Perodua Myvi: Old vs New

The next chapter of Perodua’s best-selling Myvi was initiated earlier this month when the automaker launched its upgraded version. The new Myvi hosts a number of updates, including significant design changes, new tech features, and advanced safety bits. It is to be noted that this is the first time in Malaysian automotive history that a car priced under RM 60,000 offers Autonomous Level 2 technology. So, let’s get into the details and know what’s exactly different between the new and old Myvi.

Variants and prices

With the mid-life update, Perodua dropped the 1.3L G manual variant from the Myvi lineup. The new version comes in four trims - 1.3L G AT, 1.3L X AT, 1.5L H AT, and 1.5L AV AT. Here are the prices - 

Variant	Price (on-the-road excluding insurance and sales tax)
Myvi 1.3 G (without PSDA)	RM 45,700
Myvi 1.3 G	RM 47,700
Myvi 1.5 X	RM 49,900
Myvi 1.5 H	RM 53,900
Myvi 1.5 AV	RM 58,800

As compared to the predecessor, the price of the base model increases by RM 4400, while for the range-topping AV, customers need to shell out RM 6000 more.

Exterior

In terms of exterior design, the new Myvi looks sportier than the pre-facelift model. It benefits from a new front fascia making a big X in the middle. The grille is now larger and features a slim chrome strip that joins the new LED headlights. The headlights are now slimmer and have a more angular appearance. On the bottom, we can see a different front bumper housing vertical LED DRLs. The top variants also get an aggressive splitter with a chrome bar.

Perodua also redesigned the rear fascia of the new Myvi. The significant changes include a new bumper with vertical vents twining with the vertical LED strips positioned on the front. On the sides, the hatchback continues to feature 15-inch (14-inch as standard) alloy wheels, while the wing mirrors get glossy black finishing.

Moving to the colour options, the old Myvi was available in seven shades viz.  Lava Red, Peppermint Green, Electric Blue Granite Grey, Mystical Purple, Glittering Silver, and Ivory White. For the new model, Perodua dropped Peppermint Green and Mystical Purple and added Cranberry Red to the palette. The latter is only available for the AV trim.

Interior

Inside the cabin, the new Myvi boasts the same dashboard architecture available on the pre-facelift model, however, in terms of equipment, it gets some significant updates. These include a new steering wheel with lots of control buttons, redesigned instrument panel with a new TFT coloured multi-info display, a bigger 6.9-inch centre infotainment unit,  leather-wrapped seats with red accents, and red highlights on the AC vents surround. However, these changes are variant-specific and of course, the full bells and whistles AV trim has all these goodies.

Engine specs and fuel consumption

On this front, the new Myvi borrowed the engine options from the old model, although it gets a new gearbox that offers a 20% faster acceleration time, and a 5% reduction in fuel consumption. Let’s check out the engine specifications.

Specs	Myvi 1.3 G	Myvi 1.5 X, 1.5 H, 1.5 AV
Engine	1,329-cc, four-cylinder Dual VVT-i, Petrol	1,496-cc, four-cylinder Dual VVT-i, Petrol
Max power	95 PS at 6,000 rpm	103 PS at 6,000 rpm
Max torque	121 Nm at 4,000 rpm	137 Nm at 4,200 rpm
Transmission	D-CVT	D-CVT
0-100 kmph acceleration	11.5 seconds	10.2 seconds
Fuel consumption	22.2 kmpl	21.1 kmpl

Safety

The new Perodua Myvi is much advanced than its predecessor in terms of safety. In the upgraded version, the ASA 2.0 is replaced by ASA 3.0 which includes pre-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, pedal misoperation control, front departure alert, and pre-collision braking that now works up to 120 kmph.

Offering the Level 2 semi-autonomous driving is Perodua Smart Driver Assist that comprises adaptive cruise control, lane keep control, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert. Headlamp assist and parking assist are also part of the kit.

In a nutshell, we can say that the new Perodua Myvi is sportier, technically advanced, safer, and more economical than the outgoing model. What do you think? Tell us your views in the comments.

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