Managing Director Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar said Perodua would stop production of the popular 660cc Kancil and would replace it with the Viva.
“Right now we are in the final month of the production of the Kancil. After 16 years (and) after 750,000 Kancils on the road, we are ready to phase it out.”
“We would probably launch the Viva 660 basic to replace the Kancil around July,” he told Bernama in an interview recently at the manufacturing plant here.
The Kancil was the first model manufactured by Perodua, introduced shortly after the company’s incorporation in 1994.
The first batch of Kancils was launched on August 29, 1994, with a manufacturing capacity of 45,000 units per annum.
“For April this year, almost 1,000 units of the Kancil have been registered and we are now down to the final 1,000 to be sold in May or early June the latest”, he said.
Since its maiden launch, the Kancil has been through several processes of modifications, upgrades and facelifts.
As for the basic Viva, he said the price would be cheaper compared to the current Viva.
Perodua expects to sell a RM25,000 entry level car.
Currently, he said the cheapest Viva is about RM28,000.
“We are doing all these to prepare for our big launch in November of our Multi-Purpose Vehicle. Our mass production will start sometime end-September. So we do this in preparing for this new line for the MPV,” Syed Abdull said.
The new Perodua MPV is internally codenamed Perodua D46T and is expected to be priced between RM60,000 and RM65,000, he said.
The new Perodua D46T will be based on the Toyota Passo Sette, also known as the Daihatsu Boon Luminas.
It measures 4,180mm long, 1,695mm wide and is 1,620mm tall, with a long 2,750mm wheelbase to maximise the interior space (2,550mm long).
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Talks to save Proton failed!
According to a report by The Edge, talks between car maker Proton Holding Bud and Europe's largest manufacturer, Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen AG announced a component manufacturer was started last year --- Van exacerbated by the role that the expectations of Government of Malaysia.
The newspaper said that officials from Proton and Volkswagen met several times, but no concrete agreement was signed. The newspaper added that the talks were not as good, and it seems that the German carmaker something "cool" and less effort in recent years.
The newspaper also quoted a source close to the situation by saying: "This period could serve as my doubts." The Government of Malaysia is also under pressure to get more details of the partnership for Proton known to lose its status as a country 's biggest rival Perodua service vehicle. The government believes that the new partnership with Proton, Volkswagen, it can help.
Proton announced last week, for the third consecutive quarter of losses, it is a competition in the sale and stagnation. The company receives a net loss of 281.45 million GTA for the third quarter compared with net profit at the end of December, it took a year earlier, totaling 86.51 million GTA.
Second Finance Minister Mohamed said a policeman or yak, the government will publish a Communication on Proton's strategic partner in this month. Nobody yet knows whether Volkswagen or any other company. But the newspaper The Edge: "If it is agreed that timetable, and the so-called General Motors, the biggest carmaker in the world, could the partner of choice for PDT.
The main goal, a partnership with Proton car industry is foreign to further reduce its market share, competition is increasing. It should be noted that, if possible, a new partnership with Volkswagen on the run from the proton, but after the announcement of the partnership was not confirmed by Proton has been overthrown.
Apart from Volkswagen, Proton has been made in talks with General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen in France more than three companies in the automotive industry with an interest in Malaysia for the purchase of shares of the Company expressed. It should be noted that the Government of Malaysia has 59 percent of Proton, including a 43% of Khazanah Nasional, the investment arm of the government.
The newspaper said that officials from Proton and Volkswagen met several times, but no concrete agreement was signed. The newspaper added that the talks were not as good, and it seems that the German carmaker something "cool" and less effort in recent years.
The newspaper also quoted a source close to the situation by saying: "This period could serve as my doubts." The Government of Malaysia is also under pressure to get more details of the partnership for Proton known to lose its status as a country 's biggest rival Perodua service vehicle. The government believes that the new partnership with Proton, Volkswagen, it can help.
