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Perodua Myvi III 1.3 (95 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Perodua Myvi:
The Perodua Myvi is a subcompact car/supermini produced by the Malaysian manufacturer Perodua since 2005. Based on the Daihatsu Boon , the Myvi is the result of Perodua's collaboration with both Toyota and Daihatsu. However, the third generation Myvi was entirely designed and made in Malaysia, thus not being based on the third generation Boon. The Myvi was the best-selling car in Malaysia for nine consecutive years, between 2006 and 2014, and again between the years 2018 and 2022. The Myvi has been Malaysia's best-selling car for 14 years since its first full year of sales in 2006. By the end of 2024, the Myvi reached 1. 487 million units sold since the launch of its first generation in 2005 as Perodua's best-selling nameplate....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Perodua Myvi (III). With 121 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 975 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Perodua Myvi III was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it achieved a commendable 5-star rating in ASEAN NCAP tests in 2017, indicating strong regional safety performance for its segment.
1.3 (95 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Sufficient power for city driving and light highway use, prioritizing efficiency over outright speed. The automatic gearbox is smooth but can feel sluggish under hard acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Matches the 1.5L automatic's 5 l/100 km, offering good efficiency for its output and making it a cost-effective choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel efficiency across the lineup
- • High affordability and low running costs
- • Surprisingly spacious and practical interior for its class
- • Proven reliability from Perodua engines
- • Strong safety features for the segment (ASEAN NCAP 5-star)
Cons:
- • Not available in all international markets
- • Interior materials can feel basic in some trims
- • Limited engine options, no high-performance variants
- • Performance can feel strained during aggressive highway overtaking
- • Automatic transmission can be unrefined compared to modern CVTs
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2011 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Perodua |
| Model: | Myvi |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (95 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | November, 2017 |
| End of production: | November, 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 71.5 Hp/l [210mm more] |
| Torque: | 121 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1NR-VE More details about the engine 1NR-VE |
| Engine displacement: | 1329 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 3.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.3 kg/Hp, 97.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 124.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 975 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 277 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 36 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3895 mm mm [210mm more] |
| Width: | 1735 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Height: | 1515 mm mm [55mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm mm [60mm more] |
| Front track: | 1485 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1475 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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