Perodua Viva

Infobox Automobile


name = Perodua Viva
manufacturer = Perodua
production = 2007–present
class = City car
layout = FF layout
body_style = 5-door hatchback
engine = EF-VE (659 cc), ED-VE (847cc), EJ-VE (989 cc)
DVVT petrol engine, water-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, 4-cycle, DOHC.
length = Auto mm|3575|1
width = Auto mm|1475|1
height = Auto mm|1530|1
wheelbase = Auto mm|2390|1
weight = 660 cc - Auto kg|755|0
850 cc - Auto kg|865|0
1000 cc Standard
SX - Auto kg|785|0
EZ - Auto kg|790|0
1000 cc Premium
SXi - Auto kg|795|0
EZi - Auto kg|800|0
fuel_economy = 660 cc: 17.5 km/L
fuel_capacity = Convert|36|L|usgal impgal|0|abbr=on
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related = Perodua MyVi
Daihatsu Mira
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The Perodua Viva is a city car manufactured by Malaysian automaker Perodua since May 10, 2007. It was originally planned to be the replacement of Perodua's current city cars - the Perodua Kancil and the Perodua Kelisa. Once launched, Perodua decided to market it as a Kelisa replacement only, and will continue to sell the Kancil. The Perodua Viva is based on the 6th generation Daihatsu Mira. All of the Perodua Viva models uses Daihatsu DVVT engines. Only the Premium version comes with dual airbag and ABS.

pecifications

The Perodua Viva was launched with 6 models. They are 660EX manual, 850EX manual,1.0SX Standard manual,1.0SXi Premium manual,1.0EZ Standard automaticand the 1.0EZi Premium automatic.

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

Engines and performance

Viva comes with 3-cylinder engine choices: 660 cc, 850 cc and 1000 cc. They are familiar engines but updated with modern technology such as DVVT (Dynamic Variable Valve Timing) and EFI, and they all have twin overhead camshafts to provide even stronger low-speed pulling power, resulting in fewer gearchanges, yet also manages to increase top end power. Other innovations include a resin port intake manifold and a head cover incorporating an air-cleaner casing.

*EF-VE 660 (659 cc) – convert|37|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on at 7200 rpm, convert|58|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on at 4400 rpm also used in Daihatsu Hijet
*ED-VE 850 (847 cc) – convert|39|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on at 6000 rpm, convert|76|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on at 4000 rpm which is developed from the engine that powered the Daihatsu Move
*EJ-VE 1000 (989 cc) – convert|45|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on at 6000 rpm, convert|90|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on at 3600 rpm also used in some versions of Daihatsu Sirion and Perodua Myvi

Fuel economy varies from 15.1 km/l (42.6 mpg (imp)) for the fully loaded 1000 cc auto version to the very thrifty 18.7 km/l (53 mpg) for the basic 660 cc model. For the 1000 cc manual the 0-100 km/h time is about 12.80 seconds. The engine torque band is not peaky and timing it takes to hit convert|70|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on is good. It may be pushed to convert|130|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on without much effort. However the engine drones at such speeds. Top speed is around convert|160|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on.

External links

* [http://www.perodua.com.my/index.php?section=ourcars&page=viva Official Perodua Viva website]
* [http://www.peroduavivaclub.com Perodua Viva Club]
* [http://www.VivaOwnersClub.net Perodua Viva Owners Club (Malaysia)]