The 2018 Perodua Myvi has made its public debut in Malaysia. But hold your horses; the new Myvi, while physically on display, is being kept in a box designed to allow just a sneak peek. There are letterbox holes on the front and rear ends of the box. We also see slots at the sides, but these were not opened at the time of press. Order books are open today.
UPDATE: Perodua has opened online registration of interest for the new Myvi, click here for more.
The peep show affords a view of the third-generation Myvi’s face, but only the upper portion with the grille and headlamps. There’s a bit of Alza in the face, giving the new model a “Perodua look” if there’s such a thing. But what P2 really wants to show is the new Myvi’s headlamps, which are LED units across the board. Yes, from the entry RM44,300 manual 1.3 Standard G.
The LED headlamps, which have auto off and follow-me-home functions, are boxed in by signal lamps at the ends and positioning lamps (“small lights”) on the top, like eyebrows. They should outshine the outgoing car‘s halogen projectors by some margin – check out our “night shots” below for a view that will be ubiquitous very soon.
We also get a view of the new Myvi’s rear end. The number plate is no longer on the hatch, and is now located on the bumper, like the Axia. The hatch now houses part of the rear lamp cluster, which is taller on the body side than on the hatch side. There’s a rear spoiler (only for 1.5L variants) and LED tail lamps with light guides (standard for all). The static and digital booth displays show the 1.5L’s 15-inch dual-tone alloys.
It’s now clear that the new Myvi is not a rebadge of the JDM Daihatsu Boon, which we showed you in detail last month. The upper body is a 100% Perodua design. “The all-new Myvi is a the first Perodua model to have an upper body designed completely in-house, without foreign input,” said Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, president and CEO of Perodua.
While the full specifications have not been released, there’s a leaflet highlighting the new Myvi’s top features. What we know is that the new car is longer and wider, but lower than its high-roofed predecessor. Perodua also claims a 973 mm tandem distance (distance between the front and rear passengers) and an ‘8+1 flexible seating arrangement’ (nine layouts, not seats).
Five variants are on offer, and they are the 1.3 Standard G (MT), 1.3 Standard G (AT), 1.3 Premium X, 1.5 High and 1.5 Advance. The 1.3L and 1.5L engines offered are from the Toyota/Daihatsu NR family, with DOHC and Dual VVT-i. Base five-speed manual variant aside, all Myvis get a four-speed automatic gearbox.
It’s exactly the same engine line-up as the Toyota Avanza and not a carry-over from the previous Myvi. The 1.3L 1NR-VE is also same unit used in the Bezza 1.3L, and in the sedan it makes 94 hp at 6,000 rpm and 121 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 1.5L 2NR-VE makes 105 PS at 6,000 rpm and 136 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm in the Avanza. The 1.5L NR engine also powers the Toyota Vios.
Eco Idle auto start-stop, which made its debut in the Bezza, is available on 1.3 Premium X and above variants. Along with aerodynamic improvements, the new Myvi’s fuel economy is as good as 20.1 km/l for the 1.5L auto. The claimed FC for the outgoing Myvi 1.5L AT is 15.4 km/l.
Now to the features. All variants get LED headlamps with a ‘Follow Me Home’ function, keyless entry with push start (unlike some premium German cars!), 60:40 split folding rear seats and reverse sensors. 1.3L variants get four airbags (front and side) ABS, EBD and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) as standard. They roll on 14-inch wheels. As mentioned, Eco Idle is available from the 1.3 Premium X.
Moving up to the 1.5L variants nets one 15-inch rims, front and side skirting, two-tone rear bumper, a rear spoiler and an integrated Touch n Go reader (insert you TnG card into the car and use Smart Tag lanes without the Smart Tag). Both 1.5L variants get six airbags – front, side and curtain.
The range-topping 1.5 Advance gets the big surprise – Advance Safety Assist (ASA). This is a suite of safety features that includes Pre-Collision Warning (PCW), Pre-Collision Braking (PCB), Front Departure Alert (FDA) and Pedal Misoperation Control (PMC).
These are existing Daihatsu systems and they operate through a forward-facing stereo camera on the top of the windscreen. PCW warns you when a collision is about to happen, PCB is autonomous emergency braking, while FDA alerts you when the car in front has moved on (in a traffic jam), saving you from being honked by the car behind. PMC detects an obstruction in front, and will not allow the car to accelerate. Full explanation on ASA and its functions here. Perodua is targeting a five-star rating from ASEAN NCAP.