Proton announced last week, for the third consecutive quarter of losses, it is a competition in the sale and stagnation. The company receives a net loss of 281.45 million GTA for the third quarter compared with net profit at the end of December, it took a year earlier, totaling 86.51 million GTA.
Second Finance Minister Mohamed said a policeman or yak, the government will publish a Communication on Proton's strategic partner in this month. Nobody yet knows whether Volkswagen or any other company. But the newspaper The Edge: "If it is agreed that timetable, and the so-called General Motors, the biggest carmaker in the world, could the partner of choice for PDT.
The main goal, a partnership with Proton car industry is foreign to further reduce its market share, competition is increasing. It should be noted that, if possible, a new partnership with Volkswagen on the run from the proton, but after the announcement of the partnership was not confirmed by Proton has been overthrown.
Apart from Volkswagen, Proton has been made in talks with General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen in France more than three companies in the automotive industry with an interest in Malaysia for the purchase of shares of the Company expressed. It should be noted that the Government of Malaysia has 59 percent of Proton, including a 43% of Khazanah Nasional, the investment arm of the government.
How to Be Ready to Drive in a Foreign Land.
If you're behind the wheel of a car, and in a strange foreign country where you have never ridden, what should you do when preparing to drive?
But not so long ago I was in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, just north of Singapore. Those who have traveled to Asia to know is the traffic on the roads in most countries of Asia hard all day and several times outweigh the rules of conduct and movement, especially when the tropical heat Searing and contributes to the cool head and to lift the spirits!
Before me, a small Malaysian car produced locally - the Perodua Kancil, was for the little deer, which will quickly through the jungle of Malaysia can be appointed.
And I need the car must be used to brave the heavy traffic of the day to attend the next town closest to Shah Alam, the transition to a business meeting.
Outside the region, a foreign car, what should I do?
In fact, if you face such a situation, what should I do?
Keep cool - and you prepare your travel and car use in an intelligent manner.
For example, lead to very, very easy to use control of your vehicle before him, also. This means:
1. Check tires and pressure
2. Check engine oil and brake fluid
3. Check the battery
4. ensure that the brakes (there's nothing like a short driving slowly, to put to the test!)
Plan your trip, for example, do not be afraid to ask and stores to always refer to the notes. Planning the timing of the trip - if you always drive slower during peak hours, away from the crowd in the jam. Protect yourself especially your eyes from the burning sun of the tropics with light colors. Properly dressed. And you wear shoes! The last tip on wearing shoes may be curious, but if it's summer perennial in the tropics, many visitors, especially those from colder countries might be tempted to wear only sandals!
And if you go into the streets to observe the speed limits. Do not push your vehicle to the speed limit especially in areas where you're driving a strange highway congestion, and where are the norm.
In my personal case, I was surprised to see two cars along the busy shopping streets and suburban roads while I crossed my way to park my goal. I was not sure if this is allowed since the double parking of cars converted into two rows of the way to a narrow path, a path leading to traffic jams in many places. This was certainly a revelation!
But in a strange country where you're not the expert in local traffic, it is better to play save. Drive defensively and help you plan your trip on your journey, and you enjoy the ride.
But not so long ago I was in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, just north of Singapore. Those who have traveled to Asia to know is the traffic on the roads in most countries of Asia hard all day and several times outweigh the rules of conduct and movement, especially when the tropical heat Searing and contributes to the cool head and to lift the spirits!
Before me, a small Malaysian car produced locally - the Perodua Kancil, was for the little deer, which will quickly through the jungle of Malaysia can be appointed.
And I need the car must be used to brave the heavy traffic of the day to attend the next town closest to Shah Alam, the transition to a business meeting.
Outside the region, a foreign car, what should I do?
In fact, if you face such a situation, what should I do?
Keep cool - and you prepare your travel and car use in an intelligent manner.
For example, lead to very, very easy to use control of your vehicle before him, also. This means:
1. Check tires and pressure
2. Check engine oil and brake fluid
3. Check the battery
4. ensure that the brakes (there's nothing like a short driving slowly, to put to the test!)
