Perodua Cars

Perodua 2010 increase sales

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:43:00 +0000

Perodua has had a successful start to 2010 as registrations for January are up by an impressive 67.6% in comparison to the same month last year, in a market which is up 29.8% on last year.

2009 proved to be a good year for Perodua too, despite the market being extremely tough for most of the year. Total registrations for Perodua in 2009 were up 4.2% in a market which was down 6.4%. The Perodua Myvi super-mini has been the key to Perodua's success and total registrations for Perodua Myvi in 2009 were up 44.3% on the previous year. Perodua Myvi registrations in January 2010 increased by an impressive 121% compared to last year giving Perodua a great start to 2010.

The Perodua Myvi offers fantastic value for money without compromising on specification and can be purchased from as little as £5,799 through the Government Scrappage Scheme. With features such as air conditioning, four electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking and power steering all as standard, the Perodua Myvi represents great value to customers looking for a new vehicle. Available in a choice of free metallic paint and high gloss finishes, the Perodua Myvi also looks the part with body coloured bumpers, door handles and mirrors with integral indicators and is surprisingly spacious inside.

The Perodua Kenari mini-MPV is also available from only £4,799 when purchased through the Government Scrappage Scheme and has central locking, power steering and electric windows all as standard. The Perodua Kenari continues to be popular proven by a 100% increase in registrations during January in comparison to the same month last year.

Those customers who do not qualify for the Government Scrappage Scheme can take advantage of the continued £1,000 cash back offer from Perodua which is available on both Perodua Myvi and Perodua Kenari models. With the Perodua Myvi available from only £6,799 and the Perodua Kenari just £5,799, Perodua continue to offer Britain's best value cars.

Perodua Targets To Sell 176,000 Cars This Year

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:23:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has targeted to sell 176,000 units of cars this year, up from the 167,700 units sold last year.

Car sales reached 13,000 units in February 2010 and was 6.5 per cent higher than the 12,200 units recorded in the same month last year, the second national carmaker said in a statement on Friday.

Perodua also expanded its car sales market share to 32.5 per cent in February this year from 32.1 per cent in the preceding month, on the back of improved market sentiment.

"We have performed exceptionally well despite the many challenges that included a shorter working month and very tight stock levels. We even exceeded our target of 12,700 units for February," said managing director Aminar Rashid Salleh.

Aminar said the Myvi with 4,900 units sold continued to be the best-selling model within the Perodua line-up.

He said 4,500 units of the ViVA model and 3,600 units of the Alza multi-purpose vehicle were also sold lash month.

According to Aminar, March is expected to be another strong month for Perodua as business sentiment improved and bookings continued to be strong with about 15,000 bookings received last month.

Perodua will ramp up production in March and April to reduce the waiting period, especially for the Alza, he said.

On after-sales, Aminar said Perodua recorded 124,000 service intakes in February which was a nine per cent improvement over the 114,000 intakes in February 2009.

"Notwithstanding any unforeseen circumstances, we are on the road to meeting our first-quarter vehicle sales target of 44,400 units," he said.

Perodua Set To Increase Purchase Of Local Parts

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:46:00 +0000

Perodua aims to increase its purchase of local parts to RM4 billion this year, as the market leader anticipates higher sales for 2010. The company purchased RM3 billion worth of parts in 2008 and 2009. More than 130 local vendors and suppliers will benefit from this development, revealed Perodua chairman, Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin. “We are projecting sales of 176,000 units this year from 166,700 units in 2009,” he said.

Bernama reports that the Rawang based company has invested RM97 million on facilities for R&D and more than RM1.5 billion on model development over the past 13 years. It added that Perodua’s strategic partnership with Daihatsu has allowed the local firm to tap into the “technologically advanced facilities and manpower expertise of Daihatsu”.

Perodua also has plans to expand across ASEAN. “Thailand offers huge opportunity while we plan to increase current exports to Singapore and Brunei,” Asmat said. Besides those nations, other export markets include United Kingdom, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Fiji. Perodua also exported components worth RM27.3 million to Japan, Indonesia and Pakistan last year.

At the same press conference held in conjunction with the visit of Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister, Datuk Mukhriz Tun Mahathir to its plant, MD of Perodua, Aminar Rashid Salleh was quoted as saying that “the Myvi will undergo a facelift this year”. Another facelift? The current Myvi was refreshed back in August 2008, three years after Perodua launched the car in Malaysia. Perhaps the boss was trying to mean a “new Myvi” based on the second-generation Toyota Passo that made its domestic debut last month? That seems more likely, but we’ll see!

Viva the Alza

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:59:00 +0000

The Perodua MPV finds winning ways to give motorists what they want.

IT sells some 7,000 units every month, is relatively cheap and has ample room for five passengers. It has a preppy engine and looks smart. It’s not expensive to maintain and retains its resale value. It’s not surprising therefore that the Perodua Myvi is the best-selling car in the country.

But what the Myvi lacks is decent rear boot space – which is particularly felt during the balik kampung ride during the festive season, or as the kids in the family grow bigger and bigger.

The Perodua Alza can take up to seven passengers without too much of a squeeze.

Would making a bigger Myvi be a step in the right direction?

Absolutely, say the people at Perodua, who feel they have a found winning formula in the Alza, a multi-purpose vehicle launched on Monday.

Looking much like a stretched, raised and pumped up Myvi, the new MPV has three rows of seats and can seat seven – its key attraction.

Alza, which is Spanish for “rise”, is also synonymous with “amplify, enhance and heighten”. The vehicle is slightly higher than the Myvi and has been stretched by 455mm, Its wheelbase is also longer by 310mm; in fact, it is close to the Toyota Camry – a good indication of its interior space.

Perodua managing director Datuk Syed Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar says the Alza, with its flexible seating configuration, can be turned into a car with a big boot when you don’t need the extra back seats for seven passengers.

“It’s like Superman. It becomes that when you need it,” Syed Hafiz said at a media preview of the MPV in Putrajaya earlier this month.

The introduction of the Alza is part of the second national carmaker’s dynamic move to offer vehicles that meet current motoring trends.

With the average size of most Malaysian families shrinking to four from six, Syed Hafiz says the majority of its potential customers don’t actually need a huge MPV.

“It just has to be a vehicle with the right amount of interior space. A size that is too large will also make the MPV clumsy and difficult to drive on narrow roads,” he says.

The Alza shares its underpinnings with the Daihatsu Boon Luminas and Toyota Passo Sette seven-seaters. Under the bonnet is a twin camshaft with dynamic variable valve timing (DVVT) 1.5-litre engine code named 3SZ-VE, similar to the type in the Toyota Avanza and Perodua Nautica.

The nifty utility box behind the steering wheel for storing
small items.

Tuned for fuel economy, the Azla’s power is rated at 104bhp at 6,000rpm or five horses short of the Avanza and Nautica’s 109bhp. However, its maximum torque of 136Nm is the same as that of theirs.

