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Perodua Nippa 0.7 (31 Hp) Automatic
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Perodua Nippa:
The Perodua Kancil is a city car manufactured by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Perodua from August 1994 to July 2009. The Kancil is a rebadged third generation Daihatsu Mira.
The Kancil is named after the mouse deer, a native animal related to Malay fable and commonly found in Malaysian jungle.
The Kancil was Perodua's first car after its founding in 1993. It is a small five-door hatchback vehicle on a monocoque framework that can seat five people. The Kancil, like its predecessors, is a slightly modified Daihatsu Mira L200; rebadging is common in Malaysia's automotive industry, having begun in 1985 with first car manufacturer Proton, which based its cars on retired models of Mitsubishi Motors. Subsequent Kancils were only rejuvenated cosmetically as Perodua maintained the monocoque structure and tweaked its engines....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Nippa Overview:
Perodua Nippa (Nippa). With 49 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 650 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 Nippa generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle designed in the early 1990s, its safety features are rudimentary compared to modern standards, reflecting the typical safety provisions of compact cars from that era.
0.7 (31 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Extremely modest performance, primarily suited for low-speed urban driving. The 3-speed automatic transmission further limits responsiveness, making acceleration very leisurely.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for its time, making it very cheap to run in city conditions. Its small displacement and light weight contribute to impressive efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy across all engines
- • Very compact and easy to park in urban environments
- • Low running costs and affordable purchase price
- • Simple and generally reliable mechanicals
- • Practical 5-door hatchback body style
Cons:
- • Very limited performance, especially with the 0.7L engine
- • Basic safety features, lacking modern crash protection
- • Rudimentary interior comfort and materials
- • Noisy at higher speeds, particularly on highways
- • Dated design and technology
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Perodua |
| Model: | Nippa |
| Generation: | Nippa |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7 (31 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 31 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 47 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 49 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EF-EL |
| Engine displacement: | 659 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.48 l |
| Coolant: | 3.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 68 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 60.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 21 kg/Hp, 47.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 13.3 kg/Nm, 75.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 650 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 190 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3395 mm mm |
| Width: | 1395 mm mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2280 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1215 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1205 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 170 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 8.8 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 145/70 R12 |
| Wheel rims size | 12 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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