Plan your trip, for example, do not be afraid to ask and stores to always refer to the notes. Planning the timing of the trip - if you always drive slower during peak hours, away from the crowd in the jam. Protect yourself especially your eyes from the burning sun of the tropics with light colors. Properly dressed. And you wear shoes! The last tip on wearing shoes may be curious, but if it's summer perennial in the tropics, many visitors, especially those from colder countries might be tempted to wear only sandals!
And if you go into the streets to observe the speed limits. Do not push your vehicle to the speed limit especially in areas where you're driving a strange highway congestion, and where are the norm.
In my personal case, I was surprised to see two cars along the busy shopping streets and suburban roads while I crossed my way to park my goal. I was not sure if this is allowed since the double parking of cars converted into two rows of the way to a narrow path, a path leading to traffic jams in many places. This was certainly a revelation!
But in a strange country where you're not the expert in local traffic, it is better to play save. Drive defensively and help you plan your trip on your journey, and you enjoy the ride.
Facts you need to know about Perodua Kancil
Here's my thought about kereta Kancil.
The Perodua Kancil (also known as the Perodua Nippa in the United Kingdom, and the Daihatsu Ceria in Indonesia) was a city car manufactured by Malaysia automobile manufacturer Perodua from 1994 to 2009. The car is essentially a badge-engineered Daihatsu Mira
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; badge engineering is prevalent in Malaysia's automotive industry, having begun in 1985 with car maker 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.
The Kancil is named after the mouse deer (chevrotain) native to Malaysia.
Following its release in 1994, the Kancil became an instant success in Malaysia. The Kancil is popular with beginner drivers and is commonly used in Malaysian driving schools. It was also preferable for its fuel efficiency and easier for parking due to its size. In December 1995, Perodua produced its 50,000th Kancil. By January 1997, 100,000 Kancils had been manufactured, and by 1999 250,000 had been built.
The Kancil was sold in the United Kingdom as the Perodua Nippa before it was eventually replaced by Perodua Kelisa, and rebadged in Indonesia between 2000 and 2006 as the Daihatsu Ceria.
Production of Kancil ceased on 20 July 2009.
The Kancil currently was sold in three variants:
The Perodua Kancil (also known as the Perodua Nippa in the United Kingdom, and the Daihatsu Ceria in Indonesia) was a city car manufactured by Malaysia automobile manufacturer Perodua from 1994 to 2009. The car is essentially a badge-engineered Daihatsu Mira
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; badge engineering is prevalent in Malaysia's automotive industry, having begun in 1985 with car maker 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.
The Kancil is named after the mouse deer (chevrotain) native to Malaysia.
Following its release in 1994, the Kancil became an instant success in Malaysia. The Kancil is popular with beginner drivers and is commonly used in Malaysian driving schools. It was also preferable for its fuel efficiency and easier for parking due to its size. In December 1995, Perodua produced its 50,000th Kancil. By January 1997, 100,000 Kancils had been manufactured, and by 1999 250,000 had been built.
The Kancil was sold in the United Kingdom as the Perodua Nippa before it was eventually replaced by Perodua Kelisa, and rebadged in Indonesia between 2000 and 2006 as the Daihatsu Ceria.
Production of Kancil ceased on 20 July 2009.
The Kancil currently was sold in three variants:
- Kancil 660EX- 97 cc three-cylinder carbureted in-line engine, 31 hp (22.1 kW), five-speed manual transmission, black bumpers and door rub strips. RM 22,055.
- Kancil 850EX- 847 cc three-cylinder carbureted in-line engine, 36 hp (25.5 kW), five-speed manual transmission, body-color bumpers and rub strips. RM 27,227.
- Kancil 850EZi- 847 cc three-cylinder fuel-injected in-line engine, 49 hp (34.7 kW), three-speed automatic transmission, body color bumpers and rub strips. RM 32,039.
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