Facts you need to know about kereta Viva

The Perodua Viva is a city car manufactured by Malaysianautomaker Perodua since May 10, 2007. It was originally planned to be thereplacement of Perodua's current city cars - the Perodua Kancil and the PeroduaKelisa. Once launched, Perodua decided to market it as a Kelisa replacementonly, and will continue to sell the Kancil. The Perodua Viva is based on the6th generation Daihatsu Mira. All of the Perodua Viva models uses Daihatsu DVVTengines. Only the Premium version comes with dual airbags and ABS.

Specifications

The Perodua Viva was initially launched with 6 models. Theyare 660EX manual, 850EX manual, 1.0SX Standard manual, 1.0SXi Premium manual,1.0EZ Standard automatic and the 1.0EZi Premium automatic. The range was laterupdated on the 23rd of July 2009 with the Viva 660BX manual (Kancil replacementmodel) ,Viva Elite manual, Viva Elite automatic and the Viva Elite EZi.

The suspension is typical of small hatchbacks withMacPherson struts in front located by an L-shaped lower arm. At the rear, Vivais fitted with a torsion beam axle and trailing arms. The suspension geometryhas been optimised for better steering response and ride comfort. The 1000 ccmodels have power-assisted steering, optional auto transmission and also afront stabilizer. The 660 cc and 850 cc are barebones basic models, devoid ofpower steering and auto transmission. As the Viva is based on Daihatsu MiraAvy, a kei car, it has a compact exterior dimensions and a small turningradius. It is roomy for its class, with enough room for 4 adults comfortably.

Engines and performance

The Viva comes with 3-cylinder engine choices: 660 cc, 850cc and 1000 cc. They are familiar engines but updated with modern technologysuch as DVVT (Dynamic Variable Valve Timing) and EFI, and they all have twinoverhead camshafts to provide even stronger low-speed pulling power, resultingin fewer gearchanges, yet also manages to increase top end power. Otherinnovations include a resin port intake manifold and a head cover incorporatingan air-cleaner casing.

• EF-VE 660 (659 cc) – 37 kW (50 PS; 50 bhp) at 7,200 rpm, 58N·m (43 lb·ft) at 4,400 rpm also used in Daihatsu Hijet
• ED-VE 850 (847 cc) – 39 kW (53 PS; 52 bhp) at 6,000 rpm, 76N·m (56 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm which is developed from the engine first introducedin 1986 for export versions of the Daihatsu Mira
• EJ-VE 1000 (989 cc) – 45 kW (61 PS; 60 bhp) at 6,000 rpm, 90N·m (66 lb·ft) at 3,600 rpm also used in some versions of Daihatsu Sirion andPerodua Myvi

Fuel economy varies from 15.1 km/l (42.6 mpg (imp)) for thefully loaded 1 litre auto version to the very thrifty 18.7 km/l (53 mpg) forthe basic 660 cc model. For the 1 litre manual the 0–100 km/h time is about12.8 seconds. The engine torque band is not particularly peaky and timing ittakes to hit 70 km/h (43 mph) is good. It may be pushed to 130 km/h (81 mph)without much effort. However the engine drones at such speeds. Top speed isaround 160 km/h (99 mph).