Last week, we shared our insights on traction control and how does the system work, and due to the nature of the topic, we have readers that got it confused with the stability control system instead. In a world full of jargon and acronym, this is understandable, because both safety systems do work hand-to-hand to keep you safe. What is stability control? You might have heard various acronym of stability control such as ESC, VDC, DSC, and ASC, but don’t be puzzled because it’s all the same thing.
Apr 28, 2020
One look at the Toyota Raize/Daihatsu Rocky twins and it's obvious that the compact SUV’s overall silhouette bares massive resemblance to the Perodua Myvi. The Daihatsu Rocky is produced by Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd which also does contract manufacturing for Toyota, which sells the same car as the Toyota Raize. While the Raize/Rocky might look like a bigger and taller Myvi, but the size of the SUV is not that much different from the little hatchback. Compared to the Perodua Myvi, the Toyota Raize
May 2, 2020
There is a good reason why the Perodua Myvi is Malaysia’s best-selling car, as no other segment rivals can beat its value-for-money proposition. Couple that with its stellar fuel economy and reputation for rock-solid reliability, it’s hard to topple the Myvi as the nation's best-selling car. When it was introduced back in late-2017, it was the first sub-RM60k car to feature Perodua’s ASA ADAS suite, which includes Pre-Collision Warning and Braking, Front Departure Alert, and Pedal Misoperation C
Jul 24, 2020
Following the footsteps of the recently-introduced Axia Style, Perodua is said to be working on an SUV-styled Myvi, set for a debut in the coming months. Expected to be called Myvi Style, the forthcoming model could receive the same styling (heh) cues as the Axia Style. As such, the new Myvi Style should be getting SUV-inspired front and rear ends, fender extension pieces, and unique wheels. The interior of the new Myvi Style is also said to get different seat upholstery materials. Under the hoo
Jan 29, 2020
A video of Bomba putting out fire on a badly burning car caught our attention recently, but it was not because there is a car on fire, instead it was what happened after that. A Perodua Myvi caused another accident on the highway as he slowed down to watch the Bomba put out the fire of the burning car. In the video, the person holding the camera was focussed on the burning car that the fire brigade was already working put out. But “auntie” unwittingly caught the accident between 2 Perodua Myvis
May 27, 2020
This toy is not for those aged 21 and below as it will set you back at least $14,000 to own one. You certainly do not want a 5-year-old ruining your one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce Cullinan scale model at all. Like all Rolls-Royces, no two models are the exact same. That’s right, this scale model of the Cullinan is entirely customisable and bespoke. Customers can customise everything from which side the driver’s seat should be, right down to the colour of the seat belt. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan scale
Jun 20, 2020
A couple of months ago, we reported that Perodua is working on a crossover version of the Myvi, possibly called the Myvi Style. More recently, our friends over at Funtasticko posted photos of what could be the Perodua Myvi Style, albeit with a twist. Never mind the fact that the brochure depicts the Indonesian-market Daihatsu Sirion Cross (the Perodua Myvi is sold in Indonesia as the Daihatsu Sirion), we noticed some errors that indicates that the brochure is most likely a fake. For starters, we
Mar 31, 2020
Almost 300 new orders of Isuzu D-Max trucks received before the start of the Movement Control Order have been stuck in limbo since March. Now that the government has partially lifted the order, Isuzu Malaysia is working hard to make sure these new owners will be able to finally collect their new pick-up trucks. Isuzu’s Pekan plant will be working double time to process the trucks and dispatch them to various dealerships across the country. Meanwhile, Isuzu showrooms nationwide has put in place a
May 19, 2020
The Proton Iriz was conceived back in 2014 as Proton’s effort to counter the ever-popular Perodua Myvi. Back then, the Iriz offered considerably more safety equipment than the Perodua Myvi, but response from the market remained lukewarm at best. Proton updated the Iriz a couple of times, with the latest update being introduced earlier this year. Five variants are available in total, up from the four variants from the 2017 update. Specifications for Proton Iriz 1.3: Engine: 1.3-litre VVT four-cyl
Aug 5, 2019
Following last week’s unveiling of the Perodua Myvi S-Edition, it seems that the model isn’t an authorised, actual spec from Perodua - but rather an independent modification. You can read the statement in full below: Official Statement by Perodua President & Chief Executive Officer on the launch of the Perodua Myvi S-edition in Brunei On 4th July 2020, Perodua Brunei introduced its own version of the Myvi 1.3L G variant, dubbed the S-Edition, which include enhanced body kits which were sourced i