“As the Alza is not too heavy at 1.1 tonne, its power-to-weight ratio with a 1.5-litre engine is pretty good,” says Syed Hafiz.

Transmission options are the four-speed automatic and five-speed manual while trim levels are the Standard and Premium. Front and rear brake set-ups are discs and drums, respectively, on both grades.

Front suspension is the MacPherson type while the rear uses the torsion beam with stabiliser bar.

Inside, the Alza comes in grey and light grey, with a centrally located instrument cluster that features a trip computer with readouts of average fuel consumption and how far you can go before the tank empties.

The temperature gauge is missing but the fuel gauge, speedometer and tachometer are still there.

With its higher roofline, the Alza gets more headroom for an airier feel.

The gearshift for the automatic is console-mounted, while that for the manual is located on the floor between the driver and front passenger. This arrangement allows the automatic variant to come with bench-type front seats with a 60:40 split, a feature rarely found in locally available MPVs.

In essence, the front passenger can slide over to the driver’s seat without having to get out of the MPV – useful when taking over the wheel after dropping someone off.

In our opinion, the third row seats are more suitable for children although adults can squeeze in there.

Sleek, streamlined and downright trendy!

The second row seats are fitted on rails and can slide forward by 150mm to provide more legroom for third row passengers.

What’s more, the three rows of seats can be folded for a flat configuration.

Cup and bottle holders are scattered around the MPV, on the door pockets and armrests.

Although not equipped with air-conditioner vents for the second and third row seats, Perodua claims that the Alza has a more powerful cooling coil and blower fan than the Myvi.

“We have conducted tests and can say that third-row passengers will have enough cool air, even on hot days,” says Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd operation director Ahmad Suhaimi Mohd Anuar.

In addition, the Alza gets all-round ultraviolet protected glass that cuts down UV rays by 91%.

At the media preview, we get to try out both automatic and manual variants at Putrajaya. With four persons on board, performance on an uphill slope is still adequate but one has to remember that this is an MPV, and the engine needs to be revved a bit more.

Once speed has built up, however, little effort is needed to keep the vehicle on the move. The five-speed manual gives us a gutsier performance since the better spaced gear ratios allow for better use of the engine powerband.

The clutch pedal is not heavy and we reckon it won’t tire out our left foot when inching through a traffic jam.

According to Perodua, the Alza with automatic transmission promises a low fuel consumption of 12.7km per litre of petrol or roughly 14 sen per km on RON95 fuel. The manual variant is even more frugal – 15.5km per litre of fuel.

Available features across the Standard and Premium grades are headlights with projector elements, grille with chrome garnishing, LED tail lights and 185/55/R15 tyres.

The Premium variant has additional features like dual front air bags, anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, fog lights, tail spoiler, audio system with Bluetooth/USB support and leather steering wheel with audio controls.

The trunk comes with a luggage lamp, an item that is sorely lacking in Myvis.

Available colours are solid Ivory White and metallic Medallion Grey, Glittering Silver, Ebony Black and Pearl White. The Premium variant gets the additional metallic Classy Purple.

Prices on the road start at RM56,000 for the Standard manual to RM64,000 for the Premium automatic.

The Advanced variant – delivery of which starts in March – will cost RM6,000 over the Premium version and will feature additional goodies such as body kits, leather seats, tinted windows, a satellite navigation system and reverse camera.a

Daihatsu Begins Sales of the New Compact Car ALZA in Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:55:00 +0000

OSAKA, JAPAN – November 24, 2009: Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced today that it has, together with Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) its Malaysian automobile production and sales joint venture company located in Selangor, Malaysia, begun sales of a new compact car, the ALZA. An event to mark the launch of the ALZA was held in Kuala Lumpur in the evening of November 23.

The ALZA, based on the compact passenger vehicle Boon Luminas in Japan, was developed under an R&D project led by Perodua to meet the diversifying needs and higher demand for compact cars in the Malaysian market, targeting the MPV and 3-box segments that are not fully covered by the Myvi and Viva alone. The monthly sales target is 3,500 units and the manufacturer's suggested retail prices range between RM56,000 and RM64,000 (approximately 1.45 to 1.66 million yen).

Origin of the ALZA name

The "ALZA" vehicle name is based on the Spanish word "alzar," which means to raise, boost, or lift, thus designating a vehicle that "enhances your lifestyle."

Perodua is Malaysia's second national auto manufacturer and has expanded its product lineup, with a focus on compact cars. With the cooperation of the Malaysian government, Perodua has worked to raise its cost competitiveness and enhance quality, as well as that of its suppliers, and has expanded its business also through production of the Avanza under contract from Toyota and exported the Myvi to Indonesia.

Perodua Alza: The Name

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:51:00 +0000

What a hideous name for a car. ALZA! Of all the car names, be it Kancil, Kelisa, Kenari, Viva, Myvi, Nautica… I personally felt Alza was a total turn off. I knew about the name a few days before, but I didn’t want to say anything, because I thought that they might eventually have a change in mind, and rename the MPV to something nicer..

Yes, I know, Rusa sounds equally bad, but I would argue that Rusa at least has Malaysia written all over it.

Sure, I know that this 1.5cc MPV’s name means ‘To rise‘ in Spanish, but when ever I hear the name ‘ALZA’, I have this complete negative vibe. I really thought that Perodua was starting to name cars the right way, especially with the Myvi , Nautica and Viva which sounds ultimately modern and complex. Naahhhh.. I don’t care Jeremy Clark calling the MyVi a MeeVeee…

Yup, I know, I sound so bitter about the name ‘Alza’, but a consolation for the Alza.. It does look nice, and it is cheap for MPVs in the same class, and I do expect people to disregard the name, and buy the MPV anyway. Interestingly, Motor sport blogger, Paul Tan says that the Perodua Alza isn’t in the same league as the Proton Exora, but rather almost halfway towards competing with Waja and Persona. Either way, Malaysia Boleh! Photo from The Star & Paul Tan.

Perodua Alza

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:47:00 +0000

Wow, how long has it been since my last post.... Oh well, it's not like my blog is a hot spot anyway. ;p

Just got back from Perodua showroom to take a look at their new model, ALZA. They say it's an MPV. But from what I saw, it's more like a sedan with a 3rd row seat. And the the 3rd row seat doesn't even look like a seat. More like a plywood warped with a thin layer of nylon.

Ok, it does look sporty. But an MPV? Nah...

And I can't help but compared it with Proton Exora even though they are not in the same segment. Why? Because the price is almost the same. And I have to say, Exora is better if you are really looking for an MPV. But, if you are just looking for a sedan with a bigger space, then, Alza is for you.

One thing though, this Alza gives me a Perodua Viva-ish kinda feeling when I press its body. Yup, the body is quite thin. Maybe not as thin as Perodua Viva's but it sure is in the 'thin' category.

Anyway, it's still to early to draw any conclusion. Will it be good or not, time will tell.

