The Perodua Viva is a city car manufactured by Malaysian automaker Perodua since 10 May 2007. At launch, Perodua marketed the Viva as a Kelisa replacement only. Later in the Viva's life, with the introduction of the 660 BX variant, the Viva finally replaced the Kancil. The Perodua Viva is based on the sixth generation Daihatsu Mira (L250). The name "Viva" is derived from the Italian word viva, meaning "long live".
History
Pre-launch
The Perodua Viva was previewed by the XX06 Concept Car shown during the KL International Motor Show 2006.
2007
The Viva was launched in May 2007 with six variant: 660cc EX (manual), 850cc EX (manual), 1.0L SX (manual), 1.0L EZ (automatic), 1.0l SXi (manual) and 1.0l EZi (automatic). The SX and EZ variants was marketed as "Standard" while the SXi and EZi variants as "Premium". 5 color choices were available at launch with an additional 2 color choices added in September 2007.
2009
On 20 July 2009, a 660 BX (manual) variant was added as the new base model and as the replacement for the Perodua Kancil. Compared to the 660 EX (manual) variant, notable differences included the omission of an audio player + speakers and an alarm system with central locking.
On 23 July 2009, 'Elite' variants were introduced as new range topping variants replacing the 1.0L SX (manual), 1.0L EZ (automatic) and 1.0 EZi (automatic) variants with the Elite MT (manual), Elite AT (automatic) and Elite EZi (automatic) respectably. The 1.0 SXi variant was dropped. Elite variants featured redesigned front bumpers integrating fog lamps, altered rear bumpers featuring honeycomb grille, bonnet with bulge down the centre and a different design for the 14" alloy wheels.
A 1.0 (automatic) variant was also introduced silently featuring identical specifications to the 850 (manual) variant apart from powertrain while the 660 EX (manual) variant gained body colour bumpers (previously material colour) and a CD player (replacing the cassette player from before).
2010
The 'Elite Exclusive Edition' was introduced in November 2010 and was positioned between the Elite and Elite EZi variants featuring leather upholstery, a unique exterior colour option and wheels finished in different shade.
2013
In March 2013, the Viva 1.0 S (automatic) variant was launched. Compared to the 1.0 (automatic) variant which it replaced, extra kit included seat height adjuster, under seat tray, seat back pockets, driver's vanity mirror and a stereo with MP3/WMA support. Additionally, material colour (unpainted) gear shift bezel and centre cluster, and "medium grade" fabric seats was upgraded to silver painted finish and "high grade" fabric respectively.
Alongside, the Viva 660 EX (manual) and Viva Elite EZi (automatic) variants were quietly discontinued (price list removed from Perodua's website) in March 2013.
2014
Following the launch of the Perodua Axia on 15 September 2014, the Viva remained in production in a sole, 850 (manual) variant.
2015
The Viva was removed from Perodua's website between March and April 2015.
Specifications
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.
Exterior
The overall height is 1530mm and the wheelbase is 2390mm. As the Viva is based on Daihatsu Mira, a kei car, it has a compact exterior dimensions and a small turning radius.
Interior
The maximum interior length is 1845mm and the maximum interior height is 1250mm. The boot capacity with the rear seats folded up is 149 liters while with the rear seats down, the boot capacity is 449 liters. The Perodua Viva interior features 5 seatbelts. 4 being three-point seatbelts while the center seat for the rear bench is only a two-point seatbelt.