Perodua Myvi

Took over a Myvi (2009, pre FL) when its COE almost end and I just renewed it. Got the car modded already, thus my comments will be different than stock owners.

My Myvi's ride is super harsh due to the sports springs and coils installed. The handling is pretty good, with the car feels very planted to the ground, helped by the stiff suspensions and strut bar fitted.

I've heard stock owners complained their cars feels like swaying due to the soft and bouncy suspension, pretty normal on Japanese makes.

Interior quality, mostly plastics. Some finishes are not properly fitted, mostly due to aging. Despite that, it doesn't rattle while driving at high speed. Obviously, being a cheap Japanese make, plastics are everywhere, hard scratchy plastic.

My unit comes with bucket seats, so it feels lowered and more sporty.

Reliability? Typical Japanese make. With a small engine, 1300cc, and a 5-speed manual gearbox, this thing literally doesn't give problems, unless you're that bad at taking care of cars. Parts can be found everywhere once you cross the water. You can also find parts from the halfcut Japanese make sibling, the Passo and the Sirion. Maintaining it is as easy as 1-2-3, with very little hassle.

The 1.3L engine is sufficient when comes to daily drive in Singapore, especially city. It is very easy to zip around tight spots due to the tiny dimensions. Unfortunately, with a full load, the car will slightly suffer.

The space inside is pretty good, even with full 5 passengers on board, they are able to keep smiling without complaining about legroom. With the seats able to recline 1 step, it also helps in long journey, eliminating fatigue.

Boot space is on the smaller side. If you were to go shopping the whole day in JB, the boot probably couldn't swallow it all. Remove the spare tire and probably you can utilize that space. Folding the seats do help too, as it makes the whole floor flat, easy to load longer items.

Long, fast journeys like around the highways can be quite irritating as the soundproofing is almost non-existent, but you can always install on your own. Stopping at a traffic light, you will not hear the engine noise but the fan noise kicking in, once in a while, which can be annoying.

This is a very practical and easy to drive car. The 1.3 litre engine pulls well and is good for city driving. Could do with a bit more power for highway driving but more than adequate for city driving.

The face lift version is more stylish with more curves than the old boxy version. Handling is fair for such a short wheel base car and ride is reasonable comfy.

Parts are easy to find north of the border and servicing is easy with many work shops familiar with maintaining this car.

The rear space is very good but the boot is small.

When my Brother in law purchase this vehicle in Malaysia he ask me to drive it and compare to his previous generation. Drove it was Comfortable, Nice and Good Quality.

A car that lacks greatly in car safety department. It does not meet the standards of EuroNCap crash rating, not even a star. This is a typical bread and butter car so there's nothing you can expect out of this car. Bottom-line is it is made of cheap materials making it affordable but compromises on safety.

I bought this 1.3A Myvi in 2009, @ard $43K. This is my secondary car, i used it primarily for driving between the work sites everyday, but i drive home in my VW Tiguan.

The car does not come with powerful Toyota engine but weigh a lot less than most cars in the 1.3-1.4 class, in fact too light for good handling. Again all these is a compromise for good fuel economy.

The bodyroll you get from this car is horrible, i hate to do fast bends with it, because rear passenger will complain a lot, especially my engineers. The ride is pretty bumpy, leather seating doesn't make much of a diff either. It has adequate leg room, but lacking in shoulder, so basically is comfortable for 4 persons only. Most of us are of an average 1.75m tall 65kg built men.

I do not recommend this car for long journeys, the leather seatings are not bad, but not too comfortable either. It is a car you wish to spend as little time in it, the road noise can be too stressing for long journeys. One of my engineer's Hyundai Matrix is an older car but has better sound proofing.

I do not know how reliable this car can be, because mine starts to show some wear and tear. I did the usual maintenance regularly, and i have only done 12,000km. The doors now rattles when the car idles. However, i think the door wasn't well design to fit well. I've to slam the door hard just to close it when i bought it 2yrs ago. It can get irritating whenever it refuses to close.

My suggestion, if you really wanna buy it because it has a Toyota engine, pay more to get a Toyota Yaris, especially if this is your first ever car. Perhaps get a Korean, they are getting better than Japanese in recent times.

Myvi is cheap to buy, yet not necessarily worth to own especially COE is on the rise.