Yes, all that for a RM55,300 car. That’s the price of the 1.5 Advance with ASA. The new Myvi range starts from RM44,300 for the 1.3 Standard G (MT), rising to RM46,300 for the 1.3 Standard G (AT), RM48,300 for the 1.3 Premium X and RM51,800 for the 1.5 High. All prices are on-the-road excluding insurance. Gear Up accessories, including the just-introduced child seats, are available.
Six colours are available, and they are Lava Red, Mystical Purple, Glittering Silver, Ivory White, Granite Grey (1.5 only) and Peppermint Green (1.3 only). The latter two are new colours. Here’s the spec summary, in point form.
Perodua Myvi 1.3 Standard G
RM44,300 (MT)
RM46,300 (AT)
Gets as standard:
1.3 litre Dual VVT-i engine (1NR-VE)
1,329 cc, four-cylinder petrol
94 hp at 6,000 rpm, 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm (est. numbers from Bezza 1.3)
Five-speed manual or four-speed E-AT
LED headlamps with auto off and follow-me-home functions
Headlight levelling
LED tail lamps with light guides
Reverse sensors
14-inch alloy wheels
Keyless entry and start
Flexible 8+1 seating configurations
60:40 folding rear seats
Side pocket on front seat (for mobile phones)
Four airbags (dual front, front sides)
ABS, EBD
Electronic stability control (VSC)
Traction control (TRC)
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Five-year/150,000 km warranty
Target five-star ASEAN NCAP crash test rating
Perodua Myvi 1.3 Premium X
RM48,300 (AT)
Adds on:
Eco-idle automatic start-stop system
Other exterior and interior trim (not released yet)
Colour options for Myvi 1.3:
Ivory White (solid)
Glittering Silver (metallic)
Mystical Purple (metallic)
Lava Red (metallic)
Peppermint Green (metallic) – new, exclusive to 1.3 models
Perodua Myvi 1.5 High
RM51,800 (AT)
Adds on:
1.5 litre Dual VVT-i engine (2NR-VE)
1,496 cc, four-cylinder petrol
106 hp at 6,000 rpm, 140 Nm at 4,200 rpm (est. numbers from Vios 1.5)
Four-speed E-AT
Combined fuel economy of 20.1 km per litre
15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
Front bodykit and side skirts (dual-tone)
Two-tone rear bumper
Rear spoiler
Built-in toll reader (integrated SmartTAG)
Six airbags (dual front, front sides, curtains)
Perodua Myvi 1.5 Advance
RM55,300 (AT)
Adds on:
Advanced Safety Assist (ASA)
Pre-collision Warning
Pre-collision Braking (low-speed autonomous emergency braking)
Front Departure Alert
Pedal Misoperation Control
Colour options for Myvi 1.5:
Ivory White (solid)
Glittering Silver (metallic)
Mystical Purple (metallic)
Lava Red (metallic)
Granite Grey (metallic) – new, exclusive to 1.5 models
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Danny, did you manage to ask P2 if the new Myvi comes with any sort of DRL? Surely they would know by now many Malaysians want this for the looks, if they didn’t include this in they missed the boat…
The rest of the features look very awesome!
Proton sales in 2018 just dropped by half.
proton blind supporters will say – still no handling. ohwai.
Kipidap congrats Perodua! 2018 Car of the Year winner confirm!!
Wonder if it has undergone vigorous on road tests before mass production?
Dude… No Daytime running lights available even for advance. One for sure.. It’s full led head lights and Led fog light for this model. Maybe cost cutting.
Awes0me~ It’s more like a crossover look.
Crossover? No, I think it will be a good looking B-Segment hatchback in the same vein as the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2. It already looks much better than the egg-shaped Honda Jazz.
But if the next Alza morphs into a 7-seat crossover, it will get everyone excited again especially if it would look better than the ugly Honda BRV. But if doesn’t become a crossover, many would be willing to settle for a good looking MPV ala rebadged Toyota Wish (is that hoping for too much?)
Good job Perodua!! Come with all the bell and whistle but at a very competitive price. Anyway when is this going to launch?
we don’t have to wait around to see the actual shape of the new Myvi..as pictures of the car’s brochure has been circulating around…showing the side profile of the car
Why still need teased, P2?
