of used parts from June 2011 will see New Hoong Fatt reaping higher revenues given the attractive pricing of its replacement equipment manufacturer (REMs) products for cost-concious consumers as an alternative choice to pricier OEM autoparts.
The research firm speculated that there will be a lack of new hot selling models for launch next year other than Proton?s new Waja (a rebadged Lancer Fortis). Tan Chong would be looking at launching its CKD version of the Teana, a D-segment sedan sometime in the first half of 2010, along with the release of the Myvi replacement by first half of 2011 as its five year lifespan expires.
At the end of 2011/early 2012, Tan Chong might also explore the possibility of bringing in a CKD model to introduce its new line-up in the A and B segments. Similarly over the same horizon, Proton will also be looking at launching a new global sedan, designed by an Italian design house which is credited with many motoring beauties.
It welcomed the new measures proposed in the NAP to transform the local automotive industry into a regional hub over the longer term with giveaways such as corporate tax holidays and tax exemption on exported goods to lure global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
While the incentives will benefit the industry overall, it foresaw Proton as the clear winner given that the ample capacity at its Shah Alam plant can potentially be taken up by global OEMs. For this, the immediate beneficiaries would be the Tier-1 autopart suppliers across the industry supply chain should global OEMs establish their export hubs here for the Asean region.
Noting that Thailand is an automotive hub for American and Japanese car makers, the research firm saw the potential of Malaysia trying to attract the European car makers, noting the recent relaxation on equity conditions for manufacturers in the luxury passenger car segment.
This fortified its view that a partnership between Proton and Volkswagen is bound to materialise any time soon.
Despite the late initiatives in luring global OEMs to set up manufacturing hubs in Malaysia, it opined that opportunities still abounded in attracting other global OEMs to set up a hybrid manufacturing hub here. There was also possibilities of OEMs manufacturing hybrid/electric vehicle related parts or components to leverage on their existing CKD assembly lines.
Proton?s recent collaboration with Detroit Electric could also see the former diversifying its line-up by offering electric-charged vehicles locally based on the Gen2 and Persona platforms once the right infrastructure is in place, it said.
The research firm reiterated that 2010 was an exciting year as it expected to see more developments in the industry. While this may not have any immediate impact in boosting TIV, it continued to maintain its TIV growth projection of 3.7 per cent growth for 2010 (of 518,360 units from 500,000 projected in 2009). It highlighted that the key risks were the lack of new models to lift TIV and higher financing cost due to potential OPR hike in 2010.
Nevertheless, the research firm was optimistic on the longer term prospects of the industry going forward. Its top pick for the sector was Proton for being a prime beneficiary of the NAP in addition of its upcoming announcement of a strategic partnership.
OSK Research also recommended exposure to autoparts suppliers which stand to gain with the entry of global OEMs.
The ban on imports of used parts from June 2011 will see New Hoong Fatt reaping higher revenues given the attractive pricing of its replacement equipment manufacturer (REMs) products for cost-concious consumers as an alternative choice to pricier OEM autoparts.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Perodua Myvi
Perodua Joined The Goverment Scrappge Scheme
Perodua is delighted to announce that it has joined the Government Scrappage Scheme. The £2,000 allowance, which is jointly funded by Perodua and the Government, provides eligible customers with an opportunity to upgrade their current vehicle to a new Perodua from as little as £4,499.
To qualify for the Government Scrappage Scheme, customers must trade in a car or commercial vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes which was registered in the UK on or before 31st August 1999. The customer must have owned the vehicle for at least 12 months and have a UK address. The trade-in vehicle must be taxed and insured at the point of order, have a valid MOT certificate, have no outstanding finance and must not be an insurance write off. The new vehicle must be registered in the same name and address as the vehicle being scrapped.
The introduction of the Government Scrappage Scheme provides Perodua customers with even better value. Eligible customers can purchase a Perodua Kenari GX (manual) for only £4,499. The Perodua Kenari mini-MPV has power steering, central locking, electric front windows and metallic paintwork all as standard.
For a little extra money, customers can choose the stylish Perodua Myvi super-mini which has an impressive high standard specification from only £5,599. With air conditioning, power steering, four electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking, fully integrated radio/CD player, dual airbags and ABS/EBD all as standard, the Perodua Myvi has all the important features you would expect from a new car. Inside, the Perodua Myvi is extremely spacious and can comfortably seat five adults. Externally, the Perodua Myvi has body coloured bumpers, door handles and mirrors with integral indicators and is available in a choice of free metallic paint and high gloss finishes.
