Perodua Viva Review

by Nanie6698

The launch of the Perodua Viva has met with enthusiastic anticipation. Since it is slotted to eventually replace the Kancil / Kelisa, many people who are Perodua fans were very keen as the when the car will be launched and finally shown to the public. Eagerly anticipated, the Viva does not disappoint. It is a off course wider and longer externally than the cars it replaces. The Viva is 10 even mm longer than the Myvi, at 1845 mm. For those with growing a family, it offers significantly more cabin volume than the Kancil and Kelisa. Thumbs up here.

A new feature in the Perodua Viva are doors that open to a class-leading 90º wide angle. This means getting in and out will be very convenient, not to mention those time when you have to transport a fairly large objects like small furniture. Luggage carrying capacity has also increased with rear folding seats.

The dashboard have hints from the old Kelisa but more attractive. The steering wheel also carries a more modern look and feel.

For the driver, 3 engine choices are available. The EF-VE 660 cc, ED-VE 850 cc and EJ-VE 1.0 liter; all three cylinder powerplant with 12-valve units and DOHC, electronic fuel injection and DVVT – dynamic variable valve timing. Power output for the 660 is 47 bhp at 7,200 rpm, while maximum torque is 58 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The 850 churns out 52 bhp at 6,000 rpm (and 76 Nm at 4,000 rpm), while the top end 1.0 liter engine pumps out 60 bhp at 6,000 rpm (and 90 Nm at 3,600 rpm). Kerb weight starts from 755 kg for the 660 to 800 kg for the 1.0 liter auto.

To cater to a wide range of potential owners, Perodua is releasing the Viva in many variants, in solid and metallic colour as well and manual or auto. Prices for the 660 goes for RM28,400 (solid) and RM28,800 (metallic), while the 850 is priced at RM32,500 (solid) and RM32,900 (metallic). For the 1.0 SX, it’s RM36,800 (solid) and RM37,200 (metallic); the 1.0 EZ is RM39,800 (solid) and RM40,200 (metallic), while the 1.0 SXi is RM40,800 (solid) and RM41,200 (metallic).

Finally, the 1.0 EZi, which goes for RM43,800 (solid) and RM44,200 (metallic); all prices are on-the-road, with insurance. And for a first, the Viva comes with a three-year warranty.

A good bargain. If the Kancil and Kelisa sales figures were a gauge, the Viva will give good sales to Perodua for several years to come.