Just let the customers see the whole model la!!?
First..lawa
Wow this new myvi really do have loads of equipments and goodies. Did I miss out or did it not mention anything about having a cruise control? If you travel long distance often you’ll appreciate the cruise control helping you to reduce risk of getting tickets.
My late Wira and Neo also have auto cruise leyh..
With rising petrol prices and high living costs, fuel efficient Myvi is the right car for all M’sians.
Good jobs P2… the more you give and more we get. Good for consumer.
Haih, dunno why wanna tease like this. Just show the car already!
It’s not like ppl in factory aren’t leaking the pictures out & viralling it…
no bad..kinda like the look
LOL
Its all P1 fault. Talk bad about P2 so much & now P2 basic 1.3 liter NOW come with LED headlamps with auto off & follow-me-home functions, Headlight levelling LED tail lamps with light guides, Keyless entry/start &
Flexible 8+1 seating configurations.
TQVM P1 for bashing P2 so that the Rakyat can get a better car at your expense. He he he. Cheers…
Proton is the one that started the ball rolling. After how many years only Perodua want to put ABS in Myvi? I’m impressed with the new Myvi, but come on la, without Iriz and new Persona, you think Perodua will bother to come out with Bezza and new Myvi?
Not bad atleast so much features for 55k
Judging at interior pictures, looks what could be dual zone climate control, that would be overkill really, a digital single zone would be sufficient, and if I recall there is no competition within the price bracket that offer such system. In car tech seems to be more than sufficient to pamper any first time Malaysian car buyer (fingers cross to CarPlay and Android Auto)
I think another of its highlight, aside from its safety tech, is the presence of an integrated SmartTaG…. honestly is about damn bloody time. My friends Japan imported Nissan Murano has one (for Japanese cards) and it boggles the mind why did it take so damn long for any local manufacturer to introduce this system, probably lessen the amount of people jamming up Smart Tag lanes because of tint problem ,or reluctance to stuck it properly on the windshield and holding it like a one handed Rafiki holding Simba everytime crossing the SmarTag lane, or not checking the bloody battery level and jamming one of the Smart Tag lane on the Subang exit during rush hour resulting in being horned by a following BMW driver…. I’am at fault of the latter sorry.
A great product can only bring greater competition. Aside from its honestly game-changing safety spec for the market price, the Myvi itself is already a household name. A product that I believe every B-segment car maker in Malaysia is trying to beat, mainly Proton. the chess piece have been move, Perodua has now ‘check’ the King, your move now Malaysian automotive players…. and in this game, the winner will always be the rakyat.
Rip potong
Not bad for a 55k car wit good features
Looks like saga hatchback
No manual 1.5 :'(
I think we have a winner!
This country where most cant afford the cars they really want or don’t want to buy because of the exorbitant pricing, this is something they will learn to live with….
Anyway, much better than Proton.
Aiyaa
pre-collision braking how to cucuk people
No cucuk no myvi
The safety equitmnt just to comply the MOT requiremnt next june…which is not surprise
THE CAR IS HERE. nuff said.
4 speed auto but can get 20km/L? aiyarkk… how come better than Saga VVT with CVT gearbox?
what now, 4 speed is better than dinosaur? aiyarkk
It is about time for a 6-speed auto for the 1.5cc engine. This is something Perodua has to consider.
Perodua is seriously wanna tapau proton. This brand new myvi is improved hugely from predecessor while the price remain almost the same. With all these features the myvi is worthy than T & H foreign brand. Well done perodua
Siapa baru beli iriz dan myvi 2017 memang menangis kat bucu katil la jawabnya
Tak payah tunggu, tak payah pikir. Booking je Myvi, safety rv smue ada…
Self detached rear axle ada?
Kalau 1.5 tu ada manual, i tak payah tunggu, tak payah pikir, i booking je.
boost up sales for P2 in the last quarter
Front like Saga, butt like Livina..
That first picture. “Knock knock, guess who’s back?”
What’s with the overly secretive launching approach? It not as if it’s a secret weapon of sorts. Just be open and casual with the launching Perodua. You guys at Perodua are overdoing it. Even supercars manufacturers don’t launch their cars in this manner. Typical!!!
