perodua Myvi SE

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The new updated Perodua Myvi SE has been launched in the Malaysian market on the 10th of October 2008, so let’s have a look through what’s new with this Special Edition model compared to the recently unveiled Perodua Myvi facelift.

The Perodua Myvi SE is essentially an easy way to accessorize your Perodua Myvi with all the costs of making it look different from the run of the mill Myvi factored into the hire purchase loan for you and installed straight from the factory.

A short recap on the specifications:

Ø New sporty gear bumper
Ø Combination lamp: smoke clear rear combination lamp
Ø Wide rear spoiler
Ø Side skirts
Ø New sports rims
Ø Headlamp with black painted finishing
Ø Alloy rims with new surface treatment.
Ø New stylish grille, hood and front bumper with fog lamp design.
Ø New 2-DIN audio system with CD player (MP3/WMA), USB n Bluetooth.
Ø Newly designed red coloured optitron meter panel
Ø Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Ø New leather seat design
Ø Silver trim for center console
Ø Extendable seats n spacious luggage boot for storing large item
Ø Set at d back of the front passenger’s seat. Keeps purchases upright n spill-free
Ø UV protection glass provide lower UV transmittance n helps to protect passengers from harmful UV rays
Ø Small turning radius of 4.7m for easy maneuverability especially in the city n convenient when driving on narrow roads n parking in tight spaces.
Ø Dual SRS airbags to protect the driver n front passenger from impact against d steering wheel n dashboard during collisions

The Perodua Myvi SE’s new bodykit is reminiscent of the Toyota TRD bodykit for the Passo and Boon, however Perodua has made some modifications to the rear bumper, making it more complex with a diffuser-like design instead of the TRD’s smooth design. I’m thinking that area would look good painted black or dark gray. Waiting list won’t be too long as Perodua has stocked up 1,000 of the new special edition Myvi SE cars prior to the launch. Perodua targets 1,200 units a month for the Perodua Myvi SE.

Interestingly the cute yellow Myvi that we saw in the spyshots is missing from the line-up of both the standard facelifted Myvi and this new Myvi SE. You do get one new colour - Tangerine Orange. Other colour options for the SE include Ivory White, Ebony Black, Glittering Siver or Pearl White. Pearl White is designated a “special metallic” colour that costs more than your normal metallic.

Basically that’s it - the enhancements are all aesthetics. The engine is still the same 1.3 liter unit producing 86 horsepower at 6,000rpm and 116Nm of torque at 3,200rpm, and the brakes are still discs at the front and drums at the rear.

The following are the prices for the new Perodua Myvi SE:

Perodua Myvi SE 1.3 GHS Manual (solid) - RM48,932
Perodua Myvi SE 1.3 GHS Manual (metallic) - RM49,455
Perodua Myvi SE 1.3 ZHS Auto (solid) - RM51,812
Perodua Myvi SE 1.3 ZHS Auto (metallic) - RM52,346