Jul 9, 2020
If you’ve ever car-pooled with a Perodua Myvi Advance owner you would be left in awe of their ability to go through tolls without needing to lift a finger. The built-in SmartTag reader is the most thoughtful device ever to be included in a car and it has further given the Myvi a huge lead as the best value-for-money car in our market. I know what you’re thinking, when you purchase a SmartTag device, we were given a holder to attach the device to our screens. But the trend of breaking wind shield
Oct 27, 2019
The Toyota Corolla Altis is a very respectable nameplate in Malaysia but impressions of will vary depending on which generation you grew up in. Those old enough to remember the legendary AE 101 or the KE70 will give you 10 reasons why a Toyota Corolla is always better than a Honda Civic. Those who entered the working world in the early 2000s will remember the ‘Break Into Style’ ZZE120 model to be the most coveted car among young executives then. The Civic FD would only come much later. This was
May 20, 2020
Say you wanted to get the Toyota GR Yaris on a discount but alas, it's nearly out of stock. Fret not, at least JW Bodykits Accessories is here to pepper some GR-ness into Malaysia's everyday hero, the Perodua Myvi. Just one photo was enough to set our Facebook page's comments section ablaze, and now we've got photos of the front bumper on an actual Myvi. Honestly - it does look quite good! The aggressive grille (complete with 'Functional Matrix' design), slats, and moulded canards complement the
Jan 15, 2021
** This article is the personal experience of a 2014 Honda City GM6 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Najib Ar-Rahman Background It was 2014 and I was in the market to purchase my first car. I have just recently started working for around 1.5 years or so and was earning around RM3.5K per month. My daily commute all that while was via public transport but the same year, I decided to get married, which is why I needed to buy a car. The usual choice for someone a
Aug 8, 2020
Since its launch 15 years ago, the Perodua Myvi has been holding the top spot as Malaysian’s favourite hatchback. It took Proton a few tries to come up with a competitive product before they came to the Iriz. It’s been 6 years since the 2 cars have been in close combat, now in their latest updates, which car should you pick? Here's a quick comparison between the top spec of each car! When the Iriz was first introduced, enthusiasts were shocked at the high price tag of RM 62,888 for the top spec
Jan 23, 2020
When the Proton Iriz was launched in 2014, it was set to go head to head against the Perodua Myvi. But things didn’t turn out the way Proton had hoped for as the still Myvi outsold the Iriz. Is the Myvi that much better than the Iriz? Let’s find out. Powertrain - You might be surprised which is quicker The Perodua Myvi gets a 1.5-litre Dual-VVTi engine with 103 PS and 137 Nm of torque. Transmission duty is handled by a good old fashioned, hassle-free 4-speed automatic. Despite its modest figures
May 24, 2020
So, the sliding doors on your MPV decided to fail on you. It could be a Toyota Alphard, Toyota Estima, Toyota Sienta, Nissan Serena, Hyundai Starex, or a Kia Grand Carnival. Manual sliding doors are a lot easier to fix, but power sliding doors are a little bit trickier. Before you rush to any nearby workshop, you might want to check a few things. The solution is usually a lot cheaper than you think it is. 1. Sliding doors hard to open or close? Could be dirty tracks The sliding doors of an MPV m
Jan 29, 2021
When the Proton Iriz was launched in 2014, it was set to go head to head against the Perodua Myvi. But things didn’t turn out the way Proton had hoped for as the Myvi outsold the Iriz multifold. Is the Myvi that much better than the Iriz? Myvi vs Iriz let’s find out. Perodua Myvi vs Proton Iriz Powertrain - You might be surprised which is quicker The Perodua Myvi gets a 1.5-litre Dual-VVTi engine with 103 PS and 137 Nm of torque. Transmission duty is handled by a good old fashioned, hassle-free
May 25, 2020
The Perodua Myvi is Malaysia’s most popular car but in Indonesia, the Myvi does not enjoy the same popularity. However, the car might have scored a new generation of fans. The King, which is badged as the Daihatsu Sirion in the archipelago, was awarded the best city car award in the Marketeers Youth Choice Brands of the Year 2020. This was a result of a survey conducted by Marketeers with 1,300 Generation Z respondents all over Indonesia within the age of 18 to 25 years old. The majority of the
Dec 14, 2020
An incident where a Perodua Myvi driven by a nurse knocked over a speeding ambulance that was responding to an emergency call in Melaka has gone viral on social media. According to Harian Metro, the accident took place at a traffic light junction in Taman Bertam Impian at 7.30 pm on 1st February 2021. Central Melaka district police chief ACP Afzanizar Ahmad said that the ambulance was reportedly responding to an emergency call and rushing towards the direction of Cheng and heading towards Sungai
Feb 3, 2021
