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Perodua Myvi Facelift coming soon?

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Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

These photos show what seems to be a white Perodua Myvi SE with an all-new bodykit. The new look seems more feminine rather than the current Myvi’s unisex look (like the Suzuki Swift’s sister?), but this could just be an effect of the angle of the photo.

Facelift Perodua Myvi New Colours

There also seems to be new colours for the Myvi, including yellow for the SE and two new colours for the standard Myvi – a lighter shade of orange and a new light blue shade. The new pastel-like colours look quite refreshing, and is a good addition to the range as I think we are all bored of the endless almost monotonous amounts of Myvis on our roads now, thanks to the car’s success.

Facelift Perodua Myvi New USB CD Player

On the interior, we can see that certain models have had their integrated stereo system replaced with a 2-DIN slot, filled with a 2-DIN player that is likely MP3 capable as a USB slot for thumbdrives or other USB-capable MP3 players can be seen.

Facelift Perodua Myvi Meter Panel

There is also a shot of a dashboard which shows a new design for the meter cluster.

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

It’s about time for a mid-life facelift of the Perodua Myvi anyway, since it has been 3 years since the B-segment Perodua was launched in 2005. This means that a facelift for the Indonesian Daihatsu Sirion is on the way as well, as the Indonesian car is built by Perodua, uses Myvi styling and is brought in from Malaysia.

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

Facelift Perodua Myvi SE White

50 Comments »

  1. MisterBenjo said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 7:54 pm

    Hue?so they are officially tageting females now?

  2. armandd said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 8:49 pm

    still looks like giant frog to me..

  3. mokkf82 said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 8:55 pm

    It’s about time they come out the new face lift edition. The stereo seems ugly though. Like something sink into the dash board. The current one is perfectly donewith it’s cute curve design.
    I guess it’s for easy change over to different head units. But i’m much interested in the engine itself. Should it be the current 1.5 Nautica/ Rush engine? I’ll bet this would be a fun car to drive with that capacity.
    The front end looks nice too.
    Hopefully the price would not be that high when launched.

  4. Paul Tan said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 8:57 pm

    What would be very fun would be the higher horsepowered 1NZ-FE in the Vitz TRD Sport M in Japan. Instead of 109 PS, it makes 119 PS.

  5. aaron_38my said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 9:04 pm

    hehehehheh…giant frog indeed.never realized it on a Myvi.All this while in my mind, the only giant frog car is the nissan march.
    well, this new Myvi look is not so refreshing cos the front bumper resembles a bit like the new Saga/BLM to me but i do like the rear bumper.personally,i think it looks better than the previous one, looked more like swiss cheese. Not bad tho…

  6. fastcx said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 9:42 pm

    wtf?! front grill remind me of saga’s, front air damn remind me of s.neo’s! look at the link provided by paul, the head unit -.-” o perodua, u just make me feel even more sick!

  7. aicariefin said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 10:08 pm

    Local Indonesian automotive tabloid has mentioned the facelift and I think we will be getting the face lifted one. They also mentioned a strip down version of the Sirion aka Myvi. Because they couldn’t compete the pricing with the CKD build Suzuki Swift.

  8. IsaacVky said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 10:18 pm

    Skip this. NEXT

  9. hyundai said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 10:48 pm

    What a bloddy thing izzit??? Perodua Swift???

  10. hazremi said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 11:04 pm

    the new interior color especially the steering is inspired from proton gen2 cps

  11. xenith said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 11:28 pm

    Saw this pic already, nicely done…
    aicariefin, which indonesian tabloid? otomotif?

  12. csv said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 11:45 pm

    i like the interior. black and red leather…..nice.

    but the audio unit looks sunken. so probably if people wanna buy it, they immediately would swap it with another Alpine, Pioneer unit.

    price wise, 3k markup on existing model?

    best would intro new engine, like what paul has said.

    1.8 liter? hahahahaha. frog to hot hatch.

  13. MyviKiller said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 11:54 pm

    Eww eww ewww ewwww eeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwww for the front. But the rear bumper looks nice though.

  14. ah liew said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 12:17 am

    I think they’re trageting more ah bengs then female buyers…
    This is a revolution, ready made bodykit, buy it without the hassle of modyfing at those kaki lima accessories shops.

  15. sudha said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 2:45 am

    Yikes!!!!…Kermit ate the Swift!!!

