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NOVEMBER 17, 2017 obstacle in front such as a wall, this feature will assist in suppressing the engine if the accelerator pedal is pushed. “These features are a first for this price segment. However safety is still in the hands of the driver and the system is only there to assist,” Aminar said.
The ASA features are limited in their application as the forward-facing stereo camera will only operate under the right conditions. This means that if the camera is very dirty or there is very bright sunshine, for example, it may not work optimally.
Therefore, good, defensive driving is still required, okay?
Other Malaysian-centric features of the car include the built-in toll reader, which is a first for Perodua and an anti-theft hook which made its debut in the Perodua Axia in 2014.
The ASA feature and the built-in toll reader are only available in the Advance variant.
This new Myvi posts fuel economy figures of between 20.1 and 21.1 kilometres per litre, making it on average 32% more efficient than the previous model.
Being 205mm longer, 30mm lower and 70mm wider, with a 60mm longer wheelbase than its predecessor, it offers more space inside. A tandem distance of 937mm ensures lots of legroom for all, and luggage space has increased by 69 litres in the outgoing Myvi to 277 litres.
Other features include LED headlamps with follow-me-home function and headlight levelling, LED rear combination lights with light guides and Smart Entry with Push Start, all of which are standard across the range.
All Myvi variants get ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). The 1.5 variants come with six airbags while four airbags are standard on 1.3 variants.
Six colours are available – Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Mystical Purple, Lava Red, Peppermint Green (new colour, 1.3 variants only) and Granite Grey (new colour, 1.5 variants only). A five-year/ 150,000km warranty is offered as standard throughout the range.
Other details of the new Myvi are:
New 1.3 and 1.5-litre Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) engines with Dual VVTI, built at Daihatsu Perodua Engine Manufacturing Sdn Bhd in Sendayan, Negri Sembilan. All engines use aluminium (cylinder block), which is lighter, more efficient and meet Euro 4 emission standards. It has 2.5 times more high-tensile steel than its predecessor, with additional bracing and reinforcements in strategic areas. This increased body rigidity results in improved stability and resistance to front and side collisions. The acoustic windshield contributes to lower NVH levels.
There are front and rear stabiliser bars with increased diameters, new lightweight front lower arm, stiffer rear beam structure with new curved design and redesigned rear cross member for better rigidity.