To take advantage of the £2,000 discount, customers should visit a participating Perodua dealer with their vehicle and the required documents which include identification, the MOT certificate and the vehicle's V5C. The Perodua dealer will then check that the vehicle is eligible, arrange all necessary paperwork and destruction of the old vehicle via an Authorised Treatment Facility.
For those customers who are not eligible for the Government Scrappage Scheme, Perodua are still offering a fabulous£1,000 cash back on the Perodua Myvi and Perodua Kenari models.
Perodua is delighted to announce that it has joined the Government Scrappage Scheme. The £2,000 allowance, which is jointly funded by Perodua and the Government, provides eligible customers with an opportunity to upgrade their current vehicle to a new Perodua from as little as £4,499.
To qualify for the Government Scrappage Scheme, customers must trade in a car or commercial vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes which was registered in the UK on or before 31st August 1999. The customer must have owned the vehicle for at least 12 months and have a UK address. The trade-in vehicle must be taxed and insured at the point of order, have a valid MOT certificate, have no outstanding finance and must not be an insurance write off. The new vehicle must be registered in the same name and address as the vehicle being scrapped.
The introduction of the Government Scrappage Scheme provides Perodua customers with even better value. Eligible customers can purchase a Perodua Kenari GX (manual) for only £4,499. The Perodua Kenari mini-MPV has power steering, central locking, electric front windows and metallic paintwork all as standard.
For a little extra money, customers can choose the stylish Perodua Myvi super-mini which has an impressive high standard specification from only £5,599. With air conditioning, power steering, four electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking, fully integrated radio/CD player, dual airbags and ABS/EBD all as standard, the Perodua Myvi has all the important features you would expect from a new car. Inside, the Perodua Myvi is extremely spacious and can comfortably seat five adults. Externally, the Perodua Myvi has body coloured bumpers, door handles and mirrors with integral indicators and is available in a choice of free metallic paint and high gloss finishes.
To take advantage of the £2,000 discount, customers should visit a participating Perodua dealer with their vehicle and the required documents which include identification, the MOT certificate and the vehicle's V5C. The Perodua dealer will then check that the vehicle is eligible, arrange all necessary paperwork and destruction of the old vehicle via an Authorised Treatment Facility.
For those customers who are not eligible for the Government Scrappage Scheme, Perodua are still offering a fabulous£1,000 cash back on the Perodua Myvi and Perodua Kenari models.
Friday, December 11, 2009
New Model 2010 From Toyota
India is a place where you can sell cheap and cheerful mini cars with completely insane volumes, and everyone wants to cash in. The current market leader is Suzuki but more companies have announced that they have a compact car for India in the works.
Tune in to the New Delhi auto show coverage come 5th January 2010 to find out what Toyota has in store for India. The Japanese company revealed today that they will be unveiling a new compact car ?concept? designed for the Indian market in January next year, alongside 13 other concept and production cars including the facelifted Prado, facelifted Fortuner, Innova, i-REAL, Fine-S, etc.
This is not new news to us. We previously heard back in October this year that Toyota and Daihatsu are working on a new small car that can be sold for less than US$11,000 (RM37,268) in emerging economies like India and Brazil. That is certainly possible, considering in our very own market the Toyota/Daihatsu-linked Perodua Viva BX is sold for RM25,300, a good amount lower than the threshold price set by Toyota/Daihatsu.
I won?t be surprised if the concept car will have loads of Daihatsu genes in it, after all it is Daihatsu which are the small car specialists in the Toyota group, and tight Japanese roads have given them loads of practise on how to really optimise space and NVT in a tiny car.
Tune in to the New Delhi auto show coverage come 5th January 2010 to find out what Toyota has in store for India. The Japanese company revealed today that they will be unveiling a new compact car ?concept? designed for the Indian market in January next year, alongside 13 other concept and production cars including the facelifted Prado, facelifted Fortuner, Innova, i-REAL, Fine-S, etc.
This is not new news to us. We previously heard back in October this year that Toyota and Daihatsu are working on a new small car that can be sold for less than US$11,000 (RM37,268) in emerging economies like India and Brazil. That is certainly possible, considering in our very own market the Toyota/Daihatsu-linked Perodua Viva BX is sold for RM25,300, a good amount lower than the threshold price set by Toyota/Daihatsu.
I won?t be surprised if the concept car will have loads of Daihatsu genes in it, after all it is Daihatsu which are the small car specialists in the Toyota group, and tight Japanese roads have given them loads of practise on how to really optimise space and NVT in a tiny car.
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