  16. 90125 said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 4:36 am

    MisterBenjo said,
    Hue?so they are officially tageting females now?
    =============================================
    hehe,I think from the start they’re targeting female buyers but some males too look sexy in this car…hehehe…to me,this is one of the most ugliest car I’ve ever seen…

  17. whodz said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 6:20 am

    Since when perodua is now step brother to Proton? Everyone is bashing perodua, myvi specificly, and praising proton. Poor myvi. alas.

  18. azrai said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 7:16 am

    First it got Jazz look. Now it’s time for Swift look. To feminine site. If we look closely, doesn’t it copy the new Gen-2 design cues in certain angle? The seat with red stiches? Anyone notice this. An oh no. another ‘cap ayam’ CD player. Well, not an integrated one. The timing is right for the facelift.

  19. jasonlow said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 7:45 am

    no matter how u guys wanna bash it, i still think it’s gonna sell well, with a right price tag n right targeted audience. I actually kinda like the front swift styling though. and watsup with the gauge for thermostate? u surely dont need such a big needle to show the temperature right?

  20. proud2BMalaysian said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 9:22 am

    ugly frog turns uglier after plastic surgery. seems like they did a liposuction on the butt.

  21. proud2BMalaysian said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 9:28 am

    what a bad cut & paste job, i think theo’s photoshop job is better then this

  22. IsaacVky said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 11:19 am

    hazremi said,

    May 25, 2008 @ 11:04 pm

    Oh yes they tried to copy Gen 2 CPS but how fast can a DVVT 1.3 go. What a rubbish.

  23. albagmane said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 11:28 am

    watever the new design is… its still a practical and popular car… btw, i do love the silver LED rear lights… totally change the outlook…

  24. theanswer said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

    IsaacVky, dvvt was made not for pure performance. and dont blame p2..bcause the engine is straight from toyota…so blame toyota. still if u want pure perfromance why dont u go for vtec instead of cps. oh btw, gen2 cps is 1.6..while myci is 1.3 dvvt, ..read the number ok.

  25. Roti Naan said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 12:57 pm

    Malaysia simply excels in face-lifting cars….

    no other nation in the world could top that feat.

  26. gogo2 said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 1:42 pm

    last time no face lifting saga. complain. now got face lifting. complain also. Actually Toyota Altis only facelift. So why no one complain? Engine same only from previous Altis. Poor Toyota/Daihatsu/Perodua buyer. Toyota/Daihatsu/Perodua are really bad to their supporter :(

  27. topgunthang said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 3:08 pm

    i think most girls have the same taste as ah bengs anyway. at least in malaysia. so one rock hit two birds.

  28. abtm said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 3:12 pm

    ALL SHOW NO GO? give us a 1.5 Myvi please

  29. tec96248 said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 3:19 pm

    gogo2 said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 1:42 pm

    your comments is irrelevant, mate. every cars engine is the same. since is a simple piston engine with 16 valve dohc. the setting, the control, the arrangement, etc that make it different. even mercedes, bmw having same engine in car but can perform differently. if u don’t know, pls don’t comment or insulted others or urself. thank u. hahahaha.

  30. tec96248 said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 3:25 pm

    Someone, said this myvi is one of the ugliest cars, but some teenagers or kids it still look better than the new saga. maybe it second to saga or gen2/persona. car looks are subjective to individual taste. i prefer myvi at least need not to change timing belt. hahaha

  31. IsaacVky said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 4:33 pm

    theanswer said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

    Ah you know they got a lousy engine too.
    Main point is the red stripe which we got earlier on GEN 2 CPS.
    They’re trying to convince people that this car can really go and we will have more of these lala ah bengs thought their super little myvi able to fly.

    I skipped both, I got Double Vanos.

    Yeah that’s why please keep Myvi as a city driving car. Don’t brand it like a sports car.

  32. osh_kosh said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 5:56 pm

    somehow the pics make it look like a toy car..

  33. JasonMaxx said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 6:04 pm

    The front looks like swift. the audio is ugly, looks like some Myvi owner change them to aftermarket 1.

  34. sdan2 said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 7:09 pm

    i hear from the grapevine that it is definitely a 1.5 and will be positioned as a sporty version of the current myvi. Not really sure how the latter would really change much as it is still a city run about with a high stance. Both those combinations dont really equate to a sporty drive but i suppose the look is sufficient. Anyways change is always good if you ask me.

    I do remember a PT post of a sirion 1.5 last year?