By the way, Proton Exora is doing good. I wonder will Perodua Alza steal Proton Exora market...even though one is a wagon, the other is an MPV.

Ok, enough of that, maybe this would be my last post for this year since I'm going for a very long holiday back at my kampung in Sabah. There's no internet connection in my kampung. And also, my bachelor days will come to an end. Oh yeah...

Perodua MD: New Alza will be top-selling MPV

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:45:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is confident its newly launched Perodua Alza will be the top-selling multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in 2010.

Managing director Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar said Perodua was targeting to sell between 3,500 and 4,000 units of the model per month, adding that it had already received 3,500 bookings for the Alza since Nov 13.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin viewing the Perodua MPV Alza by accompanied by Perodua chairman Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin(left), MD Datuk Syed Hafiz(right) and PMSB MD Osamu Oaki((2nd right) during the official launch of the MPV at the KL Convention Centre

“Based on our target of 4,000 units a month, it should be the highest (selling MPV),” he told a press conference before the launch of Alza yesterday.

Hafiz said he expected the local MPV segment to grow to 30% of total industry volume in 2010 compared with 10%–11% currently.

He said the Alza was targeted at young families and urban singles, adding that the bulk of the pre-launch orders were for the automatic variants.

The Alza is available in standard, premium and advanced variants. All variants are available in both manual and automatic transmissions.

With a starting price of RM56,000, the Alza (which means “to rise” in Spanish) is the cheapest MPV in the market. The vehicle maker will in March launch the advanced variants, priced at between RM67,000 and RM70,000.

Asked about the potential impact of Proton Holdings Bhd’s newly launched Exora Basic variant, which has a starting price of RM57,548, Hafiz said: “I don’t think it would affect us significantly.”

“We did a survey and found that 30% of the respondents would purchase an MPV if it was affordable,” Hafiz said.

As of October 2009, Perodua had sold 138,000 vehicles compared with 142,000 units a year earlier. It currently commands a 31.1% market share of TIV.

Hafiz said the Alza would boost its market share to 31.5% of an estimated TIV of 520,000 units by the year-end. Perodua expected its market share to reach 33.3% next year when the TIV was projected to hit 530,000, he added.

Currently, Myvi and Viva account for 55% and 41% respectively of Perodua’s sales. Hafiz said the vehicle maker was on track to achieving RM7bil sales this year.

For 2010, Hafiz said the Alza would contribute 28% to total sales, with Myvi and Viva contributing 40% and 32% respectively.

Perodua Cars Price

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:44:00 +0000

PERODUA MYVI

PERODUA VIVA

PERODUA VAVI ELITE

The Perodua Viva Challenger

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:59:00 +0000

Here Comes The New Challenger!

Hyundai Sime-Darby Motor has launched the new Hyundai i10 5-door hatchback in Malaysia. The i10 replaces the Atos in the Hyundai global line-up but in certain countries like India, both the Atos (Santro) and the i10 is offered, with the latter being the more premium product. In fact, the i10 we get here comes from India where both the Atos and i10 are very very popular products, instead of Korea.

All the basics that will make the new Hyundai a popular runabout are there: a small luggage space extendable via the foldable rear seats and a 4-speed automatic. It chugs along via a 1.1 liter Epsilon family engine (sadly not the new Kappa 1.2 liter) putting out 65.8 horsepower at 5,500rpm and 99.1Nm of torque at a lower than usual 2,800rpm which should allow it to feel pretty zippy around town.

Safety features include a 4-star Euro NCAP body, dual SRS airbags and anti-lock brakes. In-car entertainment is an integrated 2-DIN audio CD player with MP3 and aux input support. The interior is rather monotonous and basic with endless fields of grey but there is a slight touch of “high-end” thanks to the dash-mounted shift lever instead of it being in the conventional position between the two front seats.

So you have decent safety specs, an acceptable level of in-car entertainment, an automatic gearbox, an engine that puts out peak torque at a low-mid RPM, and a price under RM50k. This should theoretically be very popular with city dwellers, especially since its claimed to have a 17.2km per liter combined fuel economy. It’s also got nice styling, being the first Hyundai car in Malaysia with the new naming scheme and design language that debuted with the i30. But Malaysians are just too brand conscious.

The 4-speed auto model retails for RM48,888 OTR with insurance and comes with a 5-year (300,000km) warranty. It is available in five colours: alpine blue, blushing red, stone black, sleek silver and champagne gold. A 5-speed manual version (that is claimed to get 20km per liter) is also available but strangely Hyundai’s press kit does not mention its price. This story will be updated later when the price is available.

The badging on the car is a little confusing but somehow expected. It has a combination of both Inokom and Hyundai logos and badges around the car.

Perodua MPV: Launching 23 Nov 2009

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:24:00 +0000

Hi readers,

After the big support for Perodua Viva and the Viva Elite edition, again Perodua out with new MPV. It known as Perodua D46T MPV set to be launch on 23 November 2009.

Perodua showrooms will officially start taking bookings onward 13th of November 2009 onwards.

Some pictures of new Perodua D46T MPV below.

Perodua unveils new MPV to media, expects record sales

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:13:00 +0000

PUTRAJAYA: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is projecting record sales next year as its new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is expected to see brisk sales of at least 3,500 units a month, said managing director Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar.

The company expects to sell 162,000 cars this year after hitting a record 168,000 units in 2008.

However, the improvement in the economy and demand for automobiles, especially its latest model, has left Perodua feeling optimistic about sales in 2010.

Speaking after unveiling the MPV to the media yesterday, Syed Hafiz said the company’s internal surveys showed there was a big demand among Perodua customers for an MPV and one that was competitively priced and fuel efficient.

Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar says the company’s internal surveys showed there is a big demand among Perodua customers for a MPV

“With this new model, the oldest model in our line-up will be the Myvi,’’ he said.

The Myvi was launched in 2005, followed by the Viva in 2007.

Helping its projections for next year is the better sales performance expected in the fourth quarter of this year whereby 38,207 cars are expected to be sold compared with 36,945 in the final quarter of 2008.

Production of the MPV is slated at 4,100 units a month, a number which Syed Hafiz also hopes would be the monthly sales.

The MPV is priced at between RM56,000 and RM64,000 and will be officially launched on Nov 23.

The public can start placing their orders for the new MPV from Nov 13.

MYVI VS VIVA Perodua Myvi and Perodua Viva

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:44:00 +0000

Many of you would have watched the new advertisement by Perodua several days ago. Perodua is releasing a new version to replace their older models of Kelisa and Kancil. Rumor has it that the new Perodua D18B would be named Perodua Viva. How big is it? how fast it would go? which design it would take? how much will it cost? how many kilometers per liter? and so on..

The questions that emerges regarding Perodua Viva would be infinite.