That is not the new perodua face, that is the Saga FLX copy face. Which is IMO a compliment to how good the Saga FLX looks in the first place. Pity that Proton tried too hard for the New Saga with all the disproportionate and awkward styling.
Lol. U think saga look is originals?no design look nowadays is original. Everythinh is copy, then redesign. The front lamp look more like the all new swift in japan, and the car body and design look like toyota im. With a bit of twist lah.
Dulu masa lancar Bezza kata Bezza adalah rekaan pertama dari Perodua. Sekarang ini Myvi 2017 pun mahu kata rekaan pertama dari Perodua. Sembang apa ni En. CEO ?
Perodua, how about offering car video camera recorder as an option to promote safe driving?
Real headrest for 2 rear passengers. No fake ncap this time.
No amount of safety features can compensate for bad attitude n lousy driving skills
i fully agree with this 100%.
Most people who whine about the lack of safety features are often the type of people who like to pedal to the metal in housing areas and like to tailgate people on the road.
When it going to launch?
Well done
Kudos to p2…quietly working at the back and suddenly shocked everyone with excellent products (diam diam ubi berisi)… Another point I note is that p2 collaborate with their japanese partner systematically, they are catching up bit by bit in solid manner…
Unlike p1 talk and boast so much yet come out with some irrelevant products (tin tin kosong berbunyi) and another point I note is that it is too ambitious for example belum tahu merangkak nak berjalan, belum tahu berjalan nak berlari… and that’s why its products got problems here and there…
Aiseh, sudah 30 tahun also masih merangkak ah?? The irrelevant products are because of decisions of Proton bosses (and Modenas too, only there because of connections) that have 0 idea of a people’s car, as they all drive expensive luxury and sports cars.
Keyless entry on a 55k myvi but not on a E class. How embarrassing is that?!
This totally proves the stupidity of Malaysian buyers.
The offerings from Perodua to the Malaysian automotive industry has stepped up to the highest level in terms on affordability and the introduction of it’s first Autonomous Emergency Braking car. Well done Perodua. You had once proved that you are on the right track to provide the people of Malaysia safe and affordable sub-RM55K car with 6 air-bags and VSC as standard with the generous inclusion of AEB with Warning and Braking (low speed), Front Departure Warning and Pedal Misoperation Control. Not to mention, LED front headlamps as standard too. What a leap of improvement since the first launch of the Perodua Myvi back in 2005 with the option of dual air-bags, ABS and EBD. Well done once again Perodua!
Affordable, quality, and safety..all checked!
Since from 1st generation myvi led tail lamp cause a lot of glaring to the driver behind. Jpj should Please do something to ban myvi using led light cause the design directly shine without filter by the reflector. Same with axia and alza. If traffic jammed follow this car from behind really unfortunate. Eye fatigue which translate to increase accident. Not to mention of the atitude of myvi driver
silau tu. pegi buat spec. orang lain helok jer
Goodbye JDM welcome IDM (Indonesia Domestic Market)
Cool..
the PROTON Killer!!!!
A rebadge Toyota Auris (Corolla iM) seems like it will be underpowered with the 1.3 NA engine. The 1.5NA is the lowest power version of Auris in other markets. This hatch Corolla (Altis) should technically be a C-segment with the likes of Focus, Golf, and 308 hence 1.5NA should have been the bare minimum engine option.
But then again, the price is absolute bargain for a hatch Altis!
it’s not a C segment and was never based on the auris
that’s just an unverified rumour circulating around the web
You, know… I actually think he may be onto something. I compared the side profile of the 2017 Auris with one of the new Myvi side spyshot (the white unit, mirror image one), I tend to agree it seems to share that platform. The window lines, door shut lines, door handles, pillar design, antennae, door mirror, A-pillar trim, mudguard and side skirt design all match. The only difference is the headlights, tailights and shorter front and rear bumpers.
Even the interior dashboard and instrument cluster design is very familiar. So I am slowly believing TreeHugger’s statement. That being said, how awesome is it we are getting to buy a rebadged Auris for such a great price?
I am slowly
It’s the Yaris. Nuff said
Still 3rd world car
Is it a 7 seaters? from the rear windows, it similar to alza layout.