While many are skeptical or have negative perception of Malaysian made cars, Myvi will certainly prove wrong to many. This is one car that will surprise you and meet your basic needs. I am just sharing with you my personal experience. I changed the original seats to leather seats and it looks perfectly good. Thanks to Xavier who relentlessly giving good customer service.

When I told my friends that I bought Myvi, many actually exclaimed 'Huh?', "Why you buy that car?", "Why never buy XXX?" and many other skeptical remarks.

After they have seen my car, sat in my car, and drove my car, this is what they said:

1. "Wow, the interior is so spacious. Better than some Korean made cars."

2. "I love this car, the engine is powerful"

3. "Cool, easy and smooth driving experience"

4. "Very sleek, definitely my choice of car as soon as I passed my driving license".

5. "You've made a good choice buying this car. Impressive."

Considered a few car model/brand and decided on getting a Myvi (even though it's a Malaysia brand).

Good fuel consumption (depend on how you step your accelerator), spacious, low maintenace and smooth driving/handling so far. A good Point A to B car. The price quite dependent on COE so not much comment.

Must comment on their salesman, Joseph, who is very patient when attending/explaning the details of their different models of cars. Good customer services and prompt in updating us with the COE results. Even after sales, he is always prompt and there for us when we have any queries regards to cars ownership (since this is my first time owning a car). Keep up the good work and services!

Of course, there will always be some down side. Just bought my Myvi for less than 1 month and the supposed to be leather covering on the car doors came dropping off and causing the inconvi of going back their office for Glueing which makes me car-less for 3-4 days... haiz... the initial leather covering (took 1-2weeks to do) then now 3-4days of waiting. don't know what will be next dropping off from the car.

At first i was not into malaysian car that much but after yesterday i was into it. Especially Myvi. The comfort is there and the engine run smoothly. And i found out the engine they use is from toyota engine. Good Petrol consumption and good for economical car. For those who looking for economical car i advise you try Myvi. I also manage to drove around for awhile. And i really enjoy driving the car.

On par with some similar Continental hatchbacks:-

Brakes, spacious cabin, fuel consumption, minimum servicing required,

I had just bought my MYVI EZ(A) car last week. It had been a long time waiting for this stylish MYVI car from Malaysia Perodua Production, to be on sale in Singapore.

Take a Good Look at "MyVi" 2009 model. You will definitely fall in LOVE with HER!

The New Perodua 2009 "MyVi" will definitely be a success!

Borrow my cousin one when he gone to UK for holidays last mth. Drove in from Eunos to JB through and flow. Surprised by the FC almost the same as the new Proton Saga. Comfort wise is good for 1.3. Quality wise is so-so. The DVVT really respond well.

Myvi was finally launch after delaying for so long due to the Sirion in Singapore. i drove the Myvi in malaysia b4, not too much complains abt it. smooth acceleration, more spacious and the best thing is still tons of accessories in malaysia and its still cheap to maintain it. Heard that the rear boot hydraulic lever spoilt easily, yet to confirm if it is true

Never strike my mind that Myvi will be launched in SG. Sales for Passo from PI is total a failure. As for Sirion, although the car is made in Japan, the customer service sucks. From pre to after sales. Both Sirion & Passo does not appeal to local Singaporeans, what more to talk about myvi?

I find that the car is over priced. For that kind of price, i would rather take Sirion. 4 air-bags with rear anti roll bar which Myvi don't have. On top of that, Myvi is riding on the old YRV engine, so why pay so much for a car that is using outdated technology?

No doubts Myvi is selling like hot cakes in malaysia, there are alot of complains of defects courtesy of it's poor QC. The only reason why I find why most m'sians choose Myvi is because Perodua is ridding on Daihatsu technology. Some form of security from japan.

Form interior to exterior, nothing impressed me. Honestly speaking, I prefer the old face lift for both Myvi & it's SE model. On the whole, it just cosmetic appearance that catches attention.

Drove my cousin's car back in JB.

To be frank, don't feel the power in the car. Not worth for the price given. If the price is brought down, then can have a look at.

Have try drive my cousin Myvy in JB. Spacious interior due to wide body.Best gadget for a CKD model. Love the rear LED tailights. Can use either Daihatsu Boon or Toyota bodykits. Dunno if the sales for Sirion will be affected due to this model Perodua bring in. Price quite ex, should be selling for under 38k for auto models. Handling is average. Pick up is excellent. Good FC too, Thanks to DVVT system