Perodua Viva's Pros againts Perodua Myvi
1. Interior lenght would be slightly longer
2. Fuel consumption is better (17.4km/l)
3. Cheaper (of course). (*rumor* 1.0HG is RM38k)
4. Bigger brake lights (guess would be something like Kenari)

Perodua Viva's Cons againts Perodua Myvi
1. Interior width is slightly less wide
2. 660cc and 850cc version might be underpower
3. Design-wise, less attractive (but beauty is in the eyes of the beholder)
4. Possibility of cost reduction parts?

PERODUA - Tyre Care Tips

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:34:00 +0000

Tyre Care Tips

Tyres are expensive, and of all the consumables in motoring tyres come second only to fuel in terms of cost. As with fuel consumption, the way you drive can impact on your tyre consumption.

If a tyre does develop a problem, it is useful to be able to identify what that problem is, so that you can prevent it recurring. The main problems are wheel alignment and incorrect tyre pressure. Don't just assume that when you have had your alignment checked that it will be correct; keep an eye on your tyre wear. Similarly, air pressure needs to be checked, even on recently fitted tyres.

However, your driving habits may impact on your tyre wear. It has been said that high speed driving can overheat tyres and result in the degradation of the rubber, resulting in the breakdown of the tyre. This is true, but generally your car should be fitted with tyres with speed ratings above the maximum speed of the car itself. Also, that heat build-up usually only occurs when the tyre is under-inflated. So high speed driving alone is not usually the sole reason for tyre failure - or else our motorways would be littered with cars needing tyres replaced.

Tyre wear is accelerated under hard driving, so the heavy footed driver, both on the accelerator and brake is likely to see higher tyre wear. If he adds high speed cornering he can expect to increase tyre wear even more.

Harsh braking wears down tread quicker, and it can lead to flat spots, especially on older cars with oval brake drums or uneven discs.

Inflation is key to keeping tyres in good safe condition. The air in the tyres warms up very quickly, even on a cold day, and when the tyre starts rolling it generates some heat, which heats up the air in the tyre, which expands thus creating a higher air pressure. So, when you drive a mile to the garage to set your tyre pressures, and they are at 32lbs instead of 30lbs, and you drop them by 2lbs you have actually reduced the pressure from the correct 30lbs.

Tyre pressures should always be checked at cold before you move the car - which is why tyre pressure monitoring systems that function as soon as you put the key in the ignition are better than ABS fed systems. (Most cars sold in Europe with TPMS have electronic sensors in the wheels that check tyre pressure automatically).

Incorrect tyre pressures have various outcomes. Firstly too low a pressure can result in uneven wear on the shoulder of the tyre. It can lead to overheating and tyre breakdown. It makes the suspension feel softer, and can make the car's handling sluggish and slow to react to steering input.

Too high a pressure results in uneven wear around the centre of the tread. With less contact on the road it makes wheelspin and skidding more likely, accelerating wear in the high pressure contact area. The car will have very light steering and in some situations it will be over-responsive to steering input and have a propensity to skid.

There are very few circumstances where reducing tyre pressure on the road can be recommended. Not even in snow and ice. However, if towing, or running a heavily laden vehicle it may be a requirement that the tyres are inflated to a higher pressure - see your vehicle owners' handbook for details.

Balancing your wheels is important for several reasons. Firstly, an imbalance in the wheels, especially front, will be felt as a vibration through the steering at some or all speeds. It can increase noise levels and make the car uncomfortable to drive. On the short to long term it can increase mechanical component wear in the track rod ends, ball joints, steering rack and even the wheel bearings can fail. If you have your wheels balanced after a new tyre fit or a puncture repair, be wary of any detrimental changes to your car's "feel", it may need the wheels rebalancing.

Another area that causes increased tyre wear is that of road surfaces. There isn't a great deal that the driver can do, other than be aware that on some road surfaces - even those that appear smooth, there may be a multiplying factor on tyre wear. A worst case example would be that tyres that might do 30,000 miles in the UK, might, under similar driving conditions in some areas of Norway or Sweden only do 20,000 miles or less. This is because the Scandinavian road surfaces are built to offer better surface drainage and grip due to their adverse weather conditions.

Spotting the Faults

Tyre pressure is best checked with the tyres cold, in the morning. Tyres should be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. However, when you buy replacement tyres you should check that they need to be inflated to the same level - some tyres operate batter at slightly different pressures.

Balancing. Any feel of vibration should be investigated, and the first stop is wheel balancing. If you are not happy with the response from one tyre fitter, use another.

Alignment is one of the bugbears. Every tyre depot claims to do wheel alignment but many just don't get it right, and that includes some very big names. So watch for uneven tyre wear and at the first sign of poor alignment or you can feel your steering pulling to one side under normal driving on a flat road get your car in and have it checked. You will be told that you may have kerbed the car, hit a pothole or similar, but have it checked by someone you can trust and who lets you see quite clearly what they are doing. If your tyre fitter doesn't use laser alignment then take it somewhere that does, and ask to see the figures.

Accounting for general wear requires tyre rotation. Most owner's manuals show the proper cycle for rotation.

Punctures can sometimes be avoided by removing objects just stuck in the tyre. Beware however, or removing penetrations from inflated tyres. You may be able to drive to a tyre depot with a nail in the tyre. This is because radial tyres have a soft butyl liner that seals around small penetrations to prevent sudden air loss. This minimises the risk of high speed sudden loss of pressure, and it allows a get to safety option. If you remove a screw or nail, the tyre will deflate quickly and you will need a roadside tyre change - not always the best place to do the job.

Tread Depth Law and The Effect of Tread Depth on Tyre Performance

Current tread depth legislation requires that car tyres must have a minimum of 1.6mm of tread in a continuous band throughout the central ¾ of the tread width and over the whole circumference of the tyre.

However, despite the law, it is generally recognised in the tyre industry that the legal limit is an extreme. Many tyre manufacturers state that they design tyres to function as well at 1.6mm as they do at 9mm (the accepted normal tread depth when new). That is a surprising statement for any tyre company to make, but some have said just that.

So, if a tyre performs as well at 1.6mm as it does at 9mm, what happens at 1.5mm? Is there a sudden drop in performance? Actually there isn't, because industry testing has shown that when a tyre reaches around 3.5mm in tread depth, the level of performance in the wet, in particular, starts to deteriorate, as does its dry handling characteristics.

The recommended point for change is accepted Europe-wide as being 3mm. So much so that ministerial cars in the UK have their tyres changed at, you guessed it, 3mm.

Why then the current legal limit of 1.6mm? There are several arguments against the change, some of which you may question. One is that the sudden change from 1.6mm to 3mm would have a serious impact on the pockets of hundreds of thousands of motorists who are already struggling to keep their cars on the road. Another is that it would require changing all the tyre moulds in use to increase the tyre wear indicator depth to 3mm. And of course Europe plays a part, as there would not be universal implementation of 3mm tread depth, requiring double standards in production and possibly in policing.

