Fact about kereta viva

The Perodua has launches its seventh all-new model known as Viva. This new model will replace the earlier kelisa. The Viva comes with three 3-cylinder engine choices: 660 cc, 850 cc and 1000 cc. This DVVT engines comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox and the 1000cc models have a 4-speed automatic gearboxes.

The price of this model is as follows :
Perodua Viva 660cc MT Solid: RM28,400
Perodua Viva 660cc MT Metallic: RM28,800
Perodua Viva 850cc MT Solid: RM32,500
Perodua Viva 850cc MT Metallic: RM32,900
Perodua Viva 1000cc MT Solid: RM36,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc MT Metallic: RM37,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc AT Solid: RM39,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc AT Metallic: RM40,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium MT Solid: RM40,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium MT Metallic: RM41,200
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium AT Solid: RM43,800
Perodua Viva 1000cc Premium AT Metallic: RM44,200

I said that Proton will bleed further if Perodua launch a new model this year. Well, Perodua did launch Viva and based on the numbers of people at Peroduas’ showrooms in Kuala Lumpur, Prai and Sungai Petani, I think it is going to gain more market share at Proton’s expense. Proton made a mistake by hanging to Wira for so long.

I visited a Perodua showroom last Sunday and from the look of it, people are going to accept Viva. However I like to point out something that will discourage people from owning a Viva especially the lower end ones. Most of the accessories like electrical side mirror (retractable), power windows, reverse sensor, ABS and SRS airbags are only available on the 1000cc and some are only for the premium version. Although it has a line up of exciting new colors, offers CD player and 4 speakers, but the the 660cc and 850cc have no power steering. If you are planning to buy Viva, please take note of this.

[Updated 22 July 2007] These pictures are of the 660cc Passion Red. As you can see the engine is quite compact, that’s where the space comes from. Viva interior length is longer than Myvi. It’s a Twincam 12V DVVT engine. Viva is very comfortable and you will not feel like driving a small car. For a person who is 1.72cm tall and weights 93KG, I find it comfortable when compared to a Kancil.

Up close and personal with our Perodua Viva

According to Perodua, it has stopped production of its Kelisa model since December 2006 and the Kancil will follow suit in a year … oh .. by the way, some people like to blog about cars they can’t afford. When I blog about cars, it’s either about racing like Formula 1 or the ones I can afford

Anyway, if you are still thinking whether to get a Viva or the old Kancil. Get a Viva. It’s much better in term of space and handling, even though you will get additional discount for buying that Kancil. In terms of fuel consumption or fuel efficiency, check out the table below for Viva’s fuel consumption. If you only care about getting from point A to point B in the cheapest way possible, this is the car.