  35. michishige said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 8:08 pm

    oh. let me say some about the exterior first->

    - it looks so much NICER that the current myvi SE.
    - i love the now rounded front and rear bumper.
    - rims not nice with the new look
    - gawrsh the awning-lookalike spoiler’s still there

    interior…->

    - funny + cheap-looking + awkwardly positioned (too deep) head unit.
    - ahhh… i wanted to back myvi about the swift bumper there (because i like the design) but the rpm meter is also the same like the one in swift.. woot~!

  36. mystvearn said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 9:18 pm

    Hmm, swift like car. Paint light green=kermit the frog. LOL. What are those rear holes for at left and right side at the rear bumper?

  37. sQew said,

    May 27, 2008 @ 10:37 am

    Nice facelift, the price will be 10-15k from current MyVI SE.

  38. 90125 said,

    May 27, 2008 @ 3:21 pm

    #
    tec96248 said,

    May 26, 2008 @ 3:25 pm

    Someone, said this myvi is one of the ugliest cars, but some teenagers or kids it still look better than the new saga. maybe it second to saga or gen2/persona. car looks are subjective to individual taste. i prefer myvi at least need not to change timing belt. hahaha
    ===============================================
    u’re rite…it’s one of the ugliest car,same as Saga,City.Viva,Savvy bla,bla…and some say vios too….!!

  39. king said,

    May 28, 2008 @ 1:17 pm

    what an ugly piece of crap!

  40. leonard said,

    May 28, 2008 @ 3:20 pm

    Those of u only know to blame our national car maker… even im not agree that is nice or sucess but at least appreciate the designer, engineer, production team at the back scene!!

  41. kedaikopi said,

    June 3, 2008 @ 12:23 am

    sorry paul, my english is not very good..

    “..model myvi facelift 2008, bila akan dikeluarkan..?”

  42. corollaaltis said,

    June 28, 2008 @ 2:49 pm

    I prefer old model

  43. hafizzul said,

    July 2, 2008 @ 2:27 pm

    Perodua patut fikir apa kemahuan pemilik kereta?Patut Keluaran MYVI ni buat serupa TOYOTA PASSO. Barulah ramai yang beli. Ini tidak duk keluar yang macam tu je.

  44. 939chris said,

    August 6, 2008 @ 12:22 pm

    (KedaiKopi) The Perodua salesman told me the new myvi will be launch in middle of Aug’08.

    facelift only for SE? what about the standard model?
    What is the new myvi price range?

  45. KenYoung said,

    August 12, 2008 @ 5:24 pm

    ok, my salesman just told me the new facelifted myvi is coming on the 23rd this month. Paul, u think u can get some photos for us, or the price and spec of the new myvi?

  46. feizaiII said,

    August 13, 2008 @ 5:51 pm

    Paul, do you have any news on new facelift?
    heard that some showroom had the display unit edi..

    do u have any news on it?

  47. lee1 said,

    October 5, 2008 @ 8:36 pm

    where is the light purple or dark green in this world.

  48. lee1 said,

    October 5, 2008 @ 8:40 pm

    Is this colour reused by proton….since like proton cant sell good for yellow and orange…….i think perodua brought second had paint from them….

  49. aenz81 said,

    October 9, 2008 @ 12:09 am

    theanswer said,
    May 26, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

    IsaacVky, dvvt was made not for pure performance. and dont blame p2..bcause the engine is straight from toyota…so blame toyota. still if u want pure perfromance why dont u go for vtec instead of cps. oh btw, gen2 cps is 1.6..while myci is 1.3 dvvt, ..read the number ok.
    —————————————————————-

    But the new Saga Campro 1.3 IAFM is faster than Myvi 1.3 DVVT even both is 1.3cc… we do count it’s “HP”, not “cc” dude….

    ***************************************************************************
    kedaikopi said,
    June 3, 2008 @ 12:23 am

    sorry paul, my english is not very good..

    “..model myvi facelift 2008, bila akan dikeluarkan..?”
    —————————————————————-

    If i’m not mistaken, it will be roll out on 10/10/08……

  50. raiden said,

    September 7, 2009 @ 3:51 pm

    aenz81,if u calculate power to weight ratio between saga BLM and Myvi,Myvi win.Last week i meet saga driver,provoking my standard myvi.I tailgating him on LPT highway,just to see how fast that car can run from me.Only fast on straight road!after overtake him at highway karak,i can’t see him anymore.WTF!The lesson is,its not about how much power your car have,it,s about u have a BALL or not.

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