The reality is that since tyres are now a global commodity it would almost require a global adoption of 3mm as a minimum. It doesn't take an Einstein to counter the arguments against 3mm, but until the legislation is in place you can make up your own mind, scrape by on 1.6mm, or be safe on 3mm. Your choice.

But before you make that choice, it might be worth your while having a look at the video indicated at the bottom of this article. It might make you change your mind.

Truck tyres currently have a 1mm legal minimum tread depth - which many are trying to drive up to 1.6mm - for exactly the same reasons as they want to see 3mm for car tyres.

Incidentally - you may wonder why the normal new tread depth is generally around 9mm. This is to do with the slip, ie distortion in a tyre block, and its level of hysteresis. If you take an eraser and holding it vertically, draw it across a desk, you will see that it distorts before it loses grip - that is what we call "slip". If you increase or decrease the length of rubber you are flexing, the slip increases or decreases. It becomes obvious that too much slip would make a vehicle unstable. Remember that the compound is a compromise too and the ratio of slip to tread block and the compound used is all finely tuned. The industry norm is for car, van and SUV treads, 9mm.

The Impact of Tread Depth on Tyre Safety

The braking and grip performance of tyres in wet weather deteriorates considerably once the tread depth reduces below 3mm. This is because the main function of the tread pattern of a tyre is to evacuate water. As the tread depth decreases it gradually loses the ability to evacuate all water from the road surface under the tyre and the car will eventually aquaplane.

Many tyre tests have shown that the wet braking distances of a new tyre compared with a tyre with only 1.6mm of tread left on it are huge and can be the difference between life and death.

Tyre Rotation

Tyre wear rates differ depending on the axle on which the tyres are fitted and whether the vehicle is front or rear wheel drive. To extend the life of your tyres it is advisable to change tyre positions on a regular basis. Different tyre manufacturers may recommend different rotation periods, ranging from 2-6,000 miles. It is advisable to switch tyres from left to right periodically as well as from the back to the front of the vehicle.Certain high performance tyres are position specific and should not be rotated. If in doubt, contact a specialist tyre dealer.

There is some dispute over the fitting of a pair of new tyres to a car. Simple logic suggests that the car needs most traction at the drive axle. In some cases that would be true, for instance if you were constantly driving in muddy conditions and needed the grip to keep you moving. However, irrespective of the vehicle, front or rear wheel drive, or even 4x4, the typical vehicle is designed to understeer in skid conditions. That is, it ploughs forwards.Generally, backing off the power and the brakes will recover the vehicle from the skid, though not always.

By putting the grippier tyres on a front wheel drive car, it increases grip at the front, but equally increases the difference in traction/grip between the front and the rear tyres, so the rear tyres lose grip early and as a consequence the car is at risk of going into oversteer. For the average motorist oversteer usually means ending up rear end first into the field (if they are lucky). That argument can also apply to rear wheel drive vehicles, it is not about getting the power down on the tarmac, it is about keeping the rear end of the car in contact with the road.

With four wheel drive vehicles, rotation of tyres is much more important and all four tyres, ideally, should be replaced at the same time. So, location should not be an issue. If it is, the same rule applies, newer tyres to the rear.

Perodua Viva & Perodua Myvi Loan Comparison

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:23:00 +0000

We can assume if you buy a Perodua, you’re most likely going to be a very price-sensitive person. If you haven’t read my previous comparison of the Perodua Myvi and Perodua Viva, please click here to read it first. This blog entry focuses on the financial details if you buy a Perodua Viva or a Perodua Myvi.

First, we look at how much the car would cost in monthly repayments over a period of 3, 5 or 7 years assuming a 10% downpayment and 3.88% interest rate. The two variants of the Viva and Myvi I am using here are the Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium with Airbags and ABS, and the Perodua Myvi 1.3 liter Premium with Airbags and ABS. Both are of the automatic transmission variant with metallic paint.

First, let’s look at how much the two cars cost monthly. Over a 5-year loan which is what most people would take, the difference in monthly repayment between the Viva and the Myvi is about RM91.62 a month, or RM1099.44 a year. Over a 7-year loan, it is RM69.70 a month – or RM836.40 a year. If you think of it in monthly terms, an extra RM91.62 a month gets you an upgrade from A-segment to B-segment, more interior width so the rear bench is more comfortable with 3 people seated, and a smoother 4-cylinder engine that makes more power, together with a better power to weight ratio.

But let’s not forget what upgrading to a bigger 1.3 liter 4-cylinder engine will do – increase your fuel consumption. For this one, it’s a little bit tricky. We’ve got two different km per liter figures to play with – Perodua’s optimum situation claims as well as estimated real life scenarios for the Viva, as well as the average reported fuel consumption for the Myvi from the Myvi owners I’ve asked. We also assume a traveling distance of 1500km a month (50km to and fro work daily, times 30 to factor for other misc traveling during weekdays and weekends), and the current RON97 petrol price of RM1.92 per liter.

Using the optimum fuel consumption calculation – you’ll save RM22.60 a month driving the Viva compared to driving a Perodua Myvi. Using the estimated real life scenario fuel consumption calculation, you’ll save RM31.42 a month. This brings the the amount you have to fork out every month for a Viva to RM1,022.02 a month inclusive of 5-year loan monthly installment and fuel expenditure, and for the Myvi – RM1,145.06. Damn, even though these are supposed to be affordable, these cars are looking pretty expensive to run now. The difference between the Myvi and Viva for a 5-year loan in this case is RM123.04, or RM1476.48 a year.

This is of course, a calculation for the first year where your road tax and insurance premium has already been covered in the purchase price. But let’s just keep things simple for the moment. The Myvi has a higher insured value and a larger engine, thus the two items will be more expensive, further widening that RM123.04 gap but it won’t be too big a difference. In terms of percentage, it’s about a 12 percent difference.

What’s RM123.04, or a savings of 12 percent worth to you? Is it worth the upgrade from the Viva to a Myvi? I’m not here to decide for you, just presenting to you the figures so you can decide for yourself.

