The wait is finally over. The 2018 Perodua Myvi will be officially launched tomorrow and paultan.org will bring the launch event to you at home, in the office, or on the move.
Exclusive live streaming of the launch of the new Myvi will be available at this website, our YouTube page, our Facebook page or Perodua’s Facebook page. Stay tuned as we give you a walk-around tour of the third-generation Myvi, and talk to key figures behind the new model. We will go live at 5.15 pm tomorrow.
Public interest is high, and not just among those who follow the car scene – unsurprising, as the Myvi is after all the most popular car in Malaysia over the last ten years, with over one million units on the road since the first generation surfaced May 2005. The five-door hatch topped the sales charts for nine consecutive years before passing the baton to the Axia in 2015.
The new Myvi made its public debut on November 9, albeit in a teaser box, and order books have been open since then. The new car is longer and wider than the outgoing Myvi, but with a lower roofline for a new silhouette. Exact dimensions have not been released, but Perodua claims a roomier cabin and an ‘8+1 flexible seating arrangement’, which alludes to 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 the 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 all variants except the Standard G. That, along with the new engine and aerodynamic improvements, contribute to a claimed fuel economy figure of 20.1 km/l for the 1.5L auto. The outgoing Myvi 1.5L AT is rated at 15.4 km/l.
The new Myvi’s list of features has stunned many, us included. All variants get LED headlamps with auto off and ‘Follow Me Home’ functions, keyless entry with push start, 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. As mentioned, Eco Idle is available from the 1.3 Premium X.
Moving up to the 1.5L variants nets one 15-inch rims (one-inch larger), front and side skirting, a 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 device). Both 1.5L variants get six airbags (front, side and curtain). Perodua is targeting a five-star rating from ASEAN NCAP.
There’s more. The range-topping 1.5 Advance gets the biggest surprise feature – 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 camera on the top of the windscreen. PCW warns you when a collision is about to happen, PCB is low-speed 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.
All the above improvements have been achieved without a price hike. 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. The 1.5 Advance with ASA is yours for RM55,300. All prices are on-the-road excluding insurance. Gear Up accessories, including the just-introduced child seats, are available.
Buyers can choose from six colours, which 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. Below is the spec sheet, in point form. Bear in mind that the specs we have here is a preliminary list, with plenty more to be revealed tomorrow.
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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No bluetooth…
Ehh, definitely got one. Even Iriz all variants have bluetooth
I’m sure those specs just not stated here
Yes, the list here is not yet complete. Wait for the launch report tomorrow for the full list!
Hafriz Shah (Fellow Victorian)
Dont u think the Myvi, a 1.3 auto at around Rm48K is overpriced ? Considering the lower income grp may be just discarding the Viva or kancil and so called “upgrade” to this Myvi?
You may drive a Merce ,but not many malaysians r as fortunate as u.
Just shambolic to see people holding on to 2 jobs to put food on the table,with a decent Myvi while Perodua call the shots n price it so high,with gomen protection so more.
Considering the specs, I think the prices are more than reasonable.
Put it this way. Back in 2005, the cheapest original Myvi 1.3 auto (1.3EZ) was priced at RM48,300. That model didn’t even have ABS or any airbags, let alone ESC or four airbags that are standard on the 2018 Myvi 1.3 Standard G (RM46,300).
Back in 1995 at the same price one can only get wira 1.3. No airbag. No abs.
Also, back then rm51k can only get Myvi 1.3 EZi with 2 airbags and ABS. Back then, that was considered revolutionary, possibly the cheapest car with 2 airbags and ABS.
Today rm51k can get 1.5L with 6 airbags and VSC. Topup a bit can get AEB, way more beneficial than sohai extreme bodykit.
Considering inflation, MYR weak rate now, it’s not bad.
If want cheaper, wait 2 or 3 years and buy in used market. Let the first owner absorb most of the depreciation for you.
But by then, Proton may have begun their counterattack, so competition will get stiffer and consumers will win again!
Apple Carplay, Android Auto and Bluetooth fully equipped
For many this is better than walking, riding or taking public transport.
Most msians can only afford this but with much difficulty (9 year loan etc) but something is better than nothing…
Go for the Saga. Cheap, save $$$.
I saw the real car yesterday at Pg P2 sales office. I feel P2 has did a very huge improvement for this new model! The overall rating, I would say that it is very close to Jazz, plus those EBD, TSC, Hill Assist!
the last stab from Perodua which will paralyse P1 permanently.
2018 Perodua Myvi, the safest family car for Malaysian masses.
malaysian can have cheap golf now
I see tyre size 185/55/R15.
Boleh masuk Michelin PS3 ni mmmmm
Good catch. I guess the stock is Hankook Kinergy EX?
It’s just about visible in the image – Goodyear Assurance TripleMax
What a day to celebrate for Perodua for keeping its promise to have AEB vehicles ready by year 2020. You have done it before most car manufacturers opt to follow. Once again well done Perodua for launching your first affordable AEB vehicle to us, Malaysian.
Congratulations Perodua.. u have just set a new standard for compact car
To other road users, be careful when driving near one of any P2. U never what surprises will come flying. Literally.
i can imagine you saying this while almost crying.
Thanks for getting us to imagine john crying all hingus meleleh, lol
It is not the car, it is the driver. If the driver is an idiot, no matter what car he drives it “will come flying”
cannot wait to get mine on the road.
Definitely will sell like hotcakes. How else can you get Japanese technology at Malaysian prices?
in perodua official site they call it the all new perodua myvi 2017..why here its call 2018 perodua myvi?
Its easier to call it Mk3 Myvi.
With ASA the car no longet *sotong*. Good job
The ASA only works between 4 and 30 km/h…99.9% fatality cases are above that speed anyways. there’s not a single mention of the actual body safety features of the car….unlike iriz’s HPF. if there’s no ASA…the car would get 3 or 4 star NCAP at most. with perodua’s history of producing tin milo….I bet it’s safer to be in a proton car than this overhyped/good-for-marketing ASA junk.
Only proton use HPF as their marketing. Other manufacture use HPF long time already to score 5 star crash test rating.
What makes you think only proton use HPF ? Lol
Seeing how P2 is advancing way forward with all the safety suites built in. But a small suggestion to Perodua, please add in Cruise Control. ;)
Overall Kudos on the lovely design of the new MyVi
Looks like no temperature gauge for this new Myvi (compared with previous 2 generation Myvis with XL size gauge at right side of meter cluster), although the specs are really commendable (undoubtedly), but i don’t really favor those blue and red icon (in case if red icon comes out, it’s too late already compared with a proper gauge/bar where we can have enough time to stop the car once the temperature goes abnormally high before it goes to red zone)
just intstall After market OBDII head up display….
OBDII might be put under consideration, if digital type temperature gauge is still alright for me (even speedometer already went to digital for some modern cars), as long it’s not cheapo blue and red icon.
Does it have the headlamp light-on indicator?
But Perodua is an association of manufacturers or suppliers with the purpose of maintaining prices at a high level and restricting competition cause Perodua doesnt allow other brands like Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Honda, Toyota, Nissan to be at the top, only Perodua is only wanted itself to be at the top which is very selfish, highly offensive, snobbish, awful and disrespectful to other car brands. Lastly don’t buy Perodua and also hopefully Perodua sales will keep on dropping
cool story brah
getting bored with sedan but wanna hot hatch with bigger boots..probably cheap Golf..good job P2