Perodua likes the 15th day of the month, as it launched the Axia on September 15, 2014, and four months later, the new Myvi. This new Myvi...uh...uh...uh...has nothing special compare to the outgoing unit, where the front has the largest differences. The bumper and headlight have been refreshed to be aligned with the Axia. If you are looking at it from the rear, you might not notice any update, except for the variant badge which has change now.
Two new colours are available now, where the Cosmic Gold is available for the 1.3 variant, and Electric Blue for the 1.5 model. Engine remain similar where the 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre units could produce 90hp/117Nm and 102hp/136Nm respectively, both mated to the same old 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual gearbox.
As always, Perodua though is the first manufacturer to offer dual airbags in all its models, still lack the important ESP safety feature, and no additional side airbags. Perodua could do better to move on, instead of keeping its profit high, which is disappointing. However, this new Myvi has achieved 4-star Asean NCAP safety rating, which is an improvement from the previous 3-star rating. Myvi being the best selling car in the nation for a decade, could have created the lack of motivation for the management to further enhance the car further. Why change it when it is selling so well? Adding the Proton Iriz is not delivering on time to the customers, the Myvi could still be a winner here! We have limited choice here as most manufacturers are not allow to bring in any decent car which could compete with both national icons.
Interior of the Myvi remains very similar as well, with slight changes in the meter cluster colour and placement of the hard light button. Cup holder below the driver side aircon is a new addition, but why here to effectively blocking the aircon vent? To cool a hot coffee faster so that it will taste terribly? Car designer should have some logic thinking instead of simply penned stuff like this thinking it is useful. Of course, the anti-snatch hook is now standard, fitted to the passenger seat.
One funny addition is the front corner sensor...who actually need this for a car this size? If the driver could not park this little car properly, send them back to the learning school. They don't deserve having a driving license and could pose danger to other road users. Perodua claims this is a new Myvi...but it is not refreshing at all! However, the build quality and price will still make this the most popular car on our road, no doubt about this.
1.3 Standard G Manual - RM41,900
1.3 Standard G Auto - RM44,900
1.3 Premium X Auto - RM47,900
1.5 SE Manual - RM50,900
1.5 SE Auto - RM53,900
1.5 AV auto - RM58,900