Perodua Myvi Specification

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:00 +0000

Dimensions & Weight		1.0 SR	1.3 SX	1.3 EZ	1.3 SXi	1.3 EZi
Transmission		5MT	5MT	4AT	5MT	4AT
Overall length / width / height (mm)		3750 / 1665 / 1550
Interior length / width / height (mm)		1835 / 1400 / 1270
Wheelbase (mm)		2440
Track front / rear (mm)		1455 / 1465
Minimum road clearance (mm)		160
Kerb weight (kg)		900	930	940	945	955
Seating capacity		5
Min. turning radius		4.7

Engine		1.0 SR	1.3 SX	1.3 EZ	1.3 SXi	1.3 EZi
Engine model		EJ-VE	K3-VE
Engine type		Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 3-cylinder	Water-Cooled, 4-Cycle, In-line 4-cylinder
Valve mechanism		DVVT DOHC
Total displacement (cc)		989	1298
Bore x stroke (mm)		72 x 81	72 x 79.7
Compression ratio		10
Max. output (DIN) (kW/rpm)		43 / 6000	64 / 6000
Max. torque (DIN) (Nm/rpm)		88 / 3600	116 / 3200
Fuel System		EFI
Fuel tank capacity (litres)		40.0
Chassis		1.0 SR	1.3 SX	1.3 EZ	1.3 SXi	1.3 EZi
Steering type		Rack-and-pinion
Main brakes (Booster equipped)	Front	Disc Brake with Booster (ventilated)
Main brakes (Booster equipped)	Rear	Drums (leading & trailing)
Parking brake		Mechanically operating on rear wheels
Suspension	Front	MacPherson strut with coil spring
Suspension	Rear	Torsion beam with coil spring
Tyres		175 / 65 R14
Spare tyres		T115 / 70 D14
Exterior		1.0 SR	1.3 SX	1.3 EZ	1.3 SXi	1.3 EZi
Front fog lamp		-	yes
UV protected glass		-	yes
Side mirrors		With side turn signal
Door visor		yes
Rear combination lamp		With LED type stop lamp
Front Bumper & Rear Bumper		Material colour
Rear spoiler		-			yes
Disc wheels		Wheel cap	14" Alloy rim
Interior		1.0 SR	1.3 SX	1.3 EZ	1.3 SXi	1.3 EZi
Optitron meter combination		Amber coloured			Blue Coloured
Seat cover material		Standard grade (fabric)	High grade (fabric)
Steering wheel	3-spoke Urethane	yes
Steering wheel	Silver painted & chrome finishing	-			yes
Silver painted gear shift bezel		-				yes
Electric side mirrors		-	yes
Centre cluster		Material colour			Silver painted
Sun visor		With card holder (driver`s side) and vanity mirror (passenger`s side)
Seat back pocket		Passenger`s seat only	Driver & passenger `s seats
Under seat tray		yes
Comfort		1.0 SR	1.3 SX	1.3 EZ	1.3 SXi	1.3 EZi
Audio	Radio CD Player with MP3/WMA	yes			-
Audio	Radio CD Player with MP3/WMA ,USB & Bluetooth	-			yes
Speakers		2 Speakers	4 Speakers
Integrated seat height adjuster		-			yes
Reverse sensor		-	yes
Assist grip		yes
Tilt steering		yes
Power door lock (Central locking)		yes
Power window (4 points)		yes
Adjustable seat belt anchor		yes
Shopping hook		-			yes
Safety		1.0 SR	1.3 SX	1.3 EZ	1.3 SXi	1.3 EZi
Dual SRS airbags		-			yes
ABS with EBD & BA		-			yes
Anti-theft device (Immobiliser)		yes
Accessories		1.0 SR	1.3 SX	1.3 EZ	1.3 SXi	1.3 EZi
Luggage tray		-	yes
Carpet mat		Standard grade	High grade
Tool kit bag		yes
Scuff plate		-	yes
Safety triangle		yes
License plate holder		yes
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Perodua Viva Digest

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:15:00 +0000

I know some of you who are thinking of buying the Perodua Myvi are now considering buying the top of the range Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium instead. So I’m going to do a little comparison here. If you have anything to add, please feel free to comment and contribute to the discussion.

Power

Interestingly, it seems that the same 1.0 liter DVVT EJ-VE engine in the Perodua Viva makes more torque than the Perodua Myvi’s 1.0 liter DVVT EJ-VE engine. The Viva claims to make 90Nm of torque at 3,600rpm, while the Myvi 1.0 liter only makes 88Nm at 3,600rpm – that’s a minor difference of only 2Nm though.

Since the Perodua Viva 1.0 liter would clearly beat the Myvi 1.0 in terms of power to weight ratio, so let’s compare the Myvi 1.3 to the Viva 1.0 Premium instead. The Myvi 1.3 weighs 955kg and puts out 86 horsepower. That’s a power to weight ratio of 0.09 horsepower per kg. As for the Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium, it weighs 800kg and puts out 60 horsepower – that gives it a power to weight ratio of 0.075 horsepower per kg.

So we can conclude that in a drag race, the Viva won’t be able to smoke it’s larger sibling in stock form. That doesn’t mean the Viva is terribly slow – in a previous supermini shootout done together with folks at NST Life & Times, I found that the Myvi effortlessly smoked other superminis with larger 1.5 liter engines.

Another thing to point out is the Perodua Myvi 1.3 liter uses a 4-cylinder engine, and 4-cylinder engines are alot smoother than 3-cylinder engines like the one found in the Perodua Viva. 3-cylinders have more vibration, which might end up being felt by you in the steering wheel and other points in the chassis.

Fuel Economy

According to Perodua’s own charts, the Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium can travel 17.5km per liter of petrol on a combined cycle which I suspect involves alot of light footed driving and highway cruising. This is for the manual transmission. The Myvi 1.3 manual is rated at 17.1km per liter of petrol. Very similar fuel consumption, however the people on the streets who actually own the Myvi 1.3 manual reports actual mileage of about 13 to 14 km per liter if driven frugally.

As for the auto transmission, Perodua says the Myvi 1.3 Auto can get 13.5 km per liter, however the average man on the street usually gets about 10 to 11 km per liter. Comparing it to the Viva 1.0 liter automatic, Perodua says it can get 15.1km per liter, so expect about 12km per liter in reality.

Thus we can assume the Viva automatic should be a little more frugal than the Perodua Myvi automatic, but for the manual transmission models actual fuel economy should prove to be about the same.

Space

The Perodua Viva is actually longer in the interior than the Perodua Myvi at 1845mm compared to the Perodua Myvis 1835mm, but a great margin narrower. Having a long interior is important, it ensures the rear passenger legroom is at comfortable levels, just like the Perodua Myvi’s. However, being narrower the downside is you can’t really fit 3 people in the rear bench comfortably, making the Perodua Viva more of a 4-seater than a 5-seater. The Viva’s boot is only 149 liters with the rear bench upright compared to the Myvi’s 255 liters, significantly smaller, however you can extend this size by dropping the rear passenger bench to create a 449 liter space.

Ride and Handling

Nothing much can be said about the Perodua Myvi’s handling abilities other than the fact that it’ll probably get you to work and back safely. From what I’ve heard from some journalists who’ve driven the car, I think I shouldn’t expect much of the Viva’s either. Which is a shame as the Kelisa was a somewhat fun drive. Many will miss the Kelisa’s zippy DNA which is reportedly missing in the new Viva. If you want a driver’s small car, go get the Proton Savvy.

Equipment levels

One thing I am concerned about is the lack of an integrated CD player head unit in the Perodua Viva, which means Viva owners will have to be careful about where they park their cars lest their mirrors get smashed and their head units stolen. However, this means the CD player can be easily swapped.

