Perodua Myvi News in Malaysia

Perodua appears to be on track to launch its first EV model within 2025. A post by Tengku Zafrul, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry on X, reiterates that the project to produce Malaysia’s first affordable EV is on track following the latest round of discussions with Perodua. The Minister’s post read, " An affordable EV from Perodua by the end of next year?" Zafrul added “When it comes to EVs, many complain about their high prices. Therefore, Perodua was chosen as the leader in producing

Arvind

Mar 27, 2024

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Arvind

Feb 28, 2024

The current M800 generation Perodua Myvi is entering its seventh year. Launched in 2017, this Malaysia-developed Myvi received a mid-lifecycle update in 2020 but several years later, the Myvi is now due for a replacement. Work on the new generation Myvi is progressing under the project code D01D. According to our sources, the 2025 Perodua Myvi will be launched in the first half of next year, probably as early as the first quarter. Pre-production work to verify the accuracy of the plant’s tooling

Hans

Jan 18, 2024

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, revealed that Perodua is on track to produce its first affordably-priced mass-produced electric vehicle by the end of 2025. Tengku Zafrul shared this information via his official Facebook page together with photos of him and representatives from MITI and Perodua discussing with an unnamed international automotive company in Milan, Italy. The minister’s post read, “In line with the appointment of Perodua to le

CY Foong

Jan 18, 2024

The naturally aspirated NR-VE engines have been a staple on the Perodua Myvi and Toyota Vios for years. The 1.3-litre 1NR-VE and 1.5-litre 2NR-VE are robust powerplants but despite their bulletproof reliability, they are due to be replaced especially in the new DNGA era. The Daihatsu New Generation Architecture platform is used on the all-new AC100 Toyota Vios and will underpin the next-generation Perodua Myvi. Though the fourth-generation Vios is powered by the venerable 2NR-VE, it may receive

CY Foong

Jan 15, 2024

In the aftermath of the Daihatsu scandal, the company has said that it will compensate its domestic suppliers due to the output suspensions. Reuters reports, that some 423 domestic suppliers will receive compensation from Daihatsu, as plants lay idle due to the supply halt that affects 64 (currently produced, developed, or discontinued) models from Daihatsu, Toyota and Perodua. According to the report, “The company will work with its main suppliers to address the fallout from the scandal and may

Arvind

Dec 26, 2023

Perodua has issued a statement concerning Daihatsu's recent announcement on the company's new additional procedural irregularities that has also affected the Axia, Alza, Aruz, Ativa, and Bezza. In summary, this new issue (seperate from what happened back in April and May) stems from a recent investigation by an independent third-party committee that revealed 174 new problems within 25 test categories. As such, the committee has saw the need to immediately suspend deliveries of Daihatsu-developed

Sanjay

Dec 20, 2023

Daihatsu is embroiled in another safety compliance issue, this time encompassing a total of 64 models (including currently produced, developed, or discontinued) across its Japan and international markets. Yes, this also involves Toyota and Perodua cars sold in Malaysia. To surmise, this issue is seperate from what happened back in April (door lining irregularity) and May (side collision test irregularity). A recent investigation by an independent third-party committee revealed 174 new problems w

Sanjay

Dec 20, 2023

In times of uncertainty, Malaysians are increasingly looking to affordably priced models from Proton and Perodua. Strong demand for national make models is the reason behind a 10 percent jump in October 2023’s new car sales, says MAA (Malaysia Automotive Association). A total of 74,896 units were sold in October 2023, versus September’s 68,156 units. This is the third time this year that Malaysia’s monthly new car sales crossed the 70,000 units mark. October’s number is also the second highest t

Hans

Nov 15, 2023

So, it seems that the Toyota Passo’s chapter isn’t completely over if this Japanese scoop is to be believed. While it is curtains for the third-generation Passo, its twin, the Daihatsu Boon is still being offered and Daihatsu has not yet announced an end to its production. While the first two generations of the Passo/Boon share similarities with the respective generations of the Perodua Myvi, the third-gen Malaysian supercar is dissociated from the outgoing generation. Also, the third-gen Passo

CY Foong

Nov 10, 2023