Ah, the age-old debate amongst Proton Saga and Perodua Myvi owners: which one of these two popular models in Malaysia have stronger resale value? Thanks to Carsome, they've released data for some of Malaysia’s popular cars, which includes the aforementioned Perodua Myvi and Proton Saga. Keep in mind that Carsome's data is most accurate as they calculate based on the actual transaction prices of the cars. Prices you see on Mudah and Carlist are not the prices you get when you sell your car to a d
Jul 18, 2020
When we last wrote about the fifth-generation all-new 2020 Honda City, we mentioned that the sedan will also come with Alexa Remote Capability. But we didn’t elaborate on it and many were left wondering what does Alexa Remote Capability entail? The Alexa Remote Capability in the Honda City is similar to how Alexa works at home. This means owners will be able to remotely control certain functions in the car, such as turning off the air-conditioning and using predefined voice commands. However, no
Jun 30, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2018 Perodua Myvi 1.5L Advance owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: William Fui About my Perodua Myvi My car is a 2018 Perodua Myvi 1.5L Advance version, the purchased price was at RM53, 904.60 with insurance during the GST tax holiday. That time I was trading in a 2006 Honda City 1.5L VTEC for the Myvi. After trading in, the price was only RM40, 100. (I am buying a full spec 1.5L Myvi with a monthly instalment of a
Jul 17, 2020
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has arrested a Perodua Myvi driver for crashing into a roadblock operation in Old Klang Road on Sunday evening. Sinar Harian reports that nobody was hurt during the incident as the car only hit the roadblock sign informing drivers to slow down for inspection. Brickfields district police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Omar told reporters that the driver, a 40-year-old man, admitted that he was using his handphone while driving at the time of the incident and
Jan 18, 2021
Perodua has introduced the third-generation Myvi in Mauritius, the third export market after Indonesia and Singapore for its popular B-segment hatchback. Set to be distributed by local distributor Raouf Dusmohamud & Co Ltd, the Perodua Myvi is priced at 699,000 Mauritian Rupees (~RM 81,300) for the 1.3G AT and 775,000 Mauritian Rupees (~RM 90,140) for the 1.5H AT. Both prices are on-the-road with insurance. Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad said, “The third-
Aug 6, 2019
The Perodua Myvi driver that was involved in a high-speed crash with a Honda Accord and killing the navy officer in the process will be charged today (15/10/2020) at the Johor Bahru Magistrate Court. Head of Johor Police, Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay confirmed the report when Sinar Harian reporters contacted him for confirmation. In the incident that involved 3 cars, Mohd Rizal Buseri, 31, an officer in the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM), died at the scene due to severe head injuries after his Acc
Oct 15, 2020
Perodua Myvi Ferrari F8 Spider, McLaren GT, 2018 Perodua Myvi, Lamborghini Huracan, etc. These are some of the finest supercars out there and that's why the Perodua Myvi is so successful. Jokes aside, the Perodua Myvi has been the best-selling car in Malaysia for a while now and Malaysians love it. But every now and again, we do get asked if the Perodua Myvi is a good choice. Well, why don’t we run through the things that make the Myvi such a compelling choice for so many, and talk about some of
May 16, 2020
“Myvi” is the derivation of “My Vehicle," "My Vision" and "Malaysian Vision”. That’s what it says on the official Daihatsu website. The Perodua Myvi was the first Perodua to not receive a name obtained from the Malay language. Launched in 2005, the B-segment hatchback has become a household name, superseding older Malaysian-produced cars like the Proton Wira. Sharing parts with the Daihatsu Boon, Subaru Justy, and Toyota Passo, it is common to see badge conversions of this beloved hatchback. The
Oct 19, 2020
First of all, what is traction control? As the name suggests, the traction control system (or commonly referred to as TC, TRC, or TCS) is a safety feature designed to prevent your car from losing traction. When accelerating, its main task is to stop the wheel from skidding, slipping and/or spinning, especially going through a loose surface. There are various sensors (the most common one is wheel speed sensor) on the car that is able to detect speed differences in each wheel and the speed it is m
Apr 25, 2020
Model | Gallery The Perodua Myvi is Malaysia’s best-selling car. For anyone looking for a fuss-free daily car, the Myvi is a good choice to begin your car shopping journey. How Much Is It? The Perodua Myvi is a B-segment hatchback and prices range from RM 42,790 to RM 54,090. There are two engines to choose from, a 1.3-litre and a 1.5-litre, both naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol. The latter is shared with the Toyota Vios, albeit with slightly different tuning. The pick of the range is th
Dec 2, 2019
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