The equipment level of the Perodua Viva 1.0 liter standard is disappointing to be honest, not even proper alloy wheels are supplied, instead you are given steel wheels. This means a difference of roughly RM4k on average gets you airbags, ABS, proper alloy wheels, wing mirrors with signal lamps, roof spoiler, and etc. I’m really not sure if it’s worth it or not – I’ll leave it up to you.

The Perodua Myvi on the other hand has just about everything you need in the baseline 1.3 liter model. It also feels more premium because of an interior design that looks abit more higher grade, as well as Optitron-style meters which are self illuminating, unlike the backlit meter clusters of the Perodua Viva.

Safety

Both the Viva Premium and Myvi Premium have dual airbags, antilock brakes – the usual stuff. The Perodua Myvi’s Japanese cousin the 2005 Daihatsu Sirion scored a 4 star score in the Euro NCAP crash test for adult protection, while crash test results of the previous gen Daihatsu Mira that the Perodua Viva is based managed a 3 star rating.

Price

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

Perodua Myvi 1300cc MT Solid: RM43,007.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc MT Metallic: RM43,530.80
Perodua Myvi 1300cc AT Solid: RM45,912.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc AT Metallic: RM46,435.80
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium MT Solid: RM45,912.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium MT Metallic: RM46,435.80
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium AT Solid: RM48,792.60
Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium AT Metallic: RM49,315.80

The differences between the non-Premium and Premium versions of the Perodua Viva is roughly about RM4,000, while in the Myvi it is only about RM2,900 or so.

So yeah, Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium Auto Metallic at RM44,200 or the Perodua Myvi 1300cc Premium AT Metallic at RM49,315.80? That’s a difference of about RM5,000 there for a bigger engine, slightly more performance, a minor decrease in fuel consumption frugalness, a wider interior space, and a bigger boot.

The boot space doesn’t matter to me – both boots are too small for serious usage unless you put the rear bench seats down.

Is that extra RM5,000 to go from A-segment to B-segment worth it, or would you rather save the money?

Modified Perodua Viva ezi Auto 2007

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:13:00 +0000

Modified Cars Perodua Viva ezi auto 2007 White

Car Specifications & Information

CAR REF NUMBER:
22455

CAR MAKE & CAR MODEL:
Modified Cars Perodua Viva ezi auto 2007 White

CAR COLOUR:
White

EXTERIOR MODS:
exhaust apexi racing, body work daihatsu sticker, tail lamp part from japan,

INTERIOR MODS:
apexi boost meter, apexi boost batery, apexi boost meter guage, apexi turbo timer, apexi speed meter, voltage controller all parts from japan

ICE (In Car Entertainment, Audio & Security):
standard

ENGINE MODS:
1000cc, dvvt,(dynamic variable valve timing), efi,electronic fuel injection),

TRANSMISSION UPGRADE:
auto

SUSPENSION MODS:
gab suspension

WHEELS:
work racing 15.25 parts from japan

TYRES:
goodyear, semislick

BRAKE CONVERSION:
toyota disc brake scion come from japan. front and back

tinted from jaa auto parts, body sticker custom made..

Soon to be launced Perodua D46T 7-seater MPV

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:08:00 +0000

A few months ago Perodua played a teaser video for its upcoming Perodua D46T 7-seater MPV based on the Toyota Passo Sette or Daihatsu Boon Luminas at the SMIDEC exhibition (http://paultan.org/2009/06/06/perodua-mpv-d46t-unveiled-fully-undisguised-in-smidec-teaser-launch-in-november/#more-15493#ixzz0Q2y85AOE).
So what if Perodua is a copycat? What matters most is the quality and price.

Since Perodua is bringing this in under its own badge, I am wondering whether it willl cater to our Malaysian climate? Apparently, those brought in to Singapore are not equiped with rear air-con (http://cars.st701.com/cars/view/31026).
It would be wise for Perodua to include this feature as even Proton has it included in Exora.

I am sure there are those anxiously waiting for its launching as I myself do not fancy Proton Exora due to its length.

Perodua To Sell 5,000 Limited Edition Cars

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:06:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) will produce and sell 5,000 limited edition cars beginning today.

" The 1.3 Myvi Exclusive Edition is built for Myvi enthusiasts who demand style and luxury, minus the premium price associated with executive cars," said its Managing Director Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar in a statement on Saturday.

Available in automatic transmission, the Myvi exclusive edition comes in Ebony black, ivory white and medallion grey and is priced between RM51,000 and RM51,500.

The Myvi is Malaysia's top selling model and over 354,000 units have been sold since May 2005.

Perodua recorded the highest ever sale of Myvi in a single month with 9,370 units sold in July 2009.

Myvi and Viva to fuel MBM Resources growth

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:02:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR: MBM Resources Bhd expects a better performance this year on strong demand for the newly-launched Perodua Viva.

Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd's (Perodua) Myvi and Viva would be MBM's growth driver this year, managing director Looi Kok Loon said.

The new Viva attracting public attention
The optimism was based on sustained demand anticipated for Myvi and the current overwhelming response for Viva, which had attracted some 7,000 orders in less than a month of its launch.

“The group profit’s profile has 65% exposure to Perodua’s operations, including via the automotive manufacturing which supplies parts to Perodua,” he said after the company AGM yesterday.

MBM has a 23.5% stake in the second national carmaker, which sold 11% more cars last year than in 2005 despite a contracted total industry volume.

For the financial year ended Dec 31, 2006, MBM achieved RM121.9mil in pre-tax profit on RM1.13bil revenue.

On MBM's 86%-owned subsidiary Federal Auto Holdings Bhd, Looi said he expected the forthcoming launch of the Volvo S80 premium sedan to have a strong impact on the local luxury car market.

“This year, with the much-needed new model, we will be able to better position ourselves in the luxury segment.

“Volvo cars, which used to enjoy up to 20% share of the luxury car market, currently has below 10% share,” he said, adding that sales of Volvo cars had improved since the first quarter of this year.

MBM’s 71.5%-owned subsidiary Daihatsu (M) Sdn Bhd planned to introduce two new models this year. The Daihatsu light trucks dealer currently commanded 40% market share in this segment, he said.

Looi said the current exchange rate environment - the stronger ringgit against the yen and greenback - was favourable to the group. He said: “It helps us push up our margin amid the competitive market.”

On the outlook for car sales, Looi said if the market improved in next nine months, the gain would only be able to offset the shortfall in the sector during the first quarter.

For the first three months ended March 31, MBM posted a lower net profit of RM18.74mil from RM21.97mil in the previous corresponding period.

Revenue dipped 6% to RM253.41mil from RM271.3mil previously.

Perodua Myvi also can use Magnetic Fuel Saver

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:57:00 +0000

The Effective Way to Fuel Saving - Perodua Myvi Car

Introduction.