When I see the rear light bar, it reminds me of current Proton Perdana rear light.
what’s that small thing beside the 3rd brake light? wrear wiper washer? Doesn’t look like one
will wait for 2019.. 2020 myvi when p2 put DRL kat lampu depan. idk p2 mislook this thing or sengaja je tak letak? eyebrow je tak cantik la. bagusla letak LED headlight, senang nak highbeam lepas ni, org depan mesti cuak punya ingat kena cucuk dengan kia cerato.
The rear part design i can smell a little bit of kia rio tho
Still a 4speed auto. But other then that, thumbs up. Making the previous generation Myvi so ancient. Congratulations Perodua, bookings must be piling up by now. All da best.
This one have always hibeam features ah?
Manyak syiok ar tolong org suluh jalan
Nice… but a slight dated since its similar to Ford Fiesta lines.
P2 is moving forward and listening to the customers demand, it will be another decade of dominance from myvi again for sure..defo an iriz killer..
40-50k? What a rip-off! Why everybody happy with small car but pay big
premium price. Plus Excise Tax, Plus GST Tax, Plus Road Tax, Plus Driving Tax, Plus Toll Tax, Plus Plus Plus then Minus All for Malaysian? What left for us, normal Malaysian?
RIP p1 iriz
such basic car shouldn’t cost 40-50k. Its only a 1.3L!
Go! go! Perodua .. Hopefully myvi 2018 reaches the level of 5-star ASEAN ncap standards (2017-2020) which is more stringent in the test ..
Go! go! Perodua. Hopefully myvi 2018 reaches the level of 5-star ASEAN ncap standards(2017-2020) which is more stringent in the test
front looks like saga flx?????print out and compare side by side…bloody hell..myvi much better than flx design…
Perodua is basically shoving shit into haters mouth…good jobs perodua, show others why you deserve to be on top.
Pissed off Perodua caused many people wanted Perodua to be at 1st place they don’t allow Honda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz and Kia and Audi and Proton and others to be at the top. It is very selfish. Also, soon or later, Perodua will be unreliable and will be very bad service if there are many Perodua vehicles on the road and also Perodua will not going to be at the top position. Also, Perodua still having 4AT Automatic Transmission and Perodua Bezza, Axia and Also doesn’t have any safety features and we also prove that Perodua will be still having 4 star NCAP rating which is still not in good safety even New Myvi have safety features without 5 star NCAP rating. Soon Perodua sales will be decrease and also don’t buy Perodua.
bye Protong…
Welcome coming better p1 car
hope with the local design, this car is able to export…good job perodua..
Almighty God. Thank you for this car. Will get them once all initial problems are solved. Thank you Perodua for this wonderful car. Thank you for listening to us finally. Thank you.
Malaysia’s answer to Bugatti Chiron is here.
Myvi translates to Hypercar from Bolehland. Faster than Speed Racer. LMFAO.
what’s the big deal that needs sneak peek ? it’s a car for the masses not by choice anyway …. not like it’s anyone’s dream car. Affordable but not cheap….anyway credit to be given P2; finally all new Myvi….
I’ll take reverse camera over the ASA thingy any day.
Later we’ll have people that don’t understand the autonomous emergency braking testing it out on people …
New Myvi i see… wait for the new facelift or the new 1.5 Bezza hahahaha
like to own the 1.5 high n need to trade in my 2013 Waja
Great effort from Perodua! This should set a new standard for car safety in Malaysia. Hopefully more Malaysians will think safety first instead of resale value.
Now, let’s hope Perodua has fixed the faulty third brake light as well. Most essential safety feature. Quite a lot of Perodua cars on the road have this problem.
supeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr dupeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr ONNNZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
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This is like killing two birds with one stone..
Goodjop perodua..
Gg jazz and iriz
profile like Nissan Livina
Still using 4speed auto gearbox. hmm… i was hoping it uses a new 5speed or 6speed like vios. oh well…
it’s kinda crazy, you open for booking yet you don’t let me see the car in full details.
The ‘eye brows’ lamp orange colour is same as signal lamp. Others cars on the road which infront of the myvi will confuse/misjudge. Safety concern…. Should put light blue or others colour.
The features it’s offering put my Mazda 2 to shame. One of the most expensive B-Segment car and can’t even compare to Myvi. Why spend RM95k when you can get all at the price of RM55k.
RM40k just for the brand saje. Haiyo
Saga FLX’x headlamp recycle?