The new Perodua Myvi has only been launched
yesterday, but already budding artists have begun using their creative juices
to visualise what a tuned version would look like. A small design concern
called Durian Works has submitted a couple of sketches to us showing a sportier
Myvi, and we think it looks pretty handsome.
Starting off by giving the B-segment hatch a bright
yellow coat – not seen on the Myvi since the pre-facelift second-generation SE
and Extreme models – the designer then set off providing the front end with a
larger grille and air intakes, the latter featuring a mesh grille pattern.
There’s also a larger front splitter and deeper side skirts compared to the
standard 1.5 litre models.
Moving to the rear, a rear skirt, more pronounced
faux bumper air vents and a sizeable rear wing have been added to give the Myvi
a more aggressive appearance. Larger wheels inspired by the Honda Civic
Hatchback fill out the wheel arches and complete the look.
To recap, the new third-generation Myvi has been
designed completely in house featuring greater sophistication, equipment levels
and safety. Longer, wider but lower than before, it gets items such as
standard-fit LED headlights, keyless entry, push-button start and stability
control, as well as an integrated Touch ‘n Go reader, up to six airbags and
autonomous emergency braking.
Power comes from new 1.3 and 1.5 litre Dual VVT-i
engines from the Toyota NR family. The smaller 1NR-VE is the same engine found
on the Bezza, and it makes 94 hp at 6,000 rpm and 121 Nm of torque at 4,000
rpm. The larger 2NR-VE, on the other hand, has been lifted from the Toyota
Vios, and it produces 102 hp at 6,000 rpm and 136 Nm at 4,200 rpm. A five-speed
manual gearbox and a four-speed auto is on offer.