The combustion engine vehicle efficiency is about 9%. This means that your car consume more energy that it convert in movement. In other words, you pay more energy that you use. In this text I will describe you some methods and apparatus for improving the combustion of fluid fuel in combustion devices, such as general burners, incinerators, fuel oil boilers from appliance boilers to heat power boilers ( home or industrial heating ), combustion furnaces, and internal combustion engines in automobiles ( two-cycle and four-cycle, diesel and gasoline ), trucks, ships and jets, where the fuel employed is liquid or gaseous hydrofuels, such as gas, natural gas, propane, kerosene, gasoline, fuel oil, butane, etc…

Magnetic FuelSaver.

The number one topic that people are discussing around the world is the high price for gasoline and diesel. A primary factor affecting the economy of a nation, a state, a city, or even a family, is the price of fuel. Families cut back on shopping for new products because their budgets are impacted by the rising gas prices. It costs more to fly because a “fuel surcharge” is added to the ticket cost, thereby causing some people to postpone their trip to grandma’s, or delay their vacation. Businesses are also impacted because the cost of sales rises with the cost of fuel… Municipalities are adversely affected as well. These actions are not limited to the Malaysia, but are global in scope.

Applying a magnetic field to ionizing fuel to be fed to combustion devices we can ensure more complete combustion, obtaining a maximization of the fuel economy, improving the fuel efficiency and reducing polluting emissions.

The fuel is subject to the lines of forces from permanent magnets mounted on fuel inlet lines. The magnet for producing the magnetic field is oriented so that its South pole (red) is located adjacent the fuel line and its North pole (blue) is located spaced apart from the fuel line.

The magnetic field strength must be at a higher Gauss level (500 Gauss) since it may be demagnetized to some extent before reaching the combustion chamber.

According to Magsaver Malaysia:

Magsaver is designed to condition the fuel prior to combustion to increase power output, save fuel, and reduce emissions.

* Magsaver can help engine to burn fuel more efficiently

* Magsaver let your car run more miles per gallon

* Magsaver will improve engine performance

* Magsaver will reduce emissions

* Magsaver will clean air

Magsaver gadgets increase combustion efficiency for a cleaner burning engine. This reduces harmful emissions while increasing engine performance.

The passage of fuel through the magnetic energy field causes the hydrocarbon molecules become realigned into and orderly pattern. The newly created positive molecules tend to remain in the fuel mixture and not migrate to the fuel line which would result in greater oxidation thus giving higher burning performance and efficiency

MAGSAVER is a powerful yet simple device that works on all old or new vehicles, whether it runs on petrol, diesel and even gas, carburetor or injected fuel system such as i-Vtec, VVTi, VANOS, VTC, CAMPRO, CPS, SUPERCHARGER, TURBOCHARGER or any other condition whatsoever.

Myvi Tops Initial Quality For New Compact Car

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:54:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Perodua Myvi has for the third time ranked highest for its initial quality in terms of new-vehicle ownership, in the compact car segment, according to J.D. Power Asia Pacific.

In the same segment, Myvi was followed closely by Proton Savvy, with the Perodua Viva in tow, the marketing information services provider said of its 2009 Malaysia Initial Quality Index study.

The study examines the quality of new vehicles during the first two to six months, and measures more than 200 problem symptoms covering eight vehicle components, it said in a statement here.

Meanwhile, the re-designed Honda City ranked highest in the entry midsize car segment, followed by the Toyota Vios and the Proton Saga.

As for the midsize car segment, the Toyota Corolla Altis was top, with the Honda Civic coming in second and the Nissan Sylphy in the third place.

The Toyota Innova ranked highest in the MPV/van segment for a second consecutive year, followed by the Nissan Grand Livina and the Toyota Avanza.

In the pick-up segment, the Isuzu D-max received top spot, with the Toyota Hilux as runner up and the Mitsubishi Triton in the third place.

J.D. Power conducts customer satisfaction research and provides performance analytics services in the automotive, information technology and finance industries.

The Malaysia Initial Quality Index is one of three consumer-based studies and was based on responses from 2,874 new-vehicle owners who purchased their vehicles between September and May 2009.

Perodua Myvi Exclusive Edition

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:16:00 +0000

Limited to 5000 units only!

As we reported earlier this week, Perodua has added one more variant to the Perodua Myvi range called the Perodua Myvi 1.3 Exclusive Edition. The Myvi Exclusive Edition is limited to a production run of 5,000 units and it is now open for booking.

The Myvi Exclusive Edition runs the same 1.3 liter DVVT engine as the rest of the Myvi range, save for the 1.0 liter model of course. The 1.3 liter engine is the K3-VE inline-4 DOHC with variable valve timing producing 86 horsepower at 6,000rpm and 116Nm of torque at 3,200rpm. No 1.5 liter Myvi in sight yet, and it looks like if you want that you’ll have to just opt for the D46T and get a larger boot or a third row of seats in the process. What the Myvi Exclusive Edition does have is some uprated equipment.

It has 14 inch alloy wheels, side skirts, and chrome door handles on the outside. On the inside, the chrome treatment continues on the inner door handles. The seats, door trims and steering wheel are wrapped with leather. The audio system is a 2-DIN system (not the Myvi’s standard integrated audio) supports CD, MP3 and WMA, USB support and a Bluetooth handsfree feature. Basically it’s the same 2-DIN system that the Myvi SE gets.

Only three colours are available – Ebony Black, Ivory White and Medallion Grey. It’s priced at RM51,000 for solid colours and RM51,500 for metallic colours. It’s basically a regular non-SE Myvi but with side skirts, Myvi SE alloys and the upgraded specs mentioned above. This is for those who want abit more than a standard Myvi but don’t like the styling of the Myvi SE or the SE’s higher price. In accordance with its specs, its price is also somewhere in between a normal Myvi and a Myvi SE.

Perodua MD eyes retirement, more time with family

noreply@blogger.com (maiden) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:22:00 +0000

Datuk Syed Abdul Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar says he is ready to retire from Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) to focus on charity work.

Syed Hafiz's contract for the post of managing director expires at the end of the year and he has said that holding company UMW Holdings Bhd may appoint someone from within the group to replace him.

Syed Hafiz, who took up the post five years ago after 10 years with the UMW group, said he wanted a break and to spend more time with his family before focusing on charity work.

"I may not work elsewhere. I am tired and want to rest for a while. I may focus on charity work after spending some time with my family," he told reporters at the opening of Perodua's body-and-paint hub in Subang Jaya, Selangor, yesterday.

Syed Hafiz believes that it is a good time to leave as Perodua is in a strong position.

Under his tenure, Perodua has grown to become the country's number one car company in terms of sales since 2006, overtaking Proton Holdings Bhd.

"In the first nine months of this year, we have been number one except for one month," he remarked.

Syed Hafiz may still be around late next month when Perodua unveils its multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

He is confident that the MPV will be another best-seller for the company, like its Myvi and Viva compact cars.

Syed Hafiz is proud of the progress made by Perodua over the years, especially in product development by locals.

He said the MPV will boast